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Carinhosamulher · 12-20-2005, 06:34 AM

So I bought Matthias a beautiful sweater to wear for when we have to out or for his potty visits outside. I think dressing him up is going to be fun as his wardrobe expands. However, my husband is scoffing at it all. He understands the sweater since it is chilly out and Matt is still a puppy. But his whole stance on clothes for animals is "I can't understand putting clothes on a dog when it has to deal with all that fur nature gave it already to keep it warm. Poor dogs have to be sweating to death."

Yorkies are small breeds and I have heard that they just don't put out the body heat of a larger breed. I have also heard that one of the reasons doggie clothes, especially for toy breeds, is so popular is not only because they are cute, but also because they are necessary.

I would like some confirmation on the necessary part if there is any. I would also like to hear what other think in general on doggie clothes.

Thanks much!

brianjoy81 · 12-20-2005, 06:43 AM

I totally agree on your opinion! My husband thinks it is the most ridiculous thing in the world, to put clothes on dogs. I am always telling him that when we get our Yorkie home in a few weeks, he will wear clothes. Ask him how many Yorkies he sees out in the wild, in nature! I bet not too many, so I think they need a little extra coverage.

yorkieusa · 12-20-2005, 07:34 AM

Hi,

Hope the little darling is doing fine today!

You can tell your hubby that yorkies do not have an undercoat as most dogs do and that thin little bit of hair they do have does NOT keep them warm. They tend to be chilly a lot of the time.

yorkieusa · 12-20-2005, 07:47 AM

If you have the inclination to make clothes for Matthias, this is a link where a lot of free patterns and patterns you can purchase are available:

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...light=patterns

bettyeanne · 12-20-2005, 08:04 AM

Your little Matthias is adorable ... and like yorkieusa said ... has no warm undercoat like most dogs. Although our Toto has a long "show coat", she sometimes gets cold in the summer!! She stays cold all winter long and has to at least wear a little T-shirt most of the time! We bundle her up when we take her outside in winter ... she's tiny, but has always been very healthy. We just take care of her like we did our children!

Tell your Hubby, that it's perfectly acceptable for Yorkie "guys" to wear clothes ... there are lots and lots of very "manly" things out there!!

red98vett · 12-20-2005, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by yorkieusa

Hi,

Hope the little darling is doing fine today!

You can tell your hubby that yorkies do not have an undercoat as most dogs do and that thin little bit of hair they do have does NOT keep them warm. They tend to be chilly a lot of the time.

VERY good post and I agree

- I have 2 girls and Cheri tends to really shiver if she is out in the cold - her hair is thinner than Chanel's... Plus...they LOVE wearing their sweaters and get so happy putting them on - Your husband will grow to appreciate the cuteness of your baby in his little outfits - they're TOO cute to resist

taje · 12-20-2005, 09:44 AM

Put a Jersey of your husband's favorite sport team or nascar driver on your pup and see how much he scoffs then!

Check out barkindogclothes.com for some cute stuff!

Sugar's Mom · 12-20-2005, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Carinhosamulher

So I bought Matthias a beautiful sweater to wear for when we have to out or for his potty visits outside. I think dressing him up is going to be fun as his wardrobe expands. However, my husband is scoffing at it all. He understands the sweater since it is chilly out and Matt is still a puppy. But his whole stance on clothes for animals is "I can't understand putting clothes on a dog when it has to deal with all that fur nature gave it already to keep it warm. Poor dogs have to be sweating to death."

Yorkies are small breeds and I have heard that they just don't put out the body heat of a larger breed. I have also heard that one of the reasons doggie clothes, especially for toy breeds, is so popular is not only because they are cute, but also because they are necessary.

I would like some confirmation on the necessary part if there is any. I would also like to hear what other think in general on doggie clothes.

Thanks much!

My husband was the same way. he has always bred beagles and of course they are outside dogs. When I explained that yorkies only have a top layer of hair that is like humans and not the undercoat, he understood. we often talk now about how cold it sometimes gets during the night in our house (not freezing but a little cooler than daytime) and wonder if Ceeby is cold. I said, you know, I would hate to have to depend on just my hair to keep me warm. I always have a nightshirt or gown on and two blankets and Ceeby has nothing. he has a little sweater that he won't wear.

