1. Girth – Use a soft measuring tape to measure circumference (distance around) widest part of dogs chest, behind front legs. Girth measurement determines size of brace to order. Measurement should be comfortably snug but not too tight. A Wiggleless extender is available which adds up to 4" / 10.2cm extra girth to any size brace.
Note: Small sizes have 3" / 7.6cm of girth adjustability, Medium and Large have 5" / 12.7cm.
2. Torso – Measure from the centre of the dogs shoulder blades along spine to hip crease (front of upper thigh). This measurement helps determine the length of brace needed when ordering. Small, Medium and Large Sizes come in 2 lengths to choose from. XX Small and X Small come in one length only.
Sizes:
Size |
Girth |
Torso |
XXS |
11-14" / 27.9-35.6cm |
8" / 20.3cm |
XS |
14-17" / 35.6-43.2cm |
9.5" / 24cm |
Small Regular |
17-20" / 43.2-50.8cm |
10.5" / 26.7cm |
Small Long |
17-20" / 43.2-50.8cm |
11" / 27.9cm |
Medium Regular |
20-25" / 50.8-63.5cm |
11.5" / 29.2cm |
Medium Long |
20-25" / 50.8-63.5cm |
12.5" / 31.8cm |
Large Regular |
25-30" / 63.5-76.2cm |
12.5" / 31.8cm |
Large Long |
25-30" / 63.5-76.2cm |
13.5" / 34.3cm |
If the measurements of your dog fall at the edge of a size of a Wiggleless back brace but you want the same length, the Wiggleless Extender is designed to add 4" / 10.2cm more girth room to any size back brace - you can view it here.
Note: The brace does not go all the way to the tail on most dogs and should be comfortably snug, not too tight.
Breed guide:
Below are quick examples of the breeds of dog suitable for each size. Every dog is different, so we recommend measuring your dog, please do not guesstimate your dog's size.
XXS - Toy breeds
XS - Chihuahuas, Mini poodles, Small mix breeds
Small Reg - Small pugs, short dachshunds, small breeds
Small Long - Long dachshunds, small longer back breeds
Medium Regular - Pugs, Mini Schnauzers, medium size breeds
Medium Long - Corgis, Cocker Spaniels
Large Regular - Large girth Pugs, Bulldogs, Large girth stocky breeds
Large Long - Spaniels, Poodles, Vizlas, Large or mixed breeds
An extender strap is available to add extra girth so that the Large size is suitable for bigger dogs. A DIY stitching guide is also available to make the brace suitable for dogs with a large chest and small girth (e.g Boxers), please get in touch if you require this.
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