Evening star., 1905-11-07
FASHIONS FOR DOGS.
Tailor-Made Costumes to Supersede
Fur Coats.
From the London Mail,

From the London Mall,
Professional dog BARRIERS view with dis
favor the suggestion made by a lady owner
recently that the Lsndon county council
should follow the example of the Dresden
and Paris authorities and erect comfortable
swimming baths for dogs. and appoint ex-
perts in combing. "crimping'' and perfum-
Ing the coats OF the pampered pets of West
End ratspayers.
There Is a widespread desire among la
dies that the county council should provide
such accommodation for their dogs said
Mrs. White Pearce yesterday; but we
trained experts in the 'barbering' of pets
realize that such institutions would lead to
the dissemination of disease among the
councils fourfooted patrons
Mrs. White Pearce spoke with authority.
She does" for the dogs of many titled
people. in addition to conducting at Pinner
weekend fresh air resort or stylish
boarding house for dogs whose delicate con-
stitutions are not equal to the continuous
strain of the London season.
Ladies'" she added, ARE now seeking
my advice TO what their little darlngs
shall wear in winter. For driving in the
park or making calls, l am recommending
that doggy should wear a neat tailor
made coat to supersede the sealskin jackets
OF last winter. This new coat is specially
designed to protect the dogs chest while
In the carriage or motor car.
The handkerchief by the way-and every
well-cared-for pet has one-is now some
times carried In purse at the end Of the
leash. II Is the newest thing OF the kind
and comes from Paris.
Then again to be thoroughly In the fash
ion. the dogs silk or satin bow must be of
rather massive proportions and worn at the
side of the face under the ear, not on the
top of the head. That style has now gone
out. Besides, the shade OF the dogs bow
must match some prominent feature in his
mistress attire. generally the trimming on
her hat.
This rule often causes great anxiety.
because only certain colors will match the
pets coat. Blue. pink or red goes we'll
with a black poodle, blue Is preferred for
BleDheims. but any color may be used for
black and tans except green. Lady dog
BARRIERS make a special study OF this color
matching.
Perfumes are simpler. A lady invari-
ably has her darling perfumed with the
scent that she herself uses.
There is little new to report In the mat
ter Of dog jewelry. In some cases gold
bracelets set with gems are worn on the
forcpaws. and of course jeweled collars
bearing the owners crests-when there are
crests-stin remain stylish Boots have
quite gone out of fashion, IT was found that
they made a dogs feet look longer than
they actually were.
Il cannot say that approve OF the new
est style OF motoring costume for dogs" :"
proceeded the lady expert II saw one the
other day on h terrier belonging to an
American lady automoblist He sat In the
car between his mistress and the chauffeur
Ihe poor dog looked rather ridiculous with
pair of goggles over his eyes and hood
over MS head. The hood was made so that
the dust could not get in, and the coat was
built of the usual material worn by hu-
man automobiiists. 1 understand that the
dogs suit cost f10."