The most wonderful time of the year will be here before you know it, and if, like us, you like to get the whole family involved in celebrating, you’ll want to take a look at our top picks for the best dog Christmas jumpers. A Christmas jumper is essential when the festive season rolls around, and not just for us humans. Your canine companion will look adorable and hilarious in equal measure when they’re sporting their new knitwear throughout December.
Christmas is a time for everyone to get festive so it’s only natural that we want to find the best dog Christmas jumpers for them to get into the action too. If you and your family love to find the tackiest Chrimbo jumper to wear as an annual tradition, we can guarantee you’ll be able to find a version for your pup, too.
Best dog Christmas jumpers at a glance:
As well as classic knitwear, you can get some great novelty jumpers that are sure to put a smile on the faces of anyone your dog encounters on their walks. Whatever style you choose, a Christmas jumper for dogs is a must-have item of pet clothing if you have a pooch that just loves to put on an outfit. If your hound doesn’t like dressing up, you can always try a festive bandana or bow tie instead.
A dog Christmas jumper is a great gift for your pet if you’re wanting to spoil them before Santa Paws has a chance to visit. From classic Christmas sweaters to fun and colourful costumes, we’ve found all the best Christmas jumpers for dogs that will have your pooch looking a-paw-able during the festive season, with many tried and tested by our own pooches.
Best dog Christmas jumpers
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Your pup will be more than ready for Santa Paws’ arrival when wearing this Pets at Home Christmas Reindeer Fairisle Knitted Dog Hoodie. It includes 3D antlers on the hood so if Santa needs a last-minute replacement to help him guide the sleigh, your pup will be dressed paw-fectly for the job. Simply slip over your hound’s head and your hound will be warm yet fashionable throughout December.
Tried & Tested by Rosie Floyd & Gina the Yorkshire Terrier cross.
Best plush reindeer dog Christmas jumper
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Who needs reindeer when you'll have your very own rein-dog guiding the way on walkies? Pets at Home Christmas Reindeer Dog Hoodie will not only have your pooch looking delightful but it will keep them toasty too as the inside is lined with super-cosy plush for added warmth.
Tried & Tested by Rosie Floyd & Bella the Cockapoo.
Best Rudolph dog Christmas Jumper
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How sweet is this Pets at Home Christmas Rudolph Dog Jumper? Featuring Santa's head reindeer, Rudolph, complete with a pom-pom red nose, stitched on a grey and green knit. The leader of your pack will keep warm and look stylish as you countdown to the big day wearing this jumper.
Tried & Tested by Rosie Floyd & Bella the Cockapoo.
Santa's Little Helper will be ready to report to the workshop when wearing this Pets at Home Christmas Elf Pom Pom Dog Jumper. This elf-inspired knit is oh-so-soft, so it'll keep your pup nice and cosy during the festivities, with gold pom poms for added detailing.
Tried & Tested by Rosie Floyd & Bella the Cockapoo.
Oh Christmas dog, oh Christmas dog, how lovely is your jumper. This Pets at Home Christmas Whimsical Tree Pom Pom Dog Jumper will bring a bit of colour to this year's celebrations with its multi-coloured Christmas tree print. Let's not forget the cute pom-poms as the all-important decoration on top of each one.
Tried & Tested by Rosie Floyd & Bella the Cockapoo.
Best snowman dog Christmas jumper
PETCARE/AmazonGreen and red should only be a colour combo reserved for Christmas - and we absolutely love this sweet, festive PETCARE Christmas Pet Dog Sweater with a snowman cartoon. Available in sizes from extra, extra small to extra extra large as well as various fun character prints, including an elf, Santa, reindeer and more, so there's one for every dog.
Best gingerbread dog Christmas jumper
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Next up is this fun, festive Pets at Home Christmas Gingerbread Fairisle Dog Jumper. It has a Fair Isle-inspired design in shades of red, green and beige with three jolly gingerbreads on the back that are sure to put a smile on the face of anyone who sees your pooch in the run-up to Christmas.
Best Christmas pudding dog Christmas jumper
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Your darling little pudding will look super cute in this Next Christmas Pudding Dog Jumper. This super soft and washable fleecy outfit is easy and quick to get on and off with touch fastenings around the neck and jumper so you get the perfect fit for your pooch.
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If your pooch has a tendency to get too hot while wearing jumpers, how about a Christmas PJ T-Shirt instead? The Chelsea Peers Pet 12 Dogs of Christmas Print PJ T-Shirt means that even your pup can get involved with wearing matching family Christmas PJs this year. Made using 95 per cent recycled fibre jersey so it's nice and soft, it features a fun print of varying dog breeds in Christmas hats and jumpers.
Best candy cane dog Christmas jumper
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Your pooch will look as sweet as candy wearing this Red Candy Cane Heart Christmas Dog Jumper from Next. It has an adorable love heart candy cane print embroidered onto a cosy knitted fabric with ribbed hems to finish the look. It's also available in a human version so you can be twinning with your furry bestie.
How we chose the best dog Christmas jumpers
All of these Christmas jumpers for dogs have been hand-selected by our team of Take A Break Pets shopping experts. We carefully considered design, comfort and fit in our selection of the best. Our team has spent hours investigating and researching dog Christmas jumpers to make it easier for you to find the very best, and we'd never recommend a product we don't believe in.
With pets big and small on our team, where possible we'll share the best products that have been tried and tested by our own furry friends who have given their paw of approval.
Dog Christmas jumper FAQs
Are jumpers safe for dogs?
Christmas jumpers are safe for dogs to wear but you should always be mindful that if your dog gets too hot while wearing one, they could overheat. They may start excessively panting or drooling if they’re too hot and also be restless and generally uncomfortable. If you spot any of these signs, you should immediately take the jumper off to help them lower their body temperature gradually.
The dog Christmas jumper you pick in the first place needs to be the right size to be safe too. You don’t want to choose one that’s too small to restrict your dog’s movements or feel too tight across their body.
How do I measure my dog for the right size Christmas jumper?
You’ll want to measure your dog with a tape measure to make sure you’ve got the right fit when selecting a Christmas jumper for dogs. Start by measuring the length from the base of their neck to the base of their tail, as well as the width of their chest and around their neck and match them against the size guide provided by the retailer. Remember, the size of your breed may not match the size of your chosen jumper so for example, if you have a small breed, they may need a medium jumper. That’s why it’s important to compare against the size guide before you buy.
Rosie Floyd is a Senior Home & Pets Product Writer for Take A Break Pets, specialising in all things dogs. She grew up always having at least one dog as part of the family and has experience in owning a variety of breeds, including Labradors, Cockapoos and Yorkshire Terriers.