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.
Whippet Christmas Jumper & Toys
A Christmas jumper cut for whippets and Italian greyhounds plus a six-piece festive squeaky toy set.
£28.99
Christmas Dog Winter Coat in Cotton, Five Prints, Sizes S to XL
A cotton Christmas dog coat in five prints and four sizes, published with real back, chest and neck measurements so you can measure first rather than order and hope.
£9.99
Christmas Jumper & Toy Set
A knitted Christmas jumper plus a six-piece festive squeaky toy set for their stocking.
£27.99
Christmas Reindeer Dress-Up Set
A reindeer jumper and hat set plus a festive knitted scarf for Christmas photos.
£29.49
Transparent Waterproof PVC Dog Raincoat with Hood, XS to 2XL
A clear PVC raincoat with a hood and adjustable chest and waist, cut for small dogs from an 18cm back up to a 42cm back, so collar and markings still show through.
From£11.99
Full-Body Waterproof Dog Raincoat
A full-body waterproof raincoat covering all four legs to keep your dog dry and mud-free outdoors. Reflective strips improve visibility in low light and the secure buckle fastening gives an adjustable fit.
From£28.99
Hooded Dinosaur Dog Raincoat
A waterproof hooded dog raincoat with a fun dinosaur spine and yellow fins. It features full-coverage legs, a reflective strip and a built-in D-ring for a lead, keeping smaller dogs dry and visible on wet walks.
From£29.99
Dog Sports Jacket For Medium & Large Breeds, Warm Coat
A sleek zip-up sports jacket with full leg sleeves and reflective trim, designed to keep medium and large dogs warm and dry on cold-weather walks. Easy-fit and snug at the cuffs.
From£24.99
Padded Coral Fleece Four-Legged Dog Suit, XS to XXL, Many Designs
A padded coral fleece suit with sleeves for all four legs, in designs from dinosaurs to elk, for small dogs who lose heat faster than they can make it.
From£11.99
Ancol Stormguard Softshell Bordeaux
A waterproof softshell dog coat with a harness slot, sized XS to XXL
From£13.79
Baxta & Binx Beaumont Extreme Dog Jacket, Sage
The Beaumont Extreme is an all-weather jacket from Baxta & Binx, here in sage, in sizes Small, Medium, Med+, Large, X-Large and XXL.
From£18.99
Padded Pet Coat in Pink or White with Full Size Chart, XS to 2XL
A padded pink or white coat with a published size chart running from a 20cm to a 45cm back, so you can measure your dog and order the right size first time.
From£11.99
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.