Chihuahua winter boots: my recommendations

Chihuahua winter boots are a must-have if you and your chihuahua live in a cold, snowy area over the winter months. With their thin coats and super high metabolisms, chihuahuas do not fare well in cold weather without the aid of dog clothing, and a pair of chihuahua booties is a must for any chihuahua owner living in a snowy climate.

chihuahua-wearing-chihuahua-winter-bootsIf you take a look around the online dog stores, you will find many winter boots for chihuahuas, and you will likely also find them if you check out your local dog stores. The main thing to keep in mind when buying winter boots for chihuahuas is the fit: the booties need to fit your chihuahua almost perfectly, otherwise you can very easily end up with a situation like this:

Winter Chihuahua boots: Size Matters (so does shape)

I see dogs in booties all the time that appear to be swimming in the air with them instead of walking gracefully with them, and it’s almost always because the boots the chihuahua is wearing do not fit properly. It can be a size problem or a shape problem: some small dog booties are too straight and contrict the dog’s movement, and others are too bent.

So if at all possible, have your chihuahua or small dog try out the winter boots before you buy them. Usually you can’t do this if you’re shoping for the booties online, but this is where your local pet stores come in handy: you can take your chihuahua to one of those and test out the fit of the boots in the store and develop an understanding of what size and style of boots fit your chihuahua best.

The process of finding the right winter chihuahua boots can be a lot of trial and error, so be prepared to take your time and don’t be in a rush. Chihuahuas need good protection for their feet if you’re going to walk them through the snow and on icy pathways, and if their boots do not fit well, it isn’t going to be a good time for anybody!

Where can I buy chihuahua winter boots?

I have two recommendations for where to buy chihuahua winter booties.

The first place to check out is the All Dog Boots store, online. These guys specialize in dog booties and I have heard some good things about their shop.

The second place to check out would be our Chihuahua Shop, where we sell some heavier dog shoes. I do not recommend you get these, however, if you live in a very cold climate. Our chihuahua shoes are meant more for temperate weather and for protecting against mild cold weather, not the conditions you and your little dog will face in the dead of winter.

Tips for dogs with boots

Once you finally find the right pair of booties for your chihuahua, it’s always a good idea to put the boots on your little dog for a while before you head out on your walk. Even though they may fit your dog like a glove, chihuahuas will still tend to walk a little funny in them at first and so it’s good to give your dog a little bit of time to get used to them before you embark on your public walk 😉

It’s also important to ensure your chihuahua’s paws are clean before you put the winter boots on. Just like with human shoes, it’s never fun to walk around in shoes or boots that have rocks or debris inside them.

Finally, I will say this: if you live in winter city where people use melting agents and chemicals on the sidewalks to help melt the ice and snow to keep the sidewalks maintained during the cold months, it’s a good idea to pay extra close attention to the condition of your chihuahua’s paws before and after using their winter boots. If your chihuahua gets some of that chemical on her paws–and especially if it gets between their toes, embedded in their paw–it can cause them a lot of pain. This is one of the reasons I make my chihuahuas wear winter boots a few days after the snow has melted during the winter, because I do not want any of that chemical getting on or between their paws and causing a nasty chemical burn. I’ve seen many small dogs in booties that look silly because of how they walk with them, but at least you know those dogs aren’t getting nasty chemcial burns on their paws!

I don’t mean to make your worry: I’m just saying “be mindfull of your chihuahua’s paws in the winter months.”

With that in mind, I hope this has been useful, I hope you find the perfect pair of chihuahua winter boots for your little doggy, and I hope you have a great winter filled with many joyfull walks! Happy (soon to be) winter, everyone!

-Mikey

Blown Away By Chihuahua Accessories

chihuahua-wearing-booties-and-a-hoodChihuahua accessories are everywhere in small dog stores these days, and it’s not hard to see why: they’re adorable! Recently at a friend’s house, I saw a teacup chihuahua dressed up in her chihuahua clothes–but she was also wearing a few little dogs accessories that made her look like no dog I’ve ever seen. This little dog, with her small dog sweaters and her dog costumes that her owner normally dresses her in, is cute, but I never really thought anything more about her. But seeing her all decked out in her little bling and her small dog accessories made such an impact on me… I’m still can’t stop thinking about it. She was just so cute!

