\"To coat or not to coat?\" That is the question - and why shouldn't you when you can get adorable custom made clothing for your furry friend?

I used to feel that no dogs should wear clothing. It just seemed odd to me as they are in fact dogs, and nature did provide them with fur. Plus, I have always grown up with Golden Retrievers - which are double coated, and therefore comfortable virtually every season of the year. Then along came Penny, a long haired 'tween-size' Dachshund, who I believe feels the cold just like I do. Even though Penny's hair is long, it's not thick, nor is it meant to be a substantial insulator against cold. Plus, she always seems to find her peace on the warmth of a lap, under the bed sheets, or curled up cocoon-like in any blanket that might be laying around. I don't think this is always due to her burrowing nature, sometimes I rather suspect it's done for warmth.

Finding cute, well-made Dachshund clothes can be tricky if you are not a regular purchaser for this particular breed. Coats and sweaters that normally fit other dogs with Penny's circumference - which is 'pet-tite'  (husband's wordplay pun here) - don't come in 'extra-long' in regular pet stores, so finding another source (usually online) is a must. I was happy to come across a review of \"The Cozy Hound's\" fleece jacket on http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/. I contacted \"The Cozy Hound\" and before I knew it I was selecting fabrics and sending along measurements.

The jacket we received is super cute and fits Penny perfectly! I couldn't be happier and I'm sure Penny will appreciate the extra 'coating' for our walks.

Doesn't she look cute?