How To Measure Girth On A Dog

This is especially important if you re special ordering a piece of clothing or if you re making clothes for your dog.

How to measure girth on a dog. To measure your dog s girth grab a flexible measuring tape. Measure your dog s girth. Xx small up to 5 lbs common breeds. This video will explain how to properly measure your dogs girth for proper fitting for different dog vests and coats.

Use a soft tape measure to determine how big around your dog s chest is. Typically this is right behind its front legs. Measure just behind the dog s front legs and up around the dog s ribcage. Harness size measurements are based on girth which can vary according to breed.

Pull the measuring tape so it s snug but not tight and write down the measurement. If your pal likes to plop down on his butt when you try to measure him ask your significant other or a friend to hold your pup s hips gently while he s standing. While your pup s on all fours wrap the measuring tape around his chest at its broadest point and record the measurement. Roll the free end of the tape down along his side until it reaches the bottom of the widest point of the ribcage.

Dog harness sizing chart. To measure a dog for a harness wrap a fabric measuring tape around the broadest part of the dog s chest. Chihuahua teacup yorkshire terrier. 8 10 recommended leash.

1 lb 45 kg girth is measured by the widest part of your dog s chest. Wrap the tape underneath the rib cage and back over the opposite side of the body to join the tape where you started. Hold one end of the measuring tape on your dog s spine just behind his shoulders. Use the measurements below to help you choose the right harness.

While most harnesses provide fabric allowances for a customized fit it is important to accurately measure your dog s girth for the best size possible. X small 5 10 lbs.