Clothing items for animals, including dogs, must be made according to strict parameters. Any jumper, overalls, pants and socks should take into account the anatomy of a pet. Today, it is impossible to find one-size-fits-all items. Therefore, it is important to navigate the sizes of dog clothing, taking into account the breed characteristics, as well as taking measurements according to all the rules.
Standard according to breed
To determine the required clothing size for your dog, it is important:
- be aware of the exact breed and its characteristics;
- take measurements of the length of the dog's back;
- find the relevant number in the table column associated with the "length" of the back.
The chest circumference length always includes a few extra centimeters for comfortable movement of the animal without restricting its movements. Therefore, the size of the measurement is not fundamental for new purchases for your dog.
The comfort of any item for your pet will be of no small importance. All clothing patterns take into account seam allowances and comfortable movement. When talking about materials for dog outfits, it is better to give preference to natural, "breathing" fabrics. This is relevant if the owner wants to change the wardrobe of the pet often, especially for decorative species.
Dog clothes are marked with familiar signs - Latin letters, starting from "extra small" and ending with "three ex-el". Additionally, labels indicate what size dog the item will fit.
Let's summarize the discussion with a table of dog clothing sizes with basic sizes for items.
| Size range | back | breast | neck circumference | weight in kg. | Name of the breed |
| XS | 16-20 | 23-27 | 17-20 | 0.8-1 | toy terrier, chihuahua, york, small dogs |
| S | 21-25 | 28-34 | 21-23 | 1-1.5 | toy terrier, chihuahua, york, small dogs |
| M | 26-29 | 35-38 | 24-27 | 1.5- 3.5 | Shih Tzu, Maltese, Pomeranian, Japanese Chin |
| L | 30-33 | 39-40 | 26-28 | 4-5.5 | Pekingese, Pug, Chinese Crested, Miniature Poodle |
| XL | 34-38 | 40-42 | 30-35 | 5.5-6.5 | Jack Russell, Pekingese, Griffon, Pug, Dachshund, Big Dogs |
| XXL | 39-43 | 43-48 | 36-39 | 6.5-7.5 | fox terrier, english spaniel, varieties of impressive parameters |
| XXL | 44-46 | 49-54 | 40-42 | 7.5-9 | Doberman Pinscher, Dalmatian, Boxer |
Thus, dog clothing sizes also exist. But each brand may have features that differ from the numbers given in the grid, so when ordering, you should study the manufacturer's version.
For shoes
For dogs that don't know how to sit still, measuring their limbs is not easy. To avoid mistakes, you need to:
- place the presser foot on the surface of the paper;
- draw an outline of the paw, including the claws;
- indicate the length and width of the parameters that you have obtained.
If the dog is unable to behave in the desired manner, then the dog's "foot" is moistened with water. Then the desired imprint will remain on the prepared material.
Here is a table with figures for the shoe range for dogs. All values are given taking into account trimmed and well-groomed nails, which are especially often trimmed in indoor breeds.
| Size range | Width indicators in cm. | Length indicators in cm. | Height indicators in cm. |
| 1 | 3.2 | 3.8 | 5 |
| 2 | 3.4 | 4.3 | 5 |
| 3 | 4.4 | 5.3 | 5.5 |
What is important to take into account so that your pets will like the shoes:
- nail length - all the nuances associated with their growth are taken into account. If you do not forget about this, your pet will never feel uncomfortable;
- Do not underestimate the size of the paws. Your dog will definitely not appreciate it;
- the number of dog toes. There are five of them, and the sixth, called the dewclaw, is located above the others, like a human thumb. In addition, the paws should be beautifully decorated, especially for open shoes. For this, special scissors from a pet store are used. The claws are inserted into the hole to the required length.
You should pay attention to the shoe models themselves and their suitability for the season and appropriate use in certain circumstances. In the summer, you need to give your paws a rest, and you shouldn't put shoes on your pets, including decorative breeds, very often.
How to take measurements correctly
Our tips will help you take measurements correctly:
- the dog should stand straight, and the tape measure should not be tightly wrapped, but it should not hang down either;
- To find out the chest circumference, place the measuring tape under the front limbs, making a slight overlap on the shoulder blades;
- what is the pet's back - the measurement from the level of the collar to the base of the tail will tell you. Here it is important not to make a typical mistake - add data on the length of the neck or tail to the result;
- Some things will require the volume of the animal's neck.
It is better to add a couple or three centimeters to the resulting figures for the most comfortable feeling of your pet in the new thing, especially since some pattern schemes require this. If the obtained result can be attributed to different sizes, then it is better to take a larger item.
When taking measurements, please take the following into account:
- if the measurements are ready, the size from S to XXXL has been decided, the goods have been bought and fit, you cannot expect that all purchases will be successful. The given values do not always coincide with the indicators of various tables, therefore, control of the data of a particular manufacturer is mandatory. For example, the small size of clothes for dachshunds, bulldogs and spitz will be different, especially on Chinese resources;
- puppies deserve special attention when ordering clothes. New measurements should be taken with each purchase;
- Tables usually provide average numbers, which are not always relevant for a particular animal.
Any pet owner wants to show their dog in the best light and provide the proper conditions when dressing them in clothes. In this matter, it is important not to overdo it and choose new clothes only when they are really necessary.
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