DOG APPAREL SIZING

Determining the Right Size of Collar for Your Dog

For safety and comfort, please measure for a dog collar by measuring your dog's neck.  As a general guide, you should be able to fit two fingers (flat) easily between the tape and your dog's neck. Keep in mind that a collor should not be tight around your dog's neck and it won't be the exact measurement of your dog's neck.  This is a safety precaution, so it won't snag unneccarily.  By the same token, the collar shouldn’t be too loose either. A "nug" fit is what you're trying to acheive.. Not a tight one or one that chokes.

Getting Your Dog to Accept Wearing Apparel

A comfortable fit will help your dog feel more at ease in new clothes. However, the ease (or challenge} of getting the garment on and/or off is a learned behavior for both you and your dog. Start by putting the clothing item on and rewarding the dog with verbal praise. Leave the item on for a short period. The next time, try leaving the garment on for a longer period of time, again praising and rewarding your pet. It will be easier to start this training as a puppy, but older dogs can also be trained with just a bit more patience.

Dog Apparel

Why do we dress our dogs? The reasons vary, depending on owner preference.  Domesticated dogs have become accustomed to living indoors with their human owners, so when the temperature drops, they get cold too. We should keep in mind that even though our dogs have fur, they may need protection from the elements. Dogs that have undergone medical treatments that result in the loss of fur will often need at least some temporary protection from the elements until their fur grows back. This also applies to dogs that have been shaved.  Dogs in heat may also need some type of garment protection.  A warm dog sweater or dog fleece coat can make all the difference.   And don’t forget those snuggly dog boots and comfy dog sweatshirt for those cold winter nights. Keep your pet in the height of pet fashion without spending a fortune.   MyCritterPetSupplies.com has variety of apparel options to chose from.

X Small - Small

Length of Dog: 8 - 14 inches

Small

Length of Dog:

10 - 12 inches         

Affenpinscher

Brussels Griffon

Chihuahua

Chinese Crested   Poodle (Toy & Teacup)

Yorkshire Terrier

Afghan   English Toy Spaniel             

Small - Medium

Length of Dog: 12 - 16 inches

                                Medium

Length of Dog:

12 - 17 inches         

Basenji

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Fox Terrier

French Bulldog

Italian Greyhound

Jack Russell Terrier             

Japanese Chin

Maltese

Miniature Pinscher

Papillon

Pekingese

Pug

Silky Terrier         

American Water Spaniel

Australian Terrier

Beagle

Bichon Frise

Boston Terrier

Cairn Terrier

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Dachshund Miniature

Norwich Terrier

Poodle Miniature

Shih Tzu

Medium - Large

Length of Dog: 14 - 20 inches

                                Large

Length of Dog:

18 - 24 inches         

Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Dachshund

Lakeland Terrier

Lhasa Apso

Manchester Terrier            

Miniature Schnauzer

Schnauzer (miniature)

Scottish Terrier

Sealyham Terrier

Welsh Terrier

West Highland White Terrier           

Irish Terrier

Schnauzer (standard)

Skye Terrier

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Whippet               

Large - X Large

Length of Dog: 18 - 27 inches

                                X Large

Length of Dog:

22 - 24 inches         

American Cocker Spaniel

Basset Hound

Bedlington Terrier

Boxer

Brittany

Bull Terrier           

Chinese Shar-Pei

Chow Chow

English Springer Spaniel

Greyhound

Kerry Blue Terrier               Poodle  

X Large - XX Large

Length of Dog: 22 - 30 inches

XX Large

Length of Dog:

28 - 32 inches         

Airedale Terrier

American Bulldog

Bullmastiff

Dalmatian

Doberman Pinscher

English Setter

Golden Retriever

Irish Setter           

Labrador Retriever

Pointer

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Rottweiler

Saluki

Vizsla

Welsh Springer Spaniel     

Afghan Hound

Akita

Alaskan Malamute

Great Dane

Mastiff

Weimaraner        

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