Dog Size Guide for Cremation and Memorial Services
When arranging pet cremation or selecting memorial products, it’s helpful to know how your dog’s breed is classified by size. This determines pricing, urn sizing, and other aftercare details.
At Pet Divine, we’ve compiled an alphabetical size guide by breed — covering small, medium, large, and extra-large dogs — to help pet owners and cremation providers plan respectfully.
📝 How Are Dogs Sized?
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Pedigree Dogs are classified strictly by breed, regardless of actual weight.
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Crossbreeds are classified by the larger or dominant breed in the mix.
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This is a non-exhaustive guide, but includes the most common UK dog breeds.
🐕 Small-Sized Dogs (Up to 8 kg)
| Breed | Breed |
|---|---|
| Affenpinscher | Japanese Chin |
| Australian Silky Terrier | Jack Russell Terrier |
| Bichon Frise | Lakeland Terrier |
| Border Terrier | Lancashire Heeler |
| Boston Terrier | Lhasa Apso |
| Cairn Terrier | Lowchen |
| Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Maltese Terrier |
| Chihuahua | Miniature Dachshund |
| Chinese Crested Dog | Miniature Pinscher |
| English Toy Terrier | Miniature Schnauzer |
| French Bulldog | Norfolk Terrier |
| Griffon Bruxellois | Norwegian Lundehund |
| Italian Greyhound | Norwich Terrier |
| Papillon | Patterdale |
| Pekingese | Pomeranian |
| Poodle (Toy) | Pug |
| Schipperke | Scottish Terrier |
| Shetland Sheepdog | Shih Tzu |
| Tibetan Spaniel | West Highland Terrier |
| Yorkshire Terrier |
🐕🦺 Medium-Sized Dogs (8.1 – 25 kg)
| Breed | Breed |
|---|---|
| American Cocker Spaniel | Miniature Poodle |
| American Pit Bull | Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen |
| Basenji | Polish Lowland Sheepdog |
| Basset Fauve de Bretagne | Schnauzer |
| Basset Hound | Sealyham Terrier |
| Beagle | Skye Terrier |
| Bedlington Terrier | Sprocker |
| Border Collie | Staffordshire Bull Terrier |
| Brittany | Standard Schnauzer |
| Bull Terrier | Sussex Spaniel |
| Bulldog | Swedish Vallhund |
| Cocker Spaniel | Tibetan Terrier |
| Dachshund | Welsh Corgi |
| Dandie Dinmont Terrier | Welsh Springer Spaniel |
| English Springer Spaniel | Welsh Terrier |
| Field Spaniel | Wheaten Terrier |
| Finnish Spitz | Whippet |
| Fox Terrier (Smooth & Wire) | |
| German Spitz (Mittel) | |
| Glen of Imaal Terrier | |
| Hungarian Puli | |
| Irish Terrier | |
| Japanese Shiba Inu | |
| Japanese Spitz | |
| Keeshond | |
| Kerry Blue Terrier |
🦮 Large-Sized Dogs (25.1 – 40 kg)
| Breed | Breed |
|---|---|
| Afghan Hound | Hovawart |
| Airedale Terrier | Hungarian Vizsla |
| Alaskan Malamute | Husky |
| American Bulldog | Irish Red & White Setter |
| Australian Cattle Dog | Irish Setter |
| Belgian Shepherd Dog | Irish Water Spaniel |
| Borzoi | Italian Spinone |
| Boxer | Japanese Akita |
| Briard | Labradoodle |
| Canaan Dog | Large Munsterlander |
| Chow Chow | Lurcher |
| Clumber Spaniel | Maremma Sheepdog |
| Collie (excluding Border) | Old English Sheepdog |
| Curly Coated Retriever | Otterhound |
| Dalmatian | Pharaoh Hound |
| Dobermann | Pinscher |
| Elkhound | Pointer (all types) |
| English Setter | Portuguese Water Dog |
| Flat Coated Retriever | Rhodesian Ridgeback |
| Foxhound | Rottweiler |
| German Shepherd Dog | Saluki |
| Golden Retriever | Samoyed |
| Gordon Setter | Shar Pei |
| Greyhound | Standard Poodle |
| Hamiltonstovare | Weimaraner |
🐩 Extra Large-Sized Dogs (Over 40 kg)
| Breed | Breed |
|---|---|
| Anatolian Shepherd Dog | Mastiff (all types) |
| Bernese Mountain Dog | Newfoundland |
| Bloodhound | Pyrenean Mountain Dog |
| Bouvier des Flandres | Russian Black Terrier |
| Deerhound | St Bernard |
| Dogue de Bordeaux | |
| Giant Schnauzer | |
| Great Dane | |
| Irish Wolfhound | |
| Komondor | |
| Labrador Retriever | |
| Leonberger |
Why Size Classification Matters
Correctly identifying your dog’s size:
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Ensures accurate pricing for individual cremation
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Helps choose the right urn or keepsake
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Enables crematoriums to plan for equipment and timing
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Prevents confusion during arrangements
Learn more about cremation choices in our guide:
👉 Is Cremation the Right Choice for My Pet?
And don’t miss:
👉 How to Choose a Pet Cremation Provider – A Complete Checklist
Need Help?
This guide is designed to assist with planning and decision-making during a difficult time. If your dog is a crossbreed or not listed, speak with your cremation provider or memorial partner for clarity.
At Pet Divine, we offer:
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Guidance on cremation and memorialisation
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Virtual tribute pages
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Biodegradable urns and keepsakes
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A compassionate, pet-loving community
