Carrier Handbag

When people dress up their dogs / put them in bags does it make you angry?

You know exactly what I'm talking about. When you see a "teacup" (read: Runt) chihuahua in a pink outfit complete with shoes, in a "dog carrier" handbag. People dressing their dogs up as bees, rabbits, etc.

How do you feel about it? I'm all for people making their dogs wear coats in the winter to keep them warm (not that you have that problem with a dog that wants to live in a mountain of snow!), but the people that dress their dogs up.

Do you think it's ok? Or do you think it's unacceptable? When is it acceptable?

Best answer goes to whoever justifies their opinion, not just anyone that reflects my belief.

I really don't mind if people enjoy dressing up their dogs, as long as the dog doesn't mind it.

Those people should realize that when they bring their dressed up dog around other dogs, it could be attacked. Dogs have difficulty reading body language of dogs who are in clothing. I have this problem frequently with my Rottweiler. She does not like to see dogs in clothing. I'm sure it's the fact that she is unable to read the other dog. So as long as the owner takes into consideration where they are taking the dog, and not expose it to other dogs that could misread it, I say go for it.

Have fun with your dog and your dog will love you for it. Really life is too short to let silly things that other people do get you upset. Animal cruelty is one thing, but people dressing up or carrying their dogs about in bags is totally nothing to get upset about as long as the dog is cherished and cared for.