| Getting clothes for your beloved pet dog is not a | | | | base from the neck front to the base of the tail. |
| sign of vanity or obsession with fashion. Your dog | | | | This is useful for coming out with dog coats. Other |
| deserves to be dressed up for warmth in cold | | | | than that, the most important part is taking |
| seasons and also for special events. As humans, we | | | | measurements for the girth which is around the |
| also have our own different body types and sizes. | | | | thickest part of the chest. Put the tape right behind |
| The same goes to dogs. You need to know how to | | | | the dog's front legs and start measuring the |
| take the measurements in order to tailor or purchase | | | | circumference of the chest. For midsection, measure |
| dog clothes. | | | | the waist part. If you intend to make or purchase |
| The first thing to do is to set your dog at a | | | | clothes that will cover your dog's legs, then you |
| comfortable position. Make it stand up as a sitting and | | | | should also measure the circumference of the whole |
| lying position will make it harder for you to measure | | | | thigh. For shoes and boots, measure the widest part |
| the body. Let it be at ease and happy as not to | | | | of your dog's paw. |
| scare it when taking the measurements. Prepare | | | | With all the measurements taken and jotted down, |
| yourself with clothes measuring tape, pen and papers | | | | be sure to always get a bit bigger size for the dog |
| to jot down the numbers before starting the task. | | | | clothes. This is always better for ease of moving and |
| Put the tape around the neck and measure it. Usually | | | | wearing. Being too small or tight is not good for the |
| this is needed for the collar size for any dog clothes. | | | | dog as it will restrict movements and irritate your pet. |
| You should continue on to measure the length of the | | | | |