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baileysmom31 · 01-13-2007, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by abbie's mom

heheheheh....does he mean NAKED, or NEKKED? There is a considerable differnce, y'know

My DH was "not going to be walking a froo-fee, dolled-up pooch" - until Ms. Abigail-Ceana put her

all over his heart.

And can't they worm their way into our DH hearts. I walked past the bedroom this morning and Hubby was having a sleep-in and thers Bailey... shes on the floor cuase she wants the option to run out of the room to see whats happening but cuddled up into his housecoat. Sorry didn't mean to high jack the thread!

I have to put clothes on my dogs IF they go out in the winter. Today in Thompson with the windchill its -45c or -49F. Or should I say its nasty cold!!!

red98vett · 01-13-2007, 09:55 AM

CRUEL ?? If anyone could see my girls hop into their clothes they'd change their mind - mine LOVE being dressed. They go into Goofy mode and show off whatever they're wearing and know they're too cute. In the cold weather they NEED to be dressed - mine shiver and I'm in TEXAS !!

HOLY COW Baileysmom - that's WAY WAY TOO COLD !! I'm canadian born and am VERY glad I was brought to the states when adopted after reading that !!

Yorkiedaze · 01-13-2007, 09:58 AM

I don't put dresses on my Yorkie girls, but I do make them cute harnesses, and I'm always on the lookout for fancy sweaters, so if anyone here can knit, and would knit my girls some sweaters, I'll pay them. I also have to put PJ's or night shirts on them at bed time because they wont sleep under the covers, and they get cold and shiver otherwise. During the day when it's cold (like it's been lately here) I keep them in their sweatshirts. Everywhere I go people just love seeing them looking so cute. Fact is when they find out that I make their cute harnesses, they ask if I would make their dog one.
I don't do the boots, but if the asphalt was scorching and it was too hot to carry them, you bet they would be wearing shoes. I went to LA to the Pet Expo and you should have seen all the dogs, especially the big dogs, wearing shoes. They would have blistered otherwise.

chloeandj · 01-13-2007, 10:11 AM

I've had a bad experience. I was at the fabric store buying a HUGE amount of fabric and the lady cutting the fabric asked me what I was making. I told her I had a dog clothing business. The woman went off on me. I'm not kidding! She was pissed at me and went on about hollywood's terrible influence on our poor dogs and how cruel...blah blah. I was speechless and OFFENDED. I mean this is my BUSINESS and she had no right to even express her opinion to me as the customer. I took the pile of fabric she already cut, walked right over to the manager and said this is the sale you just lost because of your horrid employee. And walked out.

People that talk like that obviously do not OWN a small breed dog! They've never seen them chitter at the very thought of going outside on a cool day! They've never experienced a hypoglycemic episode because their dog couldn't warm themselves back up after being outside on a freezing day just to pee pee....

chattiesmom · 01-13-2007, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by chloeandj

I've had a bad experience. I was at the fabric store buying a HUGE amount of fabric and the lady cutting the fabric asked me what I was making. I told her I had a dog clothing business. The woman went off on me. I'm not kidding! She was pissed at me and went on about hollywood's terrible influence on our poor dogs and how cruel...blah blah. I was speechless and OFFENDED. I mean this is my BUSINESS and she had no right to even express her opinion to me as the customer. I took the pile of fabric she already cut, walked right over to the manager and said this is the sale you just lost because of your horrid employee. And walked out.

People that talk like that obviously do not OWN a small breed dog! They've never seen them chitter at the very thought of going outside on a cool day! They've never experienced a hypoglycemic episode because their dog couldn't warm themselves back up after being outside on a freezing day just to pee pee....

I know what you mean -- when I am in a fabric store buying silk and expensive lace and am asked what I am making I reply very sweetly that I make dog clothes. I try to PUFF UP and look bigger -- I am only 5'1" and I don't like to deal with nasty people so I try to not give them the opportunity.

JESSY_RN2B · 01-13-2007, 10:45 AM

I get weird looks/comments too. Lately, I've been putting a mini topknot on my boy and people tell me "it's gay"...........really irks me

bettyeanne · 01-13-2007, 10:49 AM

Do any of your friends think dog clothes are cruel and unusual punishment?

Probably .... do we really care?? Nope!!

Jazywmn · 01-13-2007, 11:10 AM

My family think I'm crazy too for dressing my little girl, but "I don't give a crap"..... Trea has about 45 outfits and a pet stroller, so I don't worry about what people think I should or should not do with her. She is sooooo funny because when I put clothes on her she goes right to the garage door and waits for me to open it, as to say "lets go mommie".

So keep dressing your little one......

Scruffles4Ever · 01-13-2007, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by chloeandj

I've had a bad experience. I was at the fabric store buying a HUGE amount of fabric and the lady cutting the fabric asked me what I was making. I told her I had a dog clothing business. The woman went off on me. I'm not kidding! She was pissed at me and went on about hollywood's terrible influence on our poor dogs and how cruel...blah blah. I was speechless and OFFENDED. I mean this is my BUSINESS and she had no right to even express her opinion to me as the customer. I took the pile of fabric she already cut, walked right over to the manager and said this is the sale you just lost because of your horrid employee. And walked out.

