{"id":155811,"date":"2022-07-14T12:15:34","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:15:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-dog-wear-clothes\/"},"modified":"2022-07-14T12:15:34","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:15:34","slug":"should-dog-wear-clothes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-dog-wear-clothes\/","title":{"rendered":"Should dog wear clothes?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-dog-wear-clothes\/#Should_dog_wear_clothes\" title=\"Should dog wear clothes?\">Should dog wear clothes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-dog-wear-clothes\/#Can_Pomeranians_wear_clothes\" title=\"Can Pomeranians wear clothes?\">Can Pomeranians wear clothes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-dog-wear-clothes\/#Does_a_Pomeranian_need_a_jacket\" title=\"Does a Pomeranian need a jacket?\">Does a Pomeranian need a jacket?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-dog-wear-clothes\/#Do_dogs_like_wearing_dog_clothes\" title=\"Do dogs like wearing dog clothes?\">Do dogs like wearing dog clothes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-dog-wear-clothes\/#Is_it_OK_for_dogs_to_wear_clothes\" title=\"Is it OK for dogs to wear clothes?\">Is it OK for dogs to wear clothes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-dog-wear-clothes\/#Why_you_shouldnt_dress_your_dog\" title=\"Why you shouldn&#8217;t dress your dog?\">Why you shouldn&#8217;t dress your dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-dog-wear-clothes\/#Does_my_Pomeranian_need_a_sweater\" title=\"Does my Pomeranian need a sweater?\">Does my Pomeranian need a sweater?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-dog-wear-clothes\/#Do_Poms_get_cold\" title=\"Do Poms get cold?\">Do Poms get cold?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-dog-wear-clothes\/#Do_Pomeranians_need_to_wear_a_coat\" title=\"Do Pomeranians need to wear a coat?\">Do Pomeranians need to wear a coat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-dog-wear-clothes\/#Should_I_put_clothes_on_my_Pomeranian\" title=\"Should I put clothes on my Pomeranian?\">Should I put clothes on my Pomeranian?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-dog-wear-clothes\/#What_is_too_cold_for_a_Pomeranian\" title=\"What is too cold for a Pomeranian?\">What is too cold for a Pomeranian?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-dog-wear-clothes\/#Are_Pomeranians_good_in_the_cold\" title=\"Are Pomeranians good in the cold?\">Are Pomeranians good in the cold?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-dog-wear-clothes\/#What_type_of_coat_does_a_Pomeranian_have\" title=\"What type of coat does a Pomeranian have?\">What type of coat does a Pomeranian have?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-dog-wear-clothes\/#Is_it_cruel_to_put_clothes_on_dogs\" title=\"Is it cruel to put clothes on dogs?\">Is it cruel to put clothes on dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-dog-wear-clothes\/#Is_it_healthy_to_put_clothes_on_dogs\" title=\"Is it healthy to put clothes on dogs?\">Is it healthy to put clothes on dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-dog-wear-clothes\/#Can_my_dog_wear_clothes\" title=\"Can my dog wear clothes?\">Can my dog wear clothes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-dog-wear-clothes\/#Do_dogs_like_to_wear_clothes\" title=\"Do dogs like to wear clothes?\">Do dogs like to wear clothes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-dog-wear-clothes\/#Is_it_cruel_to_dress_up_your_dog\" title=\"Is it cruel to dress up your dog?\">Is it cruel to dress up your dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-dog-wear-clothes\/#Why_you_shouldnt_put_clothes_on_dogs\" title=\"Why you shouldn&#8217;t put clothes on dogs?\">Why you shouldn&#8217;t put clothes on dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-dog-wear-clothes\/#Is_it_abuse_to_put_clothes_on_your_dog\" title=\"Is it abuse to put clothes on your dog?\">Is it abuse to put clothes on your dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-dog-wear-clothes\/#Is_it_OK_to_dress_dog\" title=\"Is it OK to dress dog?\">Is it OK to dress dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-dog-wear-clothes\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_needs_a_sweater\" title=\"How do I know if my dog needs a sweater?\">How do I know if my dog needs a sweater?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-dog-wear-clothes\/#How_cold_is_too_cold_for_Pomeranians\" title=\"How cold is too cold for Pomeranians?\">How cold is too cold for Pomeranians?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-dog-wear-clothes\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_Pomeranian_is_cold\" title=\"How do I know if my Pomeranian is cold?\">How do I know if my Pomeranian is cold?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-dog-wear-clothes\/#Are_Pomeranians_OK_in_the_cold\" title=\"Are Pomeranians OK in the cold?\">Are Pomeranians OK in the cold?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_dog_wear_clothes\"><\/span>Should dog wear clothes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The overall consensus for your dog wearing any item of clothing is that <b>its perfectly fine as long as it doesnt upset or harm them in any way.