Category — Dog Clothes

I’ll be the very first to admit, when I hear the name Junjing Industrial, the very last thing I’d imagine a company named that making would be cute little dog clothes, leashes and collars.  To me, it sounds like they’d be building the world’s tallest buildings or coming up with a creative new way to use concrete.  Nevertheless, amazingly unique dog clothing, pet supplies and accessories it is, and for that, I’m actually pretty thankful.

They have a great deal of different products, seriously ranging from dog food storage to pet grooming to pet diapers to clothing.  The clothing is what I’d like to talk about as some of it is not only adorable, but pretty darn original too!  Check out these down type jackets with RSS logos on the back.  I don’t know about you, but if i owned a small dog, it’d be wrapped up in one of those this winter!

I also love the little stripe shirts and the little hooded sweatshirts.  Something about a little lap dog wearing a hooded sweatshirt just gets me every time.  Whatever your’e looking for in the world of unique pet gifts, this would be a place to check it out.  I spent 20 minutes there and found almost 100 things I’d want to buy!

Wow, talk about a cool surprise this fine Wednesday morning.  I wake up and find some awesome news from CNN of all places that all of us dog and pet lovers that just can’t help pampering our puppies are actually doing a great service to the economy as a whole!  That’s right folks, our pampered, spoiled dogs are actually helping things along in this struggling, downward spirling economy of ours!

Turns out, all the dog clothes, dog gifts, dog accessories and silly gadgets we buy for our pups are helping more than just their egos.  According to CNN, “The American Pet Products Association estimates Americans will spend $43.4 billion this year on their pets — a figure that includes everything from treats to training — despite the dramatic slowdown in discretionary spending. That’s 26 percent higher than what U.S. consumers spent in 2004…”

Whereas many other industries in the country are taking large, brutal hits to their sales and profits, for some reason the dog industry has not been struggling at all; in fact, quite the opposite.  They seem to be an “oasis” in the dark and failing economy.  I think all of us dog owners know why…no matter how hard things get, we still love our pets, we still pamper our pets, and we still try so hard to give back to the dogs that give US so much!

It appears that store owners and people who provide these little toys, gifts and trinkets for the pet industry are changing strategies a bit, given the recent downturn of the economy, by buying less expensive toys to sell, $5 toys instead of $20, but nevertheless, steady rises are being noted just about everywhere.  The crazy thing is, those increases are expected to do nothing BUT rise in the years to come.

Right on Dog Owners!  We need to make signs:  “Proudly Boosting The Failing Economy Since 1981!”

Each and every dog breed is born with a coat of fur.  That much we know to be true.  What we don’t often realize is, not all coats are created equal and there are a great deal of dogs out there that just can not handle the cold or rainy conditions that Winter brings all over this country.  While a Husky might be perfectly pleased to sit outside on a freezing cold day, a little Yorkie or Bichon Frise might freeze it’s little paws off.  That said, this Winter you might just have to start investing in some Winter clothes not only for you, but for your furry friends!

Bottom line, regardless of what breed you have, make sure they are warm enough this Winter, and stay dry on the chilly days.  There are plenty of ways to do this, and all are important.  An article I just read mentioned that Winter can be some of the most challenging times for dogs as their bodies struggle to regular their body temperatures by burning more calories than usual.  Here are some things to keep in mind if Winter where you live often gets nasty:

• If it is rainy where you are, you might want to invest in an easy to put on rain jacket for dogs, they make them in a wide variety of colors and sizes, so finding one to fit should be no problem at all.
• If the snow can get deep and accumulate, think about buying some booties that strap onto your dogs paws.  Ice chunks can develop between dog paws that become very painful.
• Sweaters and Dog Jackets can actually do wonders on keeping heat in for a smaller dog.  If you take your dog out on long walks during Winter months, try one.
• If your dog stays out long periods during colder weather, make sure to increase their daily caloric intake to compensate for the amount they will lose keeping themselves warm.  More food.
• Remember to keep their exercise up if they stay indoors during the cold spells.  They still need their fitness!

So, start investing in some dog Winter clothes.  Trust me, they will thank you!!

Halloween is only ONE day away, and with that, I thought I’d offer up some awesome Halloween survey results that I found while browsing around the world wide web.  I always thought and assumed that of all Holidays, Halloween was one of the biggest when it comes to pet participation, and after seeing some of these results, my assumptions were confirmed!

