🎄🎁 The cutest little toy soldier on guard — handmade for Christmas magic! 🎁🎄

This toy soldier Nutcracker pet costume is pure holiday charm — a red and blue military-inspired vest with crisp white cross-strap detail, gold button accents, and matching ruffled pants for the full nutcracker look. Whether for Christmas photo shoots, holiday parties, family Christmas card portraits, or Nutcracker ballet performances, your pup is ready to stand at attention.Each costume is made to order in our New York studio, tailored to your pup's measurements for the perfect fit.🎀 Why you'll love this toy soldier Nutcracker dog costume:

🎄 Classic Nutcracker red & blue color palette with crisp white cross-strap and gold button detailing
🪖 Two-piece set — fitted vest with matching ruffled pants
✨ Gold button accents for that authentic toy soldier military finish
✂️ Adjustable hook-and-loop closures for a secure, easy fit
🧵 Lightweight, comfortable cotton fabric — easy to wear all evening
🐕 Perfect for tiny Yorkies, Chihuahuas, Maltese, Pomeranians, Frenchies, and all small-to-medium breeds
💪 Handmade in the USA by a small business since 2012
💡 Perfect for: Christmas card photo shoots, holiday family portraits, Nutcracker ballet performances, Christmas parties, holiday gift exchanges, Christmas tree photo ops, Hanukkah holiday parties, New Year's Eve celebrations, holiday photo shoots, dog Christmas pageants, gotcha day winter celebrations, December birthdays, holiday-themed weddings, and any day your pup needs to be on royal guard duty.💕 Looking for the matching girl pup outfit? Check out our matching Toy Soldier Nutcracker Dress for sibling sets, couple Christmas card photos, and matching pair pet portraits!🔗 A note on the D-ring:

XXS, XS, and Small include a built-in D-ring for light leash walks
Medium and Large do NOT include a D-ring — for safety reasons, larger and stronger dogs need a proper walking harness rather than a fabric outfit attachment point.
📏 MEASURE YOUR PUP — REQUIRED FOR CUSTOM FITThis is a made-to-order costume tailored to your pup's measurements. Please provide three measurements in the personalization box at checkout:1. Neck — Measure around the base of the neck where a collar would sit
2. Chest — Measure around the widest part of the chest, just behind the front legs
3. Back length — Measure from the base of the neck to the base of the tail📐 Please note: These are handmade garments, not factory-produced. Measurements may vary by up to ½ inch due to the nature of hand-cutting and hand-sewing.Please measure carefully — if you're unsure or your pup is between sizes, message me before ordering and I'll help you pick the right size.⚠️ No returns or exchanges on custom-measured made-to-order costumes. Please measure carefully.🧺 CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Hand wash or gentle machine wash cold
Lay flat or hang to dry
Do NOT bleach
Do NOT iron directly on gold button accents
⚠️ Handmade Variation Notice: Button placement, cross-strap positioning, and ruffle placement may vary slightly depending on cut and material availability. Each costume is individually handcrafted, ensuring every piece is one of a kind.⏱️ PROCESSING TIME
Standard: 2–3 weeks before shipping
🎄 November through mid-December: production runs longer due to Christmas/holiday season — please order EARLY for Christmas cards, holiday parties, and gift-giving dates.
Need it sooner? Check out my Ready-to-Ship section or message me about rush availability before purchasing.📦 Shipping via UPS (US only) — Monday / Wednesday / Friday.❤️ Handmade with love at Group One Dog Gallery — supporting U.S. handmade since 2012.