Maybe I need to explain some things ive said

[Kizzys Mom]

Originally Posted by yougetthesmiles

I dont go over board on clothes, I do put them on her in the winter and actually I just washed up all her winter clothes and put them away for the summer. Kloey dont wear a bow everyday either, just when I feel like putting it in!
Nice post!

I be so glad tho when Kizzys hair is long enough to put a bow in it. not so much all the time but when she goes to the vet and the pet store anyway. She is getting what seems like a thick coat of hair to me and it is growing longer but I want it to hurry and get long enough on top for a bow. I think bows make them too cute. See, I love the bows but not so much on clothes. Different strokes for different folks. lol

[SnowWa]

KizzysMom - that was a wonderful post - and you did explain yourself very well.

I am a lot like you. When I first got my Yorkie - it was the dead of winter - and I did get him a couple outfits (he looked cute in them), but he immediately outgrew them. Now summer is here and I really don't put clothes on him very often. He has a couple T-shirts that he might wear occasionally, but not much more than that.

My dog is a dog - and I love dogs - and I love him being that way. He is as cute as a little guy can be, and, I'm sure you all know how much enjoyment he is for me. I have had dogs all my life and never will be without one (or two).

I have had many different sized dogs, but smaller ones are far more appropriate for me now. I have a Bichon and a Yorkie - and enjoy both of them so much.

**** My dogs wear something occasionally -- but not often. We have freezing winters, so, of course, they have their jackets that they wear then -- if we are outside for any length of time.

Again - I enjoyed your post.

Carol Jean

[BabyFidgette]

Originally Posted by SnowWa

KizzysMom - that was a wonderful post - and you did explain yourself very well.

I am a lot like you. When I first got my Yorkie - it was the dead of winter - and I did get him a couple outfits (he looked cute in them), but he immediately outgrew them. Now summer is here and I really don't put clothes on him very often. He has a couple T-shirts that he might wear occasionally, but not much more than that.

My dog is a dog - and I love dogs - and I love him being that way. He is as cute as a little guy can be, and, I'm sure you all know how much enjoyment he is for me. I have had dogs all my life and never will be without one (or two).

I have had many different sized dogs, but smaller ones are far more appropriate for me now. I have a Bichon and a Yorkie - and enjoy both of them so much.

**** My dogs wear something occasionally -- but not often. We have freezing winters, so, of course, they have their jackets that they wear then -- if we are outside for any length of time.

Again - I enjoyed your post.

Carol Jean

Same with me. Since I got Baby in the winter, I didn't want her to get sick. As you can see on my "for sale" thread, we're getting rid of winter jackets and such because she has grown out of it. I do have a few things for her for the summer, but not much.

[vainchick5]

I'm a doggie dressing phanatic, mainly because my dog made me that way..lol...I started with a couple of cute things when I got her and she loved it. She is so prissy and girly. Now when we want to go out, she will just stand there all naked, then she'll run into my closet where her drawer is, and she will grab something and bring it over for me to put on her. She likes it. So no complaints here.

[Kizzys Mom]

Originally Posted by vainchick5

I'm a doggie dressing phanatic, mainly because my dog made me that way..lol...I started with a couple of cute things when I got her and she loved it. She is so prissy and girly. Now when we want to go out, she will just stand there all naked, then she'll run into my closet where her drawer is, and she will grab something and bring it over for me to put on her. She likes it. So no complaints here.

well thats cute. if they like wearing them and you enjoy it , i say go for it. LOL . Main reason I like them without clothes is because to me , their hair is soooooo pretty and clothes covers up so much of their beautiful coats.

[TatumsMom]

Originally Posted by Kizzys Mom

Main reason I like them without clothes is because to me , their hair is soooooo pretty and clothes covers up so much of their beautiful coats.

That's partially my reason too. I like how Tatum's hair flows and don't want to cover it up!

[Angela]

I have two little clothes maniacs too. They love their clothes, I can't open any mail thats not in a regular envolpe in front of them........they go crazy thinking its a new dress and they are usually right

Angie

[JiggityJig]

I think it's nice, for a change, to hear from the folks who DON'T like to dress their dogs. Like you say...different strokes for different folks.

I think it's ridiculous, myself, and yet....I already have a small pile of outifts started. I'll be honest and admit...I'm looking forward to "playing" with this aspect of having a small dog, mostly because I'm a very girly-girl myself, and I never had a daughter to dress up and pink and bows.

I know I'll get no end of flack for it , but I'll take it with good humor, because in my heart I'll know they're RIGHT--a dog is a DOG!!! But if she doesn't mind, and I hope she doesn't, I figure a little dress-up play really doesn't hurt anyone! It's just for fun, and obviously on whatever level fills a need some of us have.

