- Breed
Selection - By
simply choosing your pet's breed, the selector will choose the appropriate
size of the door opening you need (Breed selection criteria is based
on AKC standard measurements in height and weight for each breed). If
your pets' dimensions are NOT within these AKC acceptable standards
for your breed, or you have a non-AKC breed pet, or your simply not
sure about your pet's height and width, we recommend that you measure
the height and width of your pet as described below:
- Width
Measurement -
Your pet's largest width dimension is usually from shoulder to shoulder.
To measure your pet's width, in a standing position, place one of your
pet's shoulder against the wall. Take a box or straight chair that is
at least a few inches taller than your pet. Position the box against
the opposite shoulder of your pet. Next measure the distance between
the wall and the box edge. Add 1/2" to your overall width.
Type
in your measurement in the width window - Use decimal format only -
i.e. 3 1/2" should be typed in as
3.5
- Height
Measurement
- To measure your pet's height, position your pet in a standing position.
With a tape measure, measure from the floor to heighest point on their
back (usually the shoulders) excluding their head. Add 1" to your
overall height. Type in your measurement in the height window - Use
decimal format only - i.e. 3 1/2"
should be typed in as 3.5
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