Dog Clothes for Small Breeds
Dog clothes for small breeds fail most compact dogs for the same reason: the pattern was built for a larger animal and scaled down, rather than designed from the small dog’s proportions up. Chocolate Peanut has been making dog clothes for small breeds since 2008, starting with French bulldogs whose barrel chest and short back defeat most off-the-shelf apparel. Our dog clothes for small breeds are developed on actual small dogs, including the founder’s French bulldogs and her five-pound chihuahua, Lola, so every pattern starts with the right proportions. Every piece is made by hand, which means fit decisions are made at the production stage in ways that factory apparel cannot accommodate.
Small dogs deserve big love
Why Is Finding Dog Clothes for Small Breeds Such a Challenge?
The challenge of finding dog clothes for small breeds is not a shopping failure; it is a design flaw rooted in the fact that compact dogs have body proportions that standard sizing never accounts for. French bulldogs have a barrel-shaped torso, a wide chest, and short legs, and a pattern that works for a Labrador produces a straitjacket on a Frenchie. Chihuahuas are tiny but proportionally elongated, meaning neck and chest measurements can sit deceptively close together. Pugs share many of the same fit obstacles, with the added complication of a very short snout that makes neck-entry garments uncomfortable. Browse the full small-breed selection on our online dog clothing store. Every style in the collection, from sweaters to bandanas, is part of our handmade dog apparel.
Buy Clothes for Your Doggo
The fit knowledge behind every piece of our dog clothes for small breeds comes from 17 years of dressing compact dogs, not from a sizing algorithm applied to a large-dog template. Small-breed owners who have returned garments elsewhere because of gaping necks or lengths that miss a short back will find every one of those problems was considered here. Apparel made from reclaimed fabrics, with a portion of every sale going to area animal rescues, is available through Rescued, our upcycled dog clothing program. Find a piece built for your small dog’s actual proportions and order now.
OUR COLLECTION
The first piece of apparel introduced in 2008 were dog scarves in various yarns and cottons. While they’ve always been a staple, new designs are introduced periodically including bulky and medium weight yarns as well as lightweight cottons with fun prints. The “My Favorite Sweater” was also introduced later that year and was our signature product and bestseller for over a decade. In 2021, the tie-dyed hoodie was added and quickly became another bestseller. Hand-dyed and one-of-a-kind, each colorful piece offers an element of surprise and vibrance. The collection continued to expand to include our popular and stylish pullovers offering a versatile, loose drape to fit any breed’s neckline. Hoodies are available in cozy flannels and baseball-style raglan shirts. Pullovers are made from a various assortment of versatile fabrics including a lush French terry, stunning knits, comfy lightweight cottons, several varieties of fleece, and a compression material with UV protection.