I'm No Fan of Pet Clothing—But the $50 Quince Cashmere Dog Sweater Won Me Over

I ordered a large size for my cockapoo Gus, which sounded too big for him since he's under 20 pounds, but is in accordance with the 17-inch back length the size corresponds to. Turns out, it's a roomy fit, with a bias-cut design that keeps the sweater's lower half from getting mussed when Gus is tending to business. I appreciate that the knit keeps him warm not by being a heavy layer of fabric but by keeping a layer of warmth over his fur, so he's not going to overheat but also really feels the extra comfort. (I can tell, because he's eager to spend more time outside in colder weather when he's wearing his sweater.)

Best of all, he's not at all restricted by the piece, which means he's just as ready to catch his neighborhood nemeses squirrels as he is to play with the cats he's courting down the way. If I have any quibbles with the sweater, it's that it could have more brilliant colorways on offer (currently it's available in my favorite varsity red along with four neutrals) and might want to come in larger sizes, since I know a few 80-pound canines that would look swell in the sweater, but are too large for the XL size.

Finally, I propose this as the answer to the eternal question: What do you get the man or woman who has everything? A cashmere sweater for their dog, of course.