The jury is out if Christmas jumpers are ever really acceptable on fully grown adults, but dogs (and kids) are another matter entirely. The best dog Christmas jumpers are cute, cosy and make everyone smile – and make for some excellent Christmas gifts for dogs. And if you’ve got your dog one of the best Advent calendars for dogs, then a festive outfit will be the cherry on top.
Get your dog picture ready with our range of best Christmas jumpers for dogs. Let them stand out from the crowd this Festive season.
Best dog Christmas jumpers
Red Reindeer Knitted Jumper
Sizes: XXS–XXL
RRP: From £9.99
A stretchy jumper, in acrylic and cotton, available in seven sizes. This is a fairly thick, cosy fabric, with small sleeves for an extra-cute look. We love the pompom red nose, and the tasteful garlanding around the neck and bottom.
In the UK? View at amazon.co.uk
White and Black Tinsel Bow Christmas Dog Jumper
Sizes: XS–XL
RRP: From £18
This cosy white and black knitted jumper is perfect for your furry friend to celebrate Christmas.
In the UK? View at next.co.uk
Abrrlo Dog Christmas Jumper
Sizes: XS–XXL
RRP: From £10.99
If your dog is after a more grand-dad vibe – pipe-and-slippers look – how about a cardigan? This cute knitted cardie is available in white bear, red snowflake or wine red reindeer patterns, with a button-up style along the back.
In the UK? View at amazon.co.uk
JoJo Maman Bébé Multi Christmas Fair Isle Pets Jumper
Sizes: S–M
RRP: £22.50
Your dogs will go barking mad for our multicoloured Christmas Fair Isle Pets Jumper. It features a smart ribbed collar, and a fun design based on traditional Fair Isle patterns. Snowmen, reindeer, Christmas pudding, and Santa Claus’s knitted bright colour stripes give the jumper a sparky personality, perfect for Christmas family pictures!
In the UK? View at next.co.uk
Joules Navy Dog jumper
Sizes: S–XL
RRP: £24.95
Designed for the cold weather, its crafted from a super soft knit, and has a ribbed funnel neck and ribbed leg holes. For a seasonal twist it features a colourful Fair Isle pattern.
In the UK? View at next.co.uk or joules.com
Emust Christmas Dog Jumper
Sizes: XS–XL
RRP: From £8.99
Available in red or green, this snowflake-patterned jumper comes with a fur-lined hood with reindeer antlers. This is full-on festive garb, and certainly will make your pet look like he’s made the effort – but you won’t want to keep that furry hood on for too long.
Best suited to small dogs (and cats), for which there is a variety of sizes.
In the UK? View at amazon.co.uk
Barbour Fair Isle Dog Jumper
Sizes: S–L
RRP: £27.95
A sweet design will see your dog win best-dressed on every walk, the Barbour Case dog jumper is a Fairisle-knit style that matches the Fairisle Pom beanie. It’s finished with a roll neck and a ribbed knit throughout for comfort and warmth.
Best suited to small dogs (and cats), for which there is a variety of sizes.
In the UK? View at johnlewis.com
How to choose the best Christmas jumpers for dogs
It’s fair to say that even the best dog Christmas jumpers are not practical purchases – you’re not after high-vis, waterproof or even thermal properties (although those are a bonus for thin-skinned dogs). We need to agree that this garment is more for the sake of the human than the pooch, but if it brings a bit of festive cheer, what’s the problem with that? Often, we’ll just pop it on our pet for quick photo and leave him au naturel for the rest of the day.
Just bear in mind that dogs don’t enjoy being laughed at, however comic they may look as a canine snowman. And certain fabrics, including wool and nylon, can irritate the skin or make the dog overheat, while poorly fitting jumpers may rub or cause discomfort. A cotton blend is the least irritating, and always monitor your dog to check he is comfortable. Look out for any signs of irritation, such as scratching, sneezing, head-shaking, swelling, rubs or cuts.
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