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After reading the dimensions of the products on amazon, I ordered the sm/med size for my shih tzu. It looked to be the correct size since his back from collar to tail measures 11 inches. What needs to be taken into account though is that he weighs only 7.5 lbs, his neck is 9 inches (collar is 10), and chest measures 13.5 inches but none of that info would help with the available description. Also, he stands 7.5 inches tall to the shoulders. The raincoat came and was so big that it looked like it could have fit a much taller and heavier dog...but I must admit it was adorable. After searching all over the internet for better info on sizing for this raincoat, I took a chance and ordered the XS (even though it said somewhere the dogs back should measure 10 inches). I did this because my dogs legs aren't long and I didn't want him tripping on the front of the raincoat that hangs down. It would be better if it didn't cover his entire back than tripping on the front.
Needless to say the XS was delivered and I am EXTREMELY happy with it. Something not conveyed in the description is how it stays on in the back. I didn't realize there is elastic (very stretchy,generous in length,soft and easy to put on) on each side to go around his back legs to keep the rain coat in place. Excellent feature! Works extremely well and my dog didn't mind a bit! However, there still are some things I needed to fix. The back length is perfect, the hood is perfect but I have to hem the front almost an inch to make sure he doesn't trip. The velcro strap around the belly is way too big but thats an easy fix too. The strap for around the belly measures 21 inches which I think is a design error for the XS...JMO. I forgot to mention there is a strong smell when taken out of the bag at first, but it does get better with time.
I thought this info may be helpful for other short-legged dog owners. Good luck!!! :)
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