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Dogs vs Cats Duel: Dogs Are More Fashionable
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Published on October 30, 2008 in Etc 		Photo by

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We're all pretty excited about the upcoming vote. On one hand you have a collection of very serious candidates (who are looking a little hot under the collar, rrrrrrrrrrreeeeerrrrrr!) and here you'll see my furry candidates, who take themselves a little less seriously. Look at them posing with a casual sense of pride, digging their winter accessories — first-class temperaments abound! 

Who do you think are the hottest (er, warmest) pets on Etsy this year? Let's let the people decide! Every vote counts, people! Every vote counts.

This is a very serious duel.  Vote in the comments below if you're for dogs. If you prefer cats, vote in the comments of this post.

And remember to bark the vote, Americans. This Tuesday, November 4, 2008!

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Oct. 30, 2008 at 4:44 p.m. HazelnutDesigns

I vote for dogs! And of course I'm biased! I have a doggie, named Hazel :-)

Oct. 30, 2008 at 4:44 p.m. dogties

Beautiful dogs and items!
So fashionable for fall.

Oct. 30, 2008 at 4:47 p.m. mermaidclaire

I am definitely a cat person. But I think dogs *might* look better in clothes....

Oct. 30, 2008 at 4:47 p.m. TeenAngster

I can haz dawg snorglez?

Oct. 30, 2008 at 4:52 p.m. angelines

Count me in for the dogs! =)

Oct. 30, 2008 at 5 p.m. sillylittlelady

That is so awesome! Love the dog snoods, totally neato torpedo!!! Hehe litter-aly

Oct. 30, 2008 at 5:01 p.m. michelemaule

Count me in for dogs!
I l o v e dressing up my Boston Terrier in cute sweaters :)

Oct. 30, 2008 at 5:01 p.m. mmmfiber

I vote dogs, although mine are not very fashionable, they'd never stand for a sweater of scarf! Woof!

Oct. 30, 2008 at 5:06 p.m. IndieCoJewelryDesign

I vote dogs! But do you mean dogs are more fashionable to be seen with or that they just have more fashion sense than cats? My dog has no sense whatsoever!

If its the first, I'd say thats one reason so many shelters are full - dogs are not a fashion statement.

Oct. 30, 2008 at 5:06 p.m. jimchesters

one doggie plz

Oct. 30, 2008 at 5:07 p.m. Dillinger

CATS

Oct. 30, 2008 at 5:09 p.m. projectmattnyc

WHERE MY DOGS AT??!!

Oct. 30, 2008 at 5:12 p.m. JackRabbit

Hot Dogs!

Oct. 30, 2008 at 5:22 p.m. curlyfrysc

Cats rule, Dogs drool!

Oct. 30, 2008 at 5:32 p.m. munieca

heart dogs!!!

Oct. 30, 2008 at 5:36 p.m. shopmollyd

Dogs rule, but dachshunds reign!

Oct. 30, 2008 at 5:39 p.m. SugarAndSpice

The doggies are much more fashionable. Cats look far too crabby in their clothes.

Oct. 30, 2008 at 5:45 p.m. ME2Designs

Oh, DOGS, please! Cats are literally life-threatening to me [can't be in a building with a cat w/o having to be taken to the hospital due to toxic allergic reaction] ;(

Oct. 30, 2008 at 5:48 p.m. BowWowBeds

Gotta say Dogs! =D)

Oct. 30, 2008 at 5:49 p.m. theArtfulDogger

DOGS all the way! (does my name give away my bias?)

Oct. 30, 2008 at 5:58 p.m. MRSButtons

Although I definitely feel that "cats rule" in life, dogs do look more distinquished and less p.o.'d when it comes to fashion. I must say catclub's leg warmers for cats look like a great way to disable my cats at night!!

Oct. 30, 2008 at 6:03 p.m. ModFarmgirl

Go doggies! (Actually I like both dogs and cats equally. *hears "boo!" from dog lovers*)
I wish my dog would wear cute scarfs and things.... (I put a bandana on him once and he tried to rip it up! Haven't tried dressing him up since. Crazy dog!)

Oct. 30, 2008 at 6:09 p.m. mksupplies

My angry bichon frise would look hot in all of this stuff! But he would also eat me alive if I ever tried to dress him.

I vote dogs, because there is a BOSTON TERRIER here and boston terriers are dreamy, esp in neckwear!

Oct. 30, 2008 at 6:12 p.m. FrucciDesign

dog dog dog
:)

Oct. 30, 2008 at 6:23 p.m. cthings

Love the DOGS!!

