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Small Dog Clothes ¡V A Brief History
by: Mike Hsiao
If you have a small dog, then you more than likely already know all about the
various small dog clothes that are out on the market today. However, in case you
are not familiar with the items that are available, you should know that they
include collars, coats, sweaters, costumes, shoes, shirts and dresses. These
things can protect your dog from cuts, scratches and bad weather. Once you see
all of these items, you may be wondering just where all of these small dog
clothes have come from.
The History Of Small Dog Clothes
The history of small dog clothes dates back to the time when King Arthur reigned
Great Britain in 520 A.D. During this time, the knights' horses wore clothing to
protect them from external elements and attacks. Dogs were also being used as
part of the military and in law enforcement. They also wore clothing to
safeguard them from the surrounding environment and in case of an attack.
Today, not only do narcotic sniffing police dogs wear clothing, but there are
also entire lines of small dog clothes available for you to choose from. These
small dog clothes are great for families who have dogs as pets. Of course, just
as fashion changes over the course of time, so does the various styles of small
dog clothes that are available.
The Beauty Of Fashionable Dog Collars
Every dog needs to have a collar for holding its identification because if it
ever gets lost, you will want to make sure that it can find its way back home to
you. However, beyond simply being practical, these collars can also be quite
fashionable. As such, this can be the most fashionable part of a small dog
clothes' wardrobe because, even when you do not have your pampered pooch all
decked out in his small dog clothes, everyone can still see just how pampered
and stylish he really is.
You can actually stop to think of this piece of small dog clothes as your dog's
jewelry. With this thought in mind, you will definitely want your small dog to
have several of these collars. There is definitely a collar available in every
style imaginable and for every occasion you may have. Of course, the dogs that
are owned by celebrities actually tend to have the most fabulous-looking
collars. This is because, just like everyone else, the rich and famous truly
enjoy splurging upon fashionable collars for their dogs.
The History Behind Fashionable Dog Collars
Over the course of history, people throughout the world have used fashionable
dog collars that are made out of jewels, brass or velvet. This love of dogs is
not something new. In fact, in the museum that is located inside of the Leeds
Castle in England, there is a collection of dog collars displayed. These date as
far back as to medieval times. These collars also contain some form of
identification on them, much like we use on our dog tags today.
The Popularity Of Fashionable Dog Hats
Many people are shocked to see such small dog clothes as hats on dogs in their
neighborhood. In fact, these small dog clothes oftentimes catch a lot of
attention and admiration. Nevertheless, this is the most popular type of small
dog clothes on the market today. The reason why people have their dog wear a hat
varies from one person to the next and even from one culture to the next. Some
of the most popular reasons for a dog to wear a hat are for protection from the
weather outside or simply to make a fashion statement of sorts.
The History Behind Dog Hats
The history behind these small dog clothes goes back at least 27,000 years to
the time of the Stone Age. At this time, small dog clothes were woven. They
included such things as basket hats, caps, sashes and belts. There is
archaeological evidence of this found in clay impressions. Evidence also exists
in Eurpoe. At this time in history the people were dependent upon hunting and
gathering for their food, so this type of clothing was more than likely an aid
for them whenever they were getting their food supplies.
Then, in the late 1800's the term "underneath hat" came to mean "keeping
something secret." This makes sense since women were the ones who wore hats in
the late 1800's. Of course, this idiom is still in effect today. However, today
it is usually the spies and celebrities who are wearing hats because they do not
want to be recognized by anyone.
As you can see, hats tend to give us a sense of identity in this day and age.
For instance, if you wear a baseball hat, you will know what team this person is
rooting for. Of course, there are also hats that have the name of a famous
designer on it or simply a phrase that will express who a person is.
Today, these things have also extended to small dog clothes. There are dog hats
available for every taste and occasion. You can find dog hats with your favorite
baseball, football, basketball or even hockey team's logo on it. If these are
not what you are looking for, then you can even find more fashionable hats on
the market, everything from furry to sheik is out there if you want to purchase
it for your pet.
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