The Fitting Room - Dog Clothes
There are three measurements you'll need to take when sizing dog clothes:
The Body Length
Measure from the base of your pet’s head (where the collar normally sits) along the backbone to the base of the tail (the point where the tail begins).
The Chest Measurement
Using a tape measure or string, measure the chest at the broadest point, (this is usually directly behind the front legs.)
The Neck Circumference
Measure the circumference of your pet’s neck as you would for a collar. Ensure that this is not tight, (you should be able to get two fingers behind the measuring tape.)
Leg Length (optional)
Measure from the point where the collar sits at the shoulder, straight down to the paws. (This measurement is not as important as the others, but it will give an indication of how far down garments will fall on the legs.)
Still the right fit?
Because every pet is different with a unique body shape, it is important that new pet clothes fit properly. Check that you can fit two fingers under the neck, that the chest is not too tight or restrictive, and that the garment is not too long
Buying Based on Breed
Although, it is recommended that pets are measured before choosing new pet collars, clothes and beds etc, we know that this isn't always possible when buying gifts or for new puppies.
The size chart below is a guide only, as all pets are unique and therefore may not fit into their breed's 'standard' size. Within breeds, there will be some size variation between the genders with females being smaller (sometimes one or two sizes smaller than males of the same breed.)
Breed Guide
|
Neck |
Chest |
Body Length |
Breed (Guide Only) |
|
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Tiny |
13 to 15cm 5.1 - 5.9" |
23 to 25cm |
15 to 17cm |
Cat, Teacup breeds, Toy and Miniature breeds, Small-breed puppies, Miniature Yorkshire, Chihauhau pup |
|
XX-Small |
17 to 19cm |
27 to 29cm |
19 to 21cm |
Cat, Chihauhau, Maltese, Miniature Poodle, Chinese Crested, Pappillion, Toy Poodle, Pomeranian, Yorkshire Terrier, Miniature Pinscher |
|
X-Small |
21 to 23cm |
31 to 33cm |
23 to 25cm |
Yorkshire Terrier, Chihauhau, Maltese Pomeranian, Cavalier King Charles, Miniature Poodle, Westie, Maltese, American Cocker (girl), Miniature Schnauzer |
|
Small |
25 to 27cm |
35 to 37cm |
27 to 29cm |
Shih Tzu, Pekingnese, Poodle Miniature Shnauzer |
|
Medium |
28 to 30cm |
43 to 45cm |
31 to 33cm |
Shih Tzu Pekingnese Mini Schnauzer, Pug |
|
Large |
31 to 33cm |
47 to 49cm |
35 to 37cm |
Fox Terrier, American Cocker Spaniel |
|
X - Large |
34 to 36cm |
51 to 53cm |
39 to 41cm |
Standard Pug, Westie, Beagle, Scottish/Cairn/Irish/Border Terrier, Shih-Tzu, Mini Poodle, English Cocker, Patterdale, Fox Terrier |
|
XX - Large |
37 to 39cm |
55 to 57cm |
43 to 45cm |
Shar Pei, Ridgeback, small Labrador (girl) Weirmaraner (girl), Afghan Hound, Airedale, Setters, Retriever |
|
Big |
40 to 42cm |
59 to 61cm |
47 to 49cm |
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