Designer Dog Hoodies to Keep Your Pup Cozy

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Shell & Katy Updated 28 July 2026 · 10 Min Read

Shell & Katy are two style-savvy dog mums celebrating the best in pet-friendly living. A pet photographer and dog lifestyle writer, together they share trending pet products, recipes, inspiration and expert tips with discerning dog lovers around the world.

There is a specific kind of joy in watching a dog who knows they look good. Ears up, chest out, walking a little slower past the other dogs at the park. A well-cut hoodie does that, and it also does something more practical: it keeps a short-coated, small, senior, or thin-skinned dog genuinely warm on a cold morning.

These 11 picks come from independent labels, Australian designers, and one very famous fashion house, covering everything from custom-embroidered dachshund hoodies to streetwear that sizes up to 4XL. We have also included the part most roundups skip: how to measure your dog so the thing actually fits when it arrives.

How to Choose a Dog Hoodie That Fits Properly

Dog clothing sizing is not standardized in any meaningful way. An Australian label's medium and a US streetwear brand's medium can be two very different garments, which is why so many hoodies arrive and go straight back. Three measurements solve almost all of it.

Measuring Your Dog

Take a soft tape measure to your dog while they are standing, not sitting. You need the chest girth at the widest point, just behind the front legs, which is the single most important number. Then the back length from the base of the neck to the base of the tail. Then the neck girth, measured where a collar naturally sits.

Size by chest girth first. If your dog falls between sizes, go up for a thick or double coat and down for a stretchy knit. Long-bodied breeds are the exception. A dachshund or a corgi almost always needs to be sized by back length instead, or you end up with something that fits the chest and stops halfway down the spine.

Fabric and Warmth

Cotton and jersey blends are for mild days and indoor lounging. They breathe well and wash easily, but they hold very little heat once there is wind involved. Fleece and teddy fabrics are the warmest option here, trapping air against the coat, though they do pill over time and can feel bulky on a slim dog. Velvet and velour sit in the middle: soft, mid-weight, and lovely to photograph, but less hard-wearing.

Layering is underrated. A thin cotton hoodie under a waterproof shell handles a cold, wet walk far better than one thick garment, and it lets you strip a layer when your dog warms up. Our guide to the best dog coats for winter covers the outer layer in detail.

Harness and Leash Access

Check how the hoodie handles a leash before you buy. Some designs, including the Maxbone below, include an opening beneath the hood so you can clip to a collar or harness worn underneath. Where there is no opening, the safer approach is to wear the harness over the hoodie rather than threading the leash through the neckline. Fabric is not a restraint point, and a dog who lunges can tear straight through a jersey collar. If your harness is due an upgrade anyway, our designer dog harnesses roundup has options that layer well.

One more safety note worth making. Loose drawstrings are a snag and choking hazard around dogs, so look for hoodies where the strings are decorative and stitched down rather than free-running.

Matching Dog and Owner Hoodies

Twinning with your dog is either your favorite thing or your least favorite thing, and there is very little middle ground. If you are in the first camp, these two labels do it best.

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Spark Paws Pink and Blue Sky-Dye Velvet Dog Hoodie

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Velvet-soft, tie-dye, and squarely in streetwear territory rather than pet-shop territory. The reason it leads this list is the size range: it runs all the way to 4XL, which makes it one of the very few genuinely designer options for a Rottweiler or a Great Dane. There is a matching human hoodie if you want to commit fully.

Available in sizes S-4XL. Ships worldwide.

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BOIS The Label Daydreamer Dog Hoodies

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The Australian answer to matching sets, and instantly recognizable for color-block designs in a palette that leans playful rather than precious. Colorway names like Watermelon Sugar, Daydreamer and Barkstreet Bois tell you exactly how seriously they take themselves. The size range is the widest here at 3XS to 2XL, so genuinely tiny dogs are covered.

Available in sizes 3XS-2XL. Ships worldwide.

Personalized and Embroidered Dog Hoodies

A name on the hood turns a hoodie into a keepsake, and it is the detail people notice at the park. Both of these labels handle the embroidery in-house.

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Dear Cooper Personalised Latte Dog Hoodie

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Dear Cooper started as dachshund outfitters, and it shows in the cut. The proportions suit long-bodied and small dogs properly rather than reading as a shrunken version of a big-dog garment, which makes this a strong pick for chihuahuas, pomeranians and cavoodles as well. Your dog's name goes on the hood in custom embroidery, and the latte colorway is soft enough to work with almost any coat color.

Sizes XS-L. Ships worldwide.

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Overglam Pastel Dog Hoodie

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For dogs who suit a softer palette, this embroidered hoodie comes in cream, orange, rose or mint. The detail we appreciate most is a safety one: the hoodie drawstrings are stitched on rather than free-running, so there is nothing loose for a dog to chew or catch. Note that Overglam uses numbered sizing from 2 to 9 rather than letters, so measure before ordering.

Available in sizes 2-9. Ships worldwide.

Luxury and Designer Label Hoodies

The high end of dog fashion is a real category now, and it has been for a while. If your taste runs to recognizable labels, these are the two to know. Our roundup of luxury dog collars by high-end designers covers what else the fashion houses are making.

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MOSCHINO Couture Dog Hoodie via Selfridges & Co.

