Chihuahuas need clothing, especially when it’s cold. They are small and have thin skin and fur unsuited to cold temperatures. They lose body heat right away, so they can shiver and shiver but will keep warm by wearing clothes.
Do Chihuahuas like wearing clothes?
Some Chihuahuas love to wear clothes while others don’t. If the clothing is too tight or uncomfortable, Chihuahuas will not wear it. Some Chihuahuas can learn to love clothes.
Things you need to know about clothes and chis
Clothing Keeps Chihuahuas Warm
With their small bodies and thin skin, Chis get cold easily. They are the smallest dog breed in the world.
No doubt they tremble so easily in comparison to larger breeds. As such, they need all the help they can get to keep warm including wearing clothes. Clothing helps your Chihuahua retain body heat.
Clothes keep Chihuahuas dry
Chihuahuas need to stay dry to keep warm. A weatherproof jacket or raincoat is a great help. It shields your Chihuahua when it snows, drizzles or rains. These kinds of clothing also protect your dog from hypothermia.
Hypothermia is excessive heat loss. This is caused by low ambient temperatures. Young, old and sick dogs are more likely to get hypothermia. They are unable to fully regulate their body temperature.
Clothing protects against skin allergies
Allergens can be found everywhere. Clothing serves as a barrier between your chi and its environment. They are less likely than others to develop contact dermatitis.
Clothing will protect your Chihuahua from insects
With clothing, your Chi is better protected from insects. Every day your Chi is exposed to many pests. Clothing also protects against these.
Shoes protect your Chis paws
Shoes and boots are not just fashion statements. They are also for protection. When walking, they are exposed to gravel, sticks, sharp rocks, and more.
In summer the sidewalks are hot. In winter, the sidewalk is covered with ice and chemicals that melt the ice. These chemicals are dangerous if your Chi ingests them.
Clothing minimizes hair loss
Shedding will happen but you can at least lessen it. It’s better to deal with your chis shirt full of fur hair than this. Instead of the fur landing on every piece of furniture.
