What dog breeds need giant-breed puppy apparel?
Dog breeds that will weigh 100 lbs. or more at maturity usually need giant-breed puppy apparel when they're young. Giant breeds like akita, alaskan malamute, bernese mountain dog, mastiff, cane corso, great dane, newfoundland, and saint bernard dogs tend to be quite large even in puppyhood, so be sure to shop for apparel that's big enough for these fast-growing giant breeds. Chewy has a great selection of all the best giant-breed puppy apparel, so you should have no trouble finding the perfect style and fit!
How do I measure my giant-breed puppy for apparel?
Measure your giant-breed puppy for apparel by taking back length, chest girth, and neck girth measurements using a soft tape measure or rope. Find your puppy's back length by measuring from the base of his neck to the base of his tail. Measure around the widest part of your dog's torso, just behind the front legs, to get his chest measurement. Then, get a neck circumference measurement by wrapping the tape measure around your dog's neck where the collar usually sits. When measuring, be sure to pull the tape measure so it sits snugly against your dog's body, but not so tight that you can't comfortably slide two fingers underneath it. Compare all three measurements to the size chart for each apparel item you're considering, and size up if your puppy is between sizes.