🎄🎁 The cutest little toy soldier on guard — ready to ship today! 🎁🎄
This toy soldier Nutcracker pet costume is in stock and ready to ship now — no waiting! 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.
A customer favorite — handmade in our Group One Dog Gallery studio.
🎀 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
⚡ Ready to ship — no 2-3 week production wait
🐕 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.
📏 SIZING — PLEASE CHECK BEFORE PURCHASING
This is a ready-to-ship item in a standard size. Please refer to the size chart photo in this listing to make sure the size you're selecting will fit your pup. Measure your dog's neck, chest, and back length and compare to the chart before ordering.
📐 Please note: These are handmade garments, not factory-produced clothing. Measurements may vary by up to ½ inch from the size chart due to the nature of hand-cutting, hand-sewing, and natural fabric behavior. This is normal for handmade pet apparel and is not considered a defect. If your pup is right on the edge of a size, please size up for comfort.
If you're between sizes or unsure, message me before purchasing — I'm happy to help you pick the right one.
🧺 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.
↩️ 30-DAY EXCHANGE POLICY
Ready-to-ship items are eligible for exchange within 30 days of delivery. Item must be:
Unworn, unwashed, and in original condition
Free of pet hair, odors, and stains
Returned with original packaging
Buyer covers return shipping. Once I receive the item in resellable condition, I'll ship out your exchange size or a comparable replacement (subject to remaining stock). Message me first so I can walk you through the process.
Custom and made-to-order items follow different policies — this exchange policy applies only to ready-to-ship listings.
⏱️ SHIPPING
📦 Ships within 1–2 business days via UPS (US only) — Monday / Wednesday / Friday.
🎄 Holiday tip: Order at least 7 business days before Christmas, your photo shoot, or holiday event to ensure delivery in time. Holiday shipping windows fill up fast in December.
❤️ Handmade with love at Group One Dog Gallery — supporting U.S. handmade since 2012.
