MEASUREMENT GUIDE
How to Measure Your Dog’s Hind Leg
Use the supplier’s original A–G guide to capture the measurements needed for your custom dog knee brace.
Before You Begin
Have a flexible measuring tape and the A–G diagram ready. Follow the positions shown in the original supplier materials, and record each result with its matching letter.
Original A–G Measurement Diagram
Use the original diagram to locate each measurement point. Its Chinese labels are preserved for anatomical accuracy; the English instructions are below. Open the diagram for a closer view on a small screen.
Seven Measurement Instructions
Follow A through G and refer back to the supplier diagram for each exact position.
A
Upper Thigh Circumference
Measure around the widest part of the upper thigh, near the base of the leg.
B
Stifle (Knee) Circumference
Measure around the knee where the upper and lower leg meet.
C
Lower Leg Circumference
Measure around the narrowest part of the lower leg above the hock.
D
Circumference Above the Paw
Measure around the leg immediately above the paw joint, following the supplier diagram.
E
Upper Leg Length
Measure from the base of the thigh to the stifle, following the front of the leg.
F
Lower Leg Length
Measure from the stifle to the hock, following the front of the leg.
G
Hock-to-Paw Joint Length
Measure from the hock to the paw joint as shown in the supplier diagram.
Measurement Video Guide
Watch the supplier’s original measurement footage alongside the written English A–G steps. The video remains in its original language; no English subtitles have been verified.
Measurement Tips
- Locate each point on the original diagram before taking its measurement.
- Keep the measuring tape flat as you follow the marked circumference or length.
- Record each result under its matching letter, A through G.
- If a measurement point is unclear, contact our support team before ordering.
Need Help?
Not sure where to measure? Our support team can help you interpret the original guide before you place an order.