People that talk like that obviously do not OWN a small breed dog! They've never seen them chitter at the very thought of going outside on a cool day! They've never experienced a hypoglycemic episode because their dog couldn't warm themselves back up after being outside on a freezing day just to pee pee....

Good for you for walking out and taking your business somewhere else.

These small guys need to be protected from the extreme weather/temperatures and I dare someone to make an unnecessary comment to me about my baby's attire.

Gypsy & Me · 01-13-2007, 12:04 PM

I took Gypsy on her first walk today and being the UK Winter it's pretty cold. I didn't want Gypsy to get cold and it's not common to see dogs "dressed" over here... so I wasn't sure what reaction I would get.

Well.... I put her little pink hoodie on and her harness over the top and set off around the pond with her. I got mixed responses... some people said, "Awww, look at her all warm", "Isn't that cute?", "Mummy why is that dog wearing clothes?" and then the disapproving people that stared at her then me in disgust, the ones that said "How ridiculas!" and the ones that just laughed.

I told one particularly rude person, "How would you like to be that close to the cold floor and naked?"

Katushka · 01-13-2007, 01:22 PM

Some people do, yes. But that's until I take the clothing off and reveal the fact that she's 1/2 chinese crested hairless and only has fur on her face/feet & tail. :P
Shuts them up pretty quick.... lol.

Yorkiedaze · 01-13-2007, 02:13 PM

Kuddos to you for walking out of that store. Too bad that one person can ruin a business. The place I buy material has some older women who work there and they know me now.

They always want me to take pictures of my dogs in the things I make.

I have never had a negative reaction from anyone...........yet anyway.

Shadow · 01-14-2007, 05:52 AM

yorkiedaze,what kind of harnesses do yoyu make,have any pictures?
I only dresss Rocco and Rosie in harnesses,t-shirts and hoodies. I don't care for fu fu things.Thats just my taste for me and my kids. I usually get "ooo how cute" or a giggle.

red98vett · 01-14-2007, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by chloeandj

I've had a bad experience. I was at the fabric store buying a HUGE amount of fabric and the lady cutting the fabric asked me what I was making. I told her I had a dog clothing business. The woman went off on me. I'm not kidding! She was pissed at me and went on about hollywood's terrible influence on our poor dogs and how cruel...blah blah. I was speechless and OFFENDED. I mean this is my BUSINESS and she had no right to even express her opinion to me as the customer. I took the pile of fabric she already cut, walked right over to the manager and said this is the sale you just lost because of your horrid employee. And walked out.

People that talk like that obviously do not OWN a small breed dog! They've never seen them chitter at the very thought of going outside on a cool day! They've never experienced a hypoglycemic episode because their dog couldn't warm themselves back up after being outside on a freezing day just to pee pee....

LOL !! GOOOOOOD FOR YOU !

There is nothing cruel about dog clothes - I admit some dogs look tortured with hats and costumes on but I think they're good sports and most ALL of us do it to see how they like it ....snap a few pictures and take the offensive costume off lol - My girls will never wear anything they don't LOVE to wear - I just wouldn't do that to them. But being the hams they are - they pretty much love everything

cept for the Santa Suits. I got the evil eyes for those....then Chanel ran all around the yard for 20 minutes in her Santa hat. She obviously just didn't want it captured on film LOL

Potter · 01-14-2007, 09:30 AM

There are people out there that just do not understand that small dogs need clothes!It really sometimes is not about being cruel, more to being a neccesity. Mine shivers out of cold because it is cold especially when we go out! Sometimes, when he is too cold, I even dress him in two layers. I'd rather him be warm then catch a cold and I put a t-shirt on him when we sleep or a coat when the heater is turned off for the night. I have had experience of him catching a cold in the fall and I am not about to let him get it again. I had a man in the elevator laughing and being sarcastic about me dressing him up...according to him, dogs do not need clothes but hey his daughter is in a jacket too..why doesn't he try to not let his daughter wear the jacket and see if she is cold...I know I sound a little out but I was pissed when someone talk so rudely but of course, I didn't say it out loud. I would have said, "Your daughter is in a jacket too and she is much bigger than my boy is"

01-13-2007, 09:55 AM	#17
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	CRUEL ?? If anyone could see my girls hop into their clothes they'd change their mind - mine LOVE being dressed. They go into Goofy mode and show off whatever they're wearing and know they're too cute. In the cold weather they NEED to be dressed - mine shiver and I'm in TEXAS !! HOLY COW Baileysmom - that's WAY WAY TOO COLD !! I'm canadian born and am VERY glad I was brought to the states when adopted after reading that !! __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

01-13-2007, 10:45 AM	#21
JESSY_RN2B Owned by 3 furballs Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,581	I get weird looks/comments too. Lately, I've been putting a mini topknot on my boy and people tell me "it's gay"...........really irks me __________________ Bobbi Yorkietalk http://www.dogster.com/dogs/395435 And now........little Aja too! http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/23776545

