Small Dog T Shirts

If you own a toy breed dog, it can be hard to resist buying small dog T shirts. These little canine fashion statements range from dressy to hilarious, depending on the design on the shirt.

People usually smile and respond to small dogs wearing T shirts in a friendly way. To a tiny pup living in a giant world, smiling faces and happy voices can be very reassuring. Not to mention that some of the short coated toy breeds such as Chihuahuas can be sensitive to cold air and drafts. A light layer of clothing can help them remain comfortable.

There are many types of shirts for dogs. T shirts with funny or relevant sayings on them can make a cute little dog even cuter. They can also serve as a way to let new people know a little about your dog. A T shirt may serve as a warning or an invitation about interacting with your small dog.

Measuring your little pet for small dog T shirts can insure a proper fit. Many times when you run across just the right T shirt you may not have her with you. Write down her measurements to compare with the clothing you have selected.

Most small dog T shirts are marked with a size, and there is usually a guide that compares the size with a neck measurement. Because of the different builds of various breeds, a neck measurement is often not enough information. If you have your dog's measurements handy, you will be able to find a better fitting T shirt on your first trip to the store.

Measure the following areas of your dog's body for a more complete idea of whether or not a piece of dog clothing will be a good fit:

• Neck: Place a tape measure around your dog's neck and note its diameter.

• Chest: Directly behind your dog's front legs, measure around her chest.

• Back: Measure the length of your dog's back from the base of her neck to the base of her tail.

• Front: This measurement is especially important for male dogs. It will let you know whether or not the shirt will remain clean when your dog relieves himself. If it is too long, it may get urine on it. Place the tape measure at the base of your dog's throat and measure to his sternum, which is the area just below his rib cage.

Finding just the right saying for your dog's T shirt is actually easy to do. There are custom Y shirt makers online that can create a shirt for your dog, or you can find one in canine boutiques and pet supply stores.

If your dog is a real little lady or gentleman, some of the T shirt ideas shown here may express the perfect message to admirers on the street:

• Princess or Prince

• Angel

• Dog of the Year

• Obedience Class Valedictorian

• Simply Irresistable

Some dogs just love to be snuggled. To let others know that this type of attention is welcomed, you may wish to consider one of these sayings for your dog's T shirt.

• Belly Rubs Welcome

• Kiss me, I'm Canine

• Kissing Bandit

• Hugs for Pugs

• Wanna Cuddle?

Some dogs may be small in stature, but they have a large amount of courage. For the scrappy little pup that will not be pushed around, there are these T shirt emblems:

• Security

• I Have Issues

• Diva

• Charm School Dropout

• Baddabing

This list of T shirt ideas should give you inspiration for choosing or creating the perfect customized shirt for your own dog. If you're feeling stalled, take this opportunity to leash up that little buddy of yours and go shopping together!

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