How to Measure Your Pet

Over 95% of people who measure get a great fit on the first try! 

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STEP 1: GRAB YOUR PUP AND TAPE MEASURE!

  • Height - Measure up to TOP of head, not shoulder. 
  • Shoulder Width - Measure shoulder to shoulder (or girth if preferred).

  

  • For dogs with longer necks, measure along neck to allow for more fabric.
  • For wide builds or very short legs, see extra detail diagrams below.

 

STEP 2: MATCH YOUR PET'S SIZE WITH THE COSTUME SIZE

  • SIZE 0

    • Height 11-12 inches at TOP of head,
    • Short legs 2.5-3.5 inches from paw to armpit
    • Tiny dogs or dogs with short legs such as Yorkies, tiny Chihuahuas, shorter Dachshunds 
    • Cats need size 1 unless their legs are very short 
    • Panda, Unicorn, Bunny and Teddy Bear styles only. Additional styles coming soon.

     

    **If girth is 18+ inches, please check shoulder to shoulder width is 6 inches or less.

  • SIZE 1

    • Height 13-14 inches at TOP of head.
    • Girth up to 21 inches**
    • Very small dogs and average cats. Weight varies ~4-10 lbs, light build. 
    • Not for broad shoulders/head such as Pugs and Frenchies (see size 3)

     

    **If girth is 18+ inches, please check shoulder to shoulder width is 6 inches or less.

  • SIZE 2

    • Height 15-16 inches at TOP of head.
    • Girth up to 21 inches** 
    • Very small dogs and cats with longer legs. Dog weight varies but usually <12 lbs, light build such as Toy Poodles or Terriers. 
    • Not for broad shoulders/head such as Pugs and Frenchies (see size 3 width)

     

    **If girth is 18+ inches, please check shoulder to shoulder width is 6 inches or less.

  • SIZE 3

    • Height 17-19 inches at TOP of head 
    • Girth up to 27 inches**
    • Small-medium dogs, wider shoulders are okay (ie: Corgis, Frenchies, Havanese). See below for breed examples.  

    **If girth is 24+ inches, please check shoulder to shoulder width is 8 inches or less.

  • SIZE 4

    • Height 20-23 inches at TOP of head.
    • Girth 19-30 inches**
    • Medium sized dogs, wider shoulders are okay (ie: smaller English bulldogs). See below for breed examples.  

     

    **If girth is 27+ inches, please check shoulder to shoulder width is 9 inches or less.

     

  • SIZE 5

    • Height 24-28* inches at TOP of head.
    • Girth Up to 38 inches**
    • See below for breed examples.  

     

    *Measure along neck to ensure fabric is long enough from head to toe

    **If girth is 33+ inches, please check shoulder to shoulder width is 11 inches or less.

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HERE ARE SOME EXAMPLES TO HELP YOU ORDER THE RIGHT SIZE!

  • Size 1 Happy Customer Examples

    Light/avg builds ONLY. For wide shoulders, see size 3.

     

    Shorter Cats
    Brussels Griffon 8-11 lbs
    Chihuahua 6-10 lbs 
    Dachshund 18-24 lb (if legs >3.5 in)
    Havanese (very small) 7 lbs
    Japanese Chin 9 lbs
    Maltese 6-9 lbs
    Papillon 5-9 lbs
    Pomeranian 4-9 lbs
    Shih Tzu 9-12 lbs
    Toy Poodle 4-6 lbs
    Yorkie(taller) 6-9 lbs

  • Size 2 Happy Customer Examples

    THIN BUILDS ONLY. For longer leg mini breeds

    Most Cats
    Border Terrier 13 lbs
    Boston Terrier (smaller) 12 lbs
    Chihuahua Mix (taller) 11 lbs
    Min Pin 8-11 lbs
    Mini Poodle 12 lbs
    Pomeranian (taller) 12 lbs
    Rat Terrier (Mini) 12 lbs
    Shih Tzu (taller) 16 lbs

     

  • Size 3 Happy Customer Examples

    Small/Medium dogs. Wider shoulders are okay (ie: Frenchies, Corgis).  

     

    Beagle 19 lbs 
    Bichon Frise 16 lbs 
    Boston Terrier 15 lbs 

    Cavapoo 18 lbs***
    Cockapoo (smaller) 16 lbs*** 
    Corgi 24-30 lb 
    Frenchie 18-30 lbs 
    Havanese 16 lbs 
    Jack Russell Terrier 15 lbs 
    King Charles Cavalier 13 lbs 
    Min Pin 15 lbs 
    Mini Doodle 14 lbs*** 
    Mini Schnauzer 18 lbs 
    Pug 16 lbs 
    Rat Terrier 19 lbs 
    Spaniel (smaller) 15 lbs 
    Westie 22 lbs

     

    ***Poodle mixes vary in height. Please measure/add length along neck.

     

     

  • Size 4 Happy Customer Examples

    Medium sized dogs, wider shoulders are okay (ie: smaller English bulldogs). 

     

    Beagle 26 lbs 
    Boston Terrier 25 lbs 
    Cockapoo 18-24 lbs*** 
    Cocker Spaniel 25 lbs 
    English Bulldog 45 lbs 
    English Cocker Spaniel 29 lbs 
    Frenchie 35 lbs 
    King Charles Cavalier 18 lbs 
    Mini Aussie 28 lbs 
    Mini Doodle 25 lbs*** 
    Rat Terrier 24 lbs 
    Sheltie 27 lbs 
    Shiba Inu 24 lbs 

    ***Poodle mixes vary in height. Please measure/add length along neck.

  • Size 5 Happy Customer Examples

    Medium and some larger dogs  

    American Staffordshire Terrier 60-70 lbs
    Australian Shepherd (smaller) 35 lbs
    Australian Cattle 40 lbs 
    Border Collie 35 lbs
    Brittany 35 lbs 
    English Springer Spaniel 45 lbs 
    Mini Doodle 28 lbs***
    Standard Poodle (small) 40 lbs***
    Standard Schnauzer 40 lbs
    Wheaten Terrier 35 lbs 

    ***Poodles and doodles vary in height. Please measure/add length along neck.

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