And those of you who don't find it "fun", or feel that need---I enjoy the pics of your little ones, au naturale, with their beautiful coats, JUST as much. And I also just love seeing these little guys rip around and get dirty and....ACT LIKE DOGS!!!

[baby03]

The only time I dress Baby is when I'm taking pictures of her. The top knot as well. I don't think shes comfortable in the clothes so its not a constant in her life. When I wear a pony tail I get a sore spot so I don't make her have hers up much. I agree with you that they are absolutely adorable all dressed up and I understand why you don't do it. Its also very cool that some yorkies love it and look forward to it. Just depends on the dog I think.

[red98vett]

I LOVE this thread..way to go -

What I think is so true is that we can post and be feeling one way - and sometimes our words convey another way - Most of the time I TRY to be very direct myself - but sometimes it's HARD to be very direct AND tactful at the same time lol. (I've had my share of oooopsies)

and on clothes - Each to his own is right. Some doggies LOVE being dressed -and some really hate it -

IF my girls didn't LOVE wearing clothes I'd never dress them....but they adore wearing shirts and dresses. They prance around like they're hot stuff and if they could talk.... they'd be yelling...."YO WORLD LOOK AT ME ! AREN'T I TOO CUTE?"

but most of the time - they aren't in clothes ....they play outside alot and they'd be a mess if they were wearing clothes all the time - Clothes are cute - but sure can cause Matting and tangles.

[Katys mom]

I like this thread.

Most of the furbabies that I see with the pretty clothes are adorable. I sometimes wish that Katy would wear them but that's not for her. (I think it would take her seconds to tear them off). She doesn't wear a bow 100% of the time and we always take them out at night. She knows that she can not go for a ride in the car or a walk with out one. So she will come to the foot stool and put her head down so she can get a bow on. Of course she will not smile during the process, but she will happily run to daddy to show it off once its in.

[jbarile]

Me too! I have said some dumb things, that after I post it and read it, it's to late and If I try to start explaining myself what I really meant, then I draw attention to it! So I let it alone then Blam! I did not escape and a couple of members who really knew what I was trying to say helped me out a few times in some threads, almost like an interpreter and I really appreciate that help!! or sometimes you really don't see how it sounds until after it was brought to your attention.. sometimes I missread a thread and make some dumb a__s post, then I reread it then I will either PM with an apology and publicy anounce an apology, just about everyone here is very respectful and have gotten to know one another pretty well and will come to help "explain Lucy".... As far as dressing the babies, It's all good, they look so cute and I love to see them all dressed up! with the expressions on their little faces.. kinda like the ET thing! Myself I prefer putting sweaters on mine, winter is cold so they both have their own little dresser full of turtlenecks, crew and hooded sweatshirts.

[shelbysmom]

We don't dress up much around here but Shelby has a few pieces to keep her warm. I bought her boots for the snow and she walks like a champ in them. She cried when she was barefoot one time, that's all it took. $$$ later, she had little tiny UGH look-a-likes.

I don't think everyone sees their pets the same way, which is okay. Shelby is way way wayyyyyyyyy more than just a pet to me. And if I were into "dressing up" more, she would be too.

[JeanieK]

Nice Thread.

I don't dress mine. I'm afraid if I spent the money on the clothes I'd never put them on them anyway. I did try to make one, but never got it finished.

I also think if their coats are long, The clothes would distract from and mess up the coat.

It gets really cold here sometimes, and my past yorkies just learned to pee fast. With my two now they will be trained on the pads as well as outside so when the weather is bad, they won't have to go out.

I do love the topknots though, and can't wait for their hair to get longer.

[BabyFidgette]

Originally Posted by jbarile

Me too! I have said some dumb things, that after I post it and read it, it's to late and If I try to start explaining myself what I really meant, then I draw attention to it! So I let it alone then Blam! I did not escape and a couple of members who really knew what I was trying to say helped me out a few times in some threads, almost like an interpreter and I really appreciate that help!! or sometimes you really don't see how it sounds until after it was brought to your attention.. sometimes I missread a thread and make some dumb a__s post, then I reread it then I will either PM with an apology and publicy anounce an apology, just about everyone here is very respectful and have gotten to know one another pretty well and will come to help "explain Lucy".... As far as dressing the babies, It's all good, they look so cute and I love to see them all dressed up! with the expressions on their little faces.. kinda like the ET thing! Myself I prefer putting sweaters on mine, winter is cold so they both have their own little dresser full of turtlenecks, crew and hooded sweatshirts.

"Hey Lucy....you've got some splaining to do!"