I will be getting an 8 week old lab puppy in another week. Should we start on the Small or XSmall?
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I would do a small. You can adjust it smaller. You might have a little overlap on the Velcro, but it would for sure last you a lot longer than the x-small. Or you might want to measure the puppy or have your breeder do it so you can get the right size.
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Having had a lab puppy, I know how fast they grow. I'd start with the Small, puppy won't learn much anyway with the Extra Small. What he/she needs to know can be learned with a regular harness/collar and a leash. I think you'd probably be best to wait until at least the puppy grows into a Medium. I didn't order a vest until my Scottie was full grown and had mastered the Companion Dog Certification which was all learned with a collar and lead.
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I started with a small for my German Shepherd puppy. She was 10 weeks. A small should work for about 4-5 months.
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I found the directions to measure around the chest from behind the front legs to be accurate as to size. Our German shepherd was growing so fast that got one size larger which she quickly grew into. It is highly adjustable and a very sturdy vest and easy to adjust. Good luck with your pup. Ours belongs to Seeing Eye so we have to give her back; it will not be easy.
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I bought a medium for my pit bull terrier. He fit it when he was 4 months old. Hope that helps. He is 5 months now and is about to out grow that.
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I would go with small as it is adjustable. As long as you plan on using it often. I made the mistake of getting extra small when my Rottie was that young. She grew out of it so fast. After small I would go to large or extra large. They grow fast.
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If you have a toy breed the small one is great. Medium to larger breeds, buy the larger one. Great toy .
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I have a 9 lb mix breed, the XX-small was too small. The XS should work perfect. For my 15 lb Maltepoo, I got the small and it works well.
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I have 2 mini dachshunds. They have small hind feet & larger front feet. Mine used xsmall on hind feet & small on front feet. Judging from that & the fact that I used to have a 55 lb Golden retriever, I would tell you to order the large.(if your dog has smaller feet for his size I would say order the medium)
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I would go with the mini. My 30 lb beagle uses the large and it takes him a long time to eat.
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I bought an extra Large for my daughter's big Lab mix, and a Large for my English Setter... Both were juat right... I would look for a small or extra small for a little dog.
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I would choose the small if you want it to fit snug, the medium if you want a little more room. We chose the large for our Lab puppy because she has a long snout and wanted her to have room to open her mouth a little but couldn't eat or drink water through it.
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I would go with the smallest size available. Our dog is about 10lbs and she fit into a small.
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My 55 lb shepherd mix and my 70 lb labradoodle both use the large one. I would think large but if your lab is on the small side, the small one may be ok.
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I don't understand your original question. What does smaller than xsmall mean?
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We would recommend the Regular size. And if you find these are too big for your dog to chew properly, you can feed the Petite since your dog sits right on the feeding guideline for both.
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I would get the larger size for your lab. I have two mini schnauzer puppies and they equal about ten pounds combined and it is perfect for the two of them to cuddle. I am thinking about getting the larger one soon. It is a good quality bed though. My puppy's tug at the faux sheering and try to eat it. They are still babies though. If u have an adult dog it will be perfect.
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The small would be perfect. I have a 12 pound shih tzu and she has plenty of room. And this Thundershirt really does work!!
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you would have to buy the xsmall and should fit as they are adustale i buy the small and my dog is 20lbs
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What breed is your dog? If he's a puppy and still growing I might suggest getting the Small size, but if he's a smaller breed an XSmall should fit him well. I purchased an XSmall for my MinPin/Chihuahua mix and she's about 10lbs.
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I originally bought the XL for my 80 lb Shepherd Mix. Too small so traded for the XXL--worth the xtra money! He loves the bed and so do I!
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It depends on what you want to use if for. If it's for travel, then the smallest that the airline will accept for the dog (if it has erect ears it has to be able to put its ears up). Smaller is better for transport - he will get thrown around a bit and he'll have a shorter distance to go inside the crate. But if for regular use in the house, then I'd say the larger.