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Dog clothes. You've seen them around — dogs in little sweaters, dogs in winter coats, even dogs in flannels. Perhaps you're even looking to buy some clothes for the dog in your life. 

Yet, have you considered all of your options? 

Choosing clothes for your pooch is more complicated than it seems. It's not just about making your dog look cool (though that's nice too). There are also health and cleanliness factors that you should take into account when choosing cute dog clothes. 

This article will walk you through all you need to know about dressing your dog for the summer.  

Why Does a Dog Need Clothes? 

When most people think of dogs wearing clothes, they think of aesthetics, but it goes deeper than that. Here are a few reasons your dog might need clothes. 

Protection From the Sun  

Paradoxically, clothes can help a dog beat the heat during the summer. This is very important since certain breeds of dogs are at risk of heatstroke.   

Do you have a light-skinned dog, a dog with very little fur, or just a dog that loves to run around in the sunshine? If so, you should consider buying clothes for your dog. Dogs are just like humans in that they can be harmed by the sun's UV rays.

To make sure your dog avoids sunburn, consider using dog clothes. We have a great selection for you to browse!

Start by checking out our cotton dog shirts, which can keep your dog stylish and cool during the summer.  

Cleanliness 

Another good reason to buy your dogs clothes is to keep them clean.

If you and your dog are going out into the woods, an area where there may be mud, or even to the beach, you should consider clothes. Washing your pup's shirts is as simple as sticking them in the washer. Cleaning fur is much more complicated.

Allergens 

You should also consider that clothes act as a protective barrier between your dog and potential allergens. If your pup often finds itself the victim of allergies, then consider buying your dog some clothes. 

Now you know how to dress your dog for warm weather using dog clothes. Let's take a look at some other options. 

Other Options 

Dog clothes aren't your only options for keeping your dog safe and cool. There are many other products out there to help keep your pup safe.  

If you don't want to dress your dog like a human, then consider treating your pet to a nice mesh dog harnesses. Harnesses are standard sights on pets — just like collars, they can hardly be considered pet clothes! A mesh harness will give you many of the benefits of clothes, helping keep your pup cool, clean, and free of allergies. 

Buy Your Dog Clothes

Now you understand why a dog could benefit from clothes. Even if you don't like the idea of a dog wearing a shirt, you have another option in buying a harness. 

There are small dog clothes, big dog clothes, and everything in between. Now that you have all of the information, nothing is stopping you from building your doggy wardrobe. 

If you're interested in more dog-clothing options, check out dog shirts!