Oct. 30, 2008 at 6:39 p.m. DarlesCharwin

Zooey, my Italian Greyhound, has no fats and requires sweaters to stay comfortable in the arctic Arizona winter. Syd, my cat, is so utterly and ridiculously overfurred that she leaves floof deposits everywhere and thus needs no clothing.

Zooey and I vote DOGS.

Oct. 30, 2008 at 6:42 p.m. wastenotwhimsy

I heart doggie scarves!

Oct. 30, 2008 at 6:45 p.m. edor

meow!

Oct. 30, 2008 at 6:49 p.m. Cance

all about the pups

:D

Oct. 30, 2008 at 6:51 p.m. LittlePies

I'm not entirely sure how this is even something worth voting about... Dog's are totally more fashionable.

Oct. 30, 2008 at 7:05 p.m. jamieribisi

DOGS!!!!! That's my Schnoodle in the orange scarf!!!! :)
Sammy!

Oct. 30, 2008 at 7:05 p.m. MsAnomaly

Gotta vote DOGS!

Oct. 30, 2008 at 7:07 p.m. SoulOfaRose

My corgi votes for dogs! :-)

Oct. 30, 2008 at 7:11 p.m. chiarashandpainted

What a handsome beagle in that cowl! The cats are cute, but the dogs...oh the dogs!

Oct. 30, 2008 at 7:11 p.m. surly

Dogs for sure...I know, I know my avatar is a cool kitty but paws down dogs are Way more fashion friendly!

Oct. 30, 2008 at 7:17 p.m. WingsDove

I love cats, have two cats but dogs DO look better dressed up. Plus, dogs love you no matter what you put on them. Cats will pout not "speak" to you for weeks if you dare place anything on their bodies. Dogs win here.

Oct. 30, 2008 at 7:32 p.m. twolefthands

I vote for dogs, I have a cocker and a shitzu and they come running to get there coats on!

Oct. 30, 2008 at 7:40 p.m. OpulentOddities

My harvey and I vote for dogs!

Oct. 30, 2008 at 7:50 p.m. lyndee495

As you can see I'm definitely a cat person. I have 15 of my own so I vote for cats. CATS RULE!!!

Oct. 30, 2008 at 7:51 p.m. kittyanydots

cats. no doubt about it. =]

Oct. 30, 2008 at 8:35 p.m. MistyRidgeBeads

Kitties!

Oct. 30, 2008 at 8:47 p.m. BorderArts

Dogs rule!

Oct. 30, 2008 at 8:57 p.m. JustJaynes

I have 2 dogs and wish they liked wearing accessories!

Oct. 30, 2008 at 9:05 p.m. taniamermaid

Dogs. Fur Sure!

Oct. 30, 2008 at 9:36 p.m. baconsquarefarm

Make mine doggy's, please. Thank you.

Oct. 30, 2008 at 10:28 p.m. madaboutmonty

Dogs always win the fashionable contest. Do you ever see celebrities carrying around their Cats in the Louis Vuitton bags or dressed up in sweaters? Puhleaze.

I vote Dog.

Oct. 30, 2008 at 10:32 p.m. Slowshirts

I have a big and a little-little, so i have to vote DOG. They don't wear clothes though. I think that may be more of a city dog thing.

Oct. 30, 2008 at 10:37 p.m. Thinkoutsidethebox

SNOUT PLEEZ!!! Can't squeeze a cat's face can ya? Dogs all day for me!!!

Oct. 30, 2008 at 10:47 p.m. belaluna

I had no idea the dogs were getting in on the cowl wearing action too! That beagle looks superfly!

I vote dogs, they look fab in sweaters.

Oct. 30, 2008 at 10:52 p.m. CheapBoutique

MEOWTAHERE!
Dogs Drool...
(I say as my two maniacs tear around the house!)

Oct. 30, 2008 at 11:06 p.m. theraveniron

DOGS!!!
They are one of the finest creatures on the planet...
and they don't even know it!
Sweet.

Oct. 30, 2008 at 11:54 p.m. popettes

Dogs get cold...cats get pissed.

Oct. 31, 2008 at 12:41 a.m. julesjewel

Dogs.
I have never seen a celebrity cat all dolled up.
Plenty of celebrity dogs though.

Oct. 31, 2008 at 3:59 a.m. cutiepiecompany

Doggies!!

Oct. 31, 2008 at 4 a.m. HuntersHideaway

Woof woof!

Oct. 31, 2008 at 4 a.m. BirdNerd

Exhibit A: http://www.flickr.com/photos/foftyche...

Dogs for the win.

Oct. 31, 2008 at 4:04 a.m. HuntersHideaway

by the way, does anyone know if that good-lookin beagle (in the main photo) is single?

