How do pets dress in winter? Check out these 19 adorable photos!

Yoda is a long-haired Chihuahua who was rescued from a Moscow puppy mill in 2019.

Yoda’s owner Leena Yliportimo’s mother Elli Yliportimo knitted Yoda’s garment from wool yarn. According to Leena, Yoda loves it. The gray fleece overalls were custom-made by Peppi Rosenberg. “Yoda tolerates only very soft overalls,” says Leena. You can follow Yoda’s adventures on Instagram @yoda.loves.life.

Alma and Vilma’s winter outfits were made by their owner Teija Kauti.

The outfits made from sweater sleeves are the only ones Alma and Vilma have allowed to be put on them. “I cut the sleeves off an old Norwegian sweater I bought from a thrift store and knitted striped ribbing onto the cut end. I cut paw holes on the belly side and crocheted a row of single stitches around them to prevent unraveling,” says Teija. Sadly, before Christmas, Teija had to part with Vilma, who was over 15 years old.

Spanish Water Dog Elsa.

Spanish Water Dog Elsa’s sweater is the Alasuq dog sweater designed by Linka Neumann. “I knitted it with my own two hands. Elsa loves having something warm to wear,” says owner Kati Hokkanen.

Niksu the cat.

Camper van cat Niksu’s sweater was bought from a pet supply store. “Niksu’s favorite thing about traveling with the van is going for walks in a harness during the summer. Niksu wasn’t too keen on the sweater,” says owner Sirpa Koskenselkä.

Joa the miniature Dachshund.

Joa the miniature Dachshund’s green sweater was custom-made by Joutilas Uuhi. “Joa thinks the sweater keeps him very warm and protects from the wind,” says Joa’s owner Marika Hakkarainen.

Kuura, the Chinese Crested Dog, needs clothing to stay warm outside. Chinese Crested Dogs have hair, but their coat is thin and lacks an undercoat.

Kuura’s owner Jenni Raita says that Kuura has worn clothes since he was a puppy. He knows how to offer his head to slip into the neck opening and lifts his paws in the correct order for the sleeves. Jenni says that when Kuura is properly clothed, he’s unstoppable in the snow, dashing around making the snow fly.

In the photo, Kuura is wearing a ForMyDogs padded suit with a silk lining, which means it is warm and prevents his coat from matting. “This particular suit model is the best for us because it also protects the sensitive groin area. Additionally, Kuura is wearing my child’s old leg warmer as a hat and ForMyDogs fur-lined leather boots,” says Jenni.

Ruusu the cat is wearing a Rukka hoodie originally intended for dogs. According to her owner Jenni Raita, the hoodie suits Ruusu, because it’s street credible enough for a cat who considers herself the queen of the world, at the very least.

Ruusu is a Sphynx, meaning she doesn’t have a coat but only short hair on her face, toes, and tail. “Her skin feels a bit like a peach. It doesn’t require special care, per se, but when outdoors, Ruusu must wear clothing to keep warm or protect from the sun. If she has spent a lot of time in the sun during the summer, by stroking the skin on top of her head at the end of summer, you might find her tan lines,” says Jenni.

Ritu the wire-haired Dachshund.

Anne-Maria Rantula knitted the outfit for her dog Ritu herself. “Ritu’s opinion was that she would not be seen in public wearing the outfit,” says Anne-Maria.

Mimmi is a 5-year-old female miniature Poodle from Southern Ostrobothnia who loves to dress up.

“Every once in a while, Mimmi fetches a piece of clothing and asks to have it put on. Of course, Mimmi doesn’t wear clothes during the summer. Rarely does she wear two garments at once like in the photo, but on the day of the photo shoot, Mimmi wanted to be stylish and wore her trendy padded vest, even indoors,” Mimmi’s owner Miia Lenkkeri-Tamminen says.

Nearly eight-year-old miniature Poodle Minni is wearing a gray full-body suit.

