Measuring Your Dog's Paws for Dog Boots

Sizing up your dog's paws for a new pair of dog boots isn't quite as simple as just measuring the paw, but its close!

The catch is, your dog's feet flatten out and expand width-wise under weight and we need to take that into account when sizing up dog boots.

It only takes a minute; you'll need your dog, paper, pencil, and a ruler or tape measure.

1. Have your dog stand on a firm surface like tile, concrete, or a wood floor.
   
2. Place a piece of paper under one front paw.
   
3. Lift the other front paw to put weight on the paw on the paper.
   
4. Mark the widest part of the paw on the paper.
   
5. Measure the distance between the marks.
   
6. Repeat for the length or back paws if needed.

That's it.  You'll get more accurate measurements and be able to find the best fitting boot for your dog.

Check out Backcountry K-9's selection of Dog Boots:

- Ruff Wear Bark'n Boots Grip Trex: a great boot with a real boot sole for good protection.  4 boots in a set. If your dog is in between sizes, choose the larger size for comfort.

- Granite Gear Endurance Dog Boots: a good boot at a solid price.  2 boots in a set; tight athletic fit.  If your dog is in between sizes, choose the larger size for comfort.

- Granite Gear Mush Dog Boots: a good boot with a sole designed for traction on snow.  2 boots in a set; tight athletic fit.  If your dog is in between sizes, choose the larger size for comfort.