What about a 12lb Shih Tzu? What size xs or small?
615836
Small. I got the xs when my westie was a puppy. I now have an 11 pound Maltipoo. I tried to squeeze her in the shirt yesterday. I could barely fasten it around her but it was too tight on her chest.
615837
I have a 11.6lb shitzu mix and we got her an XS. It fits pretty snugly, but it's short on her torso. If your dog has a lot of hair you may want to size up.
1406364
My puppy is now 5 pounds also and it fits him perfectly. But I also took his measurements and compared with the measurements listed to be sure when I made the decision between buying XS and S.
2164284
XS overlapped just a little on my Daughters Morky which now weighs 8 lbs. I took a little in on both sides. The Morky is very hairy unlike the Chihuahua so I would say the XXS should be fine. Remember I am only guessing too. The product is awesome and easy to get the dog use to wearing it.
1309333
My shih tuz weighs 12 pounds and I bought a small and it is plenty big enough and would fit yours as well.
1837639
My dog weighs about 13 lbs and she has an XS. They are meant to be very snug. That apparently is what makes them feel more secure.
1911865
Hi my Shiba Inu has a small and it fits her well. She's a medium breed. hope this helps.
1410632
The X-Small size would probably be the best fit for any smaller foot dog under 25 lbs (if they do not have thick furry feet).
85789
My chihuahua is 15 lbs and I got an XS, so probably an XXS would fit yours.
149015
I'd get the size for the larger of the two (small). There is enough Velcro to overlap, but if it's too small it will be uncomfortable for him. Also, FYI I found that having two belts for my dog worked best so one could be washed while the other was worn. He was an in-between size, too, and the small seemed to be more comfortable than the XS. Hope this helps!
1262845
The small would be perfect. I have a 12 pound shih tzu and she has plenty of room. And this Thundershirt really does work!!
2057987
XXS is for 12 pounds and under CHEST SIZE 9"-13.5 XS 10-25 13"-18 Chest size is the best measurement for selecting a size. Simply measure your dog's chest (torso) just behind the front legs at it's largest poiint. Hope this helps.
686201
We got an xs for our smallest dog, she is 13 lbs. It is kinda of short as she is long but for girth it is fine. With all of that said I would get the xs (extra small). We got the small for our 18lb dog and it fits him fine so I would think it would be too big for an eight pound dog.
1558726
I would probably get a small to be safe. I originally ordered an xs for my chihuahua/Dotson mix pup who weighed 3 lbs then I changed order to small because of reviews and I'm glad I did. Since Maltese are mostly hair and have long bodies, small is probably going to fit yours way better. I hope this helps.
267636
I have a 9 lb mix breed, the XX-small was too small. The XS should work perfect. For my 15 lb Maltepoo, I got the small and it works well.
128233
My dog is a 12lb fluffy shih-tzu poodle and the XS fit perfect for her. You want it snug, that's the idea of it. Hope this helps
1840421
I would order XS, "not XXS" if I were you or you'll have to send it back. my dog only weighs 5 lbs with a 14 " chest the XXS was way too small. sent it back for the XS and it's perfect!
1807148
Our Shih-Tzu's are 22lb and 27lb. Their front paws are about that size. The XXS booties fit perfect.