The Toy Terrier is a miniature, graceful dog that will become your most faithful friend and devoted companion. Energetic and curious, these dogs are ready to play and walk with their owner all day long.
However, the harsh climate in our latitudes does not spoil them with suitable weather. The scorching sun or severe frost, snow, rain, hail - the delicate skin of the Toy, not protected by the undercoat, is completely defenseless against such troubles.
But you can’t deprive your pet of the pleasure of long walks together? Luckily, a wide selection of dog clothing can help with this problem. Jumpsuits, hats, sweaters, even shoes for dogs can easily be bought at a pet store or made yourself.
Why do you need clothes?
Today there are special stores that sell clothes for dogs. Moreover, the lion's share of models there falls specifically on the Toy Terrier breed. Here you can buy everything: overalls, hat, sweater, pants, etc. Why do these pets need such a huge wardrobe? The fact is that dogs of this breed are decorative pets. They are practically devoid of undercoat. Therefore, animals are very sensitive to temperature fluctuations and can catch a cold even in summer.
Photo gallery
Photo 1. Toy terrier in a fur coat
Photo 2. Russian Toy Terrier in a leather jacket
Photo 3. Close-up of Toy in furs
What can a toy terrier wear?
Nowadays, a toy terrier wearing beautiful or functional clothes is a natural phenomenon. For representatives of decorative breeds and small pets, there are two types of clothing:
- functional (hat, winter overalls, sweater, jackets, shoes). Its purpose is to protect the animal from temperature fluctuations;
- elegant (dresses, pants). Act as decoration for pets.
Such clothes for a toy terrier can be bought everywhere. You can also sew clothes using patterns posted online. Owners of a small dog or puppy who knit can make both functional and beautiful outfits with their own hands. The main thing is to knit with pleasure.
But you can’t always make shoes yourself. After all, here you need the ability to work with very small sizes, because the paws of terriers are very tiny.
Knitten things
To knit one thing for a small toy terrier you will need about 100 grams of yarn. Additionally, you need knitting needles, crochet pins, a hook, a tape measure, scissors, a needle with a wide eye, and fasteners - zippers, snaps, buttons, Velcro. According to the owners, the most inconvenient fasteners are buttons. Another rule is that it is better to knit a size larger than smaller.
A knitted sweater on a boy or a knitted dress on a girl will look very beautiful and impressive. The item can be decorated with patterns. Their diagrams with size tables are available in abundance on the Internet.
How to take measurements
In order for a knitted jumpsuit or any other outfit to fit your pet like a glove, you need to take measurements from the animal. Only after this will you need to think about how to sew the invented costume. It is especially important to take real measurements for anything, including winter overalls.
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Measurements are taken for any clothing for a toy terrier (pants, sweater, overalls, etc.). They are needed even if we knit ourselves. But remember that knitting has its own characteristics.
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One person cannot handle this task alone, so arrange for help in advance. The animal must be in a standing position during the procedure. Moreover, it should be placed on a hard surface. The dog should rest evenly and with all four paws on the surface.
Knitting and sewing outfits (overalls, sweaters, etc.) require the following measurements:
- back length. Removable from the base of the tail to the neck;
- chest girth. Take the widest part of the chest, just behind the paws;
- chest height. Removable from shoulder to collar;
- side length. The length of the body is measured between the front and back legs;
- waist circumference This is the narrowest part of the body;
- neck circumference - where the dog’s collar is usually installed;
- distance between hind/front paws;
- length of the abdomen. For girls, the distance between the hind and forelimbs is determined, and for boys, from the front paws to the genitals;
- girth of the paws, as well as the distance between them;
- the length of the sleeve;
- the height of the animal at the withers.
The main measurements will be chest circumference and back length. If we knit a hat, then the circumference of the head is measured. The hat for your Toy Terrier should be crocheted. It will be inconvenient to work with knitting needles here.
Having received the measurements in the form that your pet allowed you to take, check them with the table that will be at your disposal. If the result obtained does not coincide with the table, take a little more.
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Outfit with a hood
In this section we will look at how to sew a dog costume with a hood. We will sew in the same way as described above. There is only one nuance in which we sew a tailored hood of a comfortable cut to the neck part.
For convenience, it is necessary to make it small.
It is recommended to insert an elastic band so that the hood can be tightened, so it definitely shouldn’t get in the way.
Let's look at the main points when sewing this component of the costume:
- The pattern is presented below. So, cut it out of paper. Apply to the fabric and trace. Cut out all the details;
- We place the visor parts face to face and machine stitch them;
- We turn the product inside out and process the part with an edge-to-edge seam along the curved side;
- Next, you need to sew the resulting visor to the hood itself.
The product is completely ready. Can be sewn to the neck part. As you can see, the visor tends to bend, thereby not interfering with the pet’s looking around. Models of suits with a hood are made mainly for toy terriers or chihuahuas.
We make patterns and sew clothes
Owners of small dogs have a very positive attitude towards sewing their own outfits for them. Here it is important not only to choose the necessary patterns and make patterns, but also to choose the right material. You should not give preference to silk, as it “cools” rather than gives warmth. This material is suitable only for summer outfits. But the overalls for your toy terrier need to be sewn from warm fabric and lined with fur. At the same time, the fabric should be dense and waterproof, as well as easy to wash and dry quickly.
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For winter suits, use raincoat fabric with a flannel lining sewn onto it. This solution is suitable for those animals that will live in climatic conditions where harsh winters occur.
Knitting requires a different material - thread or yarn. You can buy them or unravel old human clothes. You will also need a hook here. Remember that knitting is a longer process than sewing. Also, you cannot do without special skills. After all, you need to be able to knit clothes (overalls, sweaters, etc.), and this is much more difficult than sewing them.
If you don’t know how to knit the item you need, you can either get patterns and diagrams from friends or search online. A wide variety of outfits are presented here, as well as detailed instructions for each stage of creating dog clothes. Therefore, you can easily find patterns and patterns for winter overalls and sweaters, as well as for carnival and even wedding costumes. Sew the option that you like best.
Knitted shoes for small dogs
Knitted shoes are light and comfortable. It does not rub or hinder your pet's movements. At the same time, it does an excellent job of keeping the dog’s paws warm. With shoes on, your pet can stand on cold ground for a long time and remain healthy.
To ensure your boots last a long time, it is recommended:
- insert insoles made of thick fabric into the shoes;
- the sole is made of waterproof thick material;
- knit the rest of the shoes in a circle with yarn in the direction from the sole upwards;
- Strengthen your socks with a leather or nylon insert to prevent your dog from tearing your shoes with his claws.
Note! Strong threads are used to knit shoes. Any knitting style is suitable.
Miniature dog breeds need extra care, especially during cold season. The above detailed information will help you learn knitting for dogs without any problems. Tips on choosing styles and selecting yarn will guide you among the many options.
Pattern and knitting of overalls
As noted above, knitting is a rather complex process of creating clothes, requiring not only certain skills, but also tools.
To knit a jumpsuit for a small toy terrier yourself, you will need about 200 g of yarn. You will also need additional accessories: buttons, buttons, fasteners, Velcro, etc. It is better not to use buttons, as they are the most inconvenient in terms of constant use. You can also take various decorations to give the jumpsuit an elegant look.
When the materials and tools are collected, we select the pattern and instructions for knitting according to the measurements taken. Next, we perform all the steps indicated in the instructions. This outfit is knitted in the round both along the body and legs. During the knitting process, you must always check the size of the animal so as not to overdo it or make the girth too small.
After the overalls have been knitted along the body, you need to move on to the paws. When the item is ready, zippers, Velcro and other fittings suggested by the pattern are sewn into it.
If you adhere to the above, then hand-made clothes for a toy terrier will be no worse than store-bought ones. And your pet will stop freezing even in winter.
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Ideal Yarn or Fabric for a Pet
So, you have decided to sew or knit an outfit for your toy terrier with your own hands. It is very important to decide on the materials. It depends on what weather you are knitting or sewing the item for. So, for a warm outfit you need to choose thick, fluffy yarn, which will better retain heat. Never, no matter how beautiful they are, do not buy prickly and hard threads - they will cause discomfort to your dog.
The same goes for fabrics. The material should be soft and elastic. For a smart T-shirt for the summer, cotton or linen is suitable, for an autumn jumpsuit - a waterproof raincoat, and for a jumpsuit for a cold winter - fleece or faux fur.
Remember that both yarn and fabrics should be as natural as possible. Avoid too bright colors - the dyes they contain can cause allergies.
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Attaching to the neck of a stand-up collar
The stand-up collar is cut similar to the placket. This is a rectangle, the width of which is 10 cm, the length is equal to the length of the neckline. The width of the stand will be 4 cm. The inside of the collar is fixed with an adhesive gasket. The piece is folded in half, inside out, and the shorter edges are sewn together. Afterwards, the collar is turned inside out and, making an indentation of 0.5 cm, a line is laid along the seams on the front side. If the volume of the pet's neck is much smaller than the neckline, then you need to make darts or gather the fabric to the required size.
Fold the edge of the armhole and the edge of the collar right sides together and stitch them together. The collar is turned inside out, the seam is secured with an additional stitch and processed with an overlocker. A button/button is sewn on one edge of the collar, and a loop made of elastic or fabric/button is sewn on the other.
