Pets Pets How to determine a dog's clothing size
If you are going to buy or make clothes for a dog, the first step is to determine its size, as it is very important that your pet is comfortable and its clothes do not hinder its movements. To know the size of a dog you must start by taking its measurements, in the same way that a tailor or a dressmaker does with a person. But in a dog, you have to get him to stay still and keep his hair from getting in the way of the measurement.
How to measure a dog to determine its size
Always take your dog's measurements while he is standing up. Take off the collar or clothing and pet your pet to make her feel calm. Then take the three basic measurements: the length of the back, the circumference of the chest and the volume of the neck.
Stand your dog up and measure the length from the start of the neck (the withers) to the base of the tail.
Measure across the fullest part of the dog's chest, just behind its front legs. To this measurement, add 2 centimeters.
Measure at the widest part of your dog's neck and add another 2 centimeters, to prevent chafing from the garment.
Table to determine the size of a dog
Write down your pet's measurements and look them up in the following table to determine its size.
| Back | Chest | Neck | Size |
| 15-18 21-25 18-19 0 19-22 26-29 20-21 1 25-27 29-34 22-23 2 28-30 35-40 24-25 3 31-36 41-46 26-29 4 37-45 47-56 30-35 5 46-55 57-66 36-40 6 56-60 67-77 41-46 7 61-66 78-82 47-51 8 67-72 83-92 52-56 9 73-77 93-103 57-61 10 78-80 104-115 62-66 11 |
Tips for determining a dog's clothing size
The clothes you buy or make for a dog should always prioritize the comfort of the animal. The reason you put a sweater on him is because he might be cold, but if you notice he's uncomfortable, it's best not to force him to wear it.
In the same way, clothes should never be too tight, but neither should they be too big, as it will cause problems to move, or be too heavy.
The garments must be well fastened, otherwise you will lose them. But they shouldn't have zippers, ties, or buttons that you can bite down on and swallow.
Finally, you should change your dog's clothes daily and wash them, especially if the dog goes outside to play. It will not only collect dirt, but also bugs, hair, and lint.
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