Standard 22×22 pee pads are built for puppies and small breeds. If you own a large or giant-breed dog, you already know they leave your dog hanging over the edge. This guide shows exactly which Farmhouse pad fits your dog — by size, coverage, and real, lab-tested absorbency measured in true 237 mL US cups (not the inflated 100 mL “cups” some sellers quietly use).
Dog pee pad size comparison
| Size | Dimensions | Coverage | Absorbency (true US cups) | Super-absorbent polymer | Best for (weight) | Example breeds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (industry) | 22×22 in | 484 sq in | — | — | Under ~30 lb | Chihuahua, Yorkie, Pomeranian, Toy Poodle, Mini Dachshund |
| XL | 30×36 in | 1,080 sq in (2.23× a standard pad) | 6+ cups (1,420+ mL) | 12 g | ~30–75 lb | Golden Retriever, Labrador, Australian Shepherd, Border Collie, Standard Poodle, Vizsla |
| XXL | 36×36 in | 1,296 sq in (2.68×) | 7+ cups (1,650+ mL) | 12 g | ~70–115 lb | Bernese Mountain Dog, German Shepherd, Doberman, Boxer, Rottweiler, Weimaraner |
| XXXL | 37×54 in | 1,998 sq in (4.13× a standard pad — largest we make) | 8+ cups (1,896+ mL) | 19 g | ~120 lb and up | Saint Bernard, Mastiff, Great Dane, Newfoundland, Great Pyrenees, Leonberger |
Between sizes? Dogs in the ~70–75 lb overlap can use either the XL or the XXL — we recommend sizing up to the XXL for extra margin.
What size pee pad does my dog need?
Giant breeds — ~120 lb and up (Saint Bernard, Great Dane, Mastiff, Newfoundland, Great Pyrenees, Leonberger)
Choose the XXXL 37×54. It’s our largest pad at 1,998 square inches, holds 8+ true US cups (1,896+ mL), and uses 19 g of premium Japanese super-absorbent polymer — the most in our lineup. It’s also ideal for whelping boxes and lining large crate floors.
Large breeds — ~70–115 lb (German Shepherd, Doberman, Rottweiler, Boxer, Bernese Mountain Dog, Weimaraner)
Choose the XXL 36×36. At 1,296 square inches (2.68× a standard 22×22 pad) with 7+ true US cups (1,650+ mL) of capacity and a 6-layer core, it gives a big dog room to spare and keeps accidents off your floor.
Medium-large breeds — ~30–75 lb (Labrador, Golden Retriever, Australian Shepherd, Border Collie, Standard Poodle, Vizsla)
Choose the XL 30×36. At 1,080 square inches (2.23× a standard pad) and 6+ true US cups (1,420+ mL), it’s the honest upgrade from cramped standard pads for dogs that have outgrown them.
Why “true US cups” matters
Absorbency is where most pee pad listings mislead you. Many sellers quietly count a “cup” as 100 mL — less than half a real US cup (237 mL) — so a pad that actually holds less than ours can advertise a bigger number. Every absorbency figure on this page is measured in real 237 mL US cups and lab-tested past our published claim. We’d rather under-promise and over-deliver.
How to choose if your dog is between sizes
When your dog’s weight falls between two rows, size up. Extra coverage costs little and prevents the edge-of-pad misses that make owners double up pads in the first place. For crate lining, match the pad to your crate’s floor: the XXXL 37×54 suits 54-inch and larger crates and whelping areas.