Eco-friendly Dog Sweaters and More
Some Eco-friendly options for pup to throw on when there's a nip in the air...
Wool & Alpaca
Chilly Dog Sweaters
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Offering a wide variety of hand-made sweaters created by the Inca Artisans in South America, following fair trade guidelines, Chilly Dog products are created from natural wool and alpaca, using plant-based dyes for coloring. From classic argyle to retro varsity, love sentiment to bolt of lightening bold, there's sure to be a few new styles you'll want to pick up for pup's wardrobe.
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Sizes range from XXS for a teacup pup (8-9 inches in length, 5 inches wide, appropriate for a 2-5 pound pup) all the way up to XXXL (36-38 inches in length, 14.5 inches wide, appropriate for a pup weighing somewhere around 80 to 120 pounds), with pricing generally ranging from about $33 to $47, depending on size. You can browse their full selection on the Chilly Dog Sweaters website - you may even find a suitable choice for greeting guests next Halloween~
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Bamboo Fleece
The Sharper Barker Crews & Hoodies
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If you like the idea of soft and cozy fleece for pup, but are looking for alternatives to the traditional polyester options, bamboo may be a good pup- and heart-warming option. The Sharper Barker designs and produces their products out of Canada, shipping internationally. Made out of a bamboo cotton blend, the dog clothes are washable (cold water recommended to avoid shrinking), and can be air-dried flat, good for the more outdoorsy pup.
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A full sizing chart is available on their website, with options from size 000 (9 inches in length with an 8 inch neck) to size 6 (22 inches in length with a 23 inch neck). Their crew sweater, currently offered in a goes-with-anything beige, is priced at $44. And, for what looks to be their specialty, they have many, many options for hoodies, from pastels to camo, neutral to neon (though it does look like color options change with the times, so if you see something you like, you'd better grab it while you can!). Pricing for the hoodies seems to range from ~$45 to ~$59, somewhat seasonally dependent, as well.
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Linen
Sebastian Says French Linen Shirt
Pup's wardrobe need not only be for cold weather! Boutique bohemian designer Sebastian Says offers a crisp, cool and stylish linen shirt for the pup that may want or need a layer between them and the sun as they head out for a walk. Offered in several sophisticated colors such as brown pinstripe, rust, dusty pink and violet, sizes range from XS (27cn front, 30cm back and up to 46cm chest) to XL (33cm front, 41cm back and up to 58-62cm chest). Priced at $70, each is styled with box pleats, a center button placket and button-down collar, as well as hidden Velcro and elastic for good fit and ease of dressing. A signature Sebastian Says gold tag completes the look. Hand washing is recommended. See more of the Melbourne, Australia designs at the Sebastian Says website.
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Organic Cotton
Fetch The Sun Organic Cotton T-Shirt
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Believing style and sustainability go hand-in-hand, California's Fetch The Sun startup offers an Adventure Fetcher t-shirt for pup, made of a soft and snuggly organic cotton and recycled polyester blend. Ready for your next adventure, be it land or sea, these eco-friendly t-shirts are sure to move comfortably with the most athletic of pups (from XS to 3XL). And with each shirt sporting a snazzy logo (a conversation starter, for sure), and offered at an affordable $28, you'll want to pick up more than one!
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ZazzyPets Organic Cotton Striped T-Shirt
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Another Etsy find, this time in the ZazzyPets shop: a casual striped cotton t-shirt for lounging around. Available in a multitude of sizes from XS (8.75 inches long with 13 inch girth) to XXXL (19.5 inches long with 28 inch girth), this medium weight shirt has some stretch for more adjustable sizing (and pup's comfort!). And, they even have special French Bulldog and Pug sizes for less length but more girth. The shirt comes in a sporty citron and white stripe, with a simple collar and sleeves. Handmade in the USA of 100% certified organic cotton, you can outfit pup from $25 to $28, depending on size.
Cashmere & Wool
Louisdog Cashmere & Wool Sweaters
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For the designer pup that loves haute couture, a visit to the Louisdog website to check out the cashmere and cashmere/wool blend sweaters is a must. An elegant upgrade from what you may find in a big box retail store, these soft and cozy sweaters will keep your pup warm in style. The long sleeve wool/cashmere (85%/15%) turtleneck is available in a tasteful grey or beige, running from size XS (7.1 inch neck, 7.9 inch back) to XL (13 inch neck, 14.2 inch back), and priced starting at $85. And the sporty all-cashmere hoodie is in go-with-anything colors of vanilla and khaki grey, sized XS (7.1 inch neck, 7.5 inch back) to XL (13 inch neck, 14.2 inch back), starting at $144. As they do require dry cleaning, they may be best suited for indoor living and on-leash walks through town...
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