What's Up with Sizes of Dog Clothes
Dog Clothes Are Sized Differently
So, one day you finally figure out your dog is a size medium and you buy a new medium dog dress. You put it on your dog and see it clearly does not fit. What went wrong? Did she grow? Did she shrink? No, she didn't. She's likely exactly the same, you bought a dog dress from a different dog dress manufacturer. All dog clothes manufacturers have their own way of determining what a small is, what a large is, etc. Clothing for people has a standard that manufacturers use. Dog clothes have no standard sizing.
Measure twice and buy once with dog clothes
Find your online dog clothes supplier's size chart. Measure your dog's neck, chest and the length of the body from the base of the neck to where the dog's tail starts. Compare your dog's measurements to the chart. Your dog might have two different sizes, depending on the outfit. He might have large in dog shirt but a medium size in dog pants. It will save you a lot of hassle of having to exchange the new dog clothes if you measure first and get the right fit the first time.
How to Wash Dog Clothes
Wash your dog's new cute dog clothes in cold water by hand and hang them up to dry. If you put them into the washer and dryer they will probably shrink a size or two. They might shrink in some spots and not in others so he or she can't wear them anymore.
Can you Return Dog Clothes?
In case you didn't read the size chart correctly, or there are minor issues with the perfect fit for your dog, check the website's return policy before you buy. Most dog clothes websites will allow exchanges or returns on dog clothes. Store want your dog to fit nicely and for you to be happy with your purchase.
So, one day you finally figure out your dog is a size medium and you buy a new medium dog dress. You put it on your dog and see it clearly does not fit. What went wrong? Did she grow? Did she shrink? No, she didn't. She's likely exactly the same, you bought a dog dress from a different dog dress manufacturer. All dog clothes manufacturers have their own way of determining what a small is, what a large is, etc. Clothing for people has a standard that manufacturers use. Dog clothes have no standard sizing.
Measure twice and buy once with dog clothes
Find your online dog clothes supplier's size chart. Measure your dog's neck, chest and the length of the body from the base of the neck to where the dog's tail starts. Compare your dog's measurements to the chart. Your dog might have two different sizes, depending on the outfit. He might have large in dog shirt but a medium size in dog pants. It will save you a lot of hassle of having to exchange the new dog clothes if you measure first and get the right fit the first time.
How to Wash Dog Clothes
Wash your dog's new cute dog clothes in cold water by hand and hang them up to dry. If you put them into the washer and dryer they will probably shrink a size or two. They might shrink in some spots and not in others so he or she can't wear them anymore.
Can you Return Dog Clothes?
In case you didn't read the size chart correctly, or there are minor issues with the perfect fit for your dog, check the website's return policy before you buy. Most dog clothes websites will allow exchanges or returns on dog clothes. Store want your dog to fit nicely and for you to be happy with your purchase.
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See an example of a good dog sizing chart to get your dog's perfect dog clothes fit. See more dog clothing articles by Ann Kapulski.
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