I was browsing through a knitting book the other day and happened upon a dog coat pattern. Oddly enough - a dachshund was modeling it. It is argyle, too! I don't think I can attach the pattern here. However, if you will e-mail me, I can send it to you in the form of a PDF.
You could always make them for NEXT year!
Linda
lindabeaty@bellsouth.net