Dog clothing is one of the more subjective items that we can provide for our pets.
Many people argue that a dog does not need a jacket or a set of boots.
This is not altogether true.
Many dogs, from small dogs to lean muscular dogs do indeed feel the cold.
Chihuahuas and Staffies both are susceptible to a chill, so don't make the mistake of thinking it's only the pampered pooch that dons a smart t-shirt or hand knit doggy sweater.
Indoor dogs do not grow a winter coat and can be quite sensitive to changes in the weather.
You can find warm clothes for your dog that range from hand knit Alpaca jumpers, to the more sporty hoodies, to polar fleece pyjamas.
Many dogs hate getting wet, so a dog raincoat or fleece jacket is a brilliant idea.
For smaller dogs get one that covers their belly, as this is the area that tends to get very wet passing over the wet grass.
A raincoat can also eliminate that wonderful soggy doggy odour that follows our dogs home after a wet weather walk.
Booties for dogs are not as silly as they sound either.
With the incredible dry weather we have, bindies in the park can make that enjoyable walk turn into an agonising tippy toe around a bindy patch.
I have also fitted a very macho security guards dog with a set of booties as it was displaying fairly typical obsessive Border Collie behavior and had worn it's claws down to bleeding.
This helped fix the problem up immediately.
Dog goggles are also a very useful accessory.
Some dogs love to hang their heads out the car window and can end up with very bad eye infections from grit flying in their eyes.
UV light is also a cause of cataract problems for dogs, so getting a set of protective goggles is not such a silly idea.
On the other hand some dogs just love the attention that wearing a cute doggy t-shirt or fashion accessory brings their way.
All attention is welcome for some.