Dog Clothing Business Booming

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. The business was doing well because many dog lovers liked to dress up their dogs, following human fashion trends or special occasions.

The dog clothing business originated in western countries, to warm dogs during winter.

Viriya said her clothes, cost only around 170 – 290 Baht. Her dog boutique also provided dog shoes, which could help prevent possible scratches on furniture and muddy paw prints.

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

Viriya said the future of the 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.

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