Oct. 31, 2008 at 4:14 a.m. bunny

Dogs all the way!!!

Oct. 31, 2008 at 5:49 a.m. francescamurray

always dogs, every time! x

Oct. 31, 2008 at 7:28 a.m. AutumnLeavesJewelry

Cats totally rule! It's not fair they are smart enough to
know not to wear people clothes! (I love dogs too!!!)

Oct. 31, 2008 at 8:12 a.m. comashre

Absolutely Dogs! I am owned by 3 greyhounds and a toy poodle.

Oct. 31, 2008 at 8:32 a.m. OnionSisters

I'm sorry for dogs (i love every kind of animals), but they seem a little ridiculous whit their clothes!!!
Cats forever!!!

Oct. 31, 2008 at 9:10 a.m. TheDancersSpirit

i have a dog and a cat, but i've got to go with the dogs on this one! i think dogs should be more fashionable because we have to walk them around our neighborhood; so everyone sees them. cats like mine...well he doesn't have any claws so he stays inside!

Oct. 31, 2008 at 9:49 a.m. Bransfans

Toooooo cute on the dogs, I happen to have 11 basset puppies for sale right now. So I vote Dog!!!

Oct. 31, 2008 at 9:50 a.m. TheQuiltedPet

Dogs all the way! My dog Phoenix loves his jacket so much he comes running whenever he hears me pull velcro apart because he thinks it means we're going for a walk. He goes a bit crazy on days I'm sewing Pet Pawkets.

Oct. 31, 2008 at 9:56 a.m. Cattoo

Would love a dog but I think my cat would pack her bags and leave if I got one.

Hunter orange looks a bit like a worm, bless :-)

Oct. 31, 2008 at 9:59 a.m. yihcollections

I can't decide, I love both. They are both so lovable in sweaters and collars.

Oct. 31, 2008 at 10:26 a.m. RealGoneDaddy

The dogs are by far way more adorable and you know they love to wear the scarfs way more.

Oct. 31, 2008 at 11:01 a.m. objecked

OMD couldn't stand by and watch the catz haz the lead

Oct. 31, 2008 at 11:17 a.m. MtnLaurel

of course the pups. mine prances around in her wears!

Oct. 31, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. minihorse

dogs are way better than cats, yo!

Oct. 31, 2008 at 11:39 a.m. sodapoprocks

go pups!!

Oct. 31, 2008 at 11:49 a.m. stilettoheights

go doggies!!!

Oct. 31, 2008 at 12:33 p.m. cakescience

I think an important part of being fashionable is being comfortable in what one is wearing. Therefore, I think dogs win as they are much more apt to be comfortable in their togs than cats are. Logical, eh?

Dogs.

Oct. 31, 2008 at 12:53 p.m. houndmade

Go Dogs, Go!!!

Oct. 31, 2008 at 1:34 p.m. JustaBrenda

Bentley the Beagle is insisting I vote for dogs of course...he's a little miffed that I dont make anything that he could model though....

Oct. 31, 2008 at 2:01 p.m. citizenhudson

Of course DOGS! DUH PEOPLE! Dogs are sweet and they love you. Cats DO NOT LOVE YOU. Plus I'm real allergic to cats. So there.

Oct. 31, 2008 at 2:01 p.m. lolli3579

I love both cats and dogs but dogs are def. more tolerant and look more comfortable. I agree with cakescience in what she said. (see above) I vote dogs.

Oct. 31, 2008 at 2:17 p.m. TwistedThicket

Definitely dogs, actually, Miniature Dachshunds!! I have two.
Also have one cat, but he'd tear me limb from limb if I put clothes on him. lol

Oct. 31, 2008 at 2:21 p.m. gottabebigdogs

.....and talk to the Big Paw!!

Oct. 31, 2008 at 2:55 p.m. pennydogaccessories

Dogs all the way! I love that snood, I need one for my hound :)

Oct. 31, 2008 at 3:17 p.m. mamawolf

Cats are the patron animal of the Internet, and they take some pretty hilarious pictures, but my vote goes to dogs. Nothing beats a dog running to greet you when you walk in, or getting kicked in the face with a big, horny foot that smells like Fritos in the middle of the night while you're snuggled up in bed with them. Dogs rule.

Oct. 31, 2008 at 3:19 p.m. ckelley01

Dogs for sure! What is dog spelled backwards? God gave us dogs to teach humans unconditional love, and he gave us cats to teach humans to be humble! As far as clothes on them, leave that for the chihuahuas!