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The genuine article, in stretch cotton, for the dog whose wardrobe already outclasses yours. It is an unapologetically label-forward piece and priced accordingly, but the stretch cotton is a sensible choice for everyday wear rather than something that only survives a photoshoot.

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Maxbone Jules Dog Hoodie via Ginger & Bear

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If black and ribbed is more your register than pastel and playful, this is the pick. It is stretchy enough to move with your dog, and it is the only hoodie in this roundup with a purpose-built opening beneath the hood for a leash to reach a collar or harness worn underneath. That one detail makes it the most walk-ready option here.

Use code FLUFFY10 for 10% off your first order. Available in sizes Small-Extra Large. Ships worldwide.

Fleece and Teddy Hoodies for Cold Weather

When the temperature actually drops, fabric weight matters more than cut. These two are the warmest picks on the list, and both suit dogs who spend real time outdoors.

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Big & Little Dogs Caramel Teddy Hoodie Dog Jumper

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Teddy fleece has quietly taken over dog outerwear, and this is a good example of why. The tufted pile traps a lot of warmth for its weight, the caramel shade is more grown-up than most teddy pieces, and the little ears on the hood are the kind of detail that makes strangers stop you. Sizes run S to XXL, so it covers most medium breeds comfortably.

Available in sizes S-XXL. Ships worldwide.

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Pethaus Nomad Dog Hoodie

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Pethaus builds for dogs with attitude, and the Nomad is their workhorse: thick, comfortable, and cut for real movement rather than posing. The size range runs XS to 4XL, which along with Spark Paws makes it one of only two picks here that properly accommodate large breeds. Pair it with their denim vest if you are going all in on the look.

Sizes XS-4XL. Ships worldwide.

Everyday Street Style Hoodies

These are the ones that end up in daily rotation. Less occasion-wear, more the hoodie that lives by the front door.

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Mister Woof Gracie Dog Hoodie

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Mister Woof is a name worth knowing in designer dog clothes in Australia, and the Gracie is their signature: striped, relaxed, and easy to wear. It layers well over a turtleneck when the weather turns, which is a genuinely useful trick for short-coated dogs who need more than one thin layer but hate bulk.

Available in sizes XS-XL. Ships worldwide.

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Dexy Paws Grey Dog Hoodie

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The practical pick. It zips rather than pulling over the head, which is a real advantage for dogs who dislike things going past their ears, and it has velcro pockets for treats or waste bags. The zip also makes it far easier to get on and off a senior dog with stiff shoulders.

Sizes XS-XL. Ships worldwide.

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DGG Leopard Print Dog Hoodie

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Leopard print has outlasted every trend cycle it was supposed to die in, and it looks particularly good on a tan or brindle coat. Doggone Gorgeous also make chic dog knits and sherpa dog coats if you want to build out a set, and we have covered the full DGG winter collection separately.

Dog Hoodies for Large Dogs

This is the gap in boutique dog fashion. Most independent labels stop at XL because the pattern grading and fabric costs climb steeply past that point, which leaves owners of larger breeds choosing between generic pet-store fleece and nothing.

Two picks here solve it.

Spark Paws

runs to 4XL and Pethaus also reaches 4XL, and both are cut with the chest depth that a deep-chested dog actually needs rather than simply scaling up a small-dog pattern.

Big & Little Dogs

reaches XXL, which covers many medium-to-large breeds.

Fit priorities shift for big dogs. Chest girth is where sizing usually fails, particularly on barrel-chested breeds, and armhole depth matters more than it does on a small dog because a tight armhole will chafe over a long walk. Check the shoulder can rotate fully before you commit to keeping it.

Dog Hoodie Size and Brand Comparison Chart

How to Get Your Dog Comfortable in Clothes

Some dogs step into a hoodie and carry on with their day. Others freeze completely, adopt the low crouch, and refuse to walk. The second reaction is normal, and it usually resolves in a few short sessions.

Start by letting your dog sniff the hoodie and get a treat for it, before anything goes over their head. Then put it on for thirty seconds and take it straight off again while they are still relaxed, rather than waiting for them to object. Build up from there.

The trick that works fastest is pairing the hoodie with something they already love. Put it on immediately before a walk or a meal, every time, and the garment becomes a predictor of good things rather than an event in itself. Most dogs get there within a week.

Do keep an eye on temperature. Dogs cannot sweat through their skin the way we do, and a thick fleece indoors or on a mild day can overheat them quickly. Panting, seeking cool floors, or restlessness means the hoodie comes off.

Building Your Dog's Cold Weather Wardrobe

A hoodie is the base layer of a good winter wardrobe rather than the whole thing. Pair it with a waterproof for wet walks, and our roundup of stylish dog raincoats covers that end. For knitwear, our look at the latest dog sweater trends runs through Fair Isle, cable knits and thermal options.

If you are curious about where dog fashion is heading more broadly, we have written about how dog clothing brands are merging comfort with style, and you can browse every label we rate in the apparel and accessories directory. To finish the look, a gold chain dog collar sits nicely over a plain hoodie, and there is plenty more in our full dog products shopping guide.

Whatever you choose, measure first and buy second. A hoodie that fits properly is one your dog forgets they are wearing, and that is the whole goal.