Collar size for dogs: table and rules for choosing an accessory

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Collar and leash are essential accessories that a dog needs. Walking without them can be dangerous for both the animal and others, so a four-legged pet must be taught to them from puppyhood. How to choose the size of a collar for dogs? The table and other recommendations are provided in this publication.

Rules for choosing a dog collar

The choice of a collar is influenced by the breed of the dog and the purpose for which it is purchased. In addition, you need to focus on other criteria (age, temperament of the animal). As a rule, dog breeders with experience have more than one such accessory at their disposal: for every day, for exhibitions and training. This product needs proper care. It will have to be cleaned of dirt in time, washed and removed after a walk so that creases do not form (if the material is leather).

It is not advisable to save on an accessory, it is advisable to buyan expensive product and focus on the data in the table. Choosing the size of the collar is quite simple - you need to measure the girth of your pet's neck. You should refuse low-quality goods, because such an accessory can cause discomfort to the pet, and it is possible that it will break at the wrong time. Two fingers should fit between the collar and the neck. If you take a collar that is not long enough, it will squeeze the dog's neck, and too long, on the contrary, fall off it.

European type collar is more convenient to use. The harness in it is located at the bottom, and the ring for the leash is in the center. Thus, unnecessary turning of the collar on the neck and pulling out the hair will be excluded. As a rule, collars are used, which are made of artificial materials or leather. Most models are lined with fleece, thin leather or felt.

How to choose the right collar size for dogs?

Sizes	Collar length (cm)	Collar width (cm)
XS	20–25	1, 5
S	25–30	2
M	30–35	2
L	35–40	2
Xl	40–45	2
2XL	45–50	2, 5
3XL	50–55	2, 5

The table contains all the data that you need to focus on. Collars for dogs of large breeds should be wide with a secure clasp. Special attention should be paid to the ring to which the leash will be fastened. This part must be cast and firmly fixed so that the leash does not break off from it. For medium and small breed dogs, less wide accessories are suitable. It is important to correctly select the size of the collar for the dog. The table contains all the necessary data.

For a dog with long hair, it is advisable to purchase a round collar in the form of a rope. It is important that the seam is located on the outside or on the side. For those breeds that have too sensitive skin on the neck, and for greyhounds, a greyhound collar is suitable.

How to choose a collar for a puppy

When choosing such an accessory for a puppy, you need to take into account that the animal will grow, so with age, you will have to change more than one product. Accessories are also on sale, the size of which can be adjusted. In such a collar, the free piece of the harness should not hang too much, otherwise it will interfere with the animal during the walk.

Puppies should purchase products with a soft lining. If the animal is kept on a leash, you need to buy a strong collar made of synthetics or tarpaulin. Such materials are resistant to moisture and temperature fluctuations. As for leather products, cracks may appear over time under the influence of weather conditions.

Choke Collar

The links of snatch chains and choke collars must be securely fastened and made of high quality metal alloy. For long-haired dogs, a chain is suitable, the size of the links of which is4-6 cm. This collar is worn over the head of the animal, so you need to take into account the volume of the widest part of the head.

As a rule, the noose is used at exhibitions and for training. Such a collar is not suitable for every day. Failure to use it can cause back injuries in the animal, as well as the appearance of malignant tumors in the neck. With a sharp jerk, it is possible to suffocate the animal and damage the trachea.

Strict Collars

Such collars are products with spikes. The accessory must be used under the guidance of an instructor. It is also important to select it, focusing on the data in the table. The size of the collar for dogs should fit the circumference of the neck behind the ears, do not squeeze it or fall off.

Preference should be given to an accessory, the spikes of which are located perpendicular to the neck. Thus, they have a "point" effect on the dog, the risk of scratching the skin is reduced to zero. It is worth considering that a strict collar is not suitable for short-haired dogs, because it can cause serious damage to the animal. The studded collar should only be used during training, it is not suitable for everyday wear.

Decorative patterns

Decorative collars are often designed for dwarf breeds. Products are decorated with small elements in the form of beads, bows, rhinestones. For larger breeds, the fashion accessory can be finished with external spikes.

Before you buy such a collar, you need to conduct a thorough inspection of it. It is unacceptable that on its inner side there are sharp parts that can injure the pet. For walks in the dark, you should prefer a luminous collar, which will allow you to control the location of the animal on the street. It is also important to know how to choose the size of a collar for dogs. The table shows all the data.

Anti-bark collar

Such a device is a collar that responds to the voice of the animal (both barking and howling). The principle of operation of the device is that it picks up the vocal vibrations of the animal and emits them in response, resulting in a calming effect on the animal. The device functions in such a way that the intensifying barking of the dog leads to an increase in the intensity of the "Antilaya". If the dog stops barking, it immediately stops working. An anti-bark collar for small dogs and large breeds should be chosen after consultation with a specialist.