Things You'll Need
- Measuring tape
Instructions
Stand your dog up on all fours in a relaxed position.
Place one end of the tape measure flat on the ground next to one of your dog's paws.
Measure the distance from the ground to the top of your dog's shoulder, located just beneath and to the side of the neck area. Record this measurement, referred to as the "wither height," in inches.
Subtract six inches from the wither height measurement for large breeds of adult dogs such as golden retrievers and Labradors to determine the correct feeder height. Subtract four inches to find the correct feeder height for small breeds such as Yorkshire Terriers and chihuahuas.