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All dog hoodies

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This page covers hoodies for dogs: fleece zip-up and pullover hoodies, soft plush and hooded knit sweaters, tie-dye, tartan, striped and vintage-print styles, a layered zip jacket and a hooded fleece cloak. Sizes run from small breeds to larger dogs. It is for owners of short-coated, small or lean dogs that feel the cold on fall and winter walks, and for anyone who likes a dog in a hoodie.

Does your dog need a hoodie?

Not every dog needs clothes, but many benefit. The American Kennel Club lists small and toy breeds, hairless breeds, dogs with clipped coats, short-legged dogs that touch snow, lean short-coated breeds such as greyhounds and whippets, and puppies, seniors and dogs with arthritis as the ones that most often need a coat in cold weather.

A fleece hoodie is a light, warm layer for cool days and indoor drafts rather than heavy snow or rain. For freezing or wet weather, a padded waterproof coat is the better choice. Breeds with thick double coats, such as Huskies, rarely need one at all.

How to measure for a hoodie

Measure with a soft tape while your dog stands: the back from the base of the neck to the base of the tail, the chest around the widest point behind the front legs, and the neck. The American Kennel Club advises measuring body length and chest and checking the brand's size chart for anything else it asks for.

Chest is the measurement that decides most hoodie sizes. Pitbulls, French Bulldogs and other broad-chested dogs often need a size up from their back length, while slim breeds may need a size down. Check the leg openings too, since narrow sleeves can rub.

Fit and comfort

A hoodie should let your dog walk, run and sit normally, and should not be loose enough to catch on anything. The hood is mostly decorative; many dogs dislike it up, and it should never cover the eyes or restrict hearing on a walk.

Zip-up hoodies are easier to get on dogs that dislike things going over their head. Pullovers have no hardware to rub. If your dog wears a harness, choose a hoodie with a leash hole or put the harness over the hoodie, and check the straps do not bunch the fabric.

Fleece, plush or knit

Fleece is warm, light, quick drying and washes well, which makes it the most practical everyday hoodie fabric. Plush and teddy-style fabrics are softer and warmer but hold water if they get wet. Knit hooded sweaters look smart and suit dry, cold days.

Remove a hoodie indoors if your dog seems warm, pants or tries to pull it off. Dogs regulate heat differently from people, and a centrally heated house does not need an extra layer for most dogs.

Washing and care

Most hoodies here can go in the washing machine on a cool, gentle cycle inside a laundry bag. Air dry them, since the dryer can shrink fleece and fade prints. Brush off hair before washing to stop it clogging the machine.

Check zips and seams regularly and repair or replace a hoodie with loose threads or a broken zip, which a dog can chew. Keep a spare if your dog wears one daily, so there is always a dry one ready.

Are hoodies good for dogs?

For small, lean, short-coated, young or older dogs, a fleece hoodie is a comfortable light layer for cool walks. Take it off indoors, and use a waterproof coat in rain or snow.

What size hoodie does my dog need?

Measure back length, chest at its widest and neck. Use chest as the main guide against the size chart, especially for broad-chested breeds such as Frenchies and pitbulls.

Can dogs wear hoodies all day?

It is better not to. Dogs can overheat indoors, and clothing left on for long periods can rub. Put the hoodie on for walks and cold spells, then take it off.

Do large dogs need hoodies?

Most large dogs with normal coats do not, but lean, short-coated large breeds, seniors and clipped dogs can benefit on cold days. Choose a size by chest and back length.

Can my dog wear a hoodie in the rain?

Fleece and plush hoodies soak up water and then hold cold against the body. For rain or snow, a waterproof coat works far better, and you can save the hoodie for dry, cool days.