In winter, it is better not to take smooth-haired dogs or dogs without a coat outside without clothing.
But not only Chihuahuas and Chinese Cresteds need their own wardrobe. Clothes and shoes are needed by elderly, pregnant and nursing dogs, breeds with short legs, and sick pets.
Roskachestvo reports how to choose the right clothes and shoes for dogs, citing the head of the Russian Cynological Federation, Vladimir Golubev.
How to choose clothes
1. The clothes should be comfortable, that is, they should not fit tightly or hang on the dog. For winter, it is better to choose a waterproof jumpsuit.
2. Measure the length of your pet's back from the withers to the base of the tail - this is the size of the dog's clothes. Then you need to measure the chest circumference and add 3-5 centimeters to it.
3. The next parameter is the neck circumference.
How to choose shoes
1. Shoes should be made of durable material, appropriate for the season, lightweight and with a simple fastener. The sole should be non-slip.
2. The sock should be hard so that the dog does not tear it with its claws during a walk.
3. To take measurements from a paw, outline your pet's foot on paper with a pencil and measure the length and width.
You need to add half a centimeter to the parameters obtained.
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