A
Shoulder height
Measure from the floor to the top of the shoulder while your dog is standing naturally.
Northbay sizing guide
Measure the dog. Measure the destination.
Start with the numbers that decide whether a ramp, step, or stroller will actually fit your dog and your routine.
01 · The three numbers
Don’t start with the box.
Your dog’s weight matters, but dimensions and reach often tell you more about real-world fit. Take these measurements before comparing products.
B
Resting length
Measure the space your dog takes up lying down, from nose to the base of the tail.
C
Destination height
Measure from the ground to the lip, seat, mattress, or surface your dog needs to reach.
Send A + B + C, plus your dog’s weight.That is enough for us to give you a much more useful starting point.
02 · Choose by movement
What is your dog trying to do?
The right format depends on the movement your dog is comfortable making now—not what worked a year ago.
Car
Ramp or car steps
Start with cargo or seat height and the room available for a ramp approach.
See car solutions →
Home
Steps or a shorter ramp
Watch what your dog already chooses: stepping, walking an incline, or avoiding both.
See home solutions →
Outings
Stroller
Cabin dimensions and entry style matter more than a headline capacity number.
See walking solutions →03 · Ramp geometry
Longer usually means gentler.
The same destination height creates a different incline depending on ramp length. Compare the geometry before comparing traction, folding style, or color.
Gentlelower inclineModeratemiddle rangeSteepmore demandingVery steepconsider another setup
The bands are a practical visual guide, not a guarantee of how an individual dog will respond.
04 · Stroller fit
Capacity is not the same as comfort.
A frame can support a certain load while the cabin is still too short, narrow, or difficult for your dog to enter. Compare the interior dimensions with the way your dog actually rests.
- Can your dog stand without crowding the canopy?
- Can they turn around inside?
- Can they settle into their normal resting position?
- Can they enter without a lift you cannot safely manage?
Still unsure?
Send the measurements. We’ll narrow it down.
Tell us your dog’s measurements and what you are trying to help them get into, onto, or through. We’ll point you toward the closest fit—including when none of the current options is right.