Dog Chest Sizes
The chest is the key measurement when choosing harnesses, coats, and clothing. A snug but comfortable fit offers better control, safety, and freedom of movement. Use the guide below to see typical chest measurements for popular breeds. Always measure around the widest part of your dog’s chest for accuracy.
| Breed | Chest Size (cm) | Chest Size (inches) |
|---|---|---|
| Afghan Hound | 65–75 | 26–30 |
| Airedale Terrier | 55–65 | 22–26 |
| Alaskan Malamute | 75–85 | 30–33 |
| American Bulldog | 70–85 | 28–33 |
| Australian Shepherd | 55–70 | 22–28 |
| Basset Hound | 60–75 | 24–30 |
| Beagle | 45–60 | 18–24 |
| Bernese Mountain Dog | 80–90 | 31–35 |
| Bichon Frise | 40–50 | 16–20 |
| Border Collie | 55–65 | 22–26 |
| Boxer | 70–80 | 28–31 |
| Boston Terrier | 40–50 | 16–20 |
| Bullmastiff | 85–100 | 33–39 |
| Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | 40–50 | 16–20 |
| Chihuahua | 30–40 | 12–16 |
| Cocker Spaniel | 50–60 | 20–24 |
| Cockapoo | 45–60 | 18–24 |
| Collie | 65–75 | 26–30 |
| Dachshund (Standard) | 40–50 | 16–20 |
| Dalmatian | 65–75 | 26–30 |
| Doberman | 70–80 | 28–31 |
| English Bulldog | 70–85 | 28–33 |
| French Bulldog | 45–55 | 18–22 |
| German Shepherd | 70–85 | 28–33 |
| Golden Retriever | 70–85 | 28–33 |
| Great Dane | 85–100 | 33–39 |
| Greyhound | 65–75 | 26–30 |
| Havanese | 35–45 | 14–18 |
| Irish Setter | 65–75 | 26–30 |
| Irish Wolfhound | 85–100 | 33–39 |
| Italian Greyhound | 30–40 | 12–16 |
| Jack Russell Terrier | 35–45 | 14–18 |
| Labrador Retriever | 70–85 | 28–33 |
| Lhasa Apso | 35–45 | 14–18 |
| Maltese | 30–40 | 12–16 |
| Miniature Dachshund | 30–40 | 12–16 |
| Miniature Schnauzer | 40–50 | 16–20 |
| Newfoundland | 85–100 | 33–39 |
| Pomeranian | 30–40 | 12–16 |
| Poodle (Standard) | 60–70 | 24–28 |
| Poodle (Mini) | 40–50 | 16–20 |
| Poodle (Toy) | 30–40 | 12–16 |
| Pug | 40–50 | 16–20 |
| Rottweiler | 80–95 | 31–37 |
| Samoyed | 65–75 | 26–30 |
| Schnauzer (Standard) | 45–55 | 18–22 |
| Shiba Inu | 40–50 | 16–20 |
| Shih Tzu | 35–45 | 14–18 |
| Siberian Husky | 65–75 | 26–30 |
| Staffordshire Bull Terrier | 60–70 | 24–28 |
| Vizsla | 60–70 | 24–28 |
| Weimaraner | 70–80 | 28–31 |
| West Highland White Terrier | 45–55 | 18–22 |
| Whippet | 50–60 | 20–24 |
| Yorkshire Terrier | 30–40 | 12–16 |
