Susan Lanci Designs: Super High Quality Fashion For Small Dogs

Well it’s been an exciting week, as it always is whenever renowned small dog clothes designer Susan Lanci releases a new fashion piece for chihuahuas and other small breeds of dogs! This time, she’s really outdone herself with the exotic leopard dog muff jacket (pictured left).

As with all of her dog fashion designs, it uses genuine Ultrasuede from Japan, Swarovski crystals from the Austrian crystal giant, and looks super stylish and classy, as is always the case with this true leader in the small dog clothing world.

A bit about Susan Lanci:

For those who don’t know and may be wondering exactly who this Suan Lanci character is, she’s a woman with a small army of adorable yorkies who wanted to dress her little snuggle bugs up in cute clothes, but just couldn’t find anything that looked good or fit properly on her yorkies. So she set out to design clothes for her dogs, herself.

And boy, what a job she did! Today, Susan Lanci’s dog clothes and accessories are widely regarded as the some of the highest quality in the industry. And what makes Susan Lanci’s designs stand out from the rest is her commitment to that quality: she doesn’t compromise on anything in the design or manufacture of her dog clothing pieces. The materials are purely top of the line, and the build quality and stitching are super strong, reinforced, done to the highest standards, and hand-made.

Leopard Chihuahua Dress by Susan Lanci

Susan Lanci dog fashion designs are known to be ultra luxurious, but ultra practical at the same time. The luxury part comes from her classy designs and from using only the highest quality materials (only Swarovski crystals and genuine Ultrasuede from Japan–which is super soft for the dog, breathable, machine washable–are used). The practical bit comes from the super high upholstery grade of her pet clothing designs and from the qualities of the Ultrasuede material she uses, itself, which again are that it’s totally machine washable but still breathable for the dog, and it’s very soft, lightweight, and comfortable for the dog, and stays that way for years with proper care.

And when it comes to the designs of the clothing itself, Susan prides her designs on being classy and timeless. Her small dog fashion pieces are designed with an eye for quality style, not with as much emphasis on fashion trends that are hot today but that will be dated tomorrow. Her commitment to timeless, classic style is boldly apparent in her designs when you look at them, and it’s part of why so many chihuahua fashionistas keep coming back time after time to pick up Susan’s designs for their little pups!

You can find all of the Susan Lanci designs there, at that link, and I hope for your sake that you check them out because they really are quite spectacular. She makes dog harnesses, dog collars and leashes, hair bows for dogs, dog blankets, pet carries, doggy dresses, small dog coats, jackets for dogs, dog shirts, and a few other items you’ll just have to see for yourself! Head over and check them out, and I’ll speak to you again soon! -Mikey Davis

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Dog Socks: Protection, Cleanliness, and Better Traction For Your Pet’s Paws

Dog socks help protect your dog’s feet from extreme weather: if it’s winter time and it’s cold outside, the socks protect your pet’s paw pads from the extreme cold of ice and frozen pavement so his feet don’t freeze. In the summer, the socks insulate against the blistering heat of scorching pavement and sand, and other extremely hot surfaces that can burn his delicate paws.

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Socks for dogs also help keep debris out from between your dog’s paw pads. Little splinters of sticks, pebbles, glass, and other harsh bits and pieces of things on the ground that your puppy can walk on when outside can all get lodged in between the pads of his feet and cut, injure, and infect his feet. This doesn’t happen that often with most dogs, but it does happen enough that it’s a problem for some who live in certain environments where a lot of this debris is lying around. These injuries are painful for your dog to endure, and with the socks, it’s possible to avoid these injuries altogether.

white dog wearing dog socksAlso important to note is that in the winter time, in cold climates, many city home owners use chemicals on their sidewalks to help the snow melt more easily, and these little bits of chemical on the sidewalk often work their way into your dog’s paw pads when you walk your dog and cause nasty chemical burns, which is not exactly a good time for your dog.

There are a host of circumstances where dog socks make life easier for man’s best friend when they spend time outside. But there are also many situations indoors where these doggy socks make a big difference, too.

If you have a lot of slippery tile or hardwood in your home, and your dog likes to run around a lot, he probably slips and slides when running around corners and doesn’t exactly have the best traction. Also, if you have these surfaces and your dog has nails that scratch them, that can often be a pain for you and your wallet. The pet socks help with all of these problems, as they provide your dog with rubber traction on the bottom of their feet, and since your pet’s nails are on the inside of the sock, your floor surfaces remain unscathed.

chihuahua in dog socks

On top of this, if you’ve ever found it a pain to clean your dogs’ feet when it’s wet or slushy and muddy outdoors and you take your dogs for a lot of walks, these dog socks are also super helpful because you can just spray the socks with a waterproofing solution, let them dry, and then walk your dogs with the socks through the wet conditions and their paws will stay dry and clean. When you get back to the house, you just slip the socks off your pets’ paws, they’re good to go without any cleanup, and you just toss the doggy socks in the washing machine. It’s a lot easier this way than having to clean their paws before they come back in the house and track around all that wet, muddy mess.

