It is important to measure your dog before purchasing any garment, due to the variation of products available. You should take into account the specific material of each garment as this can also make a difference to the fit.
Measuring should be done along the "top line" of the dog, this is along the dog's backbone from where the collar lies to where the tail is attached. It is also important to consider the dog's girth, different breeds of dogs will require a larger garments to fit around the chest.
Measuring the chest should be done at the widest point, usually this is right behind the front legs. It would be recommended that if a dog has a large girth to choose the next size up in the top line measurement.
When choosing a collar for your dog, measure the widest part of your dog's neck and add two inches. A correctly fitting collar should easily allow you to put two fingers between the collar and your dog's neck.
Check carefully under the collar on a regular basis for redness or hair loss caused by an ill-fitting collar. Remember that puppies and kittens grow fast and their collars will need adjusting or replacing regularly.
Remember, as a requirement of the 1992 Control of Dogs Order all dogs must also carry an ID tag alongside their collar.
Below are sizing charts to help you with chosing the best garment size for your dog. Please be aware that these are only suggested breeds and approximate measurements, as sizes vary from dog to dog.
Chest measurements are taken around the body directly behind the front legs.These T-shirts are intended to cover three quarters of the body and the length measurement refers to the t-shirts and not the length of the dog.
