| Most collars have sufficient holes to make an adjustment up to 3" so it is normal to expect at least two sizes of collar to be able to fit comfortably. Remember that neck sizes do vary between the sexes and weight of your pet. Your female will be on the low end of the scale and male on the high end - normally :) ~ Please try to be as accurate as you can when measuring, even those wiggly ones still want to look good. ~ As a general guide the following breeds of dog collar sizes based on an average size and weight of your adult dog. ~ For crossbreeds choose the type your dog most resembles by size comparison. Collar 8-12" - Bichon Frize, Chihuahua, Pomeranian, Shih Tzu, Yorkshire Terrier Collar 10-14" - Dachshund[miniature], Jack Russell, Pekingese, Poodle [toy] Collar 14-18" - Cairn Terrier, Dachshund, Poodle [miniature], Welsh Corgi Collar 14-18" - Beagle, Cavalier K. Charles, Fox Terrier, Pug, Sheltie, West Highland Collar 16-22" - Cocker Spaniel, Poodle [standard], Saluki, Springer Spaniel Collar 18-24" - Afghan Hound, Airedale Terrier, Border Collie, Boxer, Collie, Dalmatian Collar 19-25" - Basset, Bulldog, Chow Chow, Doberman, Irish/English Setter, Pointer, Weirmarner Collar 20-28" - German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Gordon Setter, Great Dane, Labrador, Old English Sheepdog Collar 23-30" - Bloodhound, Bull Mastiff, Newfoundland, Pyrenean, St. Bernard, Rottweiler HOW YOUR DOG'S COLLAR SHOULD FIT You should be able to place two fingers under the collar when fastened. It is important that your dog feels comfortable when the collar is on, and different collar types suit different breeds of dog. Also consider what you want the collar to be functional for. For example, training, recreational, or show. Your pinch collar should not have slack in it, where as your choke should have 2-3" slack, as well as your fur friendly choke(leather and chain). For all leather collars - stick to the 2 finger rule, and best of all, have a great time with your dog!!! |