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Skeledog is an apparel brand that draws dog breeds as original skeletal line art and prints them on t-shirts, hoodies and magnets. It launched in 2007, was featured in TODAY's holiday pet gift guide on December 16, 2008, and relaunched in 2026 at skeledog.com from its original artwork archive.

Skeledog at a glance

  • What it makes: dog breed skeleton t-shirts ($29), hoodies ($45) and die-cut fridge magnets (from $6).
  • Designs: 17 dog breeds, plus Skelecat for cat people and the Skeledog logo.
  • Founded: 2007.
  • Original retail: pet shops and design boutiques in New York City, Tokyo and elsewhere.
  • Press: TODAY's holiday pet gift guide on December 16, 2008, presented by pet style expert Dara Foster, plus unpaid coverage in dog magazines.
  • Relaunched: 2026, online at skeledog.com.
  • How it's made: every piece is printed to order and shipped directly to you.
  • Based in: Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
  • Contact: hello@skeledog.com · Instagram @skele.dogs

2007: the original Skeledog

Skeledog started in 2007 with one idea: show people the breed they love, right down to the bones. The shirts were sold in pet shops and design shops around the world, from design boutiques in New York City to small pet stores in Tokyo, and they earned unpaid write-ups in dog magazines.

December 16, 2008: as seen on TODAY

Pet style expert Dara Foster picked Skeledog shirts for her holiday pet gift guide on NBC's TODAY and called them a guaranteed conversation starter. Watch the segment on YouTube.

The long nap

For the last dozen years or so, Skeledog had limited its business efforts to select transactions and local events in Atlanta. Despite this stint of limited business, the demand for these radical bones continued to grow. Like a dog seeking a treat, demand can only be ignored for so long!

2026: the relaunch

In 2026, Skeledog answered the call and relaunched from the original artwork archive, breed by breed and bone by bone, starting with the shirts. More product categories are planned.

What makes Skeledog different

Most dog apparel pastes a photo of a dog onto a shirt. Skeledog takes the same love for a breed and pairs it with real design: original skeletal line art, playful designer-chosen color and crisp branding. Each breed design comes in a color scheme picked for the breed's character, color theory and the overall Skeledog look. The result works for devoted breed owners and for design-minded people who have never owned a dog.

Join the pack

Skeledog customers help decide what comes next. Vote for the next breed with Skelevote on the homepage, and join the pack email list for new breed drops and restocks.

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