the jacques chronicles

It's my understanding that a lot of cavalier owners enjoy dressing their pet up, and let it be heard that there's absolutely nothing wrong with that. Its just that I personally do not. I like to retain that dogs are, well.,.DOGS. Nevertheless, it's getting cold outside and my partially-nude 9-wk-old is going to need some method of warmth for going outside. After scouring racks at Target, PetSmart, Old Navy, and Diva Dog (I was out of ideas), I finally caved and got him a green/blue argyle sweater for lack of a better alternative.

This is a temporary stand-in for a more long-term solution. Its just that he's such a tiny tot and I don't want to drop any serious cash until he's fully grown. When it comes to looking for outerwear without your dog looking like something Paris Hilton's bejewled chihauhua threw up, I think the key is just digging - digging through all the frilly excess to find something functional, while not completely devoid of style... As owners we'll always have an agenda with what we give/put on our dog. That's another reason why I started this blog - to share some of the products I've found that are efficient, aesthetically-pleasing alternatives to the more convenient/cheap/distasteful creations.

Here's what I'm looking at for when he's fully grown:

London - $42.50 : Zoe & Co

Seattle - $36.95 : Zoe & Co

Reversible Puffer Jacket

Ruff Wear Climate Changer Coat

Modern Dog Magazine also had some great picks (minus the denim jacket..)