How to Size Your Dog Collar | Size Guide
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT SIZE FOR YOUR DOG COLLAR
Pick the right sized dog collar by following this guide. DO NOT USE YOUR DOG’S PREVIOUS COLLAR SIZE as manufacturers use different methods to measure them. Ideally you want to measure your dog’s neck as shown below. Alternatively you can refer to our average neck size list per dog breeds. In the event that a collar or belt you purchased does not fit we accept exchanges. Please call us first. The item must not have been used and must be shipped back immediately. Buyer pays for all shipping. If you have any questions please call or email us. We’re always there to help.
A COLLAR IS MEASURED FROM THE END OF THE LEATHER TO THE MIDDLE HOLE
A DOG WITH A NECK SIZE OF 20″ GETS A 20″ COLLAR
- A collar is measured from the end of the leather near the buckle to the middle hole
- Collars are sized in two inch increments in even lengths, 18″ 20″ 22″ etc
- If your dog has a 18 1/2″ neck then it gets a 18″ collar
- If your dog has a 19″ or 19 1/2″ neck it gets a 20″ collar
DOG BREEDS AVERAGE NECK SIZE LIST
AFGHAN 16-22″; 58-64 LBS
AIRDALE 16-22″; 42-46 LBS
AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD 16-22″; 35-75 LBS
BASSET HOUND 16-22″; 40-60 LBS
BEAGLE 12-18″; 18-30 LBS
BICHON FRISE 14-18″; 10-14 LBS
BLOODHOUND 22-28″; 88-105 LBS
BLUE HEELER 22-28″; 30-35 LBS
BORDER COLLIE 14-18″; 30-45 LBS
BOSTON TERRIER 12-18″; 10-25 LBS
BOXER 16-22″; 55-75 LBS
BRITANY 14-16″; 30-40 LBS
BULLDOG AMERICAN 18-24″; 60-120 LBS
BULLDOG ENGLISH 18-24″; 40-55 LBS
BULLDOG FRENCH 12-16″; 18-28 LBS
BULL TERRIER 12- 18″; 50-60 LBS
CAIRN TERRIER 10-16″; 12-16 LBS
CHIHUAHUA 8-14″; 2-6 LBS
CHINESE CRESTED 8-11″; 5-10 LBS
CHOW 18-24″; 45-65 LBS
COCKER SPANIEL 12-18″; 24-60 LBS
COLLIE 18-22″; 50-75 LBS
CORGI 14-16″; 25-38 LBS
DACHSHUND STANDARD 16-20″; 16-32 LBS
DACHSHUND MINI 8-18″; 9-15 LBS
DALMATIAN 14-20″; 45-65 LBS
DOBERMAN 18-24″; 66-88 LBS
FOX TERRIER 10-16″; 14-18 LBS
GERMAN SHEPHERD 18-24″; 65-95 LBS
GOLDEN RETRIEVER 16-24″; 55-75 LBS
GREAT DANE 20-26″; 125-135 LBS
GREAT PYRENEES 24-30″; 90-125 LBS
GREYHOUND 14-18″; 55-80 LBS
GREYHOUND ITALIAN 8-11″; 7-12 LBS
JACK RUSSELL TERRIER 10-14″; 9-15 LBS
KING CHARLES CAVALIER 10-14″; 12-18 LBS
LAB 18-24″; 55-75 LBS
LHASA APSO 12-16″; 13-15 LBS
MALTESE 10-14″; 6-9 LBS
MINIATURE BULL TERRIER 14-18″; 25-40 LBS
NEWFOUNDLAND 26-32″; 110-152 LBS
PAPILLON 8-12″; 9-11 LBS
PEKINGESE 12-16″; 8-10 LBS
PIT BULL 14-18″; 30-70 LBS
POMERANIAN 10-14″; 9-13 LBS
POODLE MINI 10-16″; 24-28 LBS
POODLE STANDARD 12-18″; 45-70 LBS
POODLE TOY 8-14″; 12-17 LBS
PUG 12-16″; 14-18 LBS
RAT TERRIER 13-16″; 11-14 LBS
ROTTWEILER 24-30″; 100-120 LBS
ST. BERNARD 26-32″; 130-230 LBS
SCHNAUZER GIANT 20-26″; 70-80 LBS
SCHNAUZER STANDARD 14-20″; 30-35 LBS
SCHNAUZER MINI 10-16″; 13-15 LBS
SCOTTISH TERRIER 14-20″; 19-23 LBS
SHAR PEI 16-20″; 35-55 LBS
SHETLAND SHEEP DOG “SHELTIE” 11-18″; 11-24 LBS
SHIH TZU 10-14″; 12-16 LBS
SIBERIAN HUSKY 16-22″; 40-55 LBS
SPRINGER SPANIEL 14-18″; 49-55 LBS
STAFFORDSHIRE TERRIER 14-20″; 50-65 LBS
VIZSLA 15-22″; 49-62 LBS
WEIMARANER 16-22″; 55-85 LBS
WEST HIGHLAND TERRIER 14-16″; 15-22 LBS
WHEATEN TERRIER 18-22″; 32-37 LBS
WHIPPET 13-15″; 30-35 LBS
YORKSHIRE TERRIER 6-12″; 6-9 LBS