Of course, a lot of chihuahua owners will pick out little raincoats for dogs and the other usual cheap dog clothes that we all love and know. These are the practical outfits we use to keep our chiwawa pups warm and dry and chihuahua-tiara-faux-diamondcozy when the weather to crap and it’s time to walk our chihuahuas. We dress them out in their cool chihuahua sweaters and their little chihuahua outfit, and we get used to seeing dogs in clothes: it becomes a regular part of our world.

But when you come across a chihuahua dressed up in these extravagant accessories for little dogs, it can really make you stop and think “…wow!” Chihuahuas wearing hats for dogs, chihuahuas wearing sparkling socks for dogs, chihuahuas wearing haute couture chihuahua costumes: these are not every day experiences for most people–even seasoned chihuahua fashion addicts!

punk-chihuahua-accessoriesMy friend’s dog was wearing one of her dog sweatshirts and had a dog collar tag and a tiny little dog tiara from dog accessories UK–or some similar brand: I can’t quite remember. But it was amazing. And the conversations it sparked at this little gathering were numerous! Teacup chihuahuas are cute alone, without dog clothes! But wearing these chihuahua accessories with her tiny dog outfit… I can’t emphasize what an impact it made. It was like walking into a Dali painting or something and seeing the manifestation of luxury in the tiny, bite-size, chihuahua form! Ohh! She was incredibly cute, even for the standards we are used to as chihuahua owners who dress our little doggies in xxs dog clothes–even for what I am used to as the owner of a chihuahua clothes shop. I was impressed.

chihuahua-panda-socksA dog wearing a dog outfit is nothing special. There’s nothing new to be seen–though they are irresistibly cute–in a chihuahua dressed in different puppy sweaters for chihuahuas each day. You will see the usual fare of chihuahua t-shirts and little dog sweaters on a little dog, and you will smile. But that dog probably will not blow you away the way this little dog with her pet accessories did me. Chihuahua accessories on a little dog seem to give it that little something extra–that X-factor–that just makes them stand out from the rest, grab your attention, and make them hard to forget. It’s why I’m going to be digging around and trying to find the best accessories for chihuahuas I can find anywhere for sale, and I will be bringing them to you soon… Stay tuned! I will be changing a lot of things on here pretty soon.

chihuahua-wearing-a-tie

What Clothes Should I Get For My Chihuahua For Cold Weather?

I’ve been travelling with my chihuahua rescue a lot lately, dressing my little dog in her dog sweaters as we move through some colder countries this winter, and I’ve been getting asked this question a lot. Chihuahua owners are seeing the dog sweater or whatever warm chihuahua clothes my little dog is wearing at the time and they stop and ask me “what clothes should I get for my chihuahua?” It seems many people in cooler areas are afraid to get a chihuahua because they don’t think a chihuahua could survive–or at least be happy–when living through a cold winter in a cooler part of the world.

I’ve been taking my toy dog, as some of the locals call her, through the UK, through France, through Norway, through Sweden, and all around Europe this winter in 2015, with her wearing her winter sweaters from the Chihuahua Shop and some other online chihuahua stores, and I can tell you from experience that chihuahuas can live happy lives in cold places–provided you dress them appropriately so that they stay warm.

chihuahua wearing a fur coat

Does my chihuahua need clothes to keep it warm?

