Size Guide
| SIZE | BACK LENGTH | GIRTH/ CHEST* | NECK* | TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 12″ / 30.5 cm | up to 14″ / 36 cm | 11″ / 28 cm | Puppy / Teenie Weenie |
| 14 S | 14″ / 35.5 cm | 14″ – 16″ / 36 – 41 cm | 12″ / 31 cm | Small Mini |
| 14 M | 14″ / 35.5 cm | 16″ – 19″ / 41 – 48 cm | 12.5″ / 32 cm | Mini |
| 14 L | 14″/ 35.5 cm | 19″ – 23″ / 48 – 57 cm | 13″ / 33 cm | Hefty Mini |
| 15 S | 15″ / 38 cm | 17″ – 20″ / 43 – 51 cm | 13″ / 33 cm | Tweenie |
| 15 M | 15″ / 38 cm | 19″ – 23″ / 48 – 57 cm | 13.5″ / 35 cm | Tweenie stockier / shorter standard |
| 16 M | 16″ / 40.5 cm | 19″ – 23″ / 51 – 59 cm | 14″ / 36 cm | Standard |
| 16 L | 16″ / 40.5 cm | 23″ – 26″ / 59 – 66 cm | 15″ / 38 cm | Standard hefty, strong chest |
| 19 XL | 19″ /48 cm | 24″ – 27″ / 61 – 69 cm | 16″ / 41 cm | Extra large & long standard |
*Girth and neck measurements are approximate. If unsure what would fit, or if your dog is in between, send us an email.
How to measure your Dachshund
Measure along the back where the neck starts to the base of the tail. Then measure around the widest/deepest part of the chest — usually right behind the front legs, while your dachshund is standing up. Use your dog’s measurements to select the best coat size for your dog. Be sure your dog’s chest girth falls within the parameters of the size you choose.
How to measure your Dachshund
Measure along the back where the neck starts to the base of the tail. Then measure around the widest/deepest part of the chest — usually right behind the front legs, while your dachshund is standing up. Use your dog’s measurements to select the best coat size for your dog. Be sure your dog’s chest girth falls within the parameters of the size you choose.
Find the right size
Here in the United States, dachshunds are either miniature (11 pounds and under) or standard (usually between 16 and 32 pounds). If your dachshund weigh between 11 and 16 pounds, he’s called a tweenie. If he’s even smaller then that and weigh less then 8 pounds, he’s called a rabbit dachshund. Other countries have a wider variance in the dachshund sizes. But, having said all that, these are ‘breed standard’ weigh and measurements and, of course, all dachshunds come in different shapes and sizes. We are trying to cater to as many different sizes as we can. However, if you still can’t find your dogs size, contact us for a custom made coat.
The size names stands for the back length in inches
12: For puppies and very small Rabbit dachshunds. They weigh less than 8 pounds (just over 3.5 kg) and measure just 12 inches around their chest as adults
14: The average length of a miniature dachshund is 14 inches, and weighs no more than 11 pounds (5 kg). A miniature dachshund generally weigh 10 pounds (4.5 kg).
15: A tweenie dachshund is an in-between size. Not quite big enough to be a standard dachshund and not small enough to be miniature. If your dachshund weigh between 11 and 16 pounds (5–7 kg), he probably counts as a ‘tweenie’.
16: The average length of a standard dachshund is 16″, and weigh between 16 and 32 pounds (7–14 kg).
19: The really long dachshund weigh approx. 26 pound (12 kg) or up .
Find the right size
Here in the United States, dachshunds are either miniature (11 pounds and under) or standard (usually between 16 and 32 pounds). If your Dachshund weigh between 11 and 16 pounds, he’s called a tweenie. If he’s even smaller then that and weigh less then 8 pounds, he’s called a rabbit dachshund. Other countries have a wider variance in the dachshund sizes. But, having said all that, these are ‘breed standard’ weights and measurements and, of course, all dachshunds come in different shapes and sizes. We are trying to cater to as many different sizes as we can. However, if you still can’t find your dogs size, contact us for a custom made coat.
The size names stands for the back length in inches
12: for puppies and very small rabbit dachshunds. They weigh less than 8 pounds (just over 3.5 kg) and measure just 12 inches around their chest as adults
14: the average length of a miniature dachshund is 14 inches, and weigh no more than 11 pounds (5 kg). A miniature dachshund generally weigs 10 pounds (4.5 kg) and has a chest circumference around 14 – 15 inches.
15: a tweenie dachshund is an in-between size. Not quite big enough to be a standard dachshund and not small enough to be miniature. If your dachshund weigh between 11 and 16 pounds (5–7 kg), he probably counts as a ‘tweenie’.
16: the average length of a standard dachshund is 16″, and weigh between 16 and 32 pounds (7–14 kg).
19: the really long dachshund weight approx. 26 pound (12 kg) or up .
Depending on the size of the coat the chest and belly straps can be altered from 1.5 to 2.5 inches on the chest and 2 to 4 inches on the belly.
