Dog clothing is extremely popular this season. One can't help noticing the rise in celebrities with fashionable small dogs at their side.  With a sea of dog clothes, it is difficult to determine what dog clothes are and what dog clothes, as Hillary Duff's Dachshund would say, are "so yesterday".

Legally Blonde's Chihuahua, Bruiser, set the standard in dog fashion while dogs like Paris Hilton's dog, Tinkerbell, keeps raising the bar higher and higher.' I think there are some important facts to remember when dressing your dog this season. Let your dog be a dog. As much as it makes us happy to dress them, we have to make sure the dog clothes are functional and keep their best interest at heart. That said, here are the must-have stylish dog clothes for any pampered pooches closet.

Each small dog should have a small dog sweater this season. They are functional in a way that they keep the tiny and toy breeds warm, like Chihuahuas and miniature Pinsher yet fashionable as they showcase your dog's explosive personality. Dog Sweaters mostly are hand made and come in a large number of variations.

Another must-have in my opinion is the dog's coat. This is especially true for dogs in cold climates. Dog coats have come a long way from some of the interesting pieces of material sewn randomly together. Contrary to what you see on "celebrity dogs" bows are not the most comfortable thing you could put on a dog. Detailed bandannas are in this season and are much more comfortable than bows. Another way to dress up your little one is with a beautiful dog collar and leash.