Yes. Absolutely. If you live in a cold country, your chihuahua needs clothes to keep it warm. Heck: even if you live in a warmer place with your chihuahua, you’ll notice him shivering at night when it cools off! Chihuahuas are very small dogs whose little bodies do not have the muscle mass and other temperature regulatory systems to keep them warm in colder climates the way the bigger breeds do. This is why we dress our chihuahuas in sweaters for dogs and why, when you see clothes on sale at the online dog shops, you want to buy a few small dog sweaters to keep you chihuahua happy, healthy, and warm!

chihuahua wrapped in clothesBut if you are dressing your chihuahua in those little dog coats for winter weather when it’s cold out, your chihuahua shouldn’t have much of a problem staying warm, provided he is moving around and getting exercise. Your chihuahua puppy might have to wear a pair of dog booties to keep his paws warm if he’s walking through snow, but otherwise a few layers of properly-sized pets clothes will do the trick. You just have to make sure you pay close attention when you first dress you chihuahua in his new clothes to ensure he is able to move around properly in them and that the clothes aren’t too tight for his little body, and that he is warm enough in the clothes. Often, if you’re living in a very cold country–one where it snows for example–you’re going to have to dress your chihuahua in multiple layers of chihuahua clothes to keep him warm.

Chihuahuas evolved and originated in the Mexican state of Chihuahua after all!–a hot part of the planet where the climate never comes even remotely close too the cool we experience in the more norther parts of our planet.

Layering clothes for small dogs

For puppy chihuahuas, the puppy jackets and the little sweaters for dogs will make a good first layer. You chihuahua needs to stay warm and so you want the first layer to be form-fitting (but not too tight) so that it insulates your chihuahua’s little body.

After that, the second layer should be a bit looser so that there is space for a bit of air between to the two layers of chihuahua dog clothes. This air acts as great insulation, provided you have a third layer of small dog clothing that acts as a seal, to hold the warm air in and keep cooler air from flowing into the chihuahua clothing seal. When it comes to clothes for small dogs, good third layers are those dog outfits that are waterproof, like a rain jacket or especially those great little winter coats for chihuahuas. If you can find those at a dog shop that is holding a chihuahua clothing sale, I recommend taking advantage of it and buying one of these winter coats because your chihuahua is going to get a lot of use out of it and will go a long way in keeping your little dog warm when it’s cold outside.

Of course, there are always the chihuahua owners who love their fashion and who just can’t be seen out in public with their little dog unless it’s wearing its little chihuahua costume, in which case you can simply slip the cool dog clothes you have over that third layer and have a fourth layer of fashion! Of course, it’s important that your chihuahua be comfortable and able to move well with this many different clothes on, so it’s important to have the pieces be the right size so they can be layered properly. But if you pay attention when buying your puppy chihuahua clothes and your small dog dresses, you should be able to tell if the outfit will fit over and underneath another one of your chihuahua outfits.

Having a large chihuahua wardrobe will make the task of bundling up your chihuahua for winter weather a lot easier, and so if you’re using everything from chihuahua pajamas to chihuahua bath robes to chihuahua t-shirts to chihuahua sweaters and coats, you’re most likely going to have the wide array of clothes available for dressing your dog warm the proper way where he can be warm with his different layers on and still be comfortable.

So if you’re living in a colder country and you’re wondering “should I get a chihuahua?” because you are afraid the little dog won’t be able to cope with the cold, I suggest you reconsider. You can find chihuahua items for sale everywhere these days: in the local pet shops and online in many different chihuahua shops. There’s no shortage of clothes for little dogs, right now. So it’s really not an issue of possibility. The real issue at hand is whether you’re willing to invest a bit of time in finding the right clothes for your chihuahua so that he stays warm and happy in your travels.

chihuahua wearing a winter coat

Of course, I’d recommend you check out the Chihuahua Shop (link at the top right of this page) to find these clothes for your small dog, but really: you can find these clothes everywhere today, so don’t limit yourself in your search for the perfect chihuahua clothes that will fit your dog’s body as well as is personality.

Couture Dog Clothes: Standing Out From The Ordinary

Couture dog clothes are the bees knees for dog owners who love fashion and who love dressing up their little dogs in clothes! Dog couture is upscale, stylish, and fun; and as a small dog owner, you can dress your doggy in the latest pet couture to make her really stand out among the pack of boring dog fashionistas and slay the sheepish heard with style!

small doggy wearing couture dog clothing

Any chihuahua owner who enjoys chihuahua clothes and the whole pet couture world knows the joy of dressing up your chihuahua in the latest couture dog clothes from the dog clothing boutique. There’s just something about watching your little dog trot around in that cute dog fashion that sparks a special something in the heart and endears your dog to everyone around!

