The Black Dog Fit
The Black Dog works closely with all of its manufacturers to make sure that each of our garments fit comfortably and correctly. While garments will fit each individual differently, we have developed these guidelines to give you a general idea of how one of our garments may fit you.
For more specific information on an individual style, please contact one of our helpful Customer Service Representatives at 1-800-626-1991 or customerservice@theblackdog.com
DOG COLLARS


DOG APPAREL

Type of Fit (humans)
Ladies Classic Measurements (inches)
| Size |
XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sleeve | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 |
| Chest | 32-34 | 34-36 | 36-38 | 38-41 | 41-43 | 43-45 |
| Waist | 25-26 | 27-28 | 29-31 | 32-34 | 35-36 | 37-38 |
Mens Classic Measurements (inches)
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | XXXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sleeve | 31/32 | 32/33 | 33/34 | 34/35 | 35/36 | 36/37 | 37/38 |
| Chest | 32 | 34-36 | 38-40 | 42-44 | 46-48 | 48-50 | 52-54 |
| Waist | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 |
Kids Classic Collection Body Measurements (inches/pounds)
| Size | XS (5) |
S (6/7) |
M (8/10) |
L (12/14) |
XL (14/16) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest (inches) | 23-24" | 25-27" | 27.5-29.5" | 31-32.5" | 34-36" |
| Weight (pounds) | 33-38lbs | 48-61lbs | 61-72lbs | 73-84lbs | 85-96lbs |
| Height (inches) | 42-45" | 49-51" | 51-55" | 56-59" | 59-63" |
Lil Kids (Infant/Toddler) Body Measurements (pounds/inches)
| Size | 6M | 12M | 18M | 2T | 3T | 4T | 5T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (lbs) | 12-17lbs | 20-23lbs | 23-27lbs | 30-33lbs | 33-36lbs | 36-40lbs | 40-46lbs |
| Height/Length | 23-27in | 28-29in | 29-31in | 33-36in | 36-39in | 39-42in | 42-45in |
Hat Measurements
| Fit | Description |
|---|---|
| Ladies Fit | Cut for women and girls with shallow head shapes. If too shallow try Extreme Fit. |
| Extreme Fit | Cut for the those who prefer a shallow cap |
| Mid Fit | The perfect fit right between Extreme and Classic |
| Classic Fit | Cut for the average to deep head shape. This the deepest fit we carry |
| XL Cut | Both deeper and wider to fit men with a head shape that is larger than “large”. This cap is not only cut deeper than the Classic, but also wider |
| Youth Fit | Ages 3-12 and fits similar to the Extreme Fit |
| Toddler Fit | A very lightweight, soft cotton cap with an elastic closure to fit most infant/toddlers aged 6 months – 2 years |
1971 Fun Facts
We opened the doors to our Black Dog Tavern on January 1st, 1971. What other exciting things were happening in 1971? We did some digging and found these fun facts about that year!
🐾 Top single (Billboard year end top 100) Joy to the World – Three Dog Night🐾 Disney World opened; adult tickets were $3.50 🐾 Voting age was lowered to 18 🐾 Gas $0.40/gallon 🐾 Average income a year was $10,600 🐾 A United States postage stamp was 8 cents 🐾 Federal Express (FedEx) was founded by Fred Smith 🐾 The first ever email was sent! Ray Tomlinson sent a message from on Digital Equipment Corporation computer to another Digital Equipment Corporation computer.
1971 Vineyard Facts
🐾 Martha's Vineyard population is 6,117 🐾 Fishing shacks and working waterfront of Menemsha are preserved. 🐾 The one true vineyard. Chicama Vineyards, opens 🐾 Broadway star and MV resident Katharine Cornell films “This is Our Island”
1971 Dog Facts
🐾 117 dog breeds were recognized by the AKC 🐾 The poodle was the most popular dog in 1971, and was for 22 years 🐾 Dog ownerships have tripled since 1970s 🐾 Dog food was around 20 cents a bag!🐾 David Leavitt set out to create an English Bulldog that was less intense, more nimble and healthier. Crossing the Bulldog, American Pit Bull Terrier, Bullmastiff and the American Bulldog, Mr. leavitt managed to create today's Olde English Bulldogge.
