Types Of Dog Sweaters

By Moses Wright

Dog sweaters are a type of dog clothing that may be handmade or mass produced by a company or designer. Available in a large variety of colors and styles, dog sweaters may be crocheted or knitted. Plain and preppy dog sweaters are sold as well as dog sweaters specifically for holidays.

The typical design of a dog sweater includes a collar that the dog's head fits through and sleeves for the front legs. There are not usually sleeves for the hind legs as these would easily become soiled. Therefore, the bottom of the dog sweater usually just lies against the back of the dog.

Designer dog sweaters for small dogs are made by Ralph Lauren. The Ralph Lauren dog sweaters are priced between ninety-five to one hundred fifteen dollars.

Ralph Lauren dog sweaters are made from either wool, cashmere, or a combination of wool and cashmere. They come in a several different styles and colors and can be purchased through the Ralph Lauren website.

Some small and home-based businesses specialize in customized dog sweaters that are made to fit the customer's dog. Since most manufactured sweaters only fit small dogs, a dog owner of a larger dog may want to look for a business that will make a dog sweater to fit the dog's measurements.

A dog owner can find a company that makes customized dog sweaters by doing a search on an Internet search engine. Dog owners may be able to find cheap dog sweaters with a search engine. There are often cheap dog sweaters being sold for under ten dollars plus shipping costs. Patterns for dog sweaters are available on the Internet for dog owners who may want to make dog sweaters.

Trendy or fun dog sweaters may seem like a way to express the dog's personality. Technically, it is the dog owner's personality or dog owner's perception of the dog's personality that is being expressed since the dog owner chooses and purchases the dog sweaters.

The use of a dog sweater is often only because the dog owner likes the sweater. In some cases, the dog sweater is a practical solution to keeping a dog warm. Small hairless or short-haired dogs may benefit from a dog sweater if they must be outside in damp or cold weather. - 29895

About the Author:

Sign Up for our Free Newsletter

Enter email address here