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All dog christmas outfits

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Shop dog Christmas outfits for the holiday season: Santa suits for dogs and cats, reindeer jumpsuits and dress-up sets, elf and gingerbread knitted sweaters, Christmas turtlenecks, snowflake outfits, a plaid cape with a faux fur collar, a quilted reindeer winter coat, and outfits, sweaters and dresses in several styles. This page is for holiday photos, parties and festive walks, for small and large dogs. Below is how to choose an outfit your dog will tolerate, how to size it and how to keep the season safe.

Outfits for every kind of holiday

Christmas outfits split into two groups. Costume pieces, such as Santa suits, reindeer dress-up sets with antlers and capes, are for photos, parties and short appearances. Knitted Christmas sweaters, turtlenecks and the quilted reindeer coat are warm, wearable layers that work for walks through the whole cold season.

If your dog will wear an outfit for more than a photo, choose a sweater or coat with a festive pattern. It earns its place from late fall to the new year, and a short-coated dog gets real warmth from it.

Sizing for small and large dogs

Measure the back from neck base to tail base, the chest at its widest point behind the front legs, and the neck. Choose by chest, because a tight chest stops a dog moving comfortably. Large dogs often need the chest size and accept a slightly short back.

Jumpsuits and four-leg costumes also need room between front and back legs, which matters for long or short-legged breeds. For male dogs, check the belly panel stops short of where they pee. If in doubt, size up.

Helping your dog accept a costume

Some dogs love dressing up; many tolerate it; a few hate it. Introduce the outfit a week or two before the photo. Let your dog sniff it, put it on for a minute with treats, then take it off, building up time gradually.

Headpieces, such as antlers and Santa hats, bother dogs most. Try them last and only briefly. Watch for signs of stress, such as freezing, tucked tail, lip licking or trying to scratch the outfit off, and take it off. A happy dog in a plain sweater makes a better photo than an anxious dog in a full costume.

Safety with outfits and decorations

Never leave a dog alone in a costume, and remove anything with bells, pom-poms or small decorations your dog could chew off and swallow. Make sure nothing covers the eyes, ears or mouth, or restricts breathing or panting.

The holidays bring other hazards. Keep tinsel, ribbon, ornaments and string lights out of reach, and keep chocolate, raisins and xylitol-sweetened treats away from dogs. If your dog swallows something it should not, call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435; a fee may apply.

Washing and storing holiday outfits

Knitted Christmas sweaters wash best by hand or on a cool, gentle cycle, laid flat to dry. Costumes with fur trim and attached decorations are usually spot clean only. Check labels before washing.

Store outfits clean and dry for next year, folded rather than hung so knits keep their shape, and check fit again before next season, since puppies grow and adult dogs change weight. A sweater that fit in December may be snug the following year.

What is the best Christmas outfit for a dog?

For dogs that dislike costumes, a festive knitted sweater is the easiest choice and keeps them warm. For photos and parties, a Santa suit or reindeer jumpsuit works if your dog tolerates it.

Do you have Christmas outfits for large dogs?

Several styles come in larger sizes. Check the chest measurement on each listing, since big and deep-chested breeds vary in shape, and choose by chest first.

How do I get my dog to wear a Christmas costume?

Introduce it a week or two early with short, rewarded sessions, and add hats and antlers last. Stop if your dog shows stress, and keep wear times short.

Is it safe for dogs to wear costumes?

Yes, with supervision. Make sure the outfit does not restrict breathing, sight or movement, remove chewable decorations, and never leave your dog alone while dressed up.

Can cats wear dog Christmas outfits?

Some outfits here, such as the Santa suit, are made for dogs and cats. Cats often dislike clothing, so try very short sessions and stop if your cat seems stressed.