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Christmas dog clothing

Christmas dog clothing covers festive jumpers, coats and novelty outfits sized for dogs, from a soft-yarn reindeer jumper for a small breed through to warmer padded coats for cold winter walks. Fit and practicality matter as much here as they do with any other dog clothing.

Comfort first, festive second

A Christmas jumper or outfit still needs to fit properly to be worth putting on a dog — check the neck, chest and length measurements against your specific dog rather than buying by breed name alone, since sizing varies between styles.

Watch how your dog reacts the first time they wear something new, festive or not. Most dogs adjust within a few minutes, but a dog who seems distressed, freezes up, or tries constantly to remove it should not be made to wear it for the sake of a photo.

Choosing between a jumper and a coat

A soft-yarn Christmas jumper suits an indoor gathering or a short, mild outing, giving a festive look without much practical warmth for a proper winter walk. For genuinely cold or wet conditions, a padded or waterproof festive coat does the actual warming and weatherproofing job a knitted jumper cannot.

Small and short-coated breeds tend to benefit most from either option in winter, since they lose heat faster than larger, thicker-coated dogs — the festive design is a bonus, the warmth is often the real reason to dress them at all this time of year.

In this section

Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.

Hooded Dinosaur Dog Raincoat

Hooded Dinosaur Dog Raincoat

From£29.99

Dog Sports Jacket For Medium & Large Breeds

Dog Sports Jacket For Medium & Large Breeds

From£24.99

Hooded Fleece Bear Cloak for Dogs

Hooded Fleece Bear Cloak for Dogs

From£16.99

Full-Body Waterproof Dog Raincoat

Full-Body Waterproof Dog Raincoat

From£28.99

Breathable Mesh Dog Boots with Reflective Strap

Breathable Mesh Dog Boots with Reflective Strap

From£11.99

Warm Stretch Snood for Dogs, Ear and Neck Cover, S, M and L

Warm Stretch Snood for Dogs, Ear and Neck Cover, S, M and L

£10.99

Protective Hunting Dog Armour Vest

Protective Hunting Dog Armour Vest

£255.99

K9 Tactical Dog Helmet with Goggles

K9 Tactical Dog Helmet with Goggles

£67.99

Striped Hooded Dog Dungarees Outfit

Striped Hooded Dog Dungarees Outfit

From£7.99

Waterproof Reflective Dog Coat

Waterproof Reflective Dog Coat

From£11.99

Fair Isle Knit Dog Jumper

Fair Isle Knit Dog Jumper

From£8.99

Halloween Pumpkin Knitted Dog Jumper

Halloween Pumpkin Knitted Dog Jumper

From£9.99

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Common questions

Will my dog tolerate wearing a Christmas jumper?
Most dogs adjust within a few minutes of a first try, but never force it if your dog seems genuinely distressed or keeps trying to remove it. Some dogs simply do not take to wearing clothing, and that is worth respecting.
Do small dogs need a coat in winter as well as a jumper?
Often yes, particularly short-coated small breeds, since a knitted jumper gives some warmth but little weatherproofing. A padded or waterproof coat does the practical warming job that a festive jumper alone cannot for a proper walk outside.
How do I measure my dog for a Christmas outfit?
Measure neck circumference, chest girth at the widest point, and length from the base of the neck to the base of the tail, then check those figures against the specific product's size guide rather than choosing by breed alone.
Can I wash festive dog jumpers in the washing machine?
Check the care label on the specific garment, since fabrics and trims vary. Many can be machine washed on a gentle cycle, but always check first rather than assuming.

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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.