Ordering the right size first time is possible: you just need to measure your dog properly. Allow two minutes, a tape measure, and perhaps a treat to keep them still.
What you need
A soft tape measure, like a dressmaker's. Failing that, take a piece of string, mark it at the right place, then measure it flat with a ruler.
1. The neck
Measure at the base of the neck, where the collar naturally sits. The tape should be snug without being tight. This measurement is used to choose the collar, and it is also the one we use in our guide.
2. The chest
For a harness, also measure the chest: the widest part of the rib cage, just behind the front legs. Keep this measurement handy: it will help you adjust the harness.
3. The two-finger rule
Once the accessory is on, you should be able to slide two fingers flat between it and your dog's body. Less, and it is too tight. More, and your dog may slip out of it.
4. Between two sizes?
Take the larger size. Our harnesses and collars tighten easily with their adjustment buckles, whereas a model that is too small cannot be made bigger.
Our sizes
Our accessories range from XS to M, for small and medium dogs:
- XS: neck of about 18