Collection: Pet Clothes

Coats, sweaters, raincoats, snowsuits and boots for dogs, chosen for real Toronto winters rather than for the photograph, fitted at our Yonge Street store and shipped across Canada.

What actually matters in winter

Short-coated and small dogs lose heat fast and need a coat well before deep winter. Look for coverage over the chest and belly, not just the back. Boots protect against road salt as much as cold, and most dogs need a few short indoor sessions before they will walk in them. Raincoats keep a double coat from staying wet for hours.

Which coat for which dog

Puppies, seniors, greyhounds, whippets, chihuahuas and other thin-coated breeds need an insulated coat from the first frost. Thick double-coated breeds such as huskies and shepherds rarely need insulation, but a rain shell keeps them dry and shortens the drying time after a walk. Dogs walked at night should have something reflective.

Fitted in store

Sizing varies between brands, so bring your dog to 1402 Yonge Street in Toronto and try things on. Also shipped across Canada, free on orders over $70, or pick up in store at no charge. PAWMART carries designer and luxury pet apparel lines that are available in store only and are not sold online. Match a coat with a harness that fits over it, and keep paws in shape between walks with a grooming or paw and nail trim.

Common questions

How do I measure for a dog coat? Measure from the base of the neck to the base of the tail for length, and the widest part of the chest for girth. Girth decides the size more often than length.

Does my dog really need boots? In Toronto, road salt is the reason. Salt cracks pads and is harmful when licked off. Boots or a paw balm are the two options.