Finally, if you have older doggies that have worn-out paw pads, these socks can be a huge help for them. Most dog socks have rubbery traction on the bottom, and so they give these dogs the ability to walk on slippery surfaces again with confidence.

labrador retriever wearing dog socks

A lot of people–myself included–when first hearing about dog socks, laugh or scoff at the notion or think it’s ridiculous. But, once you see for yourself just how much something as simple as these little socks can help your dog out in certain situations, you stop laughing and you start making use of them when the situation calls for them.

For your dog, the best part about dog socks is that they’re typically much more comfortable than dog booties, as they’re made of cotton and other soft materials that conform to the shape of your pet’s paw. They also simply use elastic pressure to hold onto your pup’s paws, unlike shoes and booties for dogs that employ the use of straps, buckles, and laces, and so they typically stay on a lot better than those other finicky dog paw-wear.

My two favorite places in the world for buying dog socks are the Chihuahua Shop and G.W. Little, which I’ve pulled my favorite pairs of socks from and linked to in the little catalogue I put together for you, above. Another great thing you’ll notice about dog socks is that they’re pretty cheap, so you don’t have to break the bank in order to keep your dog’s paws protected from the elements, keep them comfortable, and to give your dog that convenient traction that he can use–and do so with style! There are some seriously stylish pairs of socks for dogs out there today, as you can see above, so have fun shopping for them, and I’ll talk to you again very soon! -Mikey

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Puppy Clothes: Finding The Best Outfits For Young, Little Dogs

There’s something about puppies, isn’t there?–that just begs you to dress them up in cute little puppy clothes! A few years ago, I would have laughed at the notion. But now I’m a puppy fashion convert: I dress all of my little doggies up in the latest puppy couture and my foster puppies in their little puppy dresses and coats for dogs, and the whole bit. It’s a bit of a puppy clothing circus in my house these days, but there’s nothing like having fashionable puppies running around by your feet that you know are more comfortable and warm during these winter months! And even when it’s warmer out, young dogs are always cuter when they’re sporing a little pet haute couture, aren’t they?!

I’ve been shopping around, looking for the best puppy clothes that I can find for my little dogs for a while now, and some of my favorite places to find them include GlamourDog.com, the Posh Puppy Boutique, PamperedPuppy.com, the Yuppy Puppy Boutique, G.W. Little, and our very own Chihuahua Shop. All of these places have some great clothes for puppy dogs, and they all have quality service, in my experience.

Namaste the chihuahua, wearing her super cute puppy sweater in Mexico!

The most popular clothes for puppies definitely fall into into one of two categories: the fashion category; or the practical, warm one. The flashy, glamour puppy clothes like the dresses for pups and the fashion t-shirts that you can customize and personalize in stores like Chihuahua Shop have always been a hit with puppy lovers. As you’ve probably noticed, small dog owners seem to really love pampering their pooches by dressing them up and making them super adorable for all their friends to see!

Puppy clothing on the Chihuahua Clothes Shop's mascot

And the other type of puppy clothing–the puppy coats and jackets and sweaters for these younger dogs–are also big with new dog owners. Puppies tend to get cold more easily than older dogs that are bigger and that have more developed immune systems and thicker coats of fur, and so puppy owners tend to dress up their puppies in these warm clothes to keep them warm and more comfortable, as a kind of weather protection for them.

Dog owners do sometimes also fall for those ultra adorable puppy costumes for smaller pet dogs, but those are mostly seasonal and confined to the holidays: you don’t see a lot of puppies walking around outside with costumes on, unless you have really fun friends who like to play around with their pup’s fashion and get a laugh out of people with some unusual and creative clothing for their puppies!

In my opinion, the best puppy clothes are found in the online dog clothing boutiques. The above mentioned dog clothing stores are great places to start. Of course, you can always check out your local pet stores and see what puppy outfits they carry. The advantage with that is that you’ll usually be able to bring your pup in with you to actually try the clothes out on, right there in the store! But you might find the selection rather limited compared to the variety of clothes for puppies you’ll find on the internet once you start searching. So have a look around, find those perfect puppy clothes for your young little doggy, and, of course, have fun with this cool dog fashion!

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To All Chihuahua Clothes Lovers: Happy 2012!