Oct. 31, 2008 at 3:32 p.m. autumnsarrival

Love the dogs & love these items for them! I would consider giving my golden retrievers little neck warmers but they'd go crazy and tear them the shreds. My vote is most definately for the dogs, though!! Great topic!

Oct. 31, 2008 at 3:34 p.m. WoodlandCottage

My little goat, Sissy, wants the SmartScarf from AnniesSweatShop. I explained how the voting works; she's upset--that "goat liberation" thing, you know. Goat Power! (She asked me to say that.)

Oct. 31, 2008 at 3:51 p.m. Zbag

The Chihuahua looks like he has been in an accident and is wearing a neckbrace!

I vote for dogs - the cats could care less!

Oct. 31, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. anandi

My dogs would not stand for this :) But what a cute collection of items!

Oct. 31, 2008 at 4:32 p.m. poppysseeds

Dogs definitely rule!! At least that's what my Basset told me... :-)

Oct. 31, 2008 at 5:15 p.m. IsabellaGolightly

Dogs, dogs, dogs. Fat ones, thin ones, short ones, tall ones. Shaggy ones, smoooooth ones, fluffy ones, spikey ones. Give me fur kids everytime!

Oct. 31, 2008 at 6:01 p.m. olivebrown

definitely dogs!
...thanks for featuring my little sofie and her hand knit cowl!

Oct. 31, 2008 at 6:44 p.m. DoodleShack

Cats are OK, but dogs are awesome. my vote is for dogs.

Oct. 31, 2008 at 8:59 p.m. nomorenekkiddogs

Dawgs of course!!!! preferably NEKKID ones, lol. Some cute stuff. Mine are coming this weekend, stay tuned.

Oct. 31, 2008 at 9:54 p.m. KatHannah

This Kat loves dogs

Oct. 31, 2008 at 10:34 p.m. meeanddeeshome

gotta vote for the dogs!

Oct. 31, 2008 at 11:56 p.m. CustomDogBandanas

Go dogs!! This looks great!

Nov. 1, 2008 at 1:34 a.m. ThylacineDen

Hands down dogs are cuter in clothes than cats. Plus, I like my fingers.

Nov. 1, 2008 at 2:35 a.m. rebeccamenglish

Go dogs! My mini schnauzer is sure to be super warm next winter with one of these beautiful creations.

Nov. 1, 2008 at 5:01 a.m. junquerevival

TOP LEFT HAND CORNER:

"Sammy" Etsy Maine Team's mascot!

Nov. 1, 2008 at 9:18 a.m. sycamore74

Go Dogs!

Nov. 1, 2008 at 11:27 a.m. thesapphirekat

Registered cat lover voting a straight dog ticket! Go Dogs Go!

Nov. 1, 2008 at 2:07 p.m. thefrogprincess

Dogs always win my heart.

Nov. 1, 2008 at 2:48 p.m. graffiti2

These are great. If I lived up north I'd buy one for my dog. And maybe my cat, too.

Nov. 1, 2008 at 3:14 p.m. thebeadingtree

Dogs are way more fashionable than cats and they know how to look good in the clothes. Cats just flop over and whine when you slip a sweater on them, because they don't value their human companions hard work. Dogs wear the clothing proudly and understand everything their human does for them out of love!

Nov. 1, 2008 at 4:13 p.m. CharlieErnestNErise

This one goes to the dogs!

Nov. 1, 2008 at 6:49 p.m. tloftus

Another vote for the doggies. Love the scarves and snood.

Nov. 1, 2008 at 8:54 p.m. PrettyThingsOne

We love dogs! But... the best dog clothes on Etsy come from BrightLight who knits sweaters for our min-pins -- they are the best and the cheapest anywhere!

Nov. 1, 2008 at 10:30 p.m. feltic

DOGS are the best!!! I love the doggie neckwarmers! My little one is wearing a upcycled neckwarmer creation here in my avatar. :-)

Nov. 2, 2008 at 12:11 a.m. AnemoneGirl

I think we need to see dog sweaters! My westie loves her's and tries to put it on when it is really cold out

Nov. 2, 2008 at 12:18 a.m. PlumeBoheme

doggies all the way! I made scarflettes for my beagle when she was a baby. :) And my JRT loves clothing of any sort. He prances around and shows off whenever you put anything on him.

Nov. 2, 2008 at 1:19 a.m. crazy4jewels

Who let the dogs out! I vote dogs, even though I could never put anything on my boxer without trying to wrestle with him to try to put it on first. :)

Nov. 2, 2008 at 2:58 a.m. myjaynehat

Dogs dogs dogs dogs dogs.......everytime!

