Chihuahua
Starting tip: L (often L–XL)
Measure to confirm · neck chart
Shop by pet
Size depends on your pet’s neck (most collars, bandanas, bow bibs) or head (bucket hats)—not on breed alone. Use a breed tip below as a starting hint, then measure to confirm. Charts change by style.
Starting tip only. Pets of the same breed vary a lot. For neck styles, measure where a collar sits, then add about ¾ in (2 cm); about 1½ in (4 cm) for long-haired pets. Bucket hats: measure the head and compare to the hat chart as printed—do not add the collar ¾ in allowance. Between two sizes? Go up one. Recommendations below assume our common snap-on / collar / bandana neck chart—Petal Bib and Bucket Hat use different ranges.
Find by measurement
The most reliable path. Same steps as our Size guide and the Find my size tool on product pages.
- Wrap a soft tape where a collar sits (neck). For a bucket hat, measure around the widest part of the head instead (usually in front of the ears).
- Neck styles: add about ¾ in (2 cm) for comfort—or about 1½ in (4 cm) if your pet has long fur. Bucket hats: don’t add anything; use the head measurement as is and compare to the hat chart.
- Match that number to the chart for the exact style you’re buying (neck vs head; bib vs collar ranges differ).
- Still unsure? Email a photo + measurement to support@pawsinstyles.com.
Popular dog breeds
Common starting size ranges for our everyday neck styles. Measure to confirm before you order.
Yorkshire Terrier
Starting tip: L
Measure to confirm · long coat → extra ease
Pomeranian
Starting tip: XL (tiny adults sometimes M–L)
Measure to confirm · fluffy coats need ease
Toy / Mini Poodle
Starting tip: XL
Measure to confirm · neck chart
Shih Tzu
Starting tip: XL
Measure to confirm · long coat → 1½ in ease
Maltese
Starting tip: M–L
Measure to confirm · long coat → extra ease
Dachshund (Miniature)
Starting tip: M–L
Measure to confirm · neck can run thick
Pug
Starting tip: L–XL
Measure to confirm · short neck, go by tape
Miniature Schnauzer
Starting tip: 3XL
Measure to confirm · may sit at top of chart
West Highland White
Starting tip: 3XL
Measure to confirm · neck chart
French Bulldog
Starting tip: often L–3XL or outside snap chart
Measure first · try Petal Bib ranges if neck is large
Puppy (toy / small)
Starting tip: XS–S
They grow fast—remeasure · when in doubt size up
Popular cat types
Most adult cats land around M on our neck chart. Large or fluffy cats often need more ease—or a wider Petal Bib range.
Domestic Shorthair
Starting tip: M (many adults M–L)
Measure to confirm
Domestic Longhair
Starting tip: M–L
Add about 1½ in (4 cm) for long fur
Siamese / Oriental
Starting tip: S–M
Measure to confirm · slimmer necks common
Persian
Starting tip: M–L
Long coat → 1½ in ease · measure to confirm
British Shorthair
Starting tip: M–L
Measure to confirm · broader chests/necks
Maine Coon
Starting tip: L–XL
Often needs larger Petal Bib sizes · measure first
Ragdoll
Starting tip: L–XL
Measure to confirm · large adults common
Scottish Fold
Starting tip: M
Measure to confirm
Bengal
Starting tip: M–L
Measure to confirm
Sphynx
Starting tip: M
Measure to confirm · little coat, less ease needed
Kitten
Starting tip: XS–S
Remeasure as they grow · when unsure size up
Senior / plus-size cat
Starting tip: L–XL
Go by tape, not weight alone
Mixed breed / Not sure
Skip the breed guess. Measure once, then shop. If you’re between styles (bib vs collar vs hat), open the size guide and use the chart for that style.
A–Z (quick list)
Same starting tips as above—expand for a flat list. Still measure to confirm.
Show A–Z starting tips
- Bengal — M–L
- British Shorthair — M–L
- Chihuahua — L (often L–XL)
- Dachshund (Mini) — M–L
- Domestic Longhair — M–L
- Domestic Shorthair — M
- French Bulldog — measure; often L–3XL or outside snap chart
- Kitten — XS–S
- Maine Coon — L–XL
- Maltese — M–L
- Miniature Schnauzer — 3XL
- Persian — M–L
- Pomeranian — XL
- Pug — L–XL
- Puppy (toy/small) — XS–S
- Ragdoll — L–XL
- Scottish Fold — M
- Shih Tzu — XL
- Siamese / Oriental — S–M
- Sphynx — M
- Toy / Mini Poodle — XL
- West Highland White — 3XL
- Yorkshire Terrier — L
- Mixed / Not sure — measure first
Bucket hats use a head chart (S/M/L). Dress-Up Club bibs are often one adjustable size. Petal Bib elastic ranges are wider than snap-on styles. Always check the product page for the style you want—recommendations must follow that style’s chart, not breed alone.