I have a 20-lb Cockapoo. Any ideas on whether a small or medium would be a better fit?
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I have a 20lb jack Russell and I bought a small fits good he was able to get the medium size off. Small fits snug but not tight.
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It should be okay, def smaller than I expected but I think a 20 lb dog would be okay if not too long or overweight, not sure what kind of carrier you have, very round not oblong....
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My dog is 20" girth, 20 pounds, and a medium fits great. It has a little room to grow.
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I'd get the mini for a 20lb dog...I think? I got one that was 6'' by 6" and it's way too big for my 10lb Pom but perfect for a Rhodesian ridgeback I walk...she loves it
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You should be fine with a medium but if you're worried about it not fitting, you can go with a large and cut the strap down to size if the dog is not at it's mature weight and still growing.
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That would depend on the dimensions of your dog. This medium size carrier will accommodate a dog up to 20 pounds.
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I would get extra small for an 8 pound dog. We have a 16-18 pound dog and got the small and it fits well.
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I have a 16 lb. Havanese and I bought her a small. There are adjustments so your Shorkie should easily fit into a small without being too big.
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I know size yes should be fine on the weight as well. Our poodle is 20 and fits fine
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I have a medium and it fits my 10 lb Chihuahua with a bit of room to spare. A medium would probably work for you.
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I have the small size and my two twenty pound dogs fit with room to spare, so I think a medium would be big enough for your dog. My dogs and cats love it and even visiting dogs use it.
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I had the same problem with my dog and I went with the medium. No problems so far and the straps are generous so if you're an inch off either way it wouldn't be a big deal.
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My dog is 20 lbs and he fit a small. I ordered a medium first, but it was a bit too big. Even the small has plenty of room to expand if needed. I think 30-50 lbs would maybe be the medium size, and higher would be the large. There seems to be plenty of room to adjust the chest straps. The neck hole adjusts minimally.
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A medium is too large. I recommend the small. My 75 pound pit mix takes the medium.and it fit s perfectly.
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a medium carrier might be a little tight, depending how long your pup is. the heighth should be ok.
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My 65# Aus cattle dog/shep mix has a 30" girth, and it could have been made snugger to fit a smaller dog than her. You should be fine with a medium. However, as mentioned in my review of this product, the buckle rubbed her elbow something fierce and I had to return it. (I ended up getting a Wolfpacks Banzai dog pack and am extremely satisfied.) Good luck!
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My dog is about 12 lbs yorkie jack mix and I bought a medium. It fits her well. I am not sure that medium would fit your dog correctly. Sorry I am not much help.