Dog clothing business booming in Thailand

BANGKOK: -- Dog clothing in Thailand has grown into a booming industry as dog lovers are willing to pull out their wallets to clothe their furry companions.

Viriya Chansavangvong started her dog clothing business two years ago. She said the business was doing well because many dog lovers liked to dress up their dogs, following human fashion trends or special occasions.

“Customers are so happy while shopping for clothes for their dogs. They usually buy for special occasions. For example, on Valentine’s Day, they hold their dogs, dressed up in a Valentine’s theme, and saying ‘Love’ to their lovers.”, said Viriya.

The dog clothing business originated in western countries, to warm dogs during winter. However, Viriya said Thai dog clothing also received a warm welcome worldwide because of the fine cutting techniques, together with lovely and comfortable designs, which Viriya noted to be the most difficult part of the business.

Before launching the “new fashion arrivals”, Viriya always seeks help from her beloved dogs, “Can do” and “Hoysum”, to be the fitting models and see whether the clothes are properly designed for a dog’s movements.

Viriya said her clothes, designed for dogs with a maximum weight of two kilogrammes, cost only around 170 – 290 Baht. Her dog boutique also provided dog shoes, which could help prevent possible scratches on furniture and muddy pawprints.

The dog clothing business makes Viriya a monthly income of around two million baht. She said it had increased one hundred percent from last year, with Japan remaining the major dog clothes’ importer.

Viriya said the future of theThai dog grooming business was still bright due to there being only a few producers in the market. Still, the producers need to keep creating new things to respond to the demands of dog lovers, who seek to pamper their pets.

--TNA 2008-01-20

Dog clothing business booming in Thailand

The dog clothing business originated in western countries, to warm dogs during winter. However, Viriya said Thai dog clothing also received a warm welcome worldwide because of the fine cutting techniques, together with lovely and comfortable designs, which Viriya noted to be the most difficult part of the business.

--TNA 2008-01-20

Sightings of local dogs, wearing garments to keep warm in the harsh Chiang Mai winter, are certainly going 'through the woof' !

However, and sadly for Ms Viraya, most of them seem to be modelling cast-off children/baby-clothes this season.

WOW!! clothiing for the dogs, with all the hungry children walking the street, shoeless, Amazing sad indeed but true.

Hope they have XXXL size.

Gerd

Anyone dressing their dogs in Thailand have automatically disqualified them selfs from being good dog owners.

I think we are missing the point here.

She is making 2 Million Thai Dollar a month!!!!!

Selling about 10.000 sets a month.

To who? (Screaming)

WOW!! clothiing for the dogs, with all the hungry children walking the street, shoeless, Amazing sad indeed but true.

A very sad comment on priorities in LOS.......

WOW!! clothiing for the dogs, with all the hungry children walking the street, shoeless, Amazing sad indeed but true.

A very sad comment on priorities in LOS.......

And seen this weekend on the telly news here in the US, employees of some large corporations are given discounted pet health insurance whilst even those gainfully employed elsewhere can no longer afford any health insurance.

Anyone dressing their dogs in Thailand have automatically disqualified them selfs from being good dog owners.

The Soi Dogs that take the lid of my dustbin every morning will need more new clothes Im sure, bet the profit doubles this year ! good for her, I always find new ideas too late

Any idea where I can find these dog clothes?