Measuring Guides & Styles Explained
HOUSE COLLARS
Available in 16mm, 20mm, 25mm or the 'sighthound' widths of 38mm and 50mm.
These collars are designed to be slipped over the head and adjusted to the neck size once on, so when choosing a size, please measure the largest part of your dogs head. These collars are lighter weight as they are primarily designed to hold the ID tag and have the least amount of bulk (commonly used for dogs that are walked on a harness), although the hardware we use is still strong!
STANDARD SIZES:
- Small 8-13"
- Medium 11-18.5"
- Large 13-21"
- X-Large 15-24"
MARTINGALE COLLARS
These collars were originally designed for sighthound breeds because their necks tend to be bigger than their heads, meaning they can slip out of a standard collar. The Martingale is made of two loops- when the dog pulls on a lead, the collar tightens and loosens gently without damaging the neck like a choke chain and will remain comfortably loose when the collar is not being pulled.
STANDARD SIZES:
- X-Small 8-12"
- Small 11-15"
- Medium 13-18"
- Large 14-22"
- X-Large 17-26"
How to measure
Check 3 measurements as pictured:
A (largest point including ears)
B (smallest part of neck behind ears)
C (where the collar would naturally sit -around the middle of the neck).
Take measurements at A,B and C (A and B may be the same or very similar for sighthound breeds). The collar needs to be large enough to fit over the head at point A but not too large that it won't fit correctly at B. Point C is where the collar naturally sits when relaxed.
When in situ on your dog, when you pull on the D ring on the control loop, the two sides of the loop shouldn't touch (if they do, the collar is too loose and can be tightened with the triglide).
PIN/CAVESSON BUCKLE COLLARS
Traditional belt style metal pin buckle. Currently available in 20mm and 25mm webbing widths.
STANDARD SIZES:
- Small 10-14"
- Medium 12-16"
- Large 15-19"
- X-Large 17-22"
Use a measuring tape to measure the radius of your dog’s neck at it’s widest point (where the collar would usually sit). When choosing your collar size, it should be 1 to 2″ bigger than your dog’s neck (the equivalent of being able to slide 2 fingers between the collar and the neck).
QUICK/SIDE RELEASE BUCKLES
Probably the most commonly known dog collar, opening and closing quickly via a click buckle. Webbing widths range from 12mm through to 50mm.
STANDARD SIZES:
- X-Small 8-12"
- Small 10-15"
- Medium 12-18"
- Large 14-22"
- X-Large 17-25"
Use a measuring tape to measure the radius of your dog’s neck at it’s widest point (where the collar would usually sit). When choosing your collar size, it should be 1 to 2″ bigger than your dog’s neck (the equivalent of being able to slide 2 fingers between the collar and the neck).