There are a few major labels in the pet couture world: Oscar Newman, Susan Lanci, Gucci, and One Lucky Dog Couture. These are some of the major labels when it comes to fancy dog clothes, that dog fashionistas tend to gravitate toward. There are many other brands of upscale couture for dogs out there, but those are just a few examples.

chihuahua wearing fancy dog coutureSo why do so many of us typically go with couture dog clothing for our chihuahuas, instead of the ordinary chihuahua dog clothes? Well, there are as many reasons as there are dog owners who dress their pups in pet couture, but it usually comes down to the fact that we usually don’t like to be ordinary, do we? When you have a choice between wearing regular fashion that looks fine or clothing that grabs your attention with how good it looks, with the attention to detail that the designer had when making the piece, with its unique style and design… it’s not exactly a difficult decision!

With the heaps of pet clothing selling out there today, a lot of it starts to look generic and boring after a while. After you’ve seen a lot of dog clothing, it starts to feel like a lot of people are dressing their pets in the same outfits over and over again. And the idea of dressing up your pet in the same dog outfits that everyone else uses on their pets isn’t very inspiring.

And so it’s typically much more fun and interesting to get your paws on couture doggie clothes for you chihuahua and to dress her up in those, instead. When you have outfits for your little dogs that actually excite you when you look at them, that make you want to dress your little furball up in them, and that make you stare at them in amazement, the whole dog fashion fare is a lot more fun and enjoyable!

dog couture clothes on a chihuahua

So exactly where do you find dog couture clothes? You can find them in the online dog clothing shops. Check out a place like G.W. Little or The Chihuahua Shop and you’ll find heaps of these designer dog outfits. Sometimes, you will see this kind of pet clothing in the local pet stores, but you’ll find a lot more variety and selection of boutique dog clothes in the online dog fashion stores. So by searching around online, you’re much more likely to find quality couture dog clothes for your chihuahua! Head over to the Chihuahua Shop and check them out!

visit the Chihuahua Store!

Dog Jeans: Adorable, Cute, Funny Little Pants For Your Dog

Recently while surfing around on some dog site, I came across a dog owner who posted a photo of her dog dressed up in little dog jeans. At first, I almost couldn’t breath, I was laughing so hard at how adorable, cute, and also at how funny this little dog looked to me. I had never in my life seen a dog dressed in denim pants before!

frenchie wearing dog jeans

Well after looking into it further, it turns out there’s an entire subculture of dog owners who love to dress up their dogs in tiny jeans for pets. There are little cute jeans for chihuahua dogs and yorkies, frenchies, and the other toy breed dogs. There are even dog jeans for bigger breeds like labs and boxers, like you see if you just punch in “dog jeans” into google images and look at the pictures that pop up!…

classic dog jeans on a labrador

I’m finding out that sometimes the jeans people have their dogs wear are small size human jeans that have been adapted for the dog, and other times the jeans have been specifically made for dogs from their inception. It’s been quite an interesting little journey–this exploration of jeans for dogs! I’m even finding there are designer dog jeans that come with sequins, little jewels, and other ornate goodies that line the denim and give the dog jeans a more polished look. Check it out:

black dog jeans

From the look of things, these dog jeans definitely seem tailored more to the chihuahua and toy breed dog crowd of owners. In other words, it’s the dog-fashion-minded people who are getting these jeans for their dogs, more than any other type of dog owner.

poofy dog wearing jeans for dogs

Dog Jeans: Where Do I Find Them?

If you’re looking for a cute pair of jeans for your dog, the two best stores I’ve found so far that sell them have to be Esty and HDC. You can pick up a pair at one of those stores, and then you can have a ton of fun dressing up your little dog in the latest denim fashion from the crazy-cute world of dog jeans! Alright, I’ll talk to you again soon! -Mikey