When did "shaggy dog sweater" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 12 September 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, France. It has been recorded 633 times since, peaking at 103,450% on 30 September 2026.

Where is "shaggy dog sweater" rising right now?

In the last 24 hours it appeared in the Past 7 days, Past 30 days, Past 90 days windows for Germany, France, with a best growth of 20,600% (Breakout).

How does this year compare with last year?

Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 61,600% in 2025, 33,050% in 2024, against 103,450% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "shaggy dog sweater"?

Google Ads counted an average of 2,900 searches a month over the year to Sep 2026, peaking at 6,600 in Jul 2024. Demand holds up across the year.

Can I put "shaggy dog sweater" on a shirt or a listing?

It is a generic product term, so the trademark risk is low; the design itself has to be the reason to buy.

Is it a good keyword for print-on-demand designs?

It passes the print-on-demand filter (people search for it together with sweaters). Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

shaggy dog sweater

Google Trends rising search · first seen 12 Sep 2023 · breaking out now

"shaggy dog sweater" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for sweaters, first seen on 12 Sep 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany and France. It has been recorded 633 times since; its biggest jump was 103,450% on 30 Sep 2026 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. Right now it is rising in the Past 7 days, Past 30 days and Past 90 days windows in Germany and France.

🧶 sweater POD Generic product

First seen: 12 Sep 2023; 3 years ago
Last seen: 30 Oct 2026; 30 Oct 00:01 UTC
Times recorded: 633; 18 window/country combos
Peak: 103,450%; 30 Sep 2026
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇨🇦 🇩🇪 🇫🇷; US, GB, CA, DE, FR
Windows: 1H · 4H · 1D · 7D · 30D · 90D · 12M; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

7D 30D 90D 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France best 20,600% · Breakout

Last 90 daysLast 24 months

Highest growth recorded each day, across every window and country.Highest growth recorded in each month.

Same period in 2025

2 Aug 2025 – 30 Oct 2025 · peak 61,600%

Same period in 2024

2 Aug 2024 – 30 Oct 2024 · peak 33,050%

Tracking coverage has grown over the years (more niches, countries and time windows), so earlier years can under-count.

Search demand by month

Google Ads · data through Sep 2026

Demand holds up year-round: around 2,900 searches a month, at its best 6,600 in Jul 2024.

~2,900 searches/month on average Ad competition: High

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FAQ

When did "shaggy dog sweater" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 12 September 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, France. It has been recorded 633 times since, peaking at 103,450% on 30 September 2026.
Where is "shaggy dog sweater" rising right now?: In the last 24 hours it appeared in the Past 7 days, Past 30 days, Past 90 days windows for Germany, France, with a best growth of 20,600% (Breakout).
How does this year compare with last year?: Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 61,600% in 2025, 33,050% in 2024, against 103,450% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "shaggy dog sweater"?: Google Ads counted an average of 2,900 searches a month over the year to Sep 2026, peaking at 6,600 in Jul 2024. Demand holds up across the year.
Can I put "shaggy dog sweater" on a shirt or a listing?: It is a generic product term, so the trademark risk is low; the design itself has to be the reason to buy.
Is it a good keyword for print-on-demand designs?: It passes the print-on-demand filter (people search for it together with sweaters). Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

Source: Google Trends rising searches. Updated 30 Oct 2026, 19:13 UTC.