{"product_id":"dog-christmas-costume-riding-santa-snowman-gnome-designs","title":"Dog Christmas Costume | Riding Santa, Snowman \u0026 Gnome Designs, S to XL","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003edog Christmas costume\u003c\/strong\u003e puts a soft 3D figure on your dog's back so it looks like they are being ridden, and comes in four different designs with cord reins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy we picked it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost novelty dog costumes are a flat printed panel. These have a genuine stuffed figure sitting on the back with reins running forward, which is the detail that makes people stop and ask about it rather than just smile politely. They are the sort of thing that gets photographed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe four designs are genuinely different costumes, not colours\u003c\/strong\u003e — which is why the prices differ. Here is what each one actually is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSanta with Antler Hood\u003c\/strong\u003e — the fullest one. A red body-covering costume with white fluffy trim and a hood with brown antlers, plus a 3D Santa in a red suit and long hat, white beard and black boots. Cord reins. \u003cstrong\u003eS, M and L only — no XL.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSanta Cape\u003c\/strong\u003e — a flatter red cape and saddle back covering with visible straps and a smaller 3D Santa. The head stays uncovered, so there is no hood or antlers. The easiest of the four on a dog that dislikes things over its ears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnowman Rider\u003c\/strong\u003e — a red hooded costume with white trim and brown antlers, but with a 3D snowman instead of Santa: red hat, scarf, orange nose, red mittens and two red hearts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGnome Rider\u003c\/strong\u003e — a red base with a gnome on top: a very tall pointed burgundy hat, long white beard, grey sides, red arms with white bands and striped dangling legs. The most distinctive of the four.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead the size charts carefully — there are two of them.\u003c\/strong\u003e Three of the designs share one chart. The Gnome Rider has its own, measured on the \u003cem\u003eneck and chest\u003c\/em\u003e with no back length, and it runs noticeably smaller through the chest: its L tops out at 60cm where the others reach 68cm. If you are buying the Gnome, use its own chart, not the main one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo honest things.\u003c\/strong\u003e These are acrylic knit, so they are \u003cstrong\u003eindoor and dry-cold wear only\u003c\/strong\u003e — keep them away from rain. And the rider is a stuffed figure sitting on the back: it is a costume for photographs and a short walk round the block, not something to leave on all day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:20px 0;border:1px solid #E6DAC7;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#2A3A2A;padding:14px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:0.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#D9B48C;\"\u003ePawbrio product guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0 0;font-size:18px;font-weight:600;color:#FAF6EF;\"\u003eSize chart 1 — Santa with Antler Hood, Santa Cape, Snowman Rider\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;table-layout:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#F1E7D8;color:#2A3A2A;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 12px;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 12px;\"\u003eBack length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 12px;\"\u003eChest\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;font-weight:700;color:#A6764C;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003eS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003e26cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003e36–48cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FAF6EF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;font-weight:700;color:#A6764C;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003eM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003e32cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003e47–60cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;font-weight:700;color:#A6764C;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003eL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003e41cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003e56–68cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FAF6EF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;font-weight:700;color:#A6764C;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003eXL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003e49cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003e64–80cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 18px;background:#FAF6EF;border-top:1px solid #E6DAC7;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2A3A2A;\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santa with Antler Hood is made in S, M and L only. If your dog needs an XL, choose the Santa Cape or Snowman Rider.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:20px 0;border:1px solid #E6DAC7;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#2A3A2A;padding:14px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:0.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#D9B48C;\"\u003ePawbrio product guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0 0;font-size:18px;font-weight:600;color:#FAF6EF;\"\u003eSize chart 2 — Gnome Rider only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;table-layout:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#F1E7D8;color:#2A3A2A;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 12px;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 12px;\"\u003eNeck\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 12px;\"\u003eChest\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;font-weight:700;color:#A6764C;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003eS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003e20–30cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003e30–40cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FAF6EF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;font-weight:700;color:#A6764C;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003eM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003e32–40cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003e40–50cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;font-weight:700;color:#A6764C;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003eL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003e36–42cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003e50–60cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FAF6EF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;font-weight:700;color:#A6764C;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003eXL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003e48–56cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003e60–70cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 18px;background:#FAF6EF;border-top:1px solid #E6DAC7;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2A3A2A;\"\u003eHow to measure:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eChest\u003c\/strong\u003e around the widest part just behind the front legs, \u003cstrong\u003eback length\u003c\/strong\u003e from the base of the neck to the base of the tail, \u003cstrong\u003eneck\u003c\/strong\u003e where a collar sits. Size on the chest in all cases. The Gnome Rider runs smaller through the chest than the other three, so measure before assuming the same size carries across designs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcrylic