Small Dog Four-Leg Base Layer

Small dogs often look swallowed by a loose jacket, and bare legs and bellies are the first places to feel a draft. This base layer is cut with four sleeves, so it covers the whole body in one piece and slips under a coat or harness as easily as it works on its own.

The fabric is a waffle knit, available in navy blue or milk apricot. Waffle texture keeps the garment looking a little more interesting than flat jersey, and the whole piece weighs just 4.9 to 7.1 oz (140 to 200 g) depending on size, so it adds little bulk.

Sizes are matched to dog weight. The M is for dogs of about 5 to 7 lb (2.3 to 3.2 kg), the L for 8 to 11 lb (3.6 to 5 kg), the XL for 12 to 16 lb (5.4 to 7.3 kg) and the 2XL for 17 to 21 lb (7.7 to 9.5 kg). These sizes run smaller than many standard garments, so if your dog sits between two sizes, choose the larger one, and allow a small difference of 2 to 3 cm from hand measuring.

Weight only goes so far, since a long-bodied dog and a stocky one of the same weight fit differently. Measure the chest and the back length before you order, and try the garment on at home before heading out. Wash gently and dry flat or on low heat. Each order contains one garment.