Be sure your dog is standing squarely, with head up while measuring. With the dog looking straight ahead, measure from the point where the neck joins the body to a point near the base of the tail where you want the coat to finish.
Our coat size is based on the back length (i.e. the 8" coat measures 8" along the top of the coat). However to give you a better idea on which size, if any, would be best for your dog, please see the measurements of our coats in the tables further down.
Below is an image to demonstrate where to measure for chest and back length:
MEASUREMENTS OF OUR TROUSER SUIT:
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Size of Coat (back length)
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Chest Size approx
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Inside Leg Seam approx
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Dog Breed as a guide only
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| 10 inch | 17 inch | 4.5 inch | Jack Russell, Yorkshire Terrier |
| 12 inch | 19 inch | 5.5 inch |
Westie, Mini Schnauzer, Bichon
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| 14 inch | 21 inch | 7 inch | |
| 16 inch | 23 inch | 9 inch |
Cocker Spaniel, Tibetan Terrier
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| 18 inch | 26 inch | 10 inch | |
| 20 inch | 28 inch | 11 inch |
Small Labrador, Springer Spaniel
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| 22 inch | 29 inch | 12 inch | |
| 24 inch | 31 inch | 12.5 inch |
Large Labrador, Standard Poodle, Weimaraner
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| 26 inch | 32 inch | 13.5 inch | |
| 28 inch | 34 inch | 14 inch |
German Shepherd, Golden Retriever
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| 30 inch | 36 inch | 15 inch | |
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We recommend allowing approx 2" for breathing/wiggle room on top of your dog's chest measurement for a comfortable fit. For example, if your dog measures 16" along the back, and approx 21" around the chest, we would suggest trying a 16" coat for size.
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MEASUREMENTS OF OUR SHORT LEG TROUSER SUIT
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Size of Coat (back length)
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Chest Size approx
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Inside Leg Seam approx
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Dog Breed as a guide only
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| 14 inch | 21 inch | 4 inch | Westie, Mini Schnauzer, Bichon |
| 16 inch | 23 inch | 4.5 inch |
Cocker Spaniel, Tibetan Terrier
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| 18 inch | 26 inch | 5 inch | |
| 20 inch | 28 inch | 5.5 inch | Small Labrador, Springer Spaniel |
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We recommend allowing approx 2" for breathing/wiggle room on top of your dog's chest measurement for a comfortable fit. For example, if your dog measures 16" along the back, and approx 21" around the chest, we would suggest trying a 16" coat for size.
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MEASUREMENTS OF OUR STEP IN COAT:
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Size of Coat (back length)
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Chest Size approx
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Dog Breed (as a guide only)
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| 8 inch | 14 inch |
Mini breeds, Jack Russell, Yorkshire Terrier
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| 10 inch | 17 inch | |
| 12 inch | 19 inch |
Westie, Mini Schnauzer, Bichon
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| 14 inch | 21 inch | |
| 16 inch | 23 inch |
Cocker Spaniel, Tibetan Terrier
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| 18 inch | 26 inch | |
| 20 inch | 28 inch |
Small Labrador, Springer Spaniel
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| 22 inch | 29 inch | |
| 24 inch | 31 inch |
Large Labrador, Standard Poodle, Weimaraner
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| 26 inch | 32 inch | |
| 28 inch | 34 inch |
German Shepherd, Golden Retriever
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| 30 inch | 36 inch | |
| We recommend allowing approx 2" for breathing/wiggle room on top of your dog's chest measurement for a comfortable fit. | ||
| For example, if your dog measures 16" along the back, and approx 21" around the chest, we would suggest trying a 16" coat for size. | ||
MEASUREMENTS OF OUR DACHSHUND COAT:
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Size of Coat (back length)
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Chest Size approx
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| 12 inch | 16 inch |
| 14 inch | 17 inch |
| 15 inch | 18 inch |
| 16 inch | 19 inch |
| 18 inch | 21 inch |
| 20 inch | 23 inch |
| We recommend allowing approx 1" to 2" for breathing/wiggle room on top of your dog's chest measurement for a comfortable fit. | |
| For example, if your dog measures 16" along the back, and approx 18" around the chest, we would suggest trying a 16" coat for size. | |