My Bichon is 17.5lbs and girth is around 19....wondering if a medium would be best? I don't want the small to fit too tightly? Your thoughts??
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We got the small for our Malti-tzu who is 14lbs and 17in. girth and it fits him with a little room to spare (has adjustable straps) and we got the medium for our pug who is 23lbs and 25in girth. The medium is really too long for him but because of his thick broad chest & neck we had to get a larger size (he is only 15in from his neck to tail the malti-tzu is 17). The life jacket does have a neoprene belly band that is made to fit a little snug, but does not seem uncomfortable to the dogs (it has a small margin of adjustment to it). It's a very well made life jacket and you can't beat this price anywhere. Your dogs' girth is so close to the max for the small it could probably fit a medium but keep in mind that it would be long and maybe even a little loose. However, if your dog keeps a summer haircut the small may be just fine. Hope this helped you.
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I would probably get the small one since it runs true to size. The medium girth is 21-27 and that's to big for a bichon. i got a lg for my bulldog and it fits but a medium would have fit snigger on him. Good luck
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Hello Michelle. Our dog weighs 15 lbs (she is a MORKIE) and she fits a Small nicely. I think that a Medium would probably be perfect for your dog. They are easily adjustable. Overall the Lifejacket is great and we're very happy with its functionality and quality.
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The small fits dogs with a girth of 16"-20" and weight of 15-25 lbs. The medium fits dogs with a girth of 21"-27" and weight of 20-50 lbs. The small will be a better fit for your dog and shouldn't be too snug. The medium may be too large and not provide the proper support.
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I agree that the small would probably be a good choice. My dogs are around 20lbs, but were a little heavier in the past. I have to cinch a medium down about as small as it goes to fit the neck. I was afraid that something that fit a 6 lb dog, the small, might not fit mine, but the straps are long to allow for a wide range of size variation. Knowing that now, I think a small would have been fine for mine as well.
1170442
I have a 20 lb dog, and the small works for him. He is slender in the body, and thick in the neck, so I bought the medium first, but had to return it.
805285
I would go with a size "small" ... that's what we use for our 19lb. dachshund.
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My dog is pretty long tall and lean and the medium was good. I think a small might be good for you unless his chest is big for his size. There is quite a bit of leeway on the straps as well.
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I would say a small should do. I have a 16 pound Shih Tzu with a girth measurement of 18 inches and he wears a medium. You can also cinch up/let out the part that goes around the dogs chest area. I have bought several of these and the price is much better than in the doggie stores. They are very well made. Hope this helps !!!
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I'd go with the "small". Our 21 pound Bichon fits comfortably in the medium, which takes quite a bit of room in the back seat. Your dog is probably 1/2 the size of ours. Petgoods carries these (at a higher price); you could go check them out if there's one near you.
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I think you'll find the Medium is a good size. I have a Yorkshire Terrier about the same length from neck to tail but only about 13 pounds. She is covered across the back but the girth is a little big. The velcro strap gives enough 'shrinkage' to make it work though.
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Hi our dog is about 45 to 50 lbs. I ordered the large because she is very big around her chest and stomach. It was a good size for her. I think you should go with the XL!! I hope I was helpful? Happy New Year!
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I think you are safe with a medium, and you won't have to upsize as your dog grows. I have a large for my 70 lb. 9 month old lab and it's a bit big.
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I have a small for my 15 lb Bichon with shorter legs. Call the manufacturer or the place that is selling this product. or Try the medium size. Maybe they have these at your local store to go try them on.
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Get a large. Then post the pic for us all to enjoy! The medium is too small for our 20-lb border terrier.
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My 24 pound Sheltie (and all her fluff) fits in the medium, though just barely. You can always return it and get a size down if it doesn't fit. You don't want it too small because it'll rub their skin raw.
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I bought the large. I have a Doberman that is 73 lbs and a lab that is about 65 lbs and they both use this bed and an old petsmate. I think a medium would be too small and would not be strong enough for your dog. Just my opinion.
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There was s guide that showed me I believe it went by weight rather than measure. I have two Bichons. One runs 16 to 17 pounds, The medium fits him perfectly. My other Bichon weighs between 22 and 25 pounds and the large fits him perfectly. You also have some wiggle room since it is adjustable like a dog collar is. Sorry it took so respond.
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I think the small would be right for your pup. I have a basset hound who weighs about 50lbs and has 27.5-28 inch girth. I got the medium and it fits fine (smallest girth on medium is 28) with plenty of room to grow as he ages. It is a great harness. He pulls less. I find the handle helpful and offers great control of his excitement when small children approach and want to pet him. There is a video at the manufacturers' website that shows you how to measure. http://www.dtdogcollars.com/DT-Harness-High-quality-Nylon-Dog-Harness-p/dth6.htm
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Hello Tiffany, I would take the measurements below and compare to your dogs measurements in order to get the best fit. It is hard to get the best fit when only taking the dogs weight into account! XS: 7-15 pounds, 8.5 inches long (collar to base of tail), body girth 15-19 inches SMALL: 15-20 pounds, 11 inches long, body girth 17-22 inches Thank you, Sara