What is the average neck size for your breed of dog?

Choosing the right size collar for your dog can seem quite challenging, especially for first-time pet owners. So, how do you know what size collar to get your dog? This guide will help you understand how to measure your dog’s neck correctly and provide you with a handy chart showing the average neck size by dog breed.

To determine what size collar to get for your dog, you need first to measure their neck circumference accurately. Here are some steps on how you can do this:

1. Find a Soft Measuring Tape: This tool will allow you to wrap around your dog’s neck comfortably and get an accurate measurement.
2. Position Correctly: Position the measuring tape around where the collar usually sits (which is generally around the middle of their neck).
3. Take Measurements: Make sure that it’s snug but not tight. Don’t put any fingers underneath the tape measure, that will give an incorrect size!

If you don’t have a soft measuring tape, you can use a piece of string, then measure the string length with a ruler.

Average Neck Size by Dog Breed Chart

If you’re not absolutely sure on whether you’ve measured your dog’s neck correctly, we’ve put together a fairly comprehensive chart of the average neck size for many dog breeds.  We haven’t listed every breed as you’d be here all day, but have covered the most common dogs found here in the UK.

Tips For Choosing the Right Dog Collar Size

While using the dog collar sizes chart and measuring your dog’s neck are crucial steps in finding the right collar, there are other factors to consider as well:

• Dog’s Age: If your dog is still growing, remember to account for future growth. Puppies will need new collars as they grow older and larger.  Many people ask us for a collar that will fit from puppy all the way through to adulthood.  This simply doesn’t exist, as a dog’s needs from a collar develop as they age.
• Sex: Whether you have a dog or bitch will affect your dog’s neck size, as can whether they have been spayed or neutered.

In conclusion, knowing what size collar to get your dog involves accurately measuring your dog’s neck size, referring to a reliable dog collar sizes chart, and considering other factors such as age, breed and sex of the dog. With these steps, you can ensure that your furry friend has a comfortable and secure collar that suits their needs perfectly.