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Many dog owners do not want their dogs to get wet in the rain, so they fashion clothing such as rain slickers, booties and hats for their canine friends. Creating your own rain slicker for your dog involves simply trimming down a rain slicker for people to fit your dog and making sure it is comfortably and safely secured to your dog. more »
Ponchos can be made from any heavy, warm fabric, including knit and crocheted blankets, fleece, or even oilskin. Ponchos are an all-weather combination of coat, blanket and rain slicker. Woven or knit ponchos are often made from brightly colored yarns in a combination of wide and narrow stripes and woven patterns. The vaqueros of the American West and the gauchos of South America both wore ponchos and used them for coats, blankets and pillows. When dogging bull calves and young bulls, the poncho even served as a shield. Even former President George W. Bush has sported a poncho. more »
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