A collar and a leash are indispensable accessories that are required for a dog. Walking without them can be dangerous both for the animal and for others, so a four-legged pet needs to be taught to them from puppyhood. How to choose a collar size for dogs? A table and other recommendations are presented in this publication.
Rules for choosing a collar for a dog
The breed of the dog and the purpose for which it is acquired influence the choice of the collar. In addition, you need to focus on other criteria (age, temperament of the animal). At the disposal of dog breeders with experience, as a rule, there is more than one such accessory: for every day, for exhibitions and training. This product needs proper care. It will have to be cleaned of dirt on time, washed and removed after a walk so that creases do not form (in case the material of manufacture is leather).
Saving on an accessory is impractical, it is advisable to buy an expensive product and focus on the data in the table. It’s quite easy to select the size of the collar - you need to measure the girth of your pet’s neck. Low-quality goods should be discarded, because such an accessory can cause discomfort to the pet, and it is possible that it will burst at the wrong time. Two fingers should be placed between the collar and the neck. If you take a collar that is not long enough in length, it will squeeze the dog’s neck, and too long, on the contrary, will fall off it.
The collar of the European type is more convenient to use. The harness in it is located below, and the leash ring in the center. Thus, excessive turning of the collar around the neck and pulling of the coat will be excluded. As a rule, collars that are made of artificial materials or leather are used. Most models are lined with fleece, thin leather or felt.
How to choose the right collar size for dogs?
| Dimensions | 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 reliable fastener. 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 come off it. For dogs of medium and small breeds, less wide accessories are suitable. It is important to correctly choose 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 side. For those breeds that have too sensitive skin on their 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 consider that the animal will grow, so with age you will have to change more than one product. Accessories are also available for sale, the size of which can be adjusted. In such a collar, a free piece of harness should not hang too much, otherwise it will interfere with the animal during the walk.
Puppies should purchase items with a soft lining. If the animal is kept on a leash, you need to buy a strong collar made of synthetics or canvas. Such materials withstand moisture and temperature extremes. As for leather products, over time, under the influence of weather conditions, cracks may appear on them.
Choke collar
The links of jerk chains and strangler collars should be securely fastened and made of high-quality metal alloy. For long-haired dogs, a chain with a link size of 4-6 cm is suitable. Such a collar is worn over the animal’s head, so you need to take into account the volume of the widest place of the head.
As a rule, a noose is used at exhibitions and for training. Such a collar is not suitable for every day. Inability 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, strangulation of the animal and damage to the trachea are possible.
Strict collars
These collars are products with spikes. The accessory should 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 correspond to the girth of the neck behind the ears, not squeeze it and not fall.
Preference should be given to an accessory whose spikes are 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 spiked collar should be used exclusively at the time of 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 large breeds, fashionable jewelry can be trimmed with external spikes.
Before you get such a collar, you need to conduct a thorough inspection. It is unacceptable that on its inside there were sharp parts that could injure the pet. For walks in the dark, you should prefer a luminous collar that 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 dog collar. The table shows all the data.
Collar "Antilay"
This device is a collar that responds to the voice of an animal (both barking and howling). The principle of operation of the device is that it picks up the animal’s voice vibrations and emits them in response, as a result of which the animal has a calming effect. The device operates in such a way that the intensifying barking of the dog leads to an increase in the intensity of Antilay. If the dog stops barking, he immediately stops working. The collar "Antilay" for small dogs and large breeds should be selected after consultation with a specialist.