Cotton Rib Dog Shirt | Sleeveless Stripe Vest for Small Breeds

Name: Dog Shirt for Small Breeds, XS to XL | Whisker House
Brand: Whisker House
SKU: 12000038867549030
Price: 10.13 USD
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Color Brown stripe Pink and blue stripe yellow stripe

Size XL L M S XS（old）

Small Breed Dog Apparel

Cotton Rib Dog Shirt

Sleeveless Stripe Vest for Toy & Small Breeds — XS to XL

Cotton Rib Knit Sleeveless XS–XL Small Breeds Machine Washable

Clothes for teacup and toy breeds are usually either doll-sized novelty items or scaled-down versions of big-dog coats that swamp a five-pound Chihuahua. This is a plain cotton rib tank cut properly for small dogs: stretchy enough to pull on without a wrestling match, light enough for summer, and simple enough that it doesn't look like a costume.

What It Actually Is

🧵 Cotton rib knit, not stiff jersey — the rib gives it stretch in both directions, so it moves with a dog that's twisting to scratch rather than binding at the shoulders.
💨 Sleeveless and breathable — built for warm weather and air-conditioned rooms, not for warmth. If you're after an insulating layer, this isn't the one.
👕 Pull-on, no zips or buttons — nothing to catch fur, and nothing a small dog can chew off. It goes over the head and down.
📏 Five sizes, XS through XL — sized for toy and small breeds — teacup Chihuahuas, Yorkies, Pomeranians, Maltese and similar. Measure before ordering; see the sizing note below.
🧺 Machine washable — cold, gentle cycle, then lay flat or hang to dry. It's a $10 shirt that survives the wash, which is most of what matters.

Specs & Care

Material: cotton rib knit — stretchy and breathable. Style: sleeveless vest / tank, pull-on with no fastenings.

Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, cut for toy and small breeds. Colours: brown stripe, pink and blue stripe, yellow stripe.

Care: machine wash cold on a gentle cycle; lay flat or hang to dry. Best for: spring, summer and mild autumn outdoors; indoors year-round.

FAQ

How do I pick the right size?
Measure two things before you order: your dog's chest at the widest point, and their back length from the base of the neck to the base of the tail. Compare those to the size chart in the product images rather than going by your dog's weight — two dogs of the same weight can be shaped completely differently. If you're between sizes, go up; a rib knit that's slightly loose still looks right, one that's tight doesn't.

Will this keep my dog warm?
No, and it isn't meant to. It's a lightweight sleeveless summer top. For actual warmth you want a knitted sweater with sleeves.

What are the colour options?
Three stripe patterns: brown stripe, pink and blue stripe, and yellow stripe.

Is it suitable for a bigger dog?
Not really. Even the XL here is cut for small breeds — this is a toy-and-small-breed shirt, and a medium dog will find the XL tight.

Can my dog wear it all day?
Most small dogs are comfortable in a soft rib knit for extended periods, but check underneath now and then — especially around the armpits and any spot where a harness sits over the top. Take it off if you see rubbing or if your dog keeps trying to remove it.

🎁 Check the Fit Under a Harness

A rib knit sits close, which makes it one of the few shirts that works comfortably under a harness rather than bunching. If you're pairing the two, our adjustable vest harness is adjustable enough to sit over a layer without pinching.

Worth checking for rubbing the first few wears either way.