Which Coat size is right for my greyhound?
Nudleblu comes in four sighthound sizes: Weeny, Small, Medium and Large. You only need one measurement: the chest. If the chest fits, the back length sits where it should.
How to measure
- Measure while your hound is standing calmly.
- Wrap a soft tape around the widest part of the ribcage, just behind the front legs.
- Snug, not tight. Measure twice and use the larger number.
Sizes
Every centimetre has one size, with no overlaps. On the first centimetre of a size, choose that size and start on the inner zip.
| Size | Chest girth | Coat length | Dog's back length | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeny | 48–55 cm (18¾–21¾ in) | 50 cm (19¾ in) | 40 cm (15¾ in) | Italian Greyhounds and other tiny noodles |
| Small | 56–65 cm (21⅞–25¾ in) | 54 cm (21¼ in) | 44 cm (17⅜ in) | Slim Whippets and in-betweeners |
| Medium | 66–75 cm (25⅞–29⅝ in) | 70 cm (27½ in) | 54 cm (21¼ in) | Most Greyhounds |
| Large | 76–86 cm (29¾–34 in) | 82 cm (32¼ in) | 68 cm (26¾ in) | Deep-chested or long-bodied Greyhounds |
Dog's back length is measured along the spine, from the base of the neck to the base of the tail. Each coat is cut 10–16 cm (4–6 in) longer than the back it's made for, so it overhangs the tail. An overhang is what you want: it keeps rain, wind and snow off the rump. A coat shorter than your hound's back is not.
Three zips, one fit
Our patent-pending three-zip spine gives up to 7.5 cm (3 in) of chest adjustment in every size.
- Inner zip: slim fit, for lean hounds and the bottom of a size range.
- Middle zip: standard fit, for most hounds.
- Outer zip: extra room for a jumper underneath or a broader chest.
Handy hints
- If you're often asked if your Whippet is a Greyhound, you're probably a Medium. If your Greyhound is mistaken for a Whippet, you're probably a Medium too.
- An overhang at the tail is ideal in bad weather. The darts at the thigh let it curl neatly around the bottom.
- Not sure? Email info@hunnyboots.com with the chest measurement and a side-on photo of your hound standing, and we'll tell you the size and the zip.