Unskinned mammal measuring |Gamehead and Lifesize Mammals|Forum|Taxidermy Talk

I wasn’t sure if I should post this under tanning or mammals but I figure in the end someone will read it and be able to answer my question. 

With summer approaching and the end of the academic school year a wore out teachers thoughts turn to taxidermy!  I have a bobcat in my freezer, unskinned but I have the measurements and I am trying to determine the proper size manikin to order for it. 

The measurements are 1-3/8 x 17 x 32.  I had the tape measure tight over the fur.

Is there any standard rule to speak of to determine the final manikin for this cat?  I was wanting to order it this week to pick up at a seminar on 3 June so I could get the seminar discount!

I do home tanning.  I have a couple methods (HQ paint on, EZ-100, and Pro-1) I use.  I am sure that I will encounter shrinkage no matter which I use.  the question is, how much?

Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Vic

D.  I see you will be at that seminar.  I am looking forward to it.