For years I worked with a doctor who had a Yellow Lab and a Golden Retriever. He would not even acknowledge my small dogs as being part of the canine species. I suppose he thought he was being funny but there was a true undercurrent of disdain for small dogs in the attitude that he and others had about my little ones. I never put clothing or costumes on them but there is just a prejudice against small dogs.
I have had both large and small dogs over decades of dog ownership. They all have their good points and their disadvantages. I would never berate any pet for being what they are. If someone decides to love and care for a Great Dane or a Chi it is none of my business. They are all dogs and they are all loveable, innocent animals.
My other dogs never needed clothing to keep them warm but Gracie does get chilled easily so I have bought her some cute shirts and coats to help her stay warm in the house as well as outside. I do think some people do get a bit far out about clothing their pets and I do think some of the things they put on their pets are more for getting attention for themselves than for the pet's comfort. Probably the far out outfits set some of the big dog lovers off more than anything else. I have seen some really perverse comments from people who hate that kind of thing. It really sets them off. My opinion is that they should just not look if it bothers them that much. It's none of their business. |