Dog Jerseys, Sweaters, Cheerleader Dresses and Other Items for Canine Sports Fans

Most of us choose a dog for a pet because of the joy that can be shared between our dog and us. Simply stated, the dog finds a good home and attention; we find an unconditional friend and both find companionship. When we are sharing time with our four legged friend the result is pure joy between the two of us.

Usually when we are having a good time we find our dog close by and wanting to share in the joy of the moment. Our dog is an integral part of our daily lives and loves attention just as we do, whether "we" will admit it or not.

If we are sports fans, we want to somehow include our dog in the love of sports. The reasons we choose to do so are varied to say the least. Our dog is a part of our team and will never defect to the opposition because of a better offer. Our dog is always in a good mood and never complains about the score or a bad call; he or she just wants to share in the moment.

So why do we purchase sports related dog apparel and accessories? It's all about the joy of sharing a special bond with our loyal friend, because we are now a team just as in sports.

When our dog is outfitted with our favorite team's name and logo the extra attention received is always plentiful and definitely appreciated by both our friend and us. Have you ever seen anyone shun a dog because they have an opposing team's attire? Aside from the attention received, dog apparel can help keep our canine friend more comfortable during cold or inclement weather.

Our dog doesn't care if our favorite sport pertains to NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, college, NASCAR or any other sport, just as long as she or he is part of "the special team".

So what we find here is another interesting way to share a bond with mans best friend. The bond can be shared during quiet times, active times or just about any time. Our canine friend just enjoys and appreciates the attention, companionship and joy that the moment offers, regardless of the method or particular time set aside for it.

Here is to the pursuit of happiness, the happiness of pursuit, or both, depending on how the dogs look at it!

Go Team!

Author: Jim Roland

The Latest Indianapolis Colts Jerseys

The Indianapolis Colts play in the South Division of the AFC. Originally the team was based out of Baltimore and won a number of NFL Championships, including the fifth Super bowl. It was in 1984 that the complete club and team shifted to Indianapolis. If you are a devoted follower then you will want to be sure that you wear the latest Indianapolis Colts jerseys on match days.

The history of the club since the move to Indianapolis has been chequered. Their finest hour was definitely the victory in the Super Bowl against the Chicago Bears in 2006. This is a game that is still talked about excitedly by the club's die hard fans. Between 1984 and 1997 the Indianapolis colts won ninety out of two hundred and twenty eight games, five of which were playoffs. The Colts have recorded a few of the NFLs firsts, for example they were the first ever team to win at least twelve games in six consecutive seasons.

Another interesting fact is that the Colts hold the claim to fame for being the first team to defeat all the other NFL teams. Also they were the first club to feature cheerleaders as well as a marching band! The events off the pitch have also had a dramatic impact on the clubs standing. Over the decades there have been seasons of terrible results, for example in 1991; and sadly even the murder of a player Shane Curry in 1992. The disputes over location and ownership have also had a massive bearing on the club's performances and status.

Unusually, the Indianapolis colt's logo and colors have not changed since the team's inception back in 1953. Their white and blue colors have stayed consistent. The latest kit incorporates a blue jersey with white stripes on the shoulders or the alternative uniform of a white jersey with blue stripes. The pants have changed in design over the decades, today they are white with blue stripes down the side though previously they wore grey pants.

In 1995 the team wore blue pants for a few games but then this was not so popular with the fans so the switch was made back to the blue color. The main difference that has been made to the jerseys over the years is slight modifications to the stripes and accents.

When choosing an Indianapolis Colts jersey you should think about which players name you want to have splashed across the back. A popular choice is Peytin Manning who successfully broke the club's long standing record for touchdown passes.

To be successful in the NFL today takes more than just good players. It is no surprise to discover that it is the most supported clubs that have reached the greatest number of super bowl finals.

With the team having been strengthened over the last twelve months with a selection of talented young players maybe this is the time when the Colts can once again lift the Super Bowl. If they do then their jerseys will become a more common sight around the country.

Wearing the Miami Dolphins Jerseys

Miami is located in the state of Florida and has produced one of the greatest football teams in the United States. They are well known for their Super Bowl VII and VIII wins. In 1972, to the delight of their fans, they had the NFL's first and only perfect season. People who live in the Miami area are proud to be known as their fans and wear Miami Dolphins jerseys.

The team's jersey colors have not changed very much since they were first formed. The colors are aqua and orange with a navy trim, which was added in the 1997s. At the present time there are several different combinations. Home uniform is aqua jersey with white pants. The numbers are in white with orange trim. An aqua, white and orange strip is trims the pant's sides. There is a dolphin trim on the jersey's sleeve.

The road uniform is white jerseys and pants. The tops are trimmed in aqua and the strip on the pants is predominately orange with white and aqua in the stripe. The team member's number is in aqua. Their alternate uniforms are white jerseys, aqua pants; aqua jerseys and aqua pants and orange jersey, white pants. All tops have dolphin emblems on the sleeves.

It is said that the team wears white outfits for daytime home games, forcing their opponents to wear colored ones that draw the heat day's heat, causing them to perspire. It is felt this gives them an advantage because of the area's humid weather. The dolphin emblem has been changed from time to time to make it stand out better.

Copies of jerseys worn by the team are very popular with their fans. The younger crowd likes to wear them to school to show their support. Older fans are also enthusiastic to wear these jerseys and have found them comfortable while being able to express their preference for, they feel, the best football team throughout the nation.

Any collector is very enthusiastic when a well-known dolphin player's jersey is put up for sale, especially if they are autographed. A recent jersey worn and autographed by Ricky Williams, a famous dolphin player, was on the Internet and sold for over $100. Two more, worn and signed by the players, sold for over $600. These jerseys increase in value as the years go by with the older ones becoming very rare.

In addition to wearing copies of the team's jerseys to the game and in their everyday life, the fans join with the team and the cheerleaders to have things such as tailgate parties where they go to every game and collect items for different causes such as canned goods and toys for a shelter. They can easily be spotted in their colorful jerseys as they are parked around the arena.

One of the most popular Christmas gifts among teenagers in the Miami area are Miami Dolphin jerseys. The day after Christmas one can see these teens proudly wearing them about. Throughout the town, one can see pride in the team displayed in bars and other locations with banners, jerseys, and other paraphernalia that displays their insignia.