Don't you think it's wrong for celebrities(like Paris Hilton) to dress their dogs up and carry them in handbags everywhere, and treat them like fashion accessories?
Dogs are living companions, not cell phones!
Dogs are dogs. They don't need clothes apart from some breeds needing a coat in winter if they live in cold places. They have 4 legs. They are perfectly able to walk as they should.
As the owner of 4 Chihuahua's I have had people make the nastiest comments because I walk them. Why shouldn't they walk? They love it. Just because 2 of them are under 4lbs because they are treated like dogs people think it's so wrong.
They are animals. They walk all 4 feet on the ground. They go around naked except for the fur coat they were born with. They will never be treated any other way. I love them with all my heart. They never go without a thing, but they are dogs, not fashion accessories and certainly not Barbie dolls to be dressed up.
All dogs need exercise so yes to carry them around in a purse is cruel because long term without exercise their health will suffer.
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'Wrong'? Hard to say, if dog is well cared for and loved. But I wouldn't do it- I think dogs should be allowed to be dogs, not accessories. It is not in their best interest.
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i agree with you to some extent i think paris hilton treats her animals like she would a lv purse they are disposable to her, but i also have to say that i have 2 chihuahuas and they wear clothing and i have cute carriers and purses for them to go places with me, they are very social and do not mind being the center of attention, they are NOT accessories to me AT ALL i love my puppies and they have the very best of everything, most of the time its them before my hubby lol!!
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vet tech and loving chichi owner
yes! definately agree, but if you're gonna have a tiny dog and walk it in a busy place its probably best to hold him/her or have him/her in a handbag for a while to stop it getting crushed!
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I agree with magy. dogs are dogs not inanimate objects to carry around with you like a watch. They're living breathing animals who need to be treated with respect because of it.
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I don't think it's cruel necessarily, just typical of insecure celebs. I just think it would be refreshing to see them picking up the poop and doing the jobs that normal pet owners do. Plus, dogs are dogs and actually don't like being treated like humans. They need to run around and get dirty sometimes. In my puppy's case, all of the time!
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yes…they are animals not barbie dolls…i think if dogs could speak they would say they feel very degraded….and that they hate paris hilton!!
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Dogs are dogs. They don't need clothes apart from some breeds needing a coat in winter if they live in cold places. They have 4 legs. They are perfectly able to walk as they should.
As the owner of 4 Chihuahua's I have had people make the nastiest comments because I walk them. Why shouldn't they walk? They love it. Just because 2 of them are under 4lbs because they are treated like dogs people think it's so wrong.
They are animals. They walk all 4 feet on the ground. They go around naked except for the fur coat they were born with. They will never be treated any other way. I love them with all my heart. They never go without a thing, but they are dogs, not fashion accessories and certainly not Barbie dolls to be dressed up.
All dogs need exercise so yes to carry them around in a purse is cruel because long term without exercise their health will suffer.
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I do think it's cruel to treat a dog like a fashion accessory…
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At least the dogs aren't religated to the boring back yard all the time. These dogs become a large part of their owners lives and I feel that they are well cared for. They are a part of their owner's "persona". Yes sometimes they can be considered fashion accessories especially when people sneak them into places where dogs are not allowed. Especially under the guise of a service dog. Me biggest issue with Paris Hilton et.al. is when it encourages other people who truely feel that the dog is a fashion accessory and the poor animal is being mistreated.
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If the dog's primary role in your life is "fashion accessory", then yes I think it's cruel. People who do this may not realize that they're treating the dog like a fashion accessory, saying things like "She's my little baby". The main indicator is when carrying the dog around and dressing him or her in adorable little outfits take precedent over more necessary activities like exercise and training. If someone really loves his or her dog and takes excellent care of the dog, but likes to dress the dog up in clothes that are not uncomfortable or restrictive – preferably only on occasion – I don't see an issue with that.
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I own a small breed dog and I HATE seeing the tween queens carrying them around like fashion accessories.