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Pomeranians_wear_clothes\"><\/span>Can Pomeranians wear clothes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unless absolutely necessary do not walk your Pomeranian outside in the heat. <b>If your Pomeranian has Black Skin Disease (BSD) or Alopecia X, its critical that he wears clothing. He must wear a shirt or Pomeranian sweater to protect any exposed areas from the cold, rain and sun.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_Pomeranian_need_a_jacket\"><\/span>Does a Pomeranian need a jacket?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So its critical that your Pom is kept warm during the Winter months. Whenever its under 32F (also depending on wind chill factor), he should wear a thick warm jumper or Pomeranian Sweater. <b>If its snowing, put him in a water-proof jacket<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_like_wearing_dog_clothes\"><\/span>Do dogs like wearing dog clothes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The pets learn to relate getting dressed to these  and <b>yes, they enjoy the attention it brings, and going out. In terms of breeds or species, you could say that smooth coats show outfits better than long coats. This obviously makes them stand out, since they can better show off their outfits or accessories.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_for_dogs_to_wear_clothes\"><\/span>Is it OK for dogs to wear clothes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>There is no harm putting clothes on your dog. If you are still on the fence consider this: dogs come equipped with their own external coats but some dogs have lighter layers than others. Many dogs are not genetically suited to environments in which they find themselves in.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_you_shouldnt_dress_your_dog\"><\/span>Why you shouldn&#8217;t dress your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They might make your pet itchy when theyre resting. They can also stop your pet from controlling their body temperature properly, so they could get too hot. Clothes could even choke your pet if they get tangled up or caught on something.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_my_Pomeranian_need_a_sweater\"><\/span>Does my Pomeranian need a sweater?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs that fall into the toy breed category have more trouble maintaining their core body temperature than the bigger breeds. So its critical that your Pom is kept warm during the Winter months. <b>Whenever its under 32F (also depending on wind chill factor), he should wear a thick warm jumper or Pomeranian Sweater<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Poms_get_cold\"><\/span>Do Poms get cold?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although they have a thick coat, <b>they can get cold easily and might resist going outside on bad weather days. It can be useful to paper train your Pomeranian for times like this. Offer them dog safe toys.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Pomeranians_need_to_wear_a_coat\"><\/span>Do Pomeranians need to wear a coat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>There is no harm putting clothes on your dog. If you are still on the fence consider this: dogs come equipped with their own external coats but some dogs have lighter layers than others. Many dogs are not genetically suited to environments in which they find themselves in.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_put_clothes_on_my_Pomeranian\"><\/span>Should I put clothes on my Pomeranian?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pomeranian Clothes for Warm Weather Unless absolutely necessary do not walk your Pomeranian outside in the heat. <b>If your Pomeranian has Black Skin Disease (BSD) or Alopecia X, its critical that he wears clothing. He must wear a shirt or Pomeranian sweater to protect any exposed areas from the cold, rain and sun.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_too_cold_for_a_Pomeranian\"><\/span>What is too cold for a Pomeranian?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With a dry coat and temps below freezing (<b>below 32 F), if actively moving, a Pomeranian can only safely be outside for 30 to 45 minutes. Protection via a winter coat or other warm clothing may extend this to 60 minutes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Pomeranians_good_in_the_cold\"><\/span>Are Pomeranians good in the cold?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pomeranians can be very sensitive to heat, so limit time outside when the temperature is soaring and look for signs of heatstroke, such as panting, a bright red tongue, or pale gums. Be careful in the cold too. Although they have a thick coat, <b>they can get cold easily and might resist going outside on bad weather days<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_coat_does_a_Pomeranian_have\"><\/span>What type of coat does a Pomeranian have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>double coat<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_put_clothes_on_dogs\"><\/span>Is it cruel to put clothes on dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While dogs are more lenient than cats, <b>Ms Orr doesnt recommend putting a costume on a dog if it appears unhappy, or leaving it on for a long time, as the animal may overheat or become tangled. A less obtrusive garment like a bandana may be okay, however.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_healthy_to_put_clothes_on_dogs\"><\/span>Is it healthy to put clothes on dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>There is no harm putting clothes on your dog. If you are still on the fence consider this: dogs come equipped with their own external coats but some dogs have lighter layers than others. Many dogs are not genetically suited to environments in which they find themselves in.