Designer Dog Clothes for Small Dogs

The choice to buy designer dog clothes isn't just about the name on the label. Companies that specialize in clothing for small dogs put real effort into making quality apparel, not just novelty items. Clothes from top-name dog clothes designers generally fit better, meaning they won't pinch or scratch your small dog, and they last longer. You may not find an Armani suit for your dog, there are a number of specialty designers that provide both style and quality.

Juicy Couture
Famous for their fun casualwear for humans, Juicy Couture has branched out into producing designer dog clothes. Urbanwear hoodies and parkas for dogs are their speciality. Taking after their people clothes, Juicy Couture's dog clothes carry elaborately printed or embroidered slogans like "Juicy Angel," "Sleep all Day, Bark all Night,"and "Canine Royalty." They also make dog accessories such as padded pink dog carriers, a dog travel bed, sparkly leashes and collars, and a velour harness set.

Betty Boop Canine Couture
Who doesn't love Betty Boop? Now your dog, too, can glam it up in one of Betty Boop Canine Couture's cute, frilly red dresses peppered with polkadots and hearts. For colder weather and walks in the woods, there's also a good selection of deminwear. Comfortable Betty-Boop-print harnesses and leashes are another walk-time accessory. For rainy days, keep your small dog's feet warm and dry without sacrificing style by outfitting her in a set of dog shoes with Betty Boop's likeness. If you'll be out in the sun, though, the caps by this maker of designer dog clothes will protect your pup's eyes from the glare.

Little Lily
Little Lily is one of the most prolific dog clothing designers around. This is a great line for upscale designer dog formalwear like ties and tuxes for boy dogs and, for the lady pups, "little black dresses" along with delicate shoes and jewelry. For less formal occasions, pick up a set of colorful Lilyboots to keep your dog's feet out of the rain and snow. Little Lily also produces designer dog clothes with other well known names. Is your pooch a Paris Hilton fan? Little Lily's Paris Hilton line is full of pink dresses, denim skirts, and casual T-shirts. There's also fun stuff like the Sparkle Bubble dress. At night, your small dog can retire in a Paris Hilton pink satin gown and matching robe. Hello Kitty is another famous face you'll find on Little Lily's designer dog clothes. With several black-and-red and denim pieces, the Hello Kitty line isn't as pink and fru-fru as some other s. These are sturdier pieces that are good for walks or jaunts in the park.

Canine Styles
The name says it all. Pink polkadotted dress are fun sometimes, but for the small dog with a more refined sense of style, there's Canine Styles. From this designer, you'll find classic polo shirts with embroidered designs, simple yet fun tank tops and tennis dresses, and sweaters in both classic and playful colors, including the luxurious heathered cashmere sweaters. This designer is also a great source of attractive dog coats for both small and large dogs. Shearling and corduroy look good around town, but when you need serious warmth, there are heavier horseblanket designs, too. In short, Canine Styles makes designer dog clothes that wouldn't look out of place at an upscale golf course or yacht club.

Doggie Designs
Doggie Designs designer dog clothing strikes a balance between cutesy and classic. Tank tops with attention-grabbing slogans and dresses in colors that are bright without being garish make up a large part of this line. If retro styles suit your pup, try the pink gingham dress or poodle skirt. Along with everyday clothes, Doggie Designs also creates dog costumes for Halloween and Christmas. This is a good designer to turn to for harder to find dog clothing like pajamas and formalwear, too.

In your search for quality small dog clothes, keep in mind that you can also find designer dog clothing made by designers non-dog-owners would recognize. Try The Gap for urban small dog clothes and Harley Davidson for dogs with a more rebellious streak. Another idea for rebel dogs are Von Dutch Pet Apparel's dog T-shirts with the well known lion and dragon motifs. Even dog lover and Rolling Stones' guitarist Keith Richards has a line of dog clothes out. From pop culture idols like Juicy Couture and Paris Hilton to sophisticated classics, there are designer dog clothes to meet every canine's needs. More importantly, by choosing designer dog clothes instead of some no-name brand from the pet store, you'll be making sure your what your dog wears is comfortable and safe.