Clothing
With your dog standing, measure all the way around where a collar would sit naturally on his or her back. This is your dog’s neck size. Now measure snugly around your dog’s rib cage 1/2" behind the front legs (the widest part of the rib cage). This is your dog’s girth. Length is often used to determine clothing size as well. To determine your dog’s length, measure from the base of the neck to the base of the tail. If your dog is at the upper limit of a size range, we recommend selecting the next size up.
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Carriers
Select the proper carrier size by your dog’s weight. Do not exceed the maximum weight recommendation.
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Harnesses
Harnesses are most often sold by neck size and/or girth measurement. Start by measuring your dog’s neck size as described in “Collars.” Now measure snugly around your dog’s rib cage 1/2” behind the front legs (the widest part of the rib cage). This is your dog’s girth. If your dog is between sizes, we recommend selecting the next size up.
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Collars
Using a cloth measuring tape positioned in the center of your dog’s neck, measure the circumference of her neck (if your dog has thick fur, dig through the hair to find the proper reference points). Slide two fingers (flat) between the tape and your dog’s neck. The resulting measurement is your dog’s neck size. For your dog’s safety, the collar should not be loose enough to slip over her head, and the collar should never be so tight that it restricts breathing or causes coughing. Be sure to check collar size frequently on growing puppies.
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Beds
While your dog is lying down, measure your dog’s length from the tip of her nose to the tip of her tail. Add 10-12 inches to obtain the best length for the bed. Add an additional 2-4 inches if your dog likes to stretch out.
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Crates
Measure your dog’s height from the floor to the top of her shoulder. Make sure the crate allows enough room for your dog to stand without her shoulders rubbing the top of the crate.
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Clothing