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Dog Christmas Sweaters
A cable knit dog sweater is adorable for your dog to wear these cold winter days. Add some red and white stripes, a Christmas tree, dog reindeer antlers and you have a perfect dog Christmas sweater. A nice green or red dog sweater always feels like Christmas.
Find more dog holiday clothes ideas for tiny, small, medium and big dogs.
PetSmart has adorable dog Christmas outfits this year like the snowman dog sweater.
Your dog will look like a candy cane in this adorable red and white stripe dog Christmas sweater with the bright green Christmas tree on the top side. Of course the sweater can be worn far into spring or you can switch to this adorable snowflake dog sweater. The light blue color looks great on any colored dog or you can pick the camel color.
Find fun holiday dog clothes and dog costumes at Drs. Foster and Smith.
Christmas sweaters for dogs don’t have to be standard holiday prints like Santa, trees or snow. Have fun with your dog’s Christmas outfit with a dog’s biker leather coat!
Dog costumes are fun and not just at Halloween! There are adorable dog reindeer costumes, stylish dog Santa costumes, or fun dog reindeer antlers paired with a red and white Santa dog bandana with a fun bell on the end!
This green walking coat for your dog is so fun and stylish for that Christmas afternoon walk around the park!
This dog reindeer costume looks great on all size dogs and is fun for making holiday photo cards. 
For the elegant and fun look you can get this dog Santa costume. 
It is very soft and the bright red looks great on all dogs. Santa will be jealous when he sees how wonderful your dog looks in this dog costume. But don’t tell your dog or Santa that it’s a dog costume!
Have fun with all the dog Christmas sweaters this hoilday season.
Remember that dog sweaters are not just for show, they are functional for many dogs to keep them warm.
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Sweaters For Large Dogs
Winter Dog Coats
We live in the frozen tundra of Minnesota where the winters are long and harsh. My dogs need protection from the bitter cold and wind. I buy them sweaters for large dogs and functional big dog clothing.
You might wonder why dogs need winter clothes when they have a fur coat. Many breeds don’t have enough fat to stay warm and they don’t have the double coats like a Husky or Collie.
Although doggie couture is all the rage, preparing your dog for the elements is not something to be taken lightly. Find out when it’s wise to protect your pup.
Dogs donning doggie couture are not a rare sight. Dog apparel stores are everywhere and even retailers like Old Navy sell dog clothes and accessories. Yet with all the ‘cool’ surrounding our furry friends and their fashionable garb, in the wake of winter’s cold weather, some dogs actually need warm clothes like dog sweaters and jackets to keep them warm when accompanying their owners on walks and car trips.
THE COLD
If you live in a coastal climate that doesn’t get below 0 degrees Celcius/32 degrees Fahrenheit and you have a dog with lots of insulation, it is likely fine for them to roam with you outside without much protection. Although, if you have a small to medium-sized, short-haired dog, they may require some extra warmth when the exterior temperatures are low.
For example, dogs like Chihuahuas, greyhounds and whippets do need extra protection from the elements in late fall and winter to regulate their internal body temperatures when they are exposed to cold, windy and rainy conditions. While some dogs like huskies are made for these types of climates, delicate dogs have less insulation to handle winter conditions.
BEING SEEN
Because winter has less light than other seasons, dogs are less visible to pedestrians, cars and bikes. When daylight is in short demand, it’s important to protect your dog and those he/she comes in contact with by making sure your pup is highly visible when playing outside. Therefore, even if you have a furry dog whose physique is well adapted to a cold climate, you still may need to consider a light-weight safety vest with reflectors to illuminate your dog in the dark.
OVERHEATING
With all this talk about making sure your dog is warm enough, it’s important to make sure your dog doesn’t overheat. Although this isn’t common in cold climates it’s still something to be aware of when dressing your dog for the cold.
Just as humans need to be properly dressed for each season, so do dogs. Canines are doing more and more activities with their human counterparts, for this reason, they too need the appropriate apparel for their adventures. Just remember, the more you do with your dog, the more considerations you’ll need to make for their safety and comfort. By Erin Coal
Published: 1/10/2007
