The curves of the bust and abdomen should be allowed.

Dog girth measurements. The height of chihuahuas usually. If your dog is between sizes, choose the larger size. 25 rows it is best to measure your dog while standing.

The girth is the chest measurement at the broadest section of their chest. If you do not have a tape rule, go by your dogs actual weight. This measurement will account for your dog’s weight to ensure your dog won’t be left.

While harnesses are often sold by the weight of a dog, it is good to use a measuring tape to get a more exact. Measure the size of your dog’s girth. As with collars, use the 'two finger' rule:

5 rows on average, medium dogs will have a chest girth between 18 and 22 inches, a back length between. It is a great idea to give the dog a pretty jacket, but you need the exact measurements. You should be able to easily fit two fingers under the tape measure.

When you are buying a collar and leash, you need to know your dog’s neck circumference. Put tape on the front of the body, through the crotch and up the same shoulder. Measure your dogs girth, which is below the forelegs, and to the pinnacle center of of your dogs back (in which their shoulder blades are).

Measure a dog's chest girth. Please measure with your dog standing. Take a soft tape or a tailors tape, and wrap it around the widest part of your pet, which happens to be the girth(the largest part of the chest).