If you’re anything like me, you might be a little hesitant to actually dress your dog up, opting instead for a Halloween inspired scarf or bandanna, but it appears that we’re in the minority!  Check out the results of a survey done on Dogster.com:

“* 65% of dog owners will be including their pooches in Halloween festivities this year.
* 40% have definite plans to dress up their dogs.
* 72% of those dressing up their dogs will be buying their outfits rather than making them at home.
* 46% percent think the coolest costume last year was Captain Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean.
* 43% say their pets resent wearing costumes.
* 19% of dog owners say their pets love getting gussied up for Halloween-the more outrageous the outfit, the better.”“

My favorite little fact is that while 40% of us are going to dress our poochs’ up for Halloween, 43% of us believe that our pets resent actually wearing them!  Hilarious.  Whatever the case may be, you have only one day left to pick out your dog costumes, get them all dressed up, get the dog-safe treat bowls filled and prepare yourself for the festivities!

The countdown has officially begun:  Only 9 days left until one of the best holidays of the year for all of us that love making our dogs even cuter than they already are.  If you’ve never put a costume on your dog, NOW is the time to start.  If you are a seasoned veteran when it comes to Dog Costumes, maybe now is the year you turn it all around, and make your dog the best dressed pooch on the block.  Trust me, people see a dog in a costume and instantly the holiday is better.

So, without further ado, here are a few of my favorite dog costumes I dug up.  My personal favorites are probably the superhero costumes, but I have a very warm and special place in my heart for the Hippie.  Which do you like the most?  Whichever you choose, head over and start shopping, only 9 days left!

Yes, dogs are born with a natural coat, but some climates can be too harsh for certain breeds of dogs. For instance, the chihuahua is a Mexican dog, which means he is used to warm climates. Being born in Colorado doesn’t mean he is fit for the freezing winters — the same goes for all different types of short-haired pooches. Depending on where you and your dog live will determine which type of clothing you will need, sweaters or jackets. Here are some ideas to get you started before the arrival of the cool months ahead.

This dog sweater is perfect for states that only get a little chilly or it can be worn during the fall months in states where harsher climates are present.

I think the sweaters with the hoodies are the cutest.

Then for dog owners that witness falls and winters that are a bit more nippy, can get a dog ski sweater w/ scarf.

But if you feel you need something a bit thicker to withstand rain and snow, you can get this dog coat.

Now, this is a topic that I find to be a little unusual, but I think it’s important that everyone should have knowledge on the subject. I still run into people who didn’t even know that female dogs had a cycle. I don’t know how many owners deal with the fact (besides getting her fixed), but I know that there are some products that can be used to make the situation less messy.

I would go with designer sanitary dog diapers instead of the usual black ones.

First off, most dogs aren’t going to be running around and acting normal during this time — instead she will lie around and only get up when she really has to. During this period, you can buy sanitary dog diapers.

If your female dog hasn’t be fixed and hasn’t had her cycle yet, you can expect it to start around 5 or 6 months of age for small breeds and between 6-10 months for larger dogs. The average menstrual cycle lasts between 4 and 9 days. Another term for a dog’s menstrual cycle is “heat”.

As promised, I kept an eye out for Halloween costumes for large dogs. I came across some that were hideous, while others were adorable. Here are a couple I found.

This knight dog costume takes guard dog to a whole new level.

Now, I’ve heard of the gender-confused, but this dog seems to be specie-confused with this Moo Cow Dog Costume.

If you enjoyed the 50s era your dog can too with this 50s Girl Dog Costume.

Pimp your dog with this pimped out dog costume.

Or get spooky with this glow-in-the-dark bones dog costume.

There’s nothing more fun than dressing up your pooch and what better time to do it than Halloween? I love to dress up my dog every year in different costumes, but it seems the small dogs beat the big dogs once again. There is a larger variety of costumes for small dogs and they’re just so cute, take a look for yourself.

I think this hotdog costume would be great on a weiner dog.

Bring the “force” with this Star Wars Yoda dog costume.

Your dog will say “Arrgh!” in this adorable pirate costume.

The accessories available for dogs are likely endless; I think that anything a dog owner can have or wear, so can their dog.

I love the idea of having dog robes - not only are they cute, but they do the job of helping to dry them off after a bath.

For a long time you have seen celebrities like Paris Hilton and Jessica Simpson display their small dogs in the media. Small dogs are definitely “in”, and it seems like the designers are only giving attention to them - sorry to the big dogs.

I will definitely keep an eye out for cuter items for the bigger pooches - so far, I have only seen mediocre designs.