RE: Does your pet wear a coat when it is cold outside ?
I agree that often times, summers are as important as winters are when it comes to taking care of our pets comfort. My Chipper has a long silky coat, and in the summer I usually have it clipped down to help keep him more comfortable. He is usually in the house where it is cooler; but even when he is inside, having the shorter coat is a lot more comfortable for him.
I think that some people only put coats on their dogs to make them look cute, rather than to keep them warm; and as long as the dog is one that doesn't mind being dressed up, then I think that this is fine, too. I have sometimes put on a lightweight jacket on Chipper just because it looked smart on him, even though it was not really, really cold outside.
He seems to know that he is looking good when he is dressed up, and likes to show off.