Celebrating the crazy of pet parenthood
Celebrating the crazy of pet parenthood

Product Review: Santa Fe Pullover – Keeping Murphy Warm!

Disclosure: We received a complimentary Santa Fe Pullover in exchange for our honest opinion in this review. As always, we only sample items that fit with our lifestyle and from companies that encourage genuine feedback in reviews. 

The desert may not be the first place you’d think you’d need one of Gold Paw Series’ Santa Fe Pullover, but if you have a sensitive Princely shih-tzu like Murphy, it’s exactly where we needed it!! Once the temperature falls below 80 degrees, he starts balking at spending any extended period of time outside, and when it drops below 60? Fuggedaboutit…. his dramatics kick up to a whole other gear!! We couldn’t wait to try the Santa Fe Pullover and see how it worked for him.

Ordering & Receipt

When we first went out to the Gold Paw Series’ website, we were impressed by all of the adorable options, and struck by the pawesome colors available for the Santa Fe Pullover itself. They were perfect for fall! After consulting with Murph on his preferred color (olive!) we moved on to sizing. This is the second thing that impressed me. There were no small, medium or large options – they were sized with numbers and finite measurements! The sizing instructions (on a different tab) were easy to follow and in no time we had a size 10 in our cart and had nothing to do but wait for it to arrive. (Note that you do need to know your pup’s length & girth measurements.)

santa fe pullover gold paw seriesWhen the fleece arrived, I knew instantly that it was different. I buy a fair amount of our day-to-day dog clothes from the big box stores, or discount retailers like Ross & Tuesday Morning, knowing that they likely won’t last as long but for casual use they’ll suffice. In contrast, I expect the Santa Fe Pullover will last Murphy a very long time, even with heavy use. It is super soft and lightweight (perfect for desert winters)… and fits him like a glove. Often times the fit is off just enough to either cause problems when he needs to potty, or it hangs over the tail. NOT TRUE in this case. Their sizing directions got him the perfect fit and it sits beautifully along his back. The fact that it’s super cute and stylish is simply the icing on the cake!

santa fe pullover gold paw seriesAdditional Details:

  • Comes in 3 beautiful colors: Marine Blue, Olive, or Terra Cotta (all perfect for Fall!)
  • The neckline/shawl can be worn ‘up’ OR folded down to reveal the grey fleece underside. (Both styles are ADORBABLE!)
  • The material is natural & fiber-based (sustainable & renewable!) and is machine washable.
    • 83% Rayon Viscose (made from wood pulp), 13% Polyester (for strength), and 4% spandex (making that glove-like fit)
  • Fabric is made & fleece sewn in the USA!
  • Retails between $39 & $45 depending on size.
    • At first blush this would have been a con for us, but having now seen the piece and with an appreciation for the quality of the material, workmanship & fit? I wouldn’t hesitate to purchase the Santa Fe Pullover for one of our other pups… in fact there may very well be one in Liv’s future.

In summary, we give the Santa Fe Pullover two thumbs up! Errr… rather one thumb, and one paw. 🙂 When the weather gets cooler, he will be living in this fleece!

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