The Miniature Dog Clothes Guide › How Cold Is Too Cold for a Miniature Dog?
From Houndz in the Hood, based on the fitting notes of founder Terri Goodwillie, who has made breed-fitted dog clothes in New York City since 1999. Updated October 2026.
Short answer: once the weather turns chilly, a Miniature dog needs a bodysuit outside, and the colder, windier and wetter it gets, the heavier that bodysuit should be. Choose by your coldest regular walk, and watch your own dog as well as the thermometer.
Miniature bodysuits by weather
These are the conditions each Miniature bodysuit is made for, as listed on each product page:
| Bodysuit | Made for | Wear | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indoor/Outdoor Bodysuits | Fall and spring in northern climates; all winter where winters are mild | Indoors and out | $45 |
| Heavy Fleece Bodysuits | Cold, windy winter weather | Outside only | $50 |
| Heavy Fleece Hooded Bodysuits | Windy, freezing, snowy days; adds a sewn-in hood | Outside | $55 |
| Windblock Fleece Bodysuits | Harsh winter weather, into the 20s°F | Outside only | $60 |
| Windblock Fleece Hooded Bodysuit | 32°F to 20°F, head to toe | Outside only | $60 |
| Extra Heavy Fleece Hooded Bodysuits | Below 35°F, down to frigid temperatures, with hood | Outside only | $60 |
| Extra Heavy Windblock Fleece Bodysuit | The coldest weather, down to single digits | Outside only | $62 |
| Extra Heavy Windblock Fleece Hooded Bodysuit | 25°F to 10°F, head to toe | Outside only | $66 |
How to read the table
- Chilly fall and spring days in northern climates, or all winter where winters are mild: Indoor/Outdoor Bodysuits. This is the bodysuit for mild weather, and the one you can also wear inside.
- Cold, windy winter weather: Heavy Fleece Bodysuits. Add the hood with Heavy Fleece Hooded Bodysuits on icy, snowy days.
- Freezing, wind and snow: Windblock Fleece Bodysuits keeps your dog warm into the 20s°F; Windblock Fleece Hooded Bodysuit covers 32°F to 20°F from head to toe.
- Below 35°F with a hood: Extra Heavy Fleece Hooded Bodysuits, a very thick velour fleece that resists wind and repels snow.
- The harshest weather: Extra Heavy Windblock Fleece Bodysuit, down to single digits, or Extra Heavy Windblock Fleece Hooded Bodysuit, for 25°F to 10°F.
What makes it feel colder
- Wind. Windblock fleece has a polyurethane barrier between two fleece layers to block wind and snow. Our other fleeces resist wind.
- Rain, snow and slush. The outer Windblock fleece is treated to be water-repellent.
- Standing still. Waiting at a crosswalk chills a small dog faster than a brisk walk.
- Your own dog. If your Miniature shivers, lifts its paws or won’t go out, step up to the next bodysuit in the table.
Why a bodysuit at every temperature
At every step in the table, the recommendation is a bodysuit, because it covers the chest, belly and all four legs. A sweater or sweatshirt can be a nice extra layer around the house, but outside, the bodysuit is the better choice.
Don’t overheat indoors
Heavy Fleece, Windblock and the Extra Heavy styles are made for outside. Windblock fleece should never be worn inside. When you come in, switch to Jammies ($40) or keep on an Indoor/Outdoor Bodysuit ($45), which is made to be worn in the house too. For air-conditioning or a warm car, Rompers ($38) are a stretch cotton bodysuit.
Ready to find your Miniature’s fit?
Browse all Miniature dog clothes, check the Miniature sizing guide, or send us your dog’s measurements and we’ll help you choose.
Frequently asked questions
What should a Chihuahua or Min Pin wear below freezing?
A Windblock Fleece Bodysuit, made for 32°F down to the 20s, or for the harshest weather an Extra Heavy Windblock bodysuit, made for temperatures down to single digits.
What should my Miniature wear on mild fall days?
The Indoor/Outdoor Bodysuit. Its midweight fleece resists wind and rain and is made for fall and spring in northern climates, and all winter where winters are mild.
Can my dog wear a Windblock bodysuit indoors?
No. Windblock fleece should never be worn inside. Indoors, choose Jammies, Rompers or an Indoor/Outdoor Bodysuit.