Carinhosamulher · 12-20-2005, 10:16 AM

I'm fixing to go back to Petsmart tonight to pick up some PJ's for Matthias. Right now, just to be on the safe side, he sleeps with his sweater on. We keep the house set at 72 year round between heat and air conditioning for the seasons. But I'm always cold so I worry that he might be too. And he really doesn't mind the sweater at all. He doesnt' try to worm out of it or scratch at it.

whispersmom2 · 12-20-2005, 11:15 AM

I was thinking about the Nascar thing too...on one of the forums there is an owner who wanted to dress her male like a girl..Who would know unless they turned him upside down and checked his bottom. How about the top knot??
I saw the cutest Yorkie once dressed in a motorcycle jacket. His dad made a helmet out of a turtleshell and it was the cutest thing you ever saw..Dogs will strut around when they are dressed..

12-20-2005, 06:34 AM	#1
Carinhosamulher YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 308	Question about clothes So I bought Matthias a beautiful sweater to wear for when we have to out or for his potty visits outside. I think dressing him up is going to be fun as his wardrobe expands. However, my husband is scoffing at it all. He understands the sweater since it is chilly out and Matt is still a puppy. But his whole stance on clothes for animals is "I can't understand putting clothes on a dog when it has to deal with all that fur nature gave it already to keep it warm. Poor dogs have to be sweating to death." Yorkies are small breeds and I have heard that they just don't put out the body heat of a larger breed. I have also heard that one of the reasons doggie clothes, especially for toy breeds, is so popular is not only because they are cute, but also because they are necessary. I would like some confirmation on the necessary part if there is any. I would also like to hear what other think in general on doggie clothes. Thanks much! __________________ Carinhosa Mulher - Loving Mother to my daughters and furry kids! bheuston@gmail.com or carinhosa@comporium.net

12-20-2005, 07:34 AM	#3
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	Hi, Hope the little darling is doing fine today! You can tell your hubby that yorkies do not have an undercoat as most dogs do and that thin little bit of hair they do have does NOT keep them warm. They tend to be chilly a lot of the time. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

12-20-2005, 07:47 AM	#4
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	If you have the inclination to make clothes for Matthias, this is a link where a lot of free patterns and patterns you can purchase are available: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...light=patterns __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

12-20-2005, 08:04 AM	#5
bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 9,031	Your little Matthias is adorable ... and like yorkieusa said ... has no warm undercoat like most dogs. Although our Toto has a long "show coat", she sometimes gets cold in the summer!! She stays cold all winter long and has to at least wear a little T-shirt most of the time! We bundle her up when we take her outside in winter ... she's tiny, but has always been very healthy. We just take care of her like we did our children! Tell your Hubby, that it's perfectly acceptable for Yorkie "guys" to wear clothes ... there are lots and lots of very "manly" things out there!! __________________ Toto's Mom - http://www.dogster.com/?206581 Yorkie Rescue Colorado - http://www.yorkierescuecolorado.com/ "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits." -- Albert Einstein

12-20-2005, 09:44 AM	#7
taje Pita Power!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Port St Lucie, FL Posts: 982	Put a Jersey of your husband's favorite sport team or nascar driver on your pup and see how much he scoffs then! Check out barkindogclothes.com for some cute stuff! __________________ http://www.myspace.com/pitadiva

12-20-2005, 06:43 AM	#2
brianjoy81 YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 278	I totally agree on your opinion! My husband thinks it is the most ridiculous thing in the world, to put clothes on dogs. I am always telling him that when we get our Yorkie home in a few weeks, he will wear clothes. Ask him how many Yorkies he sees out in the wild, in nature! I bet not too many, so I think they need a little extra coverage.

12-20-2005, 10:16 AM	#9
Carinhosamulher YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 308	I'm fixing to go back to Petsmart tonight to pick up some PJ's for Matthias. Right now, just to be on the safe side, he sleeps with his sweater on. We keep the house set at 72 year round between heat and air conditioning for the seasons. But I'm always cold so I worry that he might be too. And he really doesn't mind the sweater at all. He doesnt' try to worm out of it or scratch at it. __________________ Carinhosa Mulher - Loving Mother to my daughters and furry kids! bheuston@gmail.com or carinhosa@comporium.net

12-20-2005, 11:15 AM	#10
whispersmom2 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MD Posts: 2,985	I was thinking about the Nascar thing too...on one of the forums there is an owner who wanted to dress her male like a girl..Who would know unless they turned him upside down and checked his bottom. How about the top knot?? I saw the cutest Yorkie once dressed in a motorcycle jacket. His dad made a helmet out of a turtleshell and it was the cutest thing you ever saw..Dogs will strut around when they are dressed..