How to Choose the Right Size Dog Drying Coat
An Elite Paws dog drying coat is an essential tool for keeping your pet warm and dry after baths, swims, or walks in the rain. Choosing the right one ensures your dog stays comfortable and reduces our carbon footprint, by reducing returns. Here’s how to pick the perfect size drying coat for your furry friend.
You’ll need a flexible tape measure to take the most accurate measurement. If you don’t have a flexible tape measure, you could use a regular tape measure (just take extra precaution to make sure you take an accurate measurement) or a cable, such as a phone charger, which you can then place against a tape measure.
Step 1
Measure the length of your dog’s back, from the base of the neck to the base of the tale. This will be your dog’s back length and in turn, the length of the drying coat.
Step 2
Using the chart below, find the size that your dog’s back measurement falls into.
Coat Size |
Back Length |
| XXS | 25cm - 29cm |
| XS | 29cm - 34cm |
| S | 34cm - 40cm |
| M | 40cm - 48cm |
| L | 48cm - 56cm |
| XL | 56cm - 64cm |
| XXL | 64cm - 72cm |
| XXXL | 72cm - 80cm |
Important Information
If your dog’s back measures on the upper end of a size range, consider choosing one size up, for the most comfortable fit.
If your dog’s back measures on the lower end of a size range, consider choosing one size down, for the most comfortable fit.
If your dog’s back measures near the middle of a size range, stick with that size.
Why is it important to not guess when choosing a dog drying coat?
The first reason is convenience. Our Great British weather means you need your drying coat now! Delaying the use of your dog drying coat because the size isn’t quite right can be frustrating.
The second reason is sustainability. We already do a lot to reduce our carbon footprint, and our carbon impact. Reducing the number of returns means:
Minimizing Carbon Footprint: Every return requires additional shipping, doubling the transportation emissions associated with the product. Fewer returns mean fewer trips, reducing overall carbon emissions.
Decreasing Waste: Returned products often can’t be resold as new due to packaging damage or handling issues, leading to unnecessary waste. Lower return rates ensure that more items stay in use, reducing the volume of discarded goods.
Efficient Resource Use: Manufacturing replacements for returned goods consumes additional raw materials, energy, and labour. By reducing returns, we can make better use of these resources, lessening their environmental impact.
Conclusion
When purchasing your Elite Paws dog drying coat, make sure to take the time to measure your dog. Thinking of buying a dog drying coat as a gift, but can't measure the dog? Why not buy a gift card, so the recipient of the gift can measure their dog!
