You’ve seen them on TV. You’ve seen them in movies. Chihuahua dogs wearing little outfits. Chihuahua dogs wearing little shoes. Chihuahua dogs wearing Halloween costumes. So, we ask: “Are Chihuahua clothes silly or helpful? Many people have the opinion that buying your puppy clothes is something done just for fun or entertainment or as a joke, but certainly not for any practical reason. Well, the truth is Chihuahua dogs can be a bit fragile due to it’s very small size. It should also be noted that a Chi is more comfortable living in warmer climates. This explains its lack of fur when compared to other kinds of dogs. If you weren’t already aware, the Chihuahuas place of origin is Chihuahua, Mexico. So, whether it’s their ancestry or their lack of fur, Chihuahua dogs as a species tend to be cold, a lot!
If your home is fully air-conditioned, you will likely notice your puppy shaking and shivering at times. Even when the outside weather is warm, your Chihuahua may still feel very cold if you place it in an air-conditioned room.
So, warmth and protection from the elements are just a few reasons why you might buy clothes to protect your doggy. Puppy clothes such as a sweater or a jacket or foot protection can be really helpful in keeping your dog warm and comfy.
Dog clothes are usually sized by weight. You obviously don’t want them too small, nor too large, so there may be a bit of trial and error involved. You don’t want your dog to become tangled in his clothes.
There are of course endless options to choose from, but make sure the material is soft and safe be patient when introducing the items to your dog. And always take pictures!You’ve seen them on TV. You’ve seen them in movies. Chihuahua dogs wearing little outfits, little or Halloween costumes. Many people have the opinion that buying Chihuahua clothes is something done just for fun or entertainment. Well, the truth is Chihuahua dogs can be a bit fragile due to their small size. If you weren’t already aware, their place of origin is Chihuahua, Mexico. So, whether it’s their ancestry or their lack of fur, Chiwawa dogs as a species tend to be cold, a lot!
If your home is air-conditioned, you will likely notice your puppy shaking and shivering at times. Even when the outside weather is warm, your dog may still feel very cold if you place it in an air-conditioned room.
So, warmth and protection from the elements are just a few reasons why you might buy clothes to protect your fur-less friend. Chihuahua clothes such as a sweater or foot protection can be really helpful in keeping your dog warm and comfy.
There are of course endless options to choose from, but make sure the material is soft and safe be patient when introducing the items to your dog. We like this one – It is nice and warm for our doggies.
And always take pictures!
