Dog Clothes Are Sized Differently
Why is it that you figure out your dog is a size medium after a lot of trial and error and then his new medium coat doesn't fit? He didn't grow bigger or smaller. Medium is medium, large is large, right? Well, no. Dog clothes do not have a standard size like people clothes have. There is very little variation in clothes for people because manufacturers all use the same size chart. This isn't the case with dog clothes. Every manufacturer has their own idea what extra small is, what medium and large are. So, you need to use their size chart and know your dog's measurements for neck, chest and body length.
Measure and compare
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
Do not put your new, cute dog clothes in the washer and dryer. They will likely shrink or the pretty embroidering and decorations will come apart. Always hand wash your new dog clothes in cold water in a sink. Hang them on a hanger and let them drip dry. Typically dog clothes do not hold up in the household laundry cycle. Treat them delicately.
Can you Return Dog Clothes?
Check for your online dog clothing store's return policy before buying. Sizing charts are great and really helpful. There are times, though, like with leg openings or the positioning of certain features of the dog dress or dog pants that you can't plan ahead for. There are times you'll need to exchange something for a different size.
Why is it that you figure out your dog is a size medium after a lot of trial and error and then his new medium coat doesn't fit? He didn't grow bigger or smaller. Medium is medium, large is large, right? Well, no. Dog clothes do not have a standard size like people clothes have. There is very little variation in clothes for people because manufacturers all use the same size chart. This isn't the case with dog clothes. Every manufacturer has their own idea what extra small is, what medium and large are. So, you need to use their size chart and know your dog's measurements for neck, chest and body length.
Measure and compare
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
Do not put your new, cute dog clothes in the washer and dryer. They will likely shrink or the pretty embroidering and decorations will come apart. Always hand wash your new dog clothes in cold water in a sink. Hang them on a hanger and let them drip dry. Typically dog clothes do not hold up in the household laundry cycle. Treat them delicately.
Can you Return Dog Clothes?
Check for your online dog clothing store's return policy before buying. Sizing charts are great and really helpful. There are times, though, like with leg openings or the positioning of certain features of the dog dress or dog pants that you can't plan ahead for. There are times you'll need to exchange something for a different size.
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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 coat articles by Ann Kapulski.
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