P'etiquette Dog Collars: Size Guide
It is very important that you measure your dog's neck before ordering a collar to ensure the comfort and the correct fit. We find the following methods the easiest:
- Take the existing collar and measure from the worn hole to the tip of the buckle.
- Place two fingers on the dog's neck (not flat, but pointing out like scissors) and measure around the neck and your fingers.
The image below shows how we measure our collars:
If you need an alternative size or width not listed below, then please don't hesitate to contact us, and we can make the collar to whatever measurements you require.
| Collar Size | To Fit Neck | Collar Width | Breeds Collar Size May Fit (guide only) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7" - 9" 18 - 23cm |
1/2" | Tea Cup Yorkie, Chihuahua Puppy, etc |
| 2 | 8" - 10" 20.5 - 25.5cm |
1/2" | Chihuahua, Maltese, Toy Poodle |
| 3 | 10" - 12" 25.5 - 30.5cm |
5/8" | Shih Tzu, Bichon, Mini Dachshund |
| 4 | 11" - 13" 28 - 33cm |
5/8" | Jack Russell, Cavalier King Charles, Mini Poodle, Westie |
| 5 | 12" - 14" 30.5 - 36cm |
3/4" | Pug, Westie, Beagle, Scottie |
| 6 | 13" - 15" 33 - 38cm |
3/4" | Collie, Poodle, Dalmation, Staffordshire Bull Terrier |
| 7 | 14" - 16" 35 - 40cm |
3/4" | Airedale, Labrador, Setters, Retriever |
| 8 | 15" - 17" 38 - 43cm |
3/4" | Airedale, Labrador, Setters, Retriever |
| 9 | 16" - 19" 40.5 - 48cm |
1" | Shar Pei, Ridgeback, Labrador |
| 10 | 18" - 21" 45.5 - 53.5cm |
1" | Chow, Great Dane, Old English Sheep Dog |
| 11 | 20" - 23" 51 - 58.5cm |
1 1/4" | Great Dane, Old English Sheep Dog |
| 12 | 22" - 25" 56 - 63.5cm |
1 1/4" | Rottweiler, Mastiff, Bloodhound |
| 13 | 24" - 27" 61 - 68.5cm |
1 1/4" | Rottweiler, Mastiff, Bloodhound |
| 14 | 26" - 29" 66 - 73.5cm |
1 1/4" | Rottweiler, Mastiff, Bloodhound |
Sighthound Collar Sizes
All of our sighthound collars are available in a choice of 9 sizes, which will fit the smallest Italian greyhound or a wide-necked greyhound. If you can't find the size you need, just let us know what size you need and we'll make it for you.
| To Fit Neck | Collar Width | Breeds Collar Size May Fit (guide only) |
|---|---|---|
| 8" - 10" 20 - 25cm |
1 1/2" at widest, 1/2" D ring & buckle | Italian Greyhound |
| 9" - 11" 22.5 - 27.5cm |
1 1/2" at widest, 1/2" D ring & buckle | Italian Greyhound |
| 10" - 12" 25.5 - 30cm |
1 3/4" at widest, 3/4" D ring & buckle | Whippet |
| 11" - 13" 27.5 - 32.5cm |
1 3/4" at widest, 3/4" D ring & buckle | Whippet |
| 12" - 14" 30 - 35cm |
1 3/4" at widest, 3/4" D ring & buckle | Whippet |
| 13" - 15" 33 - 38cm |
2" at widest, 1" D ring & buckle | Lurcher / Greyhound |
| 14" - 16" 35 - 40cm |
2" at widest, 1" D ring & buckle | Lurcher / Greyhound |
| 15" - 17" 37.5 - 42.5cm |
2" at widest, 1" D ring & buckle | Lurcher / Greyhound |
| 16" - 18" 40 - 45cm |
2" at widest, 1" D ring & buckle | Lurcher / Greyhound |
Half Check Collar Fitting Guide
To correctly fit a half check collar take a tape measure around the dogs neck where you would like the collar to sit.
Make sure that the tape measure is quite snug around the neck and make a note of the measurement.
Select the neck size from the drop down menu, we'll then make the collar accordingly. If the neck size was 14", then we'll make the collar so that the leather and the two rings on either side of the collar will measure approx 13". This would then give about an inch of chain when tight, so the dog will be unable to back out of the collar, but will still be nice and comfy when loose.
It is important to make sure that the collar is not permanently tight around the dogs neck.
The purpose of the collar is to allow you to check the dog, then release. This way there will be no discomfort for the dog, but it will quickly learn where the heel position is.