I got my small dog because of my health problems (I would not be able to train a large dog to leash walk because of RA and Lupus). A small dog, on the other hand, I can because they won't make my arms or joints hurt when they tug the leash. I never forget that my dogs are dogs. I take them to the farm and let them run, and I play fetch. However I am the anticrhist to a lot of you…. because I do dress them up.
http://www.dogster.com/dogs/670442 quincy (his obediance class graduation day pic is there)
http://www.dogster.com/dogs/719509 otter (quince and otter at the farm pics are there)
My large dog… I had before I got pretty bad. She is trained thugh and can still go for a walk without tugging.( I dress her up to though….LOL).
Its gotten out of control with breeders calling things micro and teacup and poo and doodle.
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i do not think that is CRUEL. if the dogs are pampered and loved, that's great. i just think the little designer outfits and bags are foolish — but not cruel.
however, if the dogs are MISTREATED, then of course that is cruel. the example you used, paris hilton, isn't an example of someone who just likes to dress up her dogs and carry them around. she's extremely irresponsible with her pets. she abandons them, fails to alter them and does not fulfill their needs. if a person brings the accessory dog into situations the dog is uncomfortable with (mass crowds, yelling, flashing lights), that's a bit cruel and i certainly don't agree with that. if they seriously treat the dog as just an accessory and do not let it exist as a DOG (they need to socialize the dog, train the dog, attend to the dog, etc.), that is cruel to the dog who isn't living the life it should.
but if they treat the dog WELL, i don't care if they dress up their pooches to their silly hearts' content.
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Actually, I think it's better that a dog be dressed up and carried in a handbag, then to be left in the backyard giving birth with puppies stuck 1/2 in and 1/2 out of the mother because people "can't afford a vet"- or the dogs that are traded in because "they are too hyper" or "I can't get it housetrained"!
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This is a redundant question, every one of these breeds were developed specifically for that purpose;
Affenpinscher
Brussels Griffon
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Chihuahua
Chinese Crested Dog
English Toy Spaniel
Havanese
Italian Greyhound
Japanese Chin
Maltese
Manchester Terrier (Toy)
Miniature Pinscher
Papillon
Pekingese
Pomeranian
Poodle (Toy)
Pug
Shih Tzu
Silky Terrier
Toy Fox Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
So to say that it is improper to use them as a fashion accessory would be to say that the breeds should never have been developed in the first place.
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breeder trainer exhibitor
I think quite a few people, DO go WAY OVERBOARD, with their dogs and do use them as Fashion Accessories, which they are not. I have #13 Chihuahuas, and because they get cold so easily, and they don't have alot of fat on them, to keep their little bodies warm, I will put a sweater on them, when needed, to keep them warm! I really don't see a problem, with doing that! Other than that, I don't dress mine up! I never have, nor will I ever, carry them around in a handbag, or dress them in unnecessary, fancy clothing, doggie jewlery, etc… They like to walk and explore, not be carried around in doggie purses, or be dressed up like dolls! Dogs are NOT Fashion Accessories and should not be treated as Fashion Accessories! To each's own I guess!!!
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Former Chihuahua Breeder and Owner of #13 Spayed and Neutered Chihuahuas, who I adore and cherish!!!
I agree somewhat. I don't like it when people dye their dogs fur a different color or anything. Putting outfits on them is ok to a certain extent. Putting them in bags like they are an accessory is a little much.
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As long as an animal is loved daily, that is really what matters. Growing up my sister had a cat who would let her dress him up anyway she wanted to and ride in her baby carriage. I think that is an awesome example of a pet and owner really loving each other. I as a grown up woman have 4 cats and they live indoors and run the household basically! We all love and pet and scold them when needed, just like humans….and occasionally try hats etc. on them for fun, if the animal chooses to oblige with our ideas!
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Yes, I do!! I think some celebrities (like Paris* & Britney) carry them around for the attention. There is no telling how and if they are cared for at home. I believe it's all just for show.
*Paris????….tell me again why she is a celebrity!!
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Usually, but I have seen a few dogs that love it! A friend of mine had a poodle that loved to; primp, shop and show off…she was darling. Dogs are pack animals and they love companionship, what ever the price.
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