Determining the Right Size of Clothing for Your Dog
We often get inquires from
customers to suggest the right size fortheir pet if they are purchasing dog
clothing, pet carrier or dog collar fromus. We offer information on our website,
but ultimately, this decision has to rest with the customer for a number of
reasons. Pets of the same breed maydiffer and have different sizes based on
weight, height, length and so forth.The same dog apparel will fit dogs of
different breeds and same weight differently.
Determining the best size for
your dog is easy. You should make sure that your dog is standing. Measure your
dog from the base of the neck to the spot where the tail joins the body;
that'sthe start of the tail, not the very tip. That measurement becomes the coat
size for your dog. The measurements you see onall our apparel indicate this top
line measurement. If you get an odd number for a measurement, we suggest that
you round up to the next even number for female dogs and round down to the next
even number for male dogs. Most dogs can be fit using this sizing method. Please
see individual product items for recommendations made by specific manufacturers
for sizing.
Measure your dog from the baseof the neck to the spot where the tail
joins the body

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This diagram should provide a
helpful guide for you to figure out where you need to put the measuring tape in
order to determine a good fit for your dog.
Determining the Right Size of Boots for Your Dog
Determining the best size for
your dog is simple. Place the dog's front paw on a piece of paper while your dog
is standing on it. Draw a line at the back of the dog's heel (pad) and another
line right in front of the longest toe nails. Measure between the two lines.
Measure both the front and paws as your dog's rear paws may be smaller, so
please measure them. If our dog is right on the line between sizes, we suggest
getting the larger size. Click
here for dog boots measurement table in PDF file format for
printing. Please confirm the print out measurement with a ruler.

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Click here for PDF file (requires
adobe reader. click here to download)
Determining the Right Size of Collar for Your Dog
For your dog's safety and
comfort, please measure for a dog collar by measuring your dog's neck. As a
general guide, you should be able to fit two fingers (flat) easily between the
tape and your dog's neck. Remember, a collar shouldn't be tight around your
dog's neck and it wouldn't be the exact measurement of your dog's neck. But for
safetyreasons....so it doesn't snag on something, it shouldn’t be too loose
either. A nug fit is what you are aiming for. Not a tight one or one that
chokes.
Getting Your Dog to Accept Wearing Apparel
Proper fit is the key for
getting your dog to accept donning dog apparel. However, ease of getting the
garment on and off is a learned behavior for both you and your dog. Start by
putting the clothing item on and rewarding the dog with verbal praise. Leave the
item on for a short period. The next time, try leaving the garment on for a
longer period of time, again praising and rewarding your pet. It is best tostart
this training as a puppy, but older dogs can also easily be trained with a
little more patience.
Dog Safety Vest
When you are out with fido, it
only makes sense to keep both ou and your dog visible to traffic. Our dog
reflective safety vest is perfect for walking, jogging, hunting and every
outdoor activity with fido, alsoconsider purchasing dog boots for your pooch to
protect the paws from the elements & cold. Don’t forget to check out our
flashing dog collars, flashing dog leashes & flashing armbands (for fido’s
best friend) for added safety.
Dog Raincoat
Pamper your pooch today! A dog
raincoat will keep your mate warm & dry during the rainy day.
Dog Boots
Dog Boots are outstanding for
dogs when taken hiking in rugged terrain. Dog booties offer the
ultimateprotection to your dog in all kinds of weather. The boots protect dogs'
paws from the elements – snow, ice, hot sand, rocky terrain, broken glass
&field debris. The booties also deter digging, protect home & boat
upholstery, and prevent scratches on hardwood floors, snags on carpets and
scratches on the dogs’ best friend. In cases of extreme heat, booties can help
protect a dog's pads from hot ground surfaces.