Way to Measure for Pet Clothes

When you want to buy some pretty clothes for your dogs, cats or other pets, the size will be an important thing. It can be confusing if you do not know your pet's size. Let's just take dogs for example, most dog clothes sizes are based on the length of the dog. Because of this, measuring the length of your dog correctly is important to find the right size. In addition to accurately measuring your dog, manufacturer guidelines for dog clothing can vary, so it is important to also look at the manufacturer's sizing guidelines.

                      

Things You Need

Measuring tape

Instructions

1. First you need to make your dog stand up. You can ask someone to hold it and that will be convenient. If you do the measure job when your dog is sitting or lying down, that will not be accurate.

2. Measure your dog from the base of the neck to the base of its tail. This is the length. Generally, dogs whose length measures between 10 and 12 inches are small. Those who measure 14 to 16 inches are medium, and those who measure 18 to 20 inches are large. For smaller and larger measurements, refer to the “Tips” attached to this article.

3. If your pets fall between measurements, remember to order the next size up

4. Measure your dog from the tip of the small pads on the bottom of its feet to the end of the big pad. This will help you find your dog’s boot size. If your dogs are not very long, do not include the length of your dog’s nails in this measurement.

Tips & Warnings

Measurement (in inches) and Sizes

Xxx-small: 4 inches

Xx-small: 6 inches

X-small: 8 inches

Small: 10 to 12 inches

Medium: 14 to 16 inches

Large: 18 to 20 inches

X-large: 22 to 24 inches