GuidesKeeping Chihuahuas and other small dogs warm, safe and comfortable in the cold
Small dogs feel the cold first and are the hardest to dress well. These guides answer the questions we hear most from owners — checked against vet sources, written by the people who knit Caperro hats and sweaters.
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- How to keep your dog warmSigns a dog is cold, what to do on walks and at home, and hypothermia first aid.Updated 27 October 2026
- How cold is too cold for a Chihuahua?Temperature bands for small dogs, what wind and wet change, and how long to stay out.Updated 27 October 2026
- How to put a hat on a dogGetting a dog used to a hat in five short steps, fitting the ears, and safe tying.Updated 27 October 2026
- Size guideHow to measure head, neck, back and chest, with hat and sweater size charts.
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