How to measure
Wrap a soft tape around the widest part of your dog's ribcage, just
behind the front legs. Snug, not tight. That number is your chest girth,
and it is the one that matters. Weight is a rough guide at best, since two
dogs at the same weight can measure inches apart.
Between two sizes? Size up. The elastic waist takes
up slack. It can't create room that isn't there.
| Size |
Chest Girth |
Coat Length |
Example Breeds |
| S |
20 to 22 in 50 to 56 cm |
16 in / 40 cm |
Boston Terrier, Shetland Sheepdog, Pug |
| M |
22 to 24.5 in 56 to 63 cm |
18 in / 45 cm |
Beagle, French Bulldog, Shiba Inu |
| L |
24.5 to 27 in 63 to 69 cm |
20 in / 50 cm |
Cocker Spaniel, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Whippet |
| XL |
27 to 30 in 69 to 76 cm |
22 in / 55 cm |
Border Collie, Springer Spaniel, Australian Shepherd |
| 2XL |
30 to 32 in 76 to 81 cm |
23.5 in / 60 cm |
Vizsla, Greyhound, German Shorthaired Pointer |
| 3XL |
32 to 36.5 in 81 to 93 cm |
27.5 in / 70 cm |
Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd |
Coat length is measured along the back, from the
base of the collar to the end of the coat. Breed names are a guide only,
since two dogs of the same breed can measure very differently, so always
measure. Wearing a harness underneath? Add half an inch to your chest
measurement, and size up if the harness is a bulky one.
Between two sizes, or not sure? Email us your dog's
breed, weight and chest measurement at
support@shoproyaltails.com.
A person reads it and answers, usually the same day.