Sizing & Fit

How to Measure
Your Dog

Getting the fit right is everything. A well-fitted raincoat moves with your dog, stays in place on a blustery walk, and never gets in the way of a proper adventure.

Since every Make It Popp coat is made to order, a few careful measurements mean your dog gets something made just for them. All you need is a soft measuring tape and a little patience.

Find Your Fit

Different Shapes

Every dog is built differently. Two dogs can share similar measurements and still need different coats, because numbers tell us the size but not the shape. That's why each Make it Popp dog rain coat is cut from one of several body patterns rather than a generic size chart. Find the silhouette closest to your dog — it's the pattern I build their coat around. Send me your dog's measurements and the shape that looks closest – get in touch. For measurements please follow the instructions below. If I need further details I will be in touch. I'm currently creating more patterns for different dog shapes.

The Corgi — a long, low dog with a deep chest, seen in side profile

The Corgi

Long and low, deep chest — like a Corgi, Dachshund or Basset.

The Pinscher — a fine-boned, compact dog, seen in side profile

The Pinscher

Fine-boned and compact — like a Pinscher, Podengo or Miniature Schnauzer.

The Pointer — a tall, athletic dog with a deep chest, seen in side profile

The Pointer

Tall and athletic, deep chest — like a Pointer, Labrador or a leggy mix.

For taking measurements follow the instructions below.

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Before measuring: Always measure with your dog standing naturally on all four paws. The coat is designed with enough ease to fit comfortably without restriction.

Diagram of a dog in side profile showing where to take each measurement: back length, neck girth, chest girth and belly girth

The Measurements

01

Back Length

Measure along the spine from the base of the neck — where the collar naturally rests — to the base of the tail. Keep the tape gently against the back, following the natural curve of the spine.

02

Neck Girth

Wrap the tape around the neck at its base, where the collar normally sits. It should feel snug but comfortable — you should be able to slip two fingers underneath easily.

03

Chest Girth

Measure around the widest part of the chest, just behind the front legs. Two fingers of ease here is the right guide.

04

Belly Girth

Measure around the belly just behind the ribcage, where the body begins to narrow but before the soft underside.

Please make sure to take the correct measurements and double check to get them right. Dogs crouch, stretch, and sniff — the belly measurement accounts for movement, not just standing still. That's why the coat's waistband has a little give built in.

A Few Tips for Getting It Right

Measure when your dog is calm and standing squarely — not mid-sit, mid-sniff, or mid-everything-else. Take each measurement twice and use the larger number if they differ.

For fluffy or double-coated breeds, keep in mind that everyday volume matters more than a freshly groomed silhouette.

Not Sure? We're Happy to Help.

If something feels unclear, or if this is your first time measuring a dog for a fitted coat, don't hesitate to reach out. A photo of your dog in a relaxed side profile — standing naturally, ideally on a plain background — is incredibly helpful and means we can double-check your measurements together before anything is made.

Getting it right matters to us just as much as it does to you.

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And if your dog needs a little convincing to stand still — a treat or two never hurts.