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Marissa101 · 08-21-2009, 09:11 AM

So we measured Snickers a few weeks ago and he fit the "charts" as a size small on everything except his chest. His chest is 17 1/2 inches and the chart says only 14-16 in. So should we get a medium, or a small?

Cable Knit Varsity Sweater MED RED Dog Puppy Apparel - eBay (item 400065150768 end time Aug-31-09 00:30:22 PDT)

Cable Knit Varsity Sweater SMALL RED Dog Puppy Apparel - eBay (item 400065150701 end time Aug-31-09 00:29:39 PDT)

This is what I'm looking at buying, we we're thinking if we got a medium we could just wash it since it's knit and it will shrink. So which one would you get?

chachi · 08-21-2009, 09:40 AM

If the small is 14-16 in I would get a medium.

capt_noonie · 08-21-2009, 11:08 AM

I agree go with the medium. I've bought too small sweaters before and it looks ridiculous. Also I wouldn't worry about it shrinking when you wash it. Most dog clothes are made of synthetic fibers which don't shrink.

Marissa101 · 08-21-2009, 11:11 AM

Okay thanks guys

bchgirl · 08-21-2009, 11:14 AM

I don't dry any of our doggie clothing...so that eliminates any shrinkage.

RachelandSadie · 08-21-2009, 11:19 AM

in sizing anything be it dogs or humans, always measure the three sizes, then whichever size is the BIGGEST of the three, match that to the sizing chart, for instance:

chest, neck, length if the chest is the biggest size at 17 inches, then go to the size that is the same or slightly larger than the biggest size you measured for

it's the same in women's sizes, bust, waist, hips, always go with the largest of the three and order the size that includes your largest feature as accurate.

08-21-2009, 09:11 AM	#1
Marissa101 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Nevada USA Posts: 818 Blog Entries: 1	A little dilema... So we measured Snickers a few weeks ago and he fit the "charts" as a size small on everything except his chest. His chest is 17 1/2 inches and the chart says only 14-16 in. So should we get a medium, or a small? Cable Knit Varsity Sweater MED RED Dog Puppy Apparel - eBay (item 400065150768 end time Aug-31-09 00:30:22 PDT) Cable Knit Varsity Sweater SMALL RED Dog Puppy Apparel - eBay (item 400065150701 end time Aug-31-09 00:29:39 PDT) This is what I'm looking at buying, we we're thinking if we got a medium we could just wash it since it's knit and it will shrink. So which one would you get? __________________ Yes, we made a fan club for our obssession of Johnny Depp Snickers Not just a delicious candy bar

08-21-2009, 09:40 AM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	If the small is 14-16 in I would get a medium. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

08-21-2009, 11:08 AM	#3
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	I agree go with the medium. I've bought too small sweaters before and it looks ridiculous. Also I wouldn't worry about it shrinking when you wash it. Most dog clothes are made of synthetic fibers which don't shrink. __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

08-21-2009, 11:11 AM	#4
Marissa101 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Nevada USA Posts: 818 Blog Entries: 1	Okay thanks guys __________________ Yes, we made a fan club for our obssession of Johnny Depp Snickers Not just a delicious candy bar

08-21-2009, 11:14 AM	#5
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	I don't dry any of our doggie clothing...so that eliminates any shrinkage. __________________ Deb, Reese, Reggie, Frazier, Libby, Sidney, & Bodie Trace & Ramsey who watch over us www.biewersbythebay.com

08-21-2009, 11:19 AM	#6
RachelandSadie No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 5,748	in sizing anything be it dogs or humans, always measure the three sizes, then whichever size is the BIGGEST of the three, match that to the sizing chart, for instance: chest, neck, length if the chest is the biggest size at 17 inches, then go to the size that is the same or slightly larger than the biggest size you measured for it's the same in women's sizes, bust, waist, hips, always go with the largest of the three and order the size that includes your largest feature as accurate.