Dog clothes size by breed: which size to choose
In short: the size of dog clothes depends not on the breed but on three measurements — chest girth, back length and neck girth. The breed only tells you where to start. Below are approximate Feel with Fill sizes for popular small and medium breeds. If your dog has an unusual build (wide chest, long back, narrow waist), we will sew any model to measure.
Approximate sizes by breed
| Breed | Chest girth of an adult dog (approx.) | Feel with Fill size |
|---|---|---|
| Toy terrier | 24–33 cm | XS; very tiny dogs — made to measure |
| Chihuahua | 25–38 cm | XS–S |
| Yorkshire terrier | 28–40 cm | XS–M |
| Pomeranian | 30–42 cm | S–M |
| Maltipoo | 30–46 cm | S–L (micro — XS) |
| Toy poodle | 27–36 cm | XS–S |
| Miniature poodle | 35–46 cm | M–L |
| Medium poodle | 45–55 cm | XL or made to measure |
| Cavapoo | 40–51 cm | M–XL or made to measure |
| Pomapoo | 28–40 cm | XS–M |
| Miniature dachshund | 35–45 cm | M–L or made to measure (long back) |
| Italian greyhound | 35–45 cm | made to measure (deep chest, narrow waist) |
| Pekingese | 38–48 cm | M–L, larger dogs XL; check the back |
| Shih Tzu | 40–50 cm | L–XL, smaller dogs M |
| Jack Russell terrier | 40–48 cm | L (smaller dogs M, sturdy dogs XL or made to measure) |
| Cavalier King Charles spaniel | 45–55 cm | XL or made to measure |
| Pug | 48–60 cm | made to measure (wide chest, short back and neck) |
| Beagle | 50–65 cm | made to measure; compact dogs — XL |
| French bulldog | 50–70 cm | made to measure (wide chest, short back) |
| Welsh corgi (Pembroke, Cardigan) | 55–70 cm | made to measure (deep chest, low-set body) |
These numbers are a guideline: dogs of the same breed differ a lot. Always measure your dog before ordering — instructions and the full chart are on the size guide page.
Feel with Fill size chart (cm)
| Size | Back length | Chest girth | Neck girth |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 21–25 | 27–32 | up to 22 |
| S | 26–30 | 31–36 | up to 26 |
| M | 31–35 | 35–41 | up to 30 |
| L | 36–40 | 40–46 | up to 34 |
| XL | 41–45 | 45–51 | up to 38 |
Toy terrier and chihuahua. The smallest dogs, with a thin coat and almost no undercoat — they get cold first. Size XS, rarely S. In autumn and winter they need a warm layer: a brushed hoodie or a fleece jumpsuit, and an anorak for rain. If the chest girth is under 27 cm, choose “Custom size”. More on toy terriers: toy terrier sizes and clothes. XS–M sizes and what to wear in each season for other small breeds: small dog clothes.
Yorkshire terrier. Usually XS–M. A yorkie’s long coat picks up dirt and water quickly, so a jumpsuit is handy in slush, while light turtlenecks and hoodies work at home and in cool weather. Sizing by chest and weight and what to wear in winter: yorkie clothes.
Pomeranian. The dense double coat keeps the dog warm, so an adult pomeranian in full coat usually needs no warm clothes in dry frost down to 14 °F (−10 °C). Puppies, senior and clipped dogs do need a warm layer, and so does any pomeranian in harder frost. In rain and mud a top that protects the coat helps: an anorak or a vest; in slush and wet snow, a jumpsuit that covers the belly and legs. When measuring a pomeranian, do not pull the tape tight. Sizes and models for rain and frost: pomeranian clothes.
Maltipoo, toy poodle, cavapoo and pomapoo. Curly coat without a dense undercoat, so these dogs are comfortable in hoodies, turtlenecks and jumpsuits in the cold — and after grooming they feel cold even indoors. Toy poodles usually wear XS–S, pomapoos XS–M, maltipoos S–L, miniature poodles M–L and cavapoos M–XL. In mixes the size varies a lot, so always measure the chest. More: maltipoo clothes, toy poodle clothes and clothes for poodles of every size.
Dachshund, italian greyhound, french bulldog. These breeds have proportions that differ from standard patterns: the dachshund has a long back, the italian greyhound a deep chest and narrow waist, the french bulldog a wide chest with a short back, and the corgi a long body on short legs with a deep chest (see corgi clothes). A standard size rarely fits perfectly, so we recommend made-to-measure — +15% to the price, 3–6 business days.
How do I choose a size if I only know the breed?
The breed gives you a starting point, but the size is decided by the chest girth. Measure the chest at its widest point behind the front legs and compare it with the chart.
What if my dog is between two sizes?
Go by the chest girth. If in doubt, choose “Custom size” and the manager will confirm the measurements after the order.
Do you make clothes for unusually built dogs?
Yes. Any Feel with Fill model can be sewn to your dog’s measurements — useful for dachshunds, italian greyhounds, french bulldogs and mixes.
How long does a made-to-measure piece take?
3–6 business days, the same as standard sizes.
New breed pages: miniature pinscher · maltese · italian greyhound · whippet. Sighthounds have a deep, narrow chest, so for them made-to-measure is usually the answer.
If your breed is not in the table, or the chest girth is over 51 cm, see clothes for medium and large dogs. And if you already know the size, start from the by size selection.
