The Toy & Teacup Dog Clothes Guide › Gifts for Teacup and Toy 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: a fitted bodysuit is the gift a tiny dog will actually wear: Jammies for bedtime, an Indoor/Outdoor Bodysuit for everyday, or a winter fleece for walks. Ask the owner for the dog’s length, chest and weight first.
Under $40
- Rompers ($32): a stretch cotton bodysuit for travel, sun and air-conditioning
- Jammies ($34): light, warm micro chamois fleece for sleeping
$40 to $50
- Indoor/Outdoor Bodysuits ($40): for inside and out, fall through spring
- Heavy Fleece Bodysuits ($45): a classic winter bodysuit
- Heavy Fleece Hooded Bodysuits ($50): winter warmth with a sewn-in hood
The big gift: $52 to $60
- Windblock Fleece Bodysuits ($52): wind-blocking and water-repellent
- Extra Heavy Fleece Hooded Bodysuits ($52): for below 35°F, hood rolls back into a turtleneck
- Extra Heavy Fleece Bodysuits ($54): thick velour fleece for freezing days
- Windblock Fleece Hooded Bodysuits ($55, size 10)
- Extra Heavy Windblock Fleece Bodysuit ($56, size 10): so thick it feels like a jacket
- Extra Heavy Windblock Fleece Hooded Bodysuits ($60, size 10): head-to-toe protection, 25°F to 10°F
Small add-ons
Lightweight Shirts ($25), Heavyweight Sweatshirts ($27) and Embroidered Fleece Sweaters ($27) make cute stocking stuffers alongside a bodysuit. If you are giving just one thing, give the bodysuit.
Getting the size right for someone else’s dog
- Ask the owner for the dog’s length, chest and weight (see how to measure), and check size 8 vs size 10.
- Remember that the Windblock Hooded and Extra Heavy Windblock styles come in size 10 only.
- Not sure? Email admin@houndzinthehood.com with what you know.
- Size exchanges of up to 2 garments are re-shipped free within the US.
Orders ship within 48 hours, and US shipping is free on orders of $125 and up, handy if you are buying for more than one tiny dog.
Gift ideas by dog
- The dog who is always cold: an Indoor/Outdoor Bodysuits for every day, plus Jammies for bed.
- The traveler: Rompers for plane rides, camping trips and air-conditioned cars.
- The city dog in a snowy winter: a Windblock Fleece Bodysuits, wind-blocking and water-repellent, with a leash opening on the high neck and on the back.
- The dog in the coldest place you know (size 10): the Extra Heavy Windblock Fleece Hooded Bodysuits.
Shipping and timing
Orders ship within 48 hours by insured USPS Ground Advantage. In New York City you can arrange a pick-up, and we ship internationally (see checkout for rates). Pay by PayPal, card through PayPal, Venmo or Google Pay. US shipping is $10 on orders under $75 and free on orders of $125 and up.
Ready to find your tiny dog’s fit?
Browse all Toy & Teacup clothes, check the Toy & Teacup 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 Teacup dog owner?
A fitted bodysuit: Jammies for sleeping, an Indoor/Outdoor Bodysuit for everyday, or a winter fleece bodysuit for walks. Get the dog's length, chest and weight first.
Can a gift be exchanged for a different size?
Yes. Returns are accepted within 14 days, and size exchanges of up to 2 garments are re-shipped free within the US.