01-13-2007, 10:49 AM	#22
bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 9,031	Do any of your friends think dog clothes are cruel and unusual punishment? Probably .... do we really care?? Nope!! __________________ Toto's Mom - http://www.dogster.com/?206581 Yorkie Rescue Colorado - http://www.yorkierescuecolorado.com/ "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits." -- Albert Einstein

01-13-2007, 11:10 AM	#23
Jazywmn Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Elk Grove Posts: 11	My family think I'm crazy too for dressing my little girl, but "I don't give a crap"..... Trea has about 45 outfits and a pet stroller, so I don't worry about what people think I should or should not do with her. She is sooooo funny because when I put clothes on her she goes right to the garage door and waits for me to open it, as to say "lets go mommie". So keep dressing your little one...... __________________ Trea and Marshay

01-13-2007, 12:04 PM	#25
Gypsy & Me lovin my girls Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nottinghamshire, UK Posts: 9,342	I took Gypsy on her first walk today and being the UK Winter it's pretty cold. I didn't want Gypsy to get cold and it's not common to see dogs "dressed" over here... so I wasn't sure what reaction I would get. Well.... I put her little pink hoodie on and her harness over the top and set off around the pond with her. I got mixed responses... some people said, "Awww, look at her all warm", "Isn't that cute?", "Mummy why is that dog wearing clothes?" and then the disapproving people that stared at her then me in disgust, the ones that said "How ridiculas!" and the ones that just laughed. I told one particularly rude person, "How would you like to be that close to the cold floor and naked?" __________________ Vicky - Gypsy, Kayla & Amelia Grace's Mummy Follow Yodi's Adventure! Where In The World Is Yodi? Petitioning For ERFW

01-13-2007, 09:58 AM	#18
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	I don't put dresses on my Yorkie girls, but I do make them cute harnesses, and I'm always on the lookout for fancy sweaters, so if anyone here can knit, and would knit my girls some sweaters, I'll pay them. I also have to put PJ's or night shirts on them at bed time because they wont sleep under the covers, and they get cold and shiver otherwise. During the day when it's cold (like it's been lately here) I keep them in their sweatshirts. Everywhere I go people just love seeing them looking so cute. Fact is when they find out that I make their cute harnesses, they ask if I would make their dog one. I don't do the boots, but if the asphalt was scorching and it was too hot to carry them, you bet they would be wearing shoes. I went to LA to the Pet Expo and you should have seen all the dogs, especially the big dogs, wearing shoes. They would have blistered otherwise.

01-13-2007, 10:11 AM	#19
chloeandj Tinkerbell, My Little Flutterpup Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful California! Posts: 6,112	I've had a bad experience. I was at the fabric store buying a HUGE amount of fabric and the lady cutting the fabric asked me what I was making. I told her I had a dog clothing business. The woman went off on me. I'm not kidding! She was pissed at me and went on about hollywood's terrible influence on our poor dogs and how cruel...blah blah. I was speechless and OFFENDED. I mean this is my BUSINESS and she had no right to even express her opinion to me as the customer. I took the pile of fabric she already cut, walked right over to the manager and said this is the sale you just lost because of your horrid employee. And walked out. People that talk like that obviously do not OWN a small breed dog! They've never seen them chitter at the very thought of going outside on a cool day! They've never experienced a hypoglycemic episode because their dog couldn't warm themselves back up after being outside on a freezing day just to pee pee....

01-13-2007, 01:22 PM	#26
Katushka Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 22	Some people do, yes. But that's until I take the clothing off and reveal the fact that she's 1/2 chinese crested hairless and only has fur on her face/feet & tail. :P Shuts them up pretty quick.... lol.

01-13-2007, 02:13 PM	#27
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	Kuddos to you for walking out of that store. Too bad that one person can ruin a business. The place I buy material has some older women who work there and they know me now. They always want me to take pictures of my dogs in the things I make. I have never had a negative reaction from anyone...........yet anyway.

01-14-2007, 05:52 AM	#28
Shadow No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 5,368	yorkiedaze,what kind of harnesses do yoyu make,have any pictures? I only dresss Rocco and Rosie in harnesses,t-shirts and hoodies. I don't care for fu fu things.Thats just my taste for me and my kids. I usually get "ooo how cute" or a giggle.

01-14-2007, 09:30 AM	#30
Potter YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,583	There are people out there that just do not understand that small dogs need clothes!It really sometimes is not about being cruel, more to being a neccesity. Mine shivers out of cold because it is cold especially when we go out! Sometimes, when he is too cold, I even dress him in two layers. I'd rather him be warm then catch a cold and I put a t-shirt on him when we sleep or a coat when the heater is turned off for the night. I have had experience of him catching a cold in the fall and I am not about to let him get it again. I had a man in the elevator laughing and being sarcastic about me dressing him up...according to him, dogs do not need clothes but hey his daughter is in a jacket too..why doesn't he try to not let his daughter wear the jacket and see if she is cold...I know I sound a little out but I was pissed when someone talk so rudely but of course, I didn't say it out loud. I would have said, "Your daughter is in a jacket too and she is much bigger than my boy is" __________________ http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?j=t&i=410379 "No matter how little money and how few possesions you own, having a dog makes you rich."