Why we picked it
A summer shirt on a dog is mostly about looks, and a polo nails the look. The button-up front means no pulling it over the head, the fabric is thin so it does not trap heat, and the striped collar reads as a real shirt in pictures. It also keeps a little sun and grass off a short-coated belly, which is a small but real benefit on a light-colored dog.
Thin fabric is not warm, so this is strictly a warm-weather piece. Buttons can pop on an active dog, and a chewer will test them. Sizing on this kind of listing is the usual gamble, so measure back length and chest and compare with the chart before you pick a size. A dog that shows any sign of overheating gets the shirt off, no matter how good the photo.
Good for
- Summer parties, photos and holidays.
- Small and medium dogs that tolerate clothes.
- Light sun cover on a short-coated dog.
- Owners who want a front closure instead of a pullover.
Skip it if
- Your dog pulls at buttons or chews fabric.
- You want warmth; this is a thin summer shirt.
- Your dog is large; sizing tops out at medium on the listing.
Check on the listing
- Sizes
- Chest and back measurements per size on the chart
- Color
- Royal blue per the title; other colors on the page
- Fabric
- Blend and weight on the listing
- Closure
- Button-up front per the title
We do not test products. We pick them for how they work, for what the listing says and for who they suit. Sizes, materials and plans change: check the listing before you buy.
