This is an A-N-I-M-A-L people; We watch 'em eat, Hear 'em bark, Clean up their #@!&*. (Thinking several possibilities here...) And we humans are doing what? Putting CLOTHES on our DOGS. **Truth Be Known!** Some protection is necessary and fashion is, well, fun. Who knew dogs wearing clothes caused so much attention. Utility Gear. Social Events or Portraits. Changing of Seasons. Whatever Reason, or Simply No Reason.

Fashion For Dogs Too Much Fun For Owners

What's available? SO much clothing, un-be-lieve-able! Dog apparel teeters a fine line between the "want" and the "must-have", are we right? If you're on a fashion budget, what about gift certificates from friends and family. Then you can go exclusive, designer, or cheap...oh, yes, please, and thank you and you and you...

Fashion. How about matching designer sweaters? Or...The cute, trendy dresses accented with shoes and hair pins are a conversation starter. Your pet's personality will shine through your own distinct taste in apparel, so go seek out the different and unique. Is it silly to proudly display an extension of ourselves on the other end of the leashes? Quite possibly. And we excitedly grab the camera anyway.

Basics. Of course form and function matter. Cheap is acceptable, let's consider those affordable lines. We all prefer easy on/easy off with a comfort fit that proportionally compliments any size dog. Many suppliers offer how-to on the measuring. Hand-made or custom tailoring is also available. Photos below from the collection of SuburbanDogHouse.com

FYI: Rain, snow, or wet play with goggles: For proper fitting waterproof or warming apparel, know dog coats are considered full length; jackets and vests are shorter. Speaking of wet, banned bare-bottom swimming holes can once again be visited. Blush and gasp no more with, imagine this, swimwear for the dogs. Active small paws don't have all the fun, medium - large breeds also fit into high quality apparel, personalize it if you want.

Boys, sports may be meant for the big dogs but sports jerseys aren't just for the studs. Double take: Is that stray wearing formal wedding attire? Hunting or not, it's preferred to call fancy fluff - "Fleece-lined" - thank you. Dog jackets and vests with pockets help out the handler, but put lunch in there and Fido just might help himself.

Smaller Breeds. Owners of the small and tiny Tea Cups know that when it comes to accessories, it's all in the bag. Puppy chewed the tote? Don't fret. Racks for clothes are being installed as we speak. Apparel is being ordered and hair accessories will be in place as soon as teething commences.

Dog Costumes have to be the ultimate in comical, photos below from the collection of Upscale Dog Supplies. All kinds of ideas, and even if they're not funny, they are a-dor-able. How can you not want to just squeeze the stuffings out of your pet in something like this? Where is that camera?

ANIMAL? Underneath, no question. CLOTHES for DOGS? Well...Taking all apparel into consideration, why, this whole canine fashion craze isn't "beast humiliation" at all, is it? Nay-sayers opinions can change as fast as the colorful doggie diaper -- "boutique chic designed", but(t) of course.

Looking for stylish apparel and fashion accessories? Find so many dog clothes in so little time.