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Dog fashions are all the rage and have become quite affordable for anyone and everyone to enjoy with their dog, but not everyone knows the best ways to find their dogs size or how a garment should fit to avoid accidents. Choosing the right size for your dog is very important, we always want our pets to be safe and feel comfortable in whatever they wear. 30% of all online dog apparel sales result in returns or exchanges due to improper sizing.
The first and most important thing you should know before you begin to buy for your dog is his/her measurements. You should write them down and always have them with you just in case you see something you cant resist.
The most important places youll want to measure are:
The chest (circumference) measurements should be taken at the deepest part of the chest, which is usually right behind the front legs. This measurement is most important, so make sure you dont exaggerate your dogs chest by adding inches for more room and if you wrap the measuring tape to tight you will lessen the measurement and end up buying something too small.
Then measure the dogs length from the back of his neck to tail. This measurement should start from the middle of the back of his neck right to the base of his tail. This measurement is not as important as the chest the length of the garment can vary and will be up to you whether you like him to wear his shirts long or short.
When measuring the dogs neck (circumference) you should take the measurements around the lower middle of his neck.
If you have a breed with shorter legs then youll want to stick to short sleeves unless youre purchasing from a store that makes their own clothes then you should provide them with his front leg measurements to ensure proper fit. The leg measurements should start from his under arm to right above his ankle. The length of the sleeves are very important, you dont want your dog to wear anything with sleeves that are too long, this may cause accidents.
Every dog clothing manufacture has their own sizing chart, study it carefully for most charts wont suit all dogs so the most important thing to remember is the chest, as long as the chest size is right then it should be ok. If youre buying online then you should provide the online store with his measurements, just to ensure youll get the right size. Some online stores will make the garment to your dogs measurements, this is a great feature for anyone but greater if you own a Dachshund or Crested or any hard to fit dog.
If youre buying for a puppy from an online store then its very important to let the store know, what kind of puppy, how old and how much does he weigh. This is important so the seller can calculate what your dogs size will be by the time you get your package.
Dressing your dog in different clothes for different occasions is lots of fun after all, your pet is part of your family too. Just using common sense in choosing what size for him as we, wouldnt wear anything uncomfortable. Like babies they cant tell us whats too tight or loose so its our responsibility to choose the right size for them.
Author Eva Sanchez founder of PrincessPetwear.com, online seller of small dog clothes for boy and girl dogs.
http://princesspetwear.com
