Chilly Dog American Flag Sweater

September 8, 2011 3:59 pm | By Zootoo Editor Flinn D.

Unless you’re an especially crafty pet parent, your dog may have given up hope of receiving a handmade knit wool sweater for the holidays this year. But with the line of 100% wool dog sweaters from Chilly Dog, your pooch can enjoy handmade quality while you sit back and enjoy the style without any of the work.

Chilly Dog’s wool sweaters come in a range of styles, including argyles, simple cable knits, and fun novelty patterns, such as “Shamrock” and “Crabby.” We opted for the American Flag design — a straightforward red, white, and blue rendering of the flag (surprisingly clear for the size of the sweater) on a gray background.

Because Chilly Dog wool sweaters are all handmade, the company cautions that the styles and colors may vary slightly from sweater to sweater. But despite these potential small variations, the quality of the workmanship is unmistakable — like something that your pooch’s grandma would knit lovingly from a rocking chair.

Eco-conscious owners will also be glad to know that the wool used for the Chilly Dog American Flag Sweaters, as well as that used for all of the other sweaters in the company’s line, is not treated with any chemicals. And the natural dyes for the wool come from plants.

The high quality of the Chilly Dog American Flag Sweater is affordable when compared to similar canine apparel, especially considering the durability and natural components of the product. The American Flag Sweater retails for $29.99-$44.99, depending on the size you select (ranging from XX-Small to a very generous XXX-Large). While that may seem high at first glance, many lower-quality sweaters and hoodies for dogs retail for around $20, without the same attention to detail and eco-friendly construction.

Pros: Eco-friendly; handmade with 100% wool... and without chemicals or unnatural dyes.

Cons: None.