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Originally Posted by Carinhosamulher So I bought Matthias a beautiful sweater to wear for when we have to out or for his potty visits outside. I think dressing him up is going to be fun as his wardrobe expands. However, my husband is scoffing at it all. He understands the sweater since it is chilly out and Matt is still a puppy. But his whole stance on clothes for animals is "I can't understand putting clothes on a dog when it has to deal with all that fur nature gave it already to keep it warm. Poor dogs have to be sweating to death."
Yorkies are small breeds and I have heard that they just don't put out the body heat of a larger breed. I have also heard that one of the reasons doggie clothes, especially for toy breeds, is so popular is not only because they are cute, but also because they are necessary.
I would like some confirmation on the necessary part if there is any. I would also like to hear what other think in general on doggie clothes.
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My husband was the same way. he has always bred beagles and of course they are outside dogs. When I explained that yorkies only have a top layer of hair that is like humans and not the undercoat, he understood. we often talk now about how cold it sometimes gets during the night in our house (not freezing but a little cooler than daytime) and wonder if Ceeby is cold. I said, you know, I would hate to have to depend on just my hair to keep me warm. I always have a nightshirt or gown on and two blankets and Ceeby has nothing. he has a little sweater that he won't wear.