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Italian Greyhound Winter Clothes: Choose the Right Layer

Start with how you will use the garment: a plush four-leg layer for cooler outings, lightweight knit for everyday warmth, or a thin bodysuit for layering. Compare the options below, then check the exact product’s chest, back and neck measurements.

Choose a layer for the outing

For cooler walks, the Pink Plush jumpsuit offers four-leg coverage and a brushed lining. Its faux fur collar is removable, so the same garment can be worn with or without the collar.

For everyday cool-weather wear, Faux Mink uses a soft knit texture and ribbed lining with a slim sighthound fit. It is a lightweight warmth option that can be worn alone or layered.

For a lighter layer, the Air-Layer Modal bodysuit has medium stretch and a slim sighthound fit. Its product notes describe cool-weather wear and use as a base layer; choose it for that purpose rather than expecting the same lining as Pink Plush.

Compare three winter layering options

Compare three winter layering options
ComparePink Plush jumpsuitFaux Mink knit jumpsuitAir-Layer Modal bodysuit
ConstructionPlush exterior and brushed liningFaux mink knit texture and ribbed liningLightweight air-layer modal fabric
Fit and coverageFour-leg fit with comfortable stretchSlim fit for sighthounds; soft comfort stretchSlim sighthound fit; medium stretch
How to use itCooler-season outings; removable faux fur collarEveryday cool-weather wear, alone or layeredLight everyday layer or base layer
CareHand wash cold; air dryMachine wash cold; line dryMachine wash cold; line dry
Explore the styleView product: Winter Plush Dog Jumpsuit with Detachable Faux Fur CollarView product: Faux Mink Knit Dog Jumpsuit for Italian Greyhounds & WhippetsView product: Air-Layer Modal Dog Bodysuit for Italian Greyhounds & Whippets

Pink Plush jumpsuit

Construction
Plush exterior and brushed lining
Fit and coverage
Four-leg fit with comfortable stretch
How to use it
Cooler-season outings; removable faux fur collar
Care
Hand wash cold; air dry
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Faux Mink knit jumpsuit

Construction
Faux mink knit texture and ribbed lining
Fit and coverage
Slim fit for sighthounds; soft comfort stretch
How to use it
Everyday cool-weather wear, alone or layered
Care
Machine wash cold; line dry
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Air-Layer Modal bodysuit

Construction
Lightweight air-layer modal fabric
Fit and coverage
Slim sighthound fit; medium stretch
How to use it
Light everyday layer or base layer
Care
Machine wash cold; line dry
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Find your winter layer

Open each product for its current sizes, price, photos and fit notes.

Check the fit with your planned layers

  1. Record three measurements

    With your dog standing naturally, measure the fullest chest, back from neck base to tail base, and neck circumference. Compare all three with the chosen garment’s size chart.

  2. Use the chart for that garment

    Size labels vary across these products. A size that fits in one jumpsuit is not a guaranteed match in another. Read the individual fit notes before ordering.

  3. Check movement after dressing

    If you add a second layer, check the combined fit around the chest, shoulders and leg openings. Let your dog walk and turn, and adjust or remove the layer if movement is restricted.

Consider warmth and rain separately

These three products provide different fabrics and layers, but the catalogue does not give tested temperature ratings. Choose with the actual weather and your dog’s comfort in mind.

For wet walks, browse the clothing collection for rain jackets and read their own coverage and fit notes. Check a rain layer over the garments you intend to wear underneath; do not assume a knit or plush jumpsuit provides rain protection.

Questions before you choose

Which option should I start with?

For a plush cooler-season layer, start with Pink Plush. For light knit warmth, compare Faux Mink. For a thin base layer, look at Air-Layer Modal. The product chart and fit notes should decide the size.

Should I always size up for winter?

There is no single size-up rule across the range. Compare the individual product’s chart with chest, back and neck measurements, and allow for the actual layers you plan to wear. If the measurements do not point to a clear fit, send them to us before ordering.

Can I use these options for a Whippet?

Faux Mink and Air-Layer Modal are described for Italian Greyhounds and Whippets. Pink Plush is sold by its size range. Check the individual chart for your dog; the breed name alone does not guarantee a fit.

Do these garments have a temperature rating?

No tested temperature rating is provided in the current catalogue. The comparison uses documented construction and intended use, so you can distinguish a lightweight layer from plush lining.

Need help choosing a size?

Send chest, back and neck measurements, your units and the garment you are considering.

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