No December is complete without a Christmas jumper: they’ve become a staple of office Christmas parties and family gatherings alike. We’re not entirely sure when they became such a thing, but the first Bridget Jones film probably has something to do with it. And to be honest, we wouldn’t have it any other way.
That said, some Christmas jumpers are, well, a bit on the cringe side. So, to spare your pup’s blushes, we’ve rounded up some doggie options that are fun, festive and genuinely stylish. In these natty knits, your dog will be the envy of everyone they encounter on their Christmas Day walk (and nice and comfy and cosy, as a classic Christmas song tells us we should be).
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Made from luxurious lamb’s wool, this dark blue snowflake jumper is another relatively understated option. Your pup will look particularly dapper in the smart roll-neck design.
Pets at Home has an extensive range of canine Christmas jumpers, but this candy cane design is definitely one of the most charming. It’s also machine washable, so practical as well as cute to look at.
This winter warmer is more of a fleeced jacket than a traditional woolly jumper, but it’s one of the chicer Christmas designs on the market, plus you can buy a matching blanketopens in new tab. Perfect for your pup’s post-Christmas Day walk.
If you’re after a Christmas jumper that doesn’t scream ‘trying too hard’, this rich mulled wine number might just be your answer. The classic cable knit gives off serious countryside pub vibes, and the deep berry shade is festive without being in-your-face about it. It’s soft, stretchy and, most importantly, machine washable – because let’s be honest, your pup will find the muddiest puddle within five minutes of wearing it.
Cosy, soft and with got that premium feel that’ll make your pup look like they shop exclusively in department stores, this is the Christmas jumper equivalent of ordering a fancy hot chocolate with all the trimmings – a little bit extra, but in the best possible way.
If your dog’s going for full Santa’s Little Helper energy this year, these Elfish stripes will do the job nicely. The soft knit means they’ll actually tolerate wearing it (no small feat), and it’s machine washable for when they inevitably roll in something questionable mid-walk. Best of all – it’s a bargain!
If you find some Christmas jumpers a bit too Christmassy, look no further than this relatively understated option. It will give your pup a pop of colour and a festive spring in their step without making them look like an oversized tree decoration.
Nick Levine is a freelance writer and editor based in south London. If you ever need a cat or dog-sitter, he is ready, willing, able and battle-hardened.
