Small Dog Clothes

Small dog clothes and accessories..

..are a great way to let your pooch make a statement when you take them out for their daily exercise.

By throwing your pup into dog coats during cold weather or just into a light jacket when it's breezy you can help keep them healthy as well. No matter what you are on the market for, if you have a petite pet, there are going to be dozens of options available when it comes to shopping for small dog clothes.

How small is small?

While this varies from maker to maker, clothes for small dogs generally are meant to fit pups that are 8 to 10 inches in length although some items may fit larger pets as well. When measuring your dog to determine their size, you want to measure their back from the base of the neck to the end of their rear where the tail grows. Do not actually include the tail in your measurements.

Most clothing packages have size guides on them if your shopping in store. When shopping online you will usually find the size details in the product description.

Where To Find Small Dog Clothes

Clothing for small dogs can be purchased in pet stores, department stores and even online. If you are just browsing, visiting your local pet shop might not be a bad idea, but if you are seeking out the perfect dog sweaters, Halloween costumes or dog accessories for your four legged friend, you are probably best off shopping online. Small dog clothing is probably more abundant than any other wardrobe size for pets so you will easily be able to browse hundreds of shirts, parkas and even boots for your pet on the web.

How much does it cost?

While you might think of your dog as your baby, you will be glad to know that you can dress your pup up in stylish clothes for small dogs for much less than it would take to dress your baby. If your pet is full grown you also won't have to worry about replacing those snuggly dog sweaters every other month like you would with a real baby. For the most part, small dogs clothes are very affordable. Pajamas, jackets, robes and other dog accessories can be found for $5 to $25 on average. You can even find some cute and inexpensive clothing sets like the 7 piece dog fashion Christmas set that includes a sweater, leg warmers, squeak toys, bandana and more for under $10.

Cleaning Small Dog Clothing

Cleaning your small dogs clothes is a lot simpler than you may believe. The majority of animal clothing can be run through a washing machine with gentle detergent on the cold cycle and then line dried. Always double check the care instructions before placing an item in the washer though.

Buying clothes for you dog is a fun and simple way to keep them warm during cold weather and stylish year round. Whether you're picking up a dog sweater, a shirt or a bow, you can easily find everything you need online when the time comes to expand your pooch's wardrobe with some small dog clothes.