Size Guide — Clothing

Italian greyhounds have a non-standard build: a deep chest, narrow waist, thin neck. That's why off-the-shelf S/M/L clothing almost never fits well. Getting the perfect fit takes just a couple of minutes and a soft measuring tape.

How to measure your iggy

A soft tape and a relaxed, standing iggy are all you need. Here’s where to measure, and what to avoid.

Chest girth

Your most important measurement when choosing a size.

CorrectAround the widest part

Measure around the deepest part of the chest, just behind the front legs.
Keep your iggy standing straight and the tape level, snug and smooth.

IncorrectAvoid a diagonal tape

A diagonal tape misses the true chest girth.
Do not measure a hunched dog or use a loose, twisted or wrinkled tape.

Back length

Zikki’s cut uses a specific starting point: the hollow between the shoulder blades.

Italian Greyhound standing straight with head up and tail lifted; green circles mark the shoulder blades and tail base, joined by a measuring tape along the back. — Start at the central point between the shoulder blades, not up on the neck.
End at the base of the tail. Gently lift the tail to find this point.
Keep your iggy standing straight, head up and level, with the tape straight and gently taut.

Start at the central point between the shoulder blades, not up on the neck.
End at the base of the tail. Gently lift the tail to find this point.
Keep your iggy standing straight, head up and level, with the tape straight and gently taut.

Italian Greyhound with lowered head, rounded back and lowered tail; red circles mark an incorrect tape placement from the neck onto the tail. — Starting on the neck makes the measurement too long.
Do not include the tail in the measurement.
Wait until your iggy stands straight with their head up. Avoid a sagging or wrinkled tape.

Starting on the neck makes the measurement too long.
Do not include the tail in the measurement.
Wait until your iggy stands straight with their head up. Avoid a sagging or wrinkled tape.

Size chart

One chart works for both girl fit and boy fit: the dog's measurements are the same, only the cut of the garment differs.

Size	Chest (cm)	Back length (cm)	Chest (in)	Back length (in)	Approximate weight
XS	37-40	29-32	14.6-15.7	11.4-12.6	≈ 3-4 kg
S	42-44	33-36	16.5-17.3	13.0-14.2	≈ 4-5 kg
M	46-49	37-40	18.1-19.3	14.6-15.7	≈ 5.5-7 kg
L	50-53	41-43	19.7-20.9	16.1-16.9	≈ 7.5-8.5 kg

Weight is approximate and for reference only. Choose your size based on chest and back length, not weight.

If you're unsure, or your dog is "between sizes"

Go by chest girth first. This is the most important measurement. If the chest matches one size but the back length matches another, choose based on the chest.

If you're still not sure

Email us, and we'll either help you find the right size or make the piece to your dog's exact measurements.

If your dog's measurements fall within our standard size chart, a custom-made piece costs the same as a regular size. If your dog is larger than our standard range (a whippet, for example), the cost is calculated separately, we'll let you know once you get in touch.

We make clothing not just for Italian greyhounds, but for whippets and other breeds on request, just email us or message us on Instagram.

Puppies and growth

Puppies grow fast, so in the first few months it's worth re-measuring them every 2-4 weeks to make sure their clothing always fits their current shape, not "room to grow" or too small.

Frequently asked questions

What if the clothing turns out to be too small or too big?

Get in touch and we'll help you exchange it for a different size.

Does the size differ for a boy and a girl Italian greyhound?

The measurements in the chart are the same for both; what differs is the cut: Zikki's girl fit and boy fit are each adapted to the needs of that sex.

My Italian greyhound doesn't fit any size, what should I do?

Get in touch and we'll make something custom.

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