{"product_id":"the-dog-balaclava","title":"The Dog Balaclava","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA luxury dog balaclava, hand-knit in baby alpaca.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA luxury dog balaclava hand-knit in 100% baby alpaca — the piece we designed to go with our sweaters, and the one dogs end up wearing first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe same cable knit as our Dog Polo Sweater, in the same three colours. Cut short, drafted to sit close to the head and cover the ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause dogs get cold from the ears down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHand-knit in Peru. Small-batch and numbered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComposition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dog Balaclava is the same considered knit as our sweaters — reduced to its essential form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e100% baby alpaca, hand-knit in Huancayo. A single continuous piece — slip-on, no closures, no seams behind the ears. The cable pattern is hand-knit, one stitch at a time — there is no machine version of this knit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in Lilac, Mushroom, and Sand — the same three colours as our Dog Polo Sweater. Designed to be worn as a set, or on its own with any of our knitwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYarn: 100% baby alpaca\u003cbr\u003e\nStitch: cable knit, hand-knit\u003cbr\u003e\nConstruction: seamless, slip-on\u003cbr\u003e\nFinish: ribbed edges that hold their shape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSize \u0026amp; Fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe fit of a luxury dog balaclava matters. It should sit close to the head without pulling at the ears — snug, not tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n· S — Yorkshire, Chihuahua, Toy Poodle, small teckels\u003cbr\u003e\n· M — Miniature Poodle, Cocker, French Bulldog, standard teckels\u003cbr\u003e\n· L — Standard Poodle, Spaniel, mid-size mixed breeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to measure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n· Head circumference — around the widest point of the head, just in front of the ears\u003cbr\u003e\n· Neck — where the balaclava sits at the base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf your dog falls between two sizes, choose the larger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure? Send us your dog's measurements and breed in a DM. We answer within the day, and we would rather you order once than twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Traceability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare for your luxury dog balaclava\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHand-wash cold with a mild detergent designed for wool or fine fibres — never use regular detergent, which strips the natural oils from the alpaca. Soak for no more than 10 minutes. Rinse gently. Press the water out with a towel — do not wring or twist. Lay flat to dry, away from direct sunlight or heat. Reshape while damp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCared for this way, baby alpaca softens with every wash rather than pilling. The fibre is naturally hypoallergenic, breathable, and lanolin-free — gentler than wool on a dog's skin, and on the hands of whoever washes it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStore folded, not hung, with a piece of cedar to keep moths away. Avoid plastic bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraceability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned in Paris. Hand-knit in Huancayo, Peru, at 4,200 metres above sea level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe baby alpaca fibre comes from the highlands of central Peru, certified by Alpaca Mark — the international guarantee of genuine baby alpaca fibre. The fibre is from the first shearing of the alpaca, which is the softest the animal will ever produce in its life. All dyes used are azo-free and REACH compliant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is finished by one woman in our Huancayo atelier, from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eColette et Gastón works in small batches because the alternative is to make poorly. We do not over-produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n· In-stock pieces ship within 2–4 business days of order\u003cbr\u003e\n· Made-to-order pieces ship within 3–4 weeks\u003cbr\u003e\n· You will receive a tracking number the day your luxury dog balaclava leaves the atelier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n· France: 3–5 business days\u003cbr\u003e\n· European Union: 5–7 business days\u003cbr\u003e\n· United Kingdom, Switzerland: 5–8 business days\u003cbr\u003e\n· United States, Canada, Asia: 7–10 business days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorldwide shipping from Paris. Duties and import taxes calculated at checkout for non-EU destinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n14 days from delivery, in original condition. 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