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All dog christmas sweaters

Little essentials. Lots of love.

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This is the holiday sweater range for dogs: knitted reindeer, snowflake, snowman and gingerbread designs, red Fair Isle patterns, Santa stripes, roll-neck reindeer sweaters, an elf outfit sweater, a sweater and toy set, and a cut designed for whippets and Italian greyhounds. It is for anyone who wants their dog in the family holiday photo, at the party or out on a cold December walk.

When to buy a Christmas sweater

Holiday sweaters are worn from the start of the festive season through the new year, and the colder northern states get real use out of them well beyond that. Buy early enough to check the fit at home, since a sweater that is too small is a disappointment on the day you want the photo.

Most designs here are classic knits rather than costumes, so a snowflake or Fair Isle sweater carries on through January and February as an ordinary winter layer. That makes them better value than a novelty piece worn once.

How to measure your dog

Measure three things with a soft tape while your dog stands: the back length from the base of the neck to the base of the tail, the chest at its widest point behind the front legs, and the neck where a collar sits. The American Kennel Club advises measuring body length and the widest part of the chest and checking the size chart.

Chest is usually the deciding measurement; a sweater that fits the back but is tight around the chest will ride up and rub. Deep-chested, narrow-waisted breeds such as whippets and Italian greyhounds need a sighthound cut, which is why one is included here.

Getting a good fit

The American Kennel Club says a dog should be able to walk, run and play comfortably in a coat, and that it should not be so loose the dog could get tangled. Check that the leg openings do not pinch behind the elbows and that a male dog's sweater stops short of where it would get wet.

If your dog wears a harness, put the sweater on first and the harness over it, or look for a design with a leash opening. Long-backed breeds such as Dachshunds and Corgis may need a size chosen by back length and adjusted at the chest.

Comfort and safety around the holidays

Introduce the sweater in short sessions with treats before the big day. Some dogs freeze or walk oddly the first time; most relax quickly. Never leave a dog alone in a sweater, and take it off indoors if your dog is panting or warm by the fire.

Holiday homes bring other hazards. The ASPCA warns about tinsel, which can block the gut, broken ornaments, chewed electrical cords and rich, fatty foods. Keep pom-poms, bells and loose threads on outfits intact, and remove any decoration your dog starts to chew.

Washing and storing

Most knitted sweaters can be hand washed in cool water with a mild detergent and dried flat, which keeps their shape. Check the care label first. Avoid the dryer, which shrinks knits and can melt any printed or glued details.

Store sweaters folded in a dry place over the summer, and check the size again next fall, since puppies grow and adult dogs change weight. A sweater that fitted last year may now be tight at the chest.

How do I measure my dog for a Christmas sweater?

Measure the back from base of neck to base of tail, the chest at its widest point and the neck. Use the chest measurement as the main guide against the size chart.

Can large dogs wear Christmas sweaters?

Yes, as long as you size by chest and back length. Large dogs often only need a sweater for photos or short cold walks, so take it off indoors if they get warm.

Can my dog wear a sweater with a harness?

Yes. Put the sweater on first, then fit the harness over the top, or choose a sweater with a leash opening. Check the harness straps do not bunch the knit under the legs.

Do sighthounds need a different sweater?

Whippets, greyhounds and Italian greyhounds have deep chests and narrow waists, so standard sweaters gape or ride up. A sighthound-cut sweater follows that shape properly.

Are knitted sweaters warm enough for snow?

A knitted sweater adds warmth on dry, cold days, but knit soaks up snow and rain. For wet winter walks, a padded waterproof coat keeps a small or short-coated dog much warmer.