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T-Shirts for Dogs Showcase Your Pet's Personality
By Chris Robertson
Fido and Rover move over - make way for Max and
Rocky, which topped the list as the most popular dog names chosen by dog
owners in New York City. According to the New York City Department of Health
and Mental Health, Princess, Lucky, Lady, Buddy, Daisy, Ginger, Buster, and
Sandy rounded out the top-ten list.
It's certain that Max, Ginger, and their pals will be well taken care of and
pampered. Americans spend $34 billion each year on their pets, and the pet
business is seeing an annual growth rate of six percent a year.
Increasingly, pet owners are indulging their dogs as they would their
children. From doggy day care to birthday "pawtys," from fancy dog collars
to T-shirts for dogs, man's (and woman's) best friend is reaping the rewards
of his or her loyalty and unconditional love.
This season, bling is the thing for uptown dogs. Crystal dog accessories,
such as hair clips, dog necklaces, fancy dog collars and leashes, come in a
variety of colors and styles. And anything pink gets a bark of approval from
the top dog in the house. Pink dog clothes, pink dog accessories, pink
bedding, pink fancy dog collars, and pink T-shirts for dogs keep puppies
panting with enthusiasm.
While dog clothes and dog sweaters are still popular, T-shirts for dogs are
all the rage. Not only do dog T-shirts keep pooches comfortable in a wide
range of temperatures, but T-shirts for dogs make a fashion statement for
both the pet and his or her owner. Dogs whose tastes run to designer duds
can sport T-shirts for dogs that say, "Canine Kline," "Tommy Dog," and "Liz
Claibone." Urban dogs may go for dog T-shirts that proclaim, "Badda-Bing,"
while preppie dogs stick with the classic polo, of course! T-shirts for dogs
that want to show off their sporty side include those that say, "Air Dog,"
and have that telltale (or "tell-tail") swoosh, "Mighty Dog Gym," and "Bark
Beach."
Dog T-shirts and dog sweaters can help keep a pet warm during the cool fall
and cold winter weather. But dressing a dog warmly is only one element to
keeping this member of the family safe. The American Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals offers these tips for cold weather:
* Make sure to keep a dog leashed when in snow or ice, as he can lose his
scent and become lost.
* Wipe down a dog's paws, legs, and torso after coming in from the snow.
Otherwise, he can lick himself and ingest salt or antifreeze.
* Keep a dog's coat long during winter months.
* If a dog is a shorthaired breed, have him wear a dog sweater when going
for a walk.
* If a dog is particularly active during the winter, feed him extra protein
to keep his energy up.
* Be sure to provide a dog with a warm bed and blanket, and keep him away
from drafts.
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