By law all dogs must wear a dog
collar and ID tag when out in a public place. If a dog is seized by police
or a dog warden when out without a dog collar and ID tag they may be treated
as a stray. On this note, for a lot of people it’s likely that their dog’s
collar is the only piece of dog clothing they’ll ever wear. So it’s pretty
obvious you want them to look good, and feel comfortable.. Right? This is
why a lot of people are choosing to look into luxury dog collars for their
pets. But if you’re spending your hard earned cash on a designer dog collar,
you want to make sure it’s going to fit perfectly! All those different size
charts talking about the perfect size for different dog breeds are confusing!
Everyone knows that no two dogs are exactly the same, whether they’re both
Labradors or Chihuahuas! The best thing to do is measure your own dog with
a cloth tape measure and use this measurement to decide on the correct size.
So you’ve got the tape measure ready and the dog is around your legs noseying
at what you’ve got? Perfect! Measuring for a dog collar is fairly easy, providing
your dog wants to negotiate and for those that don’t, a tasty treat usually
helps. A flat collar should ride high on your dog’s neck, but not loose enough
to slide down towards the top of their shoulders, or too tight to cause them
discomfort or difficulty in breathing. A snug and comfortable fit is key.
This is easily obtainable by placing two fingers slightly above your dog’s
shoulder line and then wrapping the tape measure around your dog’s neck and
over your two fingers. The measurement you get from this will ensure you
choose a comfortable size for your pet.
If you’re replacing an older collar that fitted perfectly and no treat is
tempting your dog to keep still long enough to measure them, then you can
use the collar as a guide to find the right length. Simply measure from the
hole that your dog is currently using on their older collar right up to the
buckle. This will give you a very good idea of the correct measurement for
their new collar.
Remember: If you have bought a dog collar for a growing puppy then be sure
to check that you can fit two fingers between the collar and their neck on
a regular basis (generally once a week). Puppies can grow so fast, they’re
often ready for the next hole up before we even realise! Checking their fitting
regularly will keep them looking good and feeling comfortable.
