Christmas, Hanukkah, and the winter holiday season are here! Not only is it fun to get dressed up and accessorized for the holidays, but it’s even more fun to celebrate the holidays with your puppy.
Dressing up your pup in Christmas holiday dog clothing and accessories is a great way to show them how much you care about them. Not only does it look cute, but it also can create an extra layer of warmth during the colder months. We sure appreciate an item with a dual function!
You won’t be the only one smiling when you see your puppy all dolled up like a gingerbread man or Santa Paws. Be sure to turn it into a memorable photo opportunity with family and friends. Start a holiday tradition with your puppy by picking out a new outfit each season for a pawsitively jolly good time!
Dressing up your pet in festive holiday attire for willing puppies can make spirits bright and provide a sense of festive cheer throughout the home this holiday season. Whether it’s putting your pup in a Santa costume or adorning them with festive bandanas, collars, or scarves, this small gesture will add some extra joy to the holidays while letting your pup know they are loved.
From reindeer antlers to light-up sweaters, check out our top 10 favorite holiday puppy head outfits, head accessories, leashes, collars, bowties, sweaters, socks, and bandanas to celebrate this holiday season with your puppy.
Tips For Dressing Up Your Puppy for Christmas
Before you go buying the first cute outfit you see, there are some factors to keep in mind when considering a holiday outfit or accessory for your puppy.
- Take measurements to make sure you’re ordering the correct size for body length, chest girth, height at the withers, and neck.
- Always follow holiday puppy safety guidelines and watch out for your puppy chewing and swallowing parts of the outfit.
- Read reviews to see what other customers are saying and to view pictures of happy pups wearing the item.
- Read your puppy’s cues – not all puppies enjoy wearing anything other than their collar.
- If your puppy is reluctant, don’t give up – follow these tips for how to dress a reluctant dog for the holidays.
Our Top 10 Choices for Holiday Puppy Outfits & Accessories
1. Santa Paws is coming to town
No holiday is complete without Santa Paws! The Frisco Front Walking Santa Dog Costume will not only make your puppy holly and jolly but will also keep you laughing as you watch your puppy’s legs become Santa’s legs when your puppy frolics about. The 2-piece outfit comes with a detachable elastic strap beard and a main body outfit. And with 7 sizes to choose from, every puppy can make a list and check it twice!
2. Puppy reindeer antler headband & bell collar
You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and…Fido? Well, you do now when you place the Holiday Antlers Headband & Bell Collar Dog Costume set on your puppy’s head and around its neck! The matching plaid pattern and jingle bells are a festive touch to the plush antlers. The elastic collar fits on top of your pet’s existing one.
3. Menorah hat
If you don’t want your puppy to be left out when your family lights the menorah each evening during Hanukkah, just give him or her a Rubie's Costume Company Menorah Dog Hat. You can choose which size will fit your puppy, and the elastic strap will hold the hat in place.
4. Naughty & nice dog bandana
Do you have not one, but two silly pups that need matching outfits? Look no further than the Frisco Flip Sequin Naughty/Nice Dog Bandana. This extra special bandana features flip sequins that say “naughty” or “nice” depending on which way you face the sequins. It’s easy to tie around your dog’s neck, and it’s a great way to show off each puppy’s personality!
5. Glitter collar with removable bow
If you want to your puppy to have a day-to-night look, how about the Frisco Glitter Dog Collar with Removable Glitter Bow? The sparkly material will sparkle in the pretty lights, and the removable bow will have your pup ready to party in one simple motion. It comes in not only red but also blue and silver with adjustable glitter polyester webbing in 4 different sizes.
6. Star Wars puppy Christmas pajamas
Show off your special interests this holiday when you let your puppy get cozy in these Star Wars Gingerbread Cookies Dog PJs. The soft fleece keeps your puppy warm during naps while he or she dreams of defending you from a wampus or nipping at the heels of a tauntaun patrolling outside Echo Base on the planet Hoth. Even better is that the snug fit can help prevent dander and shedding fur from creating “snow fur” drifts in your house! Five sizes mean there’s a size for just about any dog.
7. High-tech LED holiday hooded dog sweater
Get all high-tech with the Pet Life LED Lighting Patterned Holiday Hooded Dog Sweater! Perfect for an evening party or night-time caroling, this bright sweater has battery-operated lights that show the outline of angels’ wings. You can easily remove the lightweight battery pack to wash the sweater, and there’s even an opening for a leash. Your pup will definitely win the prize in the tacky puppy holiday sweater competition!
8. Christmas lights leash
A festive Christmas Lights Dog Leash by Buckle-Down caters to both naughty and nice puppies to keep them secure in any holiday situation outside. Prevent your dog from making friends with inflatable holiday yard decorations or running away from your caroling group if they are naughty, and let them enjoy neighborhood Christmas lights on foot with the family if they are nice. Regardless of which list your puppy is on, you’ll appreciate the durable, high-density polyester and metal hardware materials to use it year after year.
9. Personalized buffalo plaid collar
The personalized Buckle-Down Polyester Personalized Dog Collar in Buffalo Plaid is a fantastic choice for anyone who wants to match their puppy when wearing buffalo plaid Christmas jammies for humans. The name and phone number personalization make returning your puppy easy if your pooch decides to dash away, dash away, dash away all if someone leaves the door open while decking the halls.
10. Non-skid elf dog socks
Do your puppy’s feet get cold outside on long winter days? Keep them warm when you come back inside with these Non-Skid Elf Dog Socks by Frisco. The snaps and hook-and-loop closures help you get a snug fit, and the double-sided non-skid paw prints give your puppy some traction when they hear sleigh bells outside and run to investigate. No dog will be left out due to the selection of 7 different sizes.
Find a Pawrade Puppy to Wear the Perfect Holiday Dog Outfit
If you’ve been looking at puppies for sale to make this holiday a special one that will never be forgotten, you’ll imagine all the amazing outfits you can dress them in. From the tiniest of pups to the goofiest of the gentlest giants, Pawrade has the perfect puppy for you.
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