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DottieM
November 20 at 10:09
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Need measurements for a Westie
Excuse my instrusion but I'm looking for chest measurements for a Westie. My SIL is the proud owner (oh, and is she proud!) of two male Westies and I want to make two coats for them for Christmas. Can't ask SIL because she'll catch on.
If anyone out there can help here's what I need: 1. Measurement of the chest (as if you were measuring for a bra) 2. Measurement from the neck (where the collar sits) to the base of the tail 3. The weight. I may need this to make a few adjustments since she tells me they may very well tip the scale at 25lbs. when full grown. Supposedly this is big? I don't know I'm surrounded by 50lb Dalmatians so I haven't a clue.
This doesn't have to be exact as the coats stretch and adjust but I need a ballpark figure.
Thank you in advance. Dottie
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Princess & MacDuff's Mom
November 20 at 13:23
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Re: Need measurements for a Westie
Hi Dottie,
I took these measurements on MacDuff. He's my 6 year old Westie boy and he weighs 22 pounds.
20.5 inches around the chest
14 inches from collar to base of tail
Hope this helps!
-Cathy
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Lynda and the Minkies
November 20 at 16:53
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Re: Need measurements for a Westie
Sorry Dottie, I have girls...what a neat gift. Hope they love them. XXX.
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Mac'N'Me
November 20 at 18:28
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Re: Need measurements for a Westie
Hi!
Mac is 20 inches around the chest, 13 from tail base to withers, and 12.25 around the neck. He's a 4 year old male, and weighs 16.5 lbs, but has really thick hair.
Hope this helps!! In store-bought clothes, he usu. wears a "12".
PS, he got all stiff and noodley when I tried to measure! I think he's really more like 12 long, if his back wasn;t all humped up!
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The Oregon Girlies...
November 20 at 21:35
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Re: Need measurements for a Westie
I have four girls and they vary in size a lot. Is there some way you could get your brother to measure them? Then your SIL will be surprised and so will the dogs. You are making a very thoughtful gift, they will love it. xxxBetty and the Girlies...
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DottieM
November 21 at 10:47
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Re: Need measurements for a Westie-Thank you!
Thanks a bunch. You guys are great. This was a real help. I'm going to aim for 20inches. I know now this won't be too large once they're full grown and since I've made these before for my Dals I know there's always extra room in the chest area even without the stretch.
I know she's going to love these. She and her husband waited sooooo long for a pup. She wanted everything "just right" and the two are just enjoying "the boys" so much.
Thanks again.
Dottie
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