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_my_dog_wear_clothes\"><\/span>Can my dog wear clothes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While dogs are more lenient than cats, <b>Ms Orr doesnt recommend putting a costume on a dog if it appears unhappy, or leaving it on for a long time, as the animal may overheat or become tangled. A less obtrusive garment like a bandana may be okay, however.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_like_to_wear_clothes\"><\/span>Do dogs like to wear clothes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Not all dogs like wearing clothes. If this is the case and your dog is truly upset or stressed by it, dont do it. However, many dogs just need a little coaxing and positive reinforcement. This means no yelling, getting frustrated, forcing a dog to wear clothes, or in any way getting upset.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_dress_up_your_dog\"><\/span>Is it cruel to dress up your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They might make your pet itchy while resting, and you should be mindful that <b>sometimes putting animals in clothing can cause skin damage, as the added materials tend to irritate their skin. Additionally, depending on the clothing, your pet may get tangled up or caught on something.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_you_shouldnt_put_clothes_on_dogs\"><\/span>Why you shouldn&#8217;t put clothes on dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While it may be tempting to put a costume or outfit on your pet, are you sure hell actually enjoy it? Putting clothes on dogs (and especially cats) <b>can result in discomfort, stress and even injury.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_abuse_to_put_clothes_on_your_dog\"><\/span>Is it abuse to put clothes on your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Its like children, sometimes mothers think that the child is cold and they shelter them or put on sweaters or jackets. That is why putting shoes or clothes on dogs is unnatural, it goes against the dogs nature, and <b>it should be considered animal abuse, because in some way, this causes them suffering or damage.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_dress_dog\"><\/span>Is it OK to dress dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The overall consensus for your dog wearing any item of clothing is that <b>its perfectly fine as long as it doesnt upset or harm them in any way.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_needs_a_sweater\"><\/span>How do I know if my dog needs a sweater?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pomeranian Clothes for Warm Weather Unless absolutely necessary do not walk your Pomeranian outside in the heat. <b>If your Pomeranian has Black Skin Disease (BSD) or Alopecia X, its critical that he wears clothing. He must wear a shirt or Pomeranian sweater to protect any exposed areas from the cold, rain and sun.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_cold_is_too_cold_for_Pomeranians\"><\/span>How cold is too cold for Pomeranians?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With a dry coat and temps below freezing (<b>below 32 F), if actively moving, a Pomeranian can only safely be outside for 30 to 45 minutes. Protection via a winter coat or other warm clothing may extend this to 60 minutes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_Pomeranian_is_cold\"><\/span>How do I know if my Pomeranian is cold?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Signs that can indicate your dog is too cold<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Shaking or shivering.<\/li>\n<li>Hunched posture with a tucked tail.<\/li>\n<li>Whining or barking.<\/li>\n<li>Change in behaviour, like seeming anxious or uncomfortable.<\/li>\n<li>Reluctance to keep walking or tries to turn around.<\/li>\n<li>Seeks places for shelter.<\/li>\n<li>Lifts paw off the ground.<\/li>\n<p>11-Jan-2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Pomeranians_OK_in_the_cold\"><\/span>Are Pomeranians OK in the cold?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But, it can only do so much. <b>When temps plummet down to near or below freezing, if there are cold winds, and\/or with wet or wintry precipitation, a Pomeranian may have little tolerance for outdoor conditions. This can affect everything from potty needs to exercise requirements (details on both, coming up).<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Should dog wear clothes?Can Pomeranians wear clothes?Does a Pomeranian need a jacket?Do dogs like wearing dog clothes?Is it OK for dogs to wear clothes?Why you shouldn&#8217;t dress your dog?Does my Pomeranian need a sweater?Do Poms get cold?Do Pomeranians need to wear a coat?Should I put clothes on my Pomeranian?What is too cold&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-155811","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/155811"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=155811"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/155811\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=155811"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=155811"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=155811"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}