Nov. 2, 2008 at 3:28 a.m. jenmaestre

These dogs are all just wearing scarves.
The cat fashions were more original.
But i vote Dog, because no sane cat would ever want to wear clothing of any kid.

Nov. 2, 2008 at 5:11 a.m. Cheeves

Dogs of course! They are much better sports when it comes to fashion. :}

Nov. 2, 2008 at 8:41 a.m. SayItAintSo

I love my cats. However my dogs are the ones who truly love me,and have enough pride to feel confident enough to ware clothes.

My dogs know they get twice the attention from people when they are sporting the latest in doggie fashion :)

Nov. 2, 2008 at 9:20 a.m. PaperPumpkin

I vote for DOGS! Fashionable AND more loveable and deVOTEd!

Nov. 2, 2008 at 12:37 p.m. catfluff

CATS!!! go figure.

Nov. 2, 2008 at 1:20 p.m. funkymutts

Dogs all the way!!

Nov. 2, 2008 at 1:34 p.m. swallownest

Cats are already so fashionably dressed, they need nothing more. Besides, have you ever seen a cat stay in clothes? Last time I tried (oh so many years ago)kitty went dashing before her second leg was in the sweater. I vote for dogs. My dog looks ravishing in her red bandanna.

Nov. 2, 2008 at 3:18 p.m. angforce83

Yay for dogs!

Nov. 2, 2008 at 5:46 p.m. blahblahblksheep

I love both cats and dogs, but as for being more fashionable, I'm going with Dogs. These dogs are making some serious fashion statements!!

Nov. 2, 2008 at 6:34 p.m. mrsofttop

As much as I love both my kitties and dogs I have to vote for the dogs. They are much happier to skip around with a sweater or scarf on :>

Nov. 3, 2008 at 12:10 a.m. Mireio

I'm sorry... I value my life! So, I vote "DOG!!". My cat would eviscerate me if I attempted to put her in clothing. :D

Nov. 3, 2008 at 2:50 a.m. Indypendants

My vote is for them dog gone doggies!!

Nov. 3, 2008 at 8:23 a.m. tandemstudios

Dogs, dogs, dogs! There is no question! And I am actively shopping for a doggie jacket for my little girl - she has no fat and not very much fur, so its going to be fleece for her this winter!

Nov. 3, 2008 at 6:52 p.m. PitBullLadyDesigns

Dogs, Dogs, Dogs!!!!

Nov. 3, 2008 at 11:41 p.m. SassySashadoxie

Sasha the dachshund here. Dogs all the way peeps. I have had a hudge wardrobe since I was a little pup. We wiener dogs now how to strut our stuff on the dog walk. Woof for the wieners and canines everywhere!

Nov. 4, 2008 at 2:56 a.m. wiyomu

DOGS RULE!!

Nov. 5, 2008 at 11:38 a.m. Vanessa

The votes are in: DOGS WIN!!!

Nov. 5, 2008 at 10:32 p.m. jessielawson

Cats need no accessories. (Humans are their accessories.)Hail to the cats!

Nov. 30, 2008 at 12:48 p.m. seedsprouts

I madwe my pups collars and scarfs last year...they LOVED them! They stay warm with them on just like us!

Dec. 2, 2008 at 12:17 p.m. CRSisters

These scarves are too cute!!!

Dec. 11, 2008 at 11:23 a.m. thecoolpuppy

Love the scarves! Never seen that on a doggy before!

April 21, 2009 at 7:32 a.m. PembrokeMaineArt

Hello.. Dog Yarn. Cool Wool & Funky Cotton.. Bio: from web
This is Sooo Cute a Must Read..We are a Family Company in Maine. We Started this Company after the Passing of our Daughter Roxanna (Boxer,Blue Healer Mix) 1994- 2008. She loved Blankies. Alot!!
Roxanna was a gift from God. We Have not adopted another yet. But we do keep very busy taking care of Grand-Dog ( Photo above) for weekend Visits. Dog sitting for The Young Family up the Road . Once in awhile the Town Selectman dog gets lose and Comes over for a Visit..That's Nice too, she was Roxanna's Gal Pal..

Roxanna Loved Cotton Blankies in The Summer & Wool in the Winter..BY the Way the web site>> www.MaineYarns.com

April 24, 2009 at 2:26 p.m. doggiestylin

I have to vote for both cats and dogs or there would be a huge uproar in my house and I dont know who would be worse the 3 dogs or the 3 cats.....lol

July 23, 2009 at 2:44 a.m. Tina669

heart dogs!!!

Aug. 31, 2009 at 8:27 a.m. eleanorandmilo

Definitely dogs! With their big open hearts and all of that extra drool they have totally won me over!

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