How to Measure Dog Paws for Dog Boots
They may look a little silly at first, but there are several benefits to protecting your dog's paws by having it wear dog boots. By providing a barrier between the dog's paw and the environment, dog boots provide protection from cuts, burns, blisters, thorns, cold weather and harsh terrain. Dog boots are made for a variety of purposes and come in an array of styles, but the first step to buying any pair is to correctly measure your dog's paw.
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Instructions
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Walk your dog onto a hard and flat concrete, linoleum or wood surface.
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Place a sheet of paper beneath a front paw. Lift the other front paw to get your dog to put more weight on the paw being measured for the most accurate measurement.
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Mark the paper at the paw's widest points on both the left and right side. Measure the length of the dog's paw by making a mark at the base of the pad and at the end of the nails.
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Measure the distance between the two marks indicating the width using a ruler and write down the measurement in both inches and centimeters. Repeat to find the length.
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Compare the measurements against a sizing chart at your local pet store or online to find your dog's boot size.
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Tips & Warnings
It's a good idea to measure in both inches and centimeters because some sizing charts use only one or the other.
Compare your measurements to the sizing chart specific to the dog boot you would like to buy as not all boots use the same sizing system.
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