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12 Festive Christmas Dog Outfits to Get Your Pet in the Holiday Spirit

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12 Festive Christmas Dog Outfits to Get Your Pet in the Holiday Spirit

Updated November 18, 2021 | Bonding with Your Dog
By Margeaux Baulch Klein

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From hats to sweaters, fewer things are cuter than a dog in a Christmas get-up. That’s why we’ve rounded up some of the sweetest Christmas dog outfits around—from simple reindeer antlers and holiday collars to pajamas and full-on Santa suits—to bring you a hearty dose of cheer and plenty of photo ops this holiday season.

Whether you’re taking your dog to an ugly sweater party, or simply taking family photos in front of the tree (or around a snowman, if you’re lucky), there’s a Christmas dog outfit here to suit your pooch.

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Note: Don’t forget to take your dog’s measurements before you shop, and check out our guide to dressing your dog up for the holidays.

Our Favorite 12 Christmas Dog Outfits

1. Blueberry Pet Dog Christmas Sweater

A dog outfit most of us can get behind? A Christmas sweater! This soft acrylic top is great for parties and chilly outings where dog clothing is required. If you want to get even more adorable, pick up a coordinating sweater for humans.

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2. Handmade Reindeer Snood

dog wearing knit snood with reindeer antlers and ears

This darling, Christmasy, hand-knit snood (an ornamental scarf or hood) is an outfit made for smaller breed dogs and comes in a few sizes. It can be worn with your pet’s collar (your pet’s pride is another issue altogether).

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3. Filthy Animal Bandana

dog wearing red bandana saying "Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal"

There are lines in the Christmas movie canon you just don’t forget; “Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal,” is one of them. Thankfully (and perhaps, ingeniously), the expression is now immortalized on this festive dog bandana for you and your “filthy animal” to relive over and over.

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4. Reindeer Antlers, Matching Scarf, and Hat

green headband with red antlers, festive striped scarf with pom moms on the ends, and Santa hat

Sometimes, a simple accessory or two is all that’s needed to set the holiday mood (and often, such accessories are easier for your dog to wear than a whole Christmas outfit). This colorful reindeer headband, coordinated scarf, and Santa hat look great in photos and may be perfect for pets with an aversion to being dressed up.

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5. Red Plaid Dog Pajamas

dog wearing buffalo plaid onesie Christmas outfit

This red plaid pajama set does double duty as cozy pet longjohns great for Christmas photos, or as a brisk winter walk outfit that works well after the holiday season has passed.

Looking to match your pet’s pajamas? You can totally do that, it’s a thing.

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6. Christmas Tree Dog Sweater

dog wearing Christmas tree sweater—green with colorful pom poms attached

This holiday dog sweater features a festive Christmas tree design and pom-pom ornaments all over. The knit outfit is available in sizes extra small to 3X-large.

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7. Holiday Bandanas

two bandanas, one in green and black checks and "Santa's cookie tester" and another in red and black checks with "Naughty and nice"

Simple and superbly seasonal, these dog bandanas express so much with an economy of words. They’re more of a statement piece than a complete Christmas outfit but one that most dogs find easy to wear.

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8. Light-Up Christmas Dog Outfit

red dog Christmas hoodie with green reindeer silhouette and "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year" text on back

A small hidden battery pack illuminates the LED twinkle lights adorning the antlers of the reindeer silhouette on the back of this pet-safe holiday outfit. It’ll keep your dog warm and visible on a crisp Christmas Eve walk!

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9. Santa Dog Outfit

dog in Christmas outfit of Santa coat, pants, and hat

No list of Christmas dog outfits would be complete without a Santa Claus option. This one offers a three-piece style: jacket, pants, and hat.

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10. Christmas Elf Dog Sweater

dog in sweater with Christmas elf design on back

Christmas dog sweater or costume? This simple holiday outfit is both, offering warmth as a cozy dog pullover while transforming your dog into the cutest little elf at the same time.

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11. Christmas Collar Set

collars styled like bow ties, one in red and black plaid and one in green and black plaid

A set of two plaid pet bow ties—one red, one green—are part of this charming Christmas bow tie set, for dogs or cats. The adjustable collars are not just decorative, they’re functional, with a quick-release buckle and D-ring, adding instant holiday style.

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12. Elf Dog Christmas Outfit

dog in green and white elf costume with hat

Is your dog the real Elf on the Shelf, always moving and misplacing things? Or maybe it’s the cat? Whatever pet is the most mischievous, this adorable elf outfit for small breed dogs is the perfect Christmas costume to match their personality.

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