Top 25 dogs dressed as Santa

Some people can't resist giving their pooches a festive makeover come December - and with irresistibly cute results such as those below, who can blame them? Call it cheesy or call it kitsch, there's no denying Christmas canines are adorable. So as a special yuletide gift from us to you, enjoy our selection of the top 25 dogs dressed as Santas, below - or, if you fancy dressing yourself as Santa, how about this festive costume?...

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Picture credit: Rex Features