Dressing your dog up is one of the most pleasurable aspects of being a pet parent. But one of the biggest frustrations is getting overjoyed by the cutest dog outfits only to discover they don’t fit well and are uncomfortable; your pup abhors them before you even have a chance to boast about them. Trendy costumes are quite common in popular pet stores, but unfortunately, they don’t fit all body types. Buying dog clothes that are of no use is a usual experience, especially among broad-chested breeds like bulldogs.
The few tips below will help you find useful, properly fitting, and durable pet clothes for dogs.
Fit & Craftsmanship
The fit is one of the paramount features of quality dog clothing. Unlike human fashion, pet garments have to cater to varied unique body shapes, sizes, and proportions. Minute details including stitching patterns, sleeve length; how the chest piece is attached to the arms, torso to back ratio, underbody V-cut, etc., can determine whether your furry companion would wear an outfit or not.
These details matter more than the style and design of the garment. The stitching needs to hold out any puppy’s active play. All hems and cuffs should be constructed meticulously to protect the clothing from fraying. Moreover, the lining has to be soft against your dog’s fur.
Materials and Fabrics
Skilled product designers know that in order to create good-quality dog clothes, comfort takes the first priority. The materials and fabrics used to make pet clothes for dogs is really where you’ll see the most glaring difference in price and quality.
Garments in big box retailers tend to be designed with scrap fabrics left over from rapid-fire fashion production. These fabrics are often thin, and rough, tear easily, are non-stretchable, chemically treated, and may irritate your pup’s skin.
On the contrary, quality dog clothes use high-quality human-grade fabrics that serve every need of a dog; like temperature control, durability, flexibility, softness, thickness, washability, and texture. Usually, these fabrics are sourced and tested in real-life situations before being produced in bulk.
Function
Keeping fashion aside try to find out why your dog needs to wear clothes. If the reason is that they feel cold easily, purchase clothing that offers extra insulation. A decently lined jacket or hoodie should deliver the goods. If you opt for a pullover, ensure the fabrics are stretchy and the hood fits your dog’s head—a problem most bulldog owners face.
If your dog has an unusual body shape, then never buy a raincoat or thick winter jacket from a new brand. This is because there is no stretchability and in all probability, it will not fit.
The Sum Up
Summing up, always consider how easy it is to put on and remove the garments you are buying for your furry friend. If it’s very difficult, your dog will most probably reject it and will likely run away. Fortunately, there are a whole lot of clothes designed for the comfort of dogs notwithstanding the convenience of their owners as well.