In one of her back legs, Miniature Poodle Minni has a steel nail, which gets cold easily in chilly weather. Even though Minni doesn’t like getting dressed, it’s more comfortable for her to go outside with clothes on, says owner Ritva Telkkinen. She knitted the suit herself from wool blend and mohair yarns. “Minni had to try on the unfinished garment several times so I could make it fit her perfectly. The outfit has been in constant use, even for quick backyard potty breaks in severe cold. I just knitted Minni socks with long legs, to warm her legs as well,” says Ritva.

Linda Kaskinen’s almost one-year-old cat, Tarmo, has donned a knitted outfit. Tarmo came to the family through an animal welfare association as a stray.

Tarmo the cat’s outfit was purchased from the Hämeenlinna Kantolan Kellari flea market at an animal welfare association’s table. The garment was acquired for warmth, even though Tarmo is an indoor cat. “Tarmo is a very playful and curious boy. When the outfit was first put on Tarmo, he lost the ability to walk completely, but when we started playing with him, he found his legs again,” Linda’s mother Sari Tiainen-Kaskinen says.

Nine-month-old Australian Labradoodle Kuura is dressed in a brown knitted sweater.

The sweater was made to the dog’s measurements by Krista Uski-Bronzini from Kustavi. “Kuura doesn’t like putting on clothes, but once they’re on, she enjoys being outdoors for as long as possible, and we really have to coax her back inside. This breed doesn’t have an undercoat, so clothes must be used in cooler weather,” says Kuura’s owner Meri Koskinen.

American Hairless Terrier Pipsa has been accustomed to clothes since puppyhood due to being hairless.

Pipsa enjoys wearing clothes even indoors, says owner Pia Ahtiainen. Pia has sewn all the dog clothes herself except for the winter and rain suits, and she has accumulated a wardrobe full of outfits. Especially thin jersey overalls are comfortable for Pipsa to wear.

“The suit in the picture is a very soft pink and doesn’t reflect the nature of the daredevil, spirited Pipsa at all. I happened to have polka dot fabric, and I paired it with light pink fleece. The suit became a real cotton candy or bubblegum dream,” says Pia. You can peek into Pipsa’s wardrobe on Instagram @pia_pipsa.

One-year-old Chihuahua Tico is wearing a colorful sweater knitted by Petra Koski.

Tico the Chihuahua likes the sweater, as he does all clothes that are easy to put on. “Tico is a kind, calm, and pleasant companion,” says owner Annukka Koski.

Irma the Brussels Griffon dog.

Irma’s gray sweater was knitted by owner Heidi Välimäki. “I loosely followed a pattern and adjusted it to fit. Irma doesn’t mind putting on the sweater,” says Heidi.

Three-year-old French Bulldog Amanda Annastiina Aurora.

According to her owner Suvi Toropainen, Amanda is sensitive to the cold, but when she’s warmly dressed, she enjoys going out. “Amanda has been dressed since she was a puppy, so she’s okay with it. The outfit in the picture reflects Amanda’s personality. She’s kind, funny, and charming, and she knows it herself. We cause a bit of amusement among people when we walk in matching jackets while out and about,” says Suvi.

One-year-old Ruuti and nine-year-old Tirri are dressed in bright striped sweaters.

Ruuti and Tirri’s owner Mervi Ikonen believes that a knitted sweater is the easiest garment to put on a dog. The dogs like them too, and knitwear doesn’t rustle. “I ordered these lovely sweaters from Danish-Swedish Farmdog enthusiast Terhi Laine made to measure. The sweater has a long collar and short sleeves for the legs, and it stays well on the Danish-Swedish Farmdog. I love colors, and this breed has character and energy, so our life needs to be full of color,” says Mervi.

Bella the English Bulldog is dressed in a traditional Finnish sweater adorned with hearts.

The traditional sweater was knitted by Marjo Lähdetniemi according to Bella’s measurements. “A princess must have hearts on her sweater. Bella hasn’t protested when wearing the sweater, so I have to assume she’s satisfied,” says Bella’s owner Pia Tuupanen.