14 — Sunday, January 28, 1996 — North Shore News

Dapper duds for

N. Van woman

clothes canines

IS YOUR four-legged friend
suffering from the shivers this
winter? If so, the newest
canine-conscious outwear from
Dapper Dog might ease your
pooch’s seasonal blues.

By Naamua Dodu
Contributing Writer

Although the concept of dog-
clothing is not new, North
Vancouver’s Gloria Haxton has
taken the idea to luxurious new lev-
els. Her tailor-made pieces flatter
Fido’s vital statistics, and are cus-
tomized to accommodate her
owner’s every wish. From the
choice of fastening to the option of
double padding for those extra sen-
sitive types, a Dapper Dog outfit
should attend to every need.

The range is based around two
staple items which are fully lined
and are available in a variety of
bright colors. Waterproofs are
priced at $39.95 and are offered
with a hood or collar option.

Pet pooches (or rather their own-
ers) just couldn't get enough of the
lime-green version this year, reports
Haxton. Red ‘was all the rage for
Haxton’s other line, her corduroy
windbreakers, which sell at $42.95.

With all this talk of tailoring and
choice, it’s easy to forget that the
subject under discussion is the
clothing of your dog. Indeed, some
may question the appropriateness of
adapting human adcrnment for ani-
mals.”

Haxton, however, is keen to
communicate the practical motiva-

tion behind her business. She con-
trasts her’ purely protective - items
with creations such as leather-stud-
ded jackets or tuxedos which seek to
‘“make 2 clown out of your dog.”

The idea for Dapper Dog, its
owner explains, was borne out of

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Mrs. Mollie prompted her to start Dapper Dog, a line of canine rain
gear and windbreakers. Ski parkas for sporty pooches are next.

concern for the warmth and dryness
of her own bijon frise which, as a
small, long-haired breed, is typical
of the dogs she clothes.

When it comes to plans for the
future, the practical spur for
Haxton’s lines is clearly evident.

Readers should watch out for
Dapper Dog ski parkas, which may
be being modelled by Whistler's
trendiest pets next winter. -

Inquiries about Dapper Dog can
be directed to Gloria Haxton at 987-
2592.

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