What is the Staffy Collective?

If you own an American Staffy, English Staffy, Bull Staffy or Pitbull, you already know the problem. That broad chest, those powerful shoulders, that barrel body built for loyalty and strength — they don't fit in clothes made for generic dogs.

Big Dogs Blouse was born from a simple idea: dogs like ours deserve clothes made specifically for them. Not adjusted. Not compromised. Made for them.

"We're building the world's largest collection of Staffy measurements — so that when we make something, it fits every single one of them."

The Staffy Collective is the first chapter. We need your help to get it right.

Submit your Staffy's measurements

Neck, chest, back. That's it. A photo and weight would help even more to refine our library, but they're optional.

We build the data

Every submission helps us understand the true range of Staffy sizes across the world.

You get first access — and serious discounts

Founding members of The Staffy Collective receive priority access and heavy discounts when we launch. You helped build this. You should benefit from it.

Join the collective

Submit your Staffy's measurements

Help us build something extraordinary. Every measurement brings us closer to clothes that genuinely fit the breed we love.

Tell us about your Staffy

Your email

Dog's name

Sex

Location

Breed

Measurements (cm) How to measure your dog →

Weight is optional but helps us understand body composition

Optional Upload photos of your Staffy

Up to 3 photos — JPG or PNG. Helps us see their build and proportions.

Optional: Where does your current dog's coat rub or restrict? Skip if this is your dog's first coat — we still want your measurements!

Your details are never shared or sold. Ever.

Sizing guide

How to measure your Staffy

Three measurements is all we need. No guessing, no allowances — just your dog's actual dimensions, exactly as they are.

Neck circumference

Measure around the neck just below where the collar sits. Tape held directly against the skin — touching but not pressing.

Chest circumference

Measure around the chest just behind the front legs. Tape held directly against the body — touching but not pressing.

Back length

Measure along the spine to the point where the back ends and the tail begins — you can feel this as a natural dip or softening in the spine just before the tail rises.

Always let the tape follow the contours of your dog's shape — for example, when measuring the back, let it sit along the spine rather than pulling it straight from point to point.

A note on accuracy

We need your dog's true measurements — not an estimate of what size they need. We'll take care of all the fit adjustments in our garment design. What we're building here is the world's most accurate picture of Staffy body dimensions, and that only works if every measurement is real.

Measure directly against your dog's body — the tape should touch the skin or coat without pressing into it or pulling away from it. Think of it like measuring for a tailor, not buying off the rack.

One more thing — optional, but valuable

If you've tried to dress your dog before, we'd love to know where it went wrong. Where does your dog's current or previous coat rub, pull, or restrict movement? Common spots are the shoulders, chest, or behind the front legs — but tell us in your own words.

This helps us understand not just how Staffies are shaped, but how they actually move. It's the kind of detail no other brand is collecting.

Photos — optional but helpful

A few photos of your dog help us understand breed variation beyond the numbers — shoulder muscle, chest depth, how they carry their weight.

Photo 1

Side on, full body

Standing, natural position. Shows back length and leg depth clearly.

Photo 2

Front on, standing

Shows chest width and shoulder structure.

Photo 3

Top down

Shows the taper from shoulders to waist.

Natural standing position on a flat surface works best. All photos are used for sizing research only and will never be shared publicly without your permission.