knit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigns\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSanta with Antler Hood, Santa Cape, Snowman Rider, Gnome Rider\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRider\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft stuffed 3D figure with cord reins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS to XL — Santa with Antler Hood is S to L only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize charts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo — Gnome Rider uses its own\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead covering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHood with antlers on Santa with Antler Hood and Snowman Rider; none on Santa Cape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone — indoor and dry cold only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWashing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpot clean or cool hand wash, dry flat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x dog costume in your chosen design and size, rider and reins attached\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSetting up\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the chest and check it against the right chart for the design you have chosen — the Gnome uses the second one. Introduce it in stages: let your dog sniff the costume, put it on for thirty seconds with a treat, take it straight off, repeat. The hooded designs take the most getting used to, so leave the hood down at first if your dog is unsure. Check two fingers fit under the chest strap and that the back end is clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUsing it safely\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever leave your dog alone in it. The rider and reins are soft parts that can be chewed off and swallowed, so stay in the room and take it off the moment your dog starts working at them. A hood over the ears blocks some hearing, so keep hooded designs for indoors and the garden rather than roadside walks. Watch for overheating in a warm house, and take it off if your dog pants heavily, freezes, or tries to back out of it — a dog that hates a costume should not be made to wear one for a photograph. Not suitable for flat-faced breeds in a heated room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpot clean where you can, since the stuffed rider does not dry quickly. For a full clean, hand wash cool, press the water out rather than wringing, reshape the rider by hand and dry flat away from direct heat. Do not tumble dry. Store flat with the rider uncrushed so it keeps its shape for next Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree tracked UK delivery on every Pawbrio order. Orders are processed in 1–3 working days and usually arrive within 4–9 working days. Unused items can be returned within 30 days. See our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eReturns \u0026amp; Refunds\u003c\/a\u003e for full details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pet-faq__item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eAre the four options just colours?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pet-faq__answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — they are four different costumes, which is why the prices differ. Two have Santa, one has a snowman and one has a gnome, and only two of them include an antlered hood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pet-faq__item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy are there two size charts?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pet-faq__answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Gnome Rider is cut differently and the manufacturer sizes it on neck and chest rather than back length. It also runs smaller through the chest, so use its own chart rather than assuming your usual size carries over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pet-faq__item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich one for a dog that hates things on its head?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pet-faq__answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Santa Cape. It is a back covering with straps and leaves the head completely free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pet-faq__item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan my dog wear it on a walk?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pet-faq__answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA short dry one, supervised, yes. Not in rain — it is acrylic knit and soaks up water — and not the hooded designs near traffic, since a hood muffles hearing. For wet walks use our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dog-raincoat-lightweight-waterproof-polyester-jacket-gold\"\u003eraincoat\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pet-faq__item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs there something simpler for everyday December wear?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pet-faq__answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dog-christmas-jumper-grey-knitted-santa-deer-bow-tie-option\"\u003egrey knitted Christmas jumper\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dog-christmas-jumper-knitted-red-nordic-deer-xs-to-2xl\"\u003ered knitted jumper\u003c\/a\u003e. Both are plain sweaters with no rider, so they can be worn for longer stretches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about this product?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact the Pawbrio team\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll help you choose the right one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pawbrio","offers":[{"title":"Santa with Antler Hood \/ L","offer_id":55574290628945,"sku":"PB-DXRIDE-SAH-L","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Santa with Antler Hood \/ M","offer_id":55574290661713,"sku":"PB-DXRIDE-SAH-M","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Santa with Antler Hood \/ S","offer_id":55574290694481,"sku":"PB-DXRIDE-SAH-S","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Santa Cape \/ L","offer_id":55574290727249,"sku":"PB-DXRIDE-CAPE-L","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Santa Cape \/ M","offer_id":55574290760017,"sku":"PB-DXRIDE-CAPE-M","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Santa Cape \/ S","offer_id":55574290792785,"sku":"PB-DXRIDE-CAPE-S","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Santa Cape \/ XL","offer_id":55574290825553,"sku":"PB-DXRIDE-CAPE-XL","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Snowman Rider \/ L","offer_id":55574290858321,"sku":"PB-DXRIDE-SNOW-L","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Snowman Rider \/ M","offer_id":55574290891089,"sku":"PB-DXRIDE-SNOW-M","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Snowman Rider \/ S","offer_id":55574290923857,"sku":"PB-DXRIDE-SNOW-S","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Snowman Rider \/ XL","offer_id":55574290956625,"sku":"PB-DXRIDE-SNOW-XL","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gnome Rider \/ L","offer_id":55574290989393,"sku":"PB-DXRIDE-GNOME-L","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gnome Rider \/ M","offer_id":55574291022161,"sku":"PB-DXRIDE-GNOME-M","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gnome Rider \/ S","offer_id":55574291054929,"sku":"PB-DXRIDE-GNOME-S","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gnome Rider \/ XL","offer_id":55574291087697,"sku":"PB-DXRIDE-GNOME-XL","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1092\/9831\/9697\/files\/gnome-rider-with-the-dog-s-head-uncovered.png?v=1793534709","url":"https:\/\/pawbrio.co.uk\/products\/dog-christmas-costume-riding-santa-snowman-gnome-designs","provider":"Pawbrio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}