I just want to update the chihuahua clothes blog here in the new year of 2012 and wish you all a very happy new year! 2011 was a crazy busy and fun year for all of us over here at the Chihuahua Shop, and I’m super excited to be starting another year with YOU. Thank you for reading this blog and for following the latest news from the unusual world of chihuahua fashion!

Namaste the chihuahua clothes model wishing you a very happy 2012
Namaste the Chihuahua Shop model, wishing you a very happy 2012!

My two chihuahuas are looking rather spiffy in their winter chihuahua coats. Namaste, my model chihuahua, is not exactly fond of the snow, but she’s getting used to it again. Slowly.

Chihuahua clothes model Namaste in the snow

Exciting News: I’m completely renovating the main page of this little blog so that when you first visit, you’re going to see a concise catalogue summary of my very favorite chihuahua clothing from all of my favorite online dog clothing boutiques. I’ve been searching around for months, collecting my top picks and the very best of the best clothes for these little dogs, and I think you’re going to love what I have in store for you. I’m working hard to make things easier for those of you looking for the coolest, most stylish and fashionable chihuahua clothes, and I think you’re going to LOVE the new home page of our site, here, once I’ve got it up and running in just another day or so. So be sure to stay tuned!

In other news: I’ve added the Facebook commenting system to the site, so feel free to add your two cents to any posts on the site as your real self. I think the Facebook system ads a personal touch that is much more meaningful than the standard, anonymous commenting system, so I really encourage you to use it over the standard blog commenting thing (which I’ve still left up for you to use if you want), if you have a Facebook account.

This year, I’m going to be adding a lot more content and putting more emphasis on video and audio reviews of new small dog clothing and outfits for chihuahua dogs, so things will be getting a bit more interesting on here. I know that I like to write a lot and that some of these posts can get a little long-winded, so I’m going to be making the switch to video and audio more often to make things a bit more entertaining for you! Hopefully it will break up the monotony of the solely text-based posts I’ve been putting out on this site for the past year 🙂

A young Namaste the chihuahua model, wishing you a happy new year!

Anyway, enough jibber jabber. My chihuahuas are getting restless over here, wanting their walk, and it’s time for me to dress them up in their January 2012 winter chihuahua clothes and take them on their morning walk! Again, I hope you have a great January, a great new year, and make sure you check back very soon for some exciting updates to the site. If love to dress your chihuahuas in cute clothes, then you’re going to want to see what I have in store for you! Happy new year! -Mikey

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Dog Santa Outfit: A Holiday Costume for Both Big and Small Dogs

The way I look at things, through my skewed version of dog fashion reality: what better way is there for me to celebrate Christmas time than to dress up my furry best friend as one of Santa’s little helpers with one of the best dog Santa outfit costumes I’ve ever seen?

I’m having a hard time come up with one, to be honest!

Yes, I’ve got a Christmas tree. And yes, my chihuahuas and their bigger dog friends seem to be loving the smell of every needle! But while I was decorating the thing, my dogs could only be described as waltzing around the tree, looking up at me, and wondering “papa, what can I do?” I’m telling you: they were begging for a job to do. But without opposable thumbs and the nimble dexterity to not fall into the tree and wipe everything out when standing on their hind legs and attempting to decorate the tree, they were exactly the prime candidates for being my Christmas tree decorating buddies.

Still, I don’t want to just leave them hanging. So what DO they do well? Well I’ll tell you this: my chihuahuas are darn cute, and I’ll be damned if I don’t put that to use!

At the Chihuahua Shop, we got these adorable dog Santa costumes a few ago–which actually come in sizes for just about every breed of dog out there that you would dress in clothes! And so I decided that all my doggies, big and small, would become Santa’s little helpers this Christmas. So I got them all a little Santa costume, and I have to say: they look freaking adorable (and hilarious!) all dressed up as Kris Kringle, scurrying around the tree!

The dog Santa outfits themselves are beautiful. They costume is a soft red velour Christmas coat that comes with a hood and white fleece lining that finishes off the look beautifully and gives your dog that authentic dog-elf look. Santa would be proud!

If this sort of dog Santa outfit is what you’re looking for, you can find it there at the Chihuahua Shop. We also carry a few other Christmas outfits for fashionable dogs who love to get down and stylish over the holidays, and you can easily find those here if you scroll a little ways down the page. I hope you all have an awesome Xmas and a happy new year. I hope you enjoy the eggnog and the snow (where applicable), and I wish the best holiday with your beautiful pets this winter. Happy holidays, friend.

Dog Santa Costume Blooper, and A Cutie Pie Rudolph

P.S. You’re going to want to make sure your dog Santa is the right size so that this doesn’t happen! haha:

Alright dog lover, I speak to you again soon! -Mikey

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