A longer size chart does not automatically create better market coverage. A useful range begins with the dogs the buyer expects to serve and the way the garment must fit them.
01
Define the bodies the range must cover.
Name the target dog sizes, proportions and selling market. A range for compact dogs may need different back-length and chest relationships than a range for lean, deep-chested dogs.
Who should find a workable size?
List priority breeds or body profiles without assuming one block fits every dog.
Where must the garment sit?
Define neck, chest, leg opening and back coverage by intended use.
Which dimensions can flex?
Decide whether straps, elastic or stretch fabric absorb variation.
02
Separate body data from garment measurements.
| Measurement | Body | Garment |
|---|---|---|
| Chest | Dog circumference at the defined point | Finished circumference plus intended ease |
| Back | Body length between landmarks | Coverage from collar seam to hem |
| Neck | Body circumference | Opening or adjustable closure range |
03
Build sizes around commercial coverage.
- 01
Select the base size.
Use the size with the most representative fit and expected sales relevance.
- 02
Choose the step between sizes.
Keep increments large enough to matter but small enough to prevent unusable gaps.
- 03
Set overlap deliberately.
Adjustment ranges should help a buyer choose, not create two equally uncertain sizes.
04
Review small, base and large samples.
Check whether collar height, openings, strap width, hem shape and feature placement remain functional at both ends of the range. Record approved measurements and fit comments against the same sample version.
Plan the range
