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I got this in XXL due to Irina Davey's review for my 18-year-old beagle, Bart. She didn't have a beagle, but the size of her dog in the picture she shared seemed so similar to mine and her review was so very helpful I got it! I have gotten a few jackets in the past and he had another one he did use, but it just wasn't thick enough (to me) for the freezing weather and his failing health. The one he did use was a little on the verge of too loose with the velcro at the neckline and better for fall weather. I found others coats, but they always ended up too small, even after I measured them! Anyway, so IT FIT! I was so very, very happy I could make him more comfortable. He seemed to enjoy the fresh air in spite of his health and the bitter cold, so he definitely wanted outside. I sometimes put the lighter weight fall coat I had on over this one for even extra warmth on the extra cold days we had and when we went outside for his winter constitutions before his health finally did get the better of him on the 19th. I have no regrets. I felt so much better with this jacket. SO MUCH BETTER! It was thicker, warmer, and the Velcro areas had more versatility, more adjustability, and even his belly was covered. He seemed warmer, didn't shiver, which always made me whisk him right up and bring him inside, ruining his moment. She did make mention in her review of the folds covering over too much of his privates and it did! BUT, as I'd hoped, I just folded the flaps over and duct-taped the area with some black gorilla tape I had handy and it held and worked perfectly. I know. I know. I could try and sew it, but there is that nagging sewing learning curve, the lack of time and then what fun would life be without finding more uses for duct tape? I really miss my little guy, but this coat was awesome for him in his final days. Thank you, Irina! P.S. The pictures of this coat are mixed with a couple pictures I have found so far with Bart's older, thinner fall coat on. I believe that one is a Zack & Zoey coat that he got in a medium (a bit ill-fitting a bit in the neckline, holding just at the end of the velcro) More velcro might have helped. That one isn't thick, but it is good for fall and layering. It's not for winter, though! I mention this all again mainly for sizing frame of reference and because it's good to know any extra things when you're looking for coats!