Size guide, measuring & fitting

Every dog is unique and it is highly recommended you measure your dog to ensure an accurate and comfortable fit. It is also advisable to check the fitting of your pets’ collar regularly as neck measurements may change, especially important with puppies. 

All our dog collars are adjustable. The guidelines below are general sizing recommendations and show the measurements between the shortened and extended length of the collar.

DOG COLLARS

SIZE CENTIMETRES INCHES
Extra Small 21.5 - 32 8.5 - 12.5
Small 27 - 41 10.5 - 16 
Medium 33 - 46 13 - 18
Large 38 - 58 15 - 23
Extra Large 46 - 74 18 - 29

 

 MARTINGALES
SIZE NECK SIZE WIDTHS
Extra Small 9-12 inches 3/4 inch
Small 11-15 inches 3/4, 1 or 1.5 inch
Medium 15-21 inches 1, 1.5 or 2 inch
Large 18-26 inches 1.5 or 2 inch
Extra Large 23-31 inches 1.5 or 2 inch

 

SLIDE-ON BANDANA  
SIZE WIDTH DROP
Extra Small 15 cm 10.5 cm
Small 17.5 cm 13.5 cm
Medium 22 cm 16.5 cm
Large 32 cm 22 cm

 

 POPPER BANDANA
SIZE ADJUSTS TO FIT NECK SIZE
Extra Small 21 cm to 32 cm
Small 27cm to 41 cm
Medium 33 cm to 46 cm
Large 38 cm to 58 cm
Extra Large 46 cm to 74 cm

 

BOWS  
SIZE BOWS & BOW TIES SAILOR BOWS
Small 8 cm x 6 cm 8 cm x 10 cm
Medium 10 cm x 8 cm 10 cm x 12 cm
Large 12 cm x 9 cm 12 cm x 15 cm

 

Measure your pet by one of the following methods:

  • Use a dress makers tape measure placed around the pets’ neck.
  • Use a piece of string or similar if you do not have a dress makers tape to measure the length against a ruler.
  • Measure the length of their current collar against a ruler or tape measure.
  • Add 2cm for a comfortable fit.

Fitting

Our Dog Collars are dispatched at a certain length adjusted for packaging purposes only.

  • Remove the collar from the packaging and discard responsibly.
  • Open the collar by pinching the wings of the buckle and sliding the internal half of the buckle from the external half.
  • Loosen the fitting by adjusting the slider along the collar.
  • Place the collar around the pets’ neck to assess the adjustment required.
  • Place two fingers comfortably between your pets’ neck and the collar to make sure it is not too tight.
  • Once the appropriate adjustment has been selected, close the buckle by placing the internal half in the external half. Ensure the 'wings' of the buckle are moving freely and are fully located in the external half of the buckle when fastened.

As with all dog collars, check for wear and tear regularly and replace when appropriate. ‘Sense of Pawfection’ cannot be held responsible for any incidents or accidents as a result of incorrect fitting.