The Miniature Dog Clothes Guide › Gifts for Miniature Dog Owners, by Budget
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: give a bodysuit. Jammies or Rompers make a cozy gift under $50, an Indoor/Outdoor or Heavy Fleece Bodysuit is a gift used all season, and a Windblock or Extra Heavy bodysuit is the big winter gift. Sweaters and shirts make nice add-ons.
Under $50
- Rompers ($38): a stretch cotton bodysuit for air-conditioning, travel and sunny days
- Jammies ($40): a light, warm micro chamois fleece bodysuit for sleeping and lounging
- Indoor/Outdoor Bodysuits ($45): midweight fleece for mild weather, inside and out
$50 to $60
- Heavy Fleece Bodysuits ($50): a thick, warm winter bodysuit for cold, windy walks
- Heavy Fleece Hooded Bodysuits ($55): the same warmth with a sewn-in hood
- Windblock Fleece Bodysuits ($60): three-layer, wind-blocking, water-repellent fleece for wind and snow
- Windblock Fleece Hooded Bodysuit ($60): Windblock from head to toe, for 32°F to 20°F
- Extra Heavy Fleece Hooded Bodysuits ($60): very thick velour fleece with a hood that rolls back into a turtleneck
The big winter gift: $62 to $66
- Extra Heavy Windblock Fleece Bodysuit ($62): for the coldest weather, down to single digits
- Extra Heavy Windblock Fleece Hooded Bodysuit ($66): head-to-toe protection for 25°F to 10°F
Add-ons and stocking stuffers
- Lightweight Shirts ($27): breathable stretch cotton
- Heavyweight Sweatshirts ($28): heavy fleeced cotton
- Embroidered Fleece Sweaters ($30): soft, thick fleece with a turtleneck that won’t itch
These pair well with a bodysuit. On their own they cover less of the dog, so if you are buying one gift, make it a bodysuit.
Gift sets that ship free
US shipping is free on orders of $125 or more. A few combinations that get there:
- Extra Heavy Windblock Fleece Hooded + Windblock Fleece: $126
- Windblock Fleece + Indoor/Outdoor + Jammies: $145
- Heavy Fleece + Jammies + Rompers: $128
Which gift for which owner
- Lives somewhere cold and windy: a Windblock or Extra Heavy Windblock bodysuit.
- Lives somewhere mild: an Indoor/Outdoor Bodysuit, used inside and out.
- Travels a lot or lives somewhere hot: Rompers.
- Has a dog that loves the couch: Jammies.
Getting the size right for someone else’s dog
- The Miniature line comes in size 12: length 11-12", girth 13-17", 6-11 lbs.
- Ask the owner for the dog’s back length and chest measurement (see how to measure), and write the chest size in the order comments if you’re unsure.
- Returns are accepted within 14 days by mail, and size exchanges of up to 2 garments are re-shipped free in the US.
Orders ship within 48 hours by insured USPS Ground Advantage, and NYC pick-up is available. Each piece is sewn in New York City’s garment district and checked by hand before it ships.
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 is a good gift for a Chihuahua or Yorkie owner?
A bodysuit. Jammies ($40) or Rompers ($38) under $50, an Indoor/Outdoor or Heavy Fleece Bodysuit for the season, or a Windblock or Extra Heavy bodysuit as the big winter gift.
What if I don't know the dog's size?
Ask the owner for the back length and chest measurement and compare with the size 12 chart. Returns are accepted within 14 days, and size exchanges of up to 2 garments are re-shipped free in the US.