Three Things To Put On, Every Walk
Dressing a very small dog for a walk normally means the outfit, a harness underneath it, and a collar for the lead. The layers bunch, the harness flattens the skirt, and the pull ends up on a neck the width of a wrist. The Mirella puts the D-ring on the dress.
Light denim with gingham straps edged in white lace, a soft plush chick at the chest and a two-tier skirt. The matching leash is included and clips to the metal ring below the chick, so the pull sits across the chest. Five sizes, chest 10.2 to 19.3 inches.
Why It’s Better
- Built-In D-Ring: A metal ring sewn into the chest panel, so the lead clips to the dress and nothing sits on the neck.
- Matching Leash Included: A flat nylon lead in the same color, in the box rather than sold separately.
- Denim That Holds Its Shape: Cotton denim over gingham, with a two-tier skirt that keeps its shape instead of going limp after a wash.
- Lace And Gingham: Broderie lace on the shoulder ruffles over gingham straps.
- Plush Chick: A soft chick face sewn at the centre of the chest, just above the ring.
- One Thing To Put On: Over the head, front legs through, done. Nothing to layer or buckle.
Perfect for the very small dog who hates a harness
Anyone with a Chihuahua or a Maltese knows the harness routine: it goes on, the dog freezes, and getting it off again is a wrestle. A soft dress with the ring already in it is a far smaller thing to accept, it goes on the way clothing goes on, and no second piece of equipment ever touches the dog.
One thing on, lead clipped, out the door.
Questions
How do I choose a size?
Measure the chest at the widest point just behind the front legs. XS fits a 10.2 to 11.0 in chest, S 11.8 to 12.6 in, M 13.8 to 14.6 in, L 15.7 to 16.5 in and XL 18.5 to 19.3 in. If your pet is between two, take the larger one.
Is the leash really included?
Yes. A flat nylon lead in the matching color comes with the dress and clips to the metal D-ring on the chest panel.
Will it hold my dog securely?
Yes. The lead clips to metal D-rings mounted on a proper chest panel, so the load spreads across the chest rather than pulling on the neck. It is at its best on small dogs and cats on everyday walks; if your dog leans into the lead, take the next size up for a wider band.
Can a cat wear it?
The smaller sizes suit cats and it goes on the same way. Cats object to a lead more than dogs do, so let them wear the dress indoors for a while before you clip anything to it.
How should I wash it?
We would suggest hand washing in cold water and drying flat. The plush chick is sewn on, and a hot wash or a tumble dryer will mat it and can shrink the denim.
Does the skirt get in the way?
No. It is two short tiers that sit clear of the back legs, so your dog walks normally. It slips off in seconds when you get home.
Why this rather than a dress and a harness?
One thing instead of two. The D-ring is built into the chest panel, the matching leash is in the box, and there is nothing to layer, nothing to clash and nothing extra to buy.
What’s Included & Key Details
- Type: Harness dress with built-in D-ring, plus matching leash
- Material: Cotton denim, gingham cotton, broderie lace trim
- Lead attachment: One metal D-ring on the chest panel
- Included: Harness dress and matching nylon leash
- Chest XS / S / M: 10.2-11.0 / 11.8-12.6 / 13.8-14.6 in
- Chest L / XL: 15.7-16.5 / 18.5-19.3 in
- Skirt: Two tiers, denim over gingham
- Colors: Yellow, red, blue, white
- Suits: Small dogs and cats on everyday walks
- Care: Hand wash cold and dry flat, recommended
