About Dog

A dog is a canine animal most closely related to wolfs. They are part of the Canidae family. Dogs can be domestic or not. However, many dogs are domesticated for pets. There are over a hundred different dog species which exist. The gray wolf was the first beast to be domesticated about 15,000 years ago. Since then the beasts have led to other species by breeding them with different wolves, dogs, etc. Dogs can be trained, and depending on the breed training can be quite easy. There are sled dogs, work dogs, and your typical pet. German Shepherds are known for being work dogs with police and as rescue animals. They can also be used for helping disabled people such as seeing- eye dogs or just companions. Sled dogs tend to be huskies or dogs related to huskies. Chihuahua are very popular right now due to the movies like Beverly Hills Chihuahua.

Dressing up as Dog

There are two ways of looking at how to dress with a dog idea in mind. First there are numerous accessories which can be used to dress your own dog. For example there are Pirate dog pet costumes in which your dog can be dressed in a hat, shirt, and pants like dog outfit. There are jester hats for dogs or even devil costumes for dogs. The second way of looking at dog costumes is for humans. There are children and adult costumes you can purchase. A Dalmatian costume like the puppies in 101 Dalmatians is very popular with children. The costume provides a plush jumpsuit with black spots and white material. It also has a hood with dog ears, eyes, and snout typical of the breed. Beagle and {K9 rescue dog} costumes also exist in a plush jumpsuit style.

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	Little Bit as Bumble BeeContest Entry   11 up, 5 down  This little dog buzzes around the house with or without her costume on! comment »
	Dreams Do Come True - Treats at Howl-O-WeenContest Entry   1 up, 1 down  Cinderella was the theme but we knew we had to create a carriage to truly make it extra special. It started with a red wagon that was sanded, primed and painted. The use of PCV tubing, easy to shape provided the illusion of a pumpkin shape. And of course hooking on decorative wheels gave it that extra touch. The existing wagon base made it easy to pull around. And then a trip to the fabric ... read more »
	Cowboy Seth!Contest Entry   0 up, 0 down  Costume is hand made, all material from Joanns fabrics :)  comment »
	Cowboy Seth and his trust horse Katie!Contest Entry   0 up, 0 down  Hand made costume! A 3 month old baby and his best friend :)  comment »
	Kylie "Transforms" Into BumblebeeContest Entry   0 up, 0 down  This is Kylie, she is a 1 year old Boston Terrier. The base of this costume is a hoodie(that I dyed yellow,) and a black car harness. The gun was put together with plastic pieces and attached to a baby sock. The other pieces are foam pieces that are removable, (for Kylie’s comfort.) The fog lights really do light up! And the exhaust can really move some air!  read more »

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