Sizing & Fit – Clothing

Thank you for considering Royal Hound to cover one of your most precious family members. As long-time owners of Italian Greyhounds we understand that getting the right fit makes all the difference. To make things easier we have provided you a guide to measure your sighthound so you can ensure they are comfortable and happy.

 

Clothes for Italian Greyhounds

 

Clothing – Italian Greyhound

ITALIAN GREYHOUND

XXS
XS
S
M
L
NECK:
24cm
(9.5in)
26cm
(10.25in)
28cm
(11.0in)
30cm
(11.8in)
32cm
(12.5in)
CHEST:
42cm
(16.5in)
46cm
(18.0in)
50cm
(19.7in)
54cm
(21.3in)
58cm
(22.8in)
BACK:
38cm
(15.0in)
41cm
(16.0in)
43cm
(16.9)
46cm
(18.0in)
49cm
(19.3)

Clothing – Whippet

WHIPPET

S
M
L
XL
NECK:
31cm
(12.2in)
34cm
(13.4in)
37cm
(14.5in)
40cm
(15.8in)
CHEST:
53cm
(20.8in)
59cm
(23.2in)
65cm
(25.5in)
71cm
(28.0in)
BACK:
43cm
(16.9in)
47cm
(18.5in)
51cm
(20.0in)
55cm
(21.6in)

Raincoats – Italian Greyhound

ITALIAN GREYHOUND

XXS
XS
S
M
L
NECK:
24cm
(9.5in)
26cm
(10.25in)
28cm
(11.0in)
30cm
(11.8in)
32cm
(12.5in)
CHEST:
42cm
(16.5in)
46cm
(18.0in)
50cm
(19.7in)
54cm
(21.3in)
58cm
(22.8in)
BACK:
38cm
(15.0in)
41cm
(16.0in)
43cm
(16.9)
46cm
(18.0in)
49cm
(19.3)

Raincoats – Whippet

WHIPPET

S
M
L
XL
NECK:
31cm
(12.2in)
34cm
(13.4in)
37cm
(14.5in)
40cm
(15.8in)
CHEST:
53cm
(20.8in)
59cm
(23.2in)
65cm
(25.5in)
71cm
(28.0in)
BACK:
43cm
(16.9in)
47cm
(18.5in)
51cm
(20.0in)
55cm
(21.6in)

Guide To Measuring

As you are measuring a sighthound, and they can tend to arch their backs and contort in ways most other breeds do not, we advise measuring a second time and even a third time. If you get different sizes it would be safest to take the largest set of measurements. As all our suits have stretch built into them, you should be able to get a good fit. Just keep in mind that getting the right size can be a bit of trial and error but once you have the right size all our suits of similar styles should fit the same (or close to it).

Our standard sizes

Once you have your measurements, choose the closest size to your measurements. The majority of our suits come with stretch either because of the mix of material or the weave. Therefore if you are a borderline measurement you should choose the larger size. We can’t guarantee this will always be the best option, however we will always offer an exchange if size is not right.

What is a good fit?

We often get this question. We have designed all our suits to fit snugly around the body shape of your sighthound. This is so a thin layer of air can be trapped between the suits and the skin, helping retain the warmth. We understand this is not always possible as, like people, sighthounds come in many different shapes and proportions. Here are some tips;

Good fit – clothing:

  • Snug fit around the body (suit looks smooth)
  • Leg length is such that the suits finishes around 2 to 3cm above the foot
  • There is a 1cm space at the base of the suit and the start of the tail
  • There are no creases or folds around the front chest area
  • The ribbing beneath the suit fits firmly against the skin and does not stick out

Wrong fit  – clothing:

  • The suit is longer than your sighthound and sticks out over the tail
  • You have to roll up the sleeves of your suit to avoid tripping
  • The ribbing beneath the suit is baggy and not a firm fit against the skin
  • There are creases around the front chest area
  • When sitting the suit often comes off

After a custom fit?

We do not offer custom fit options at this stage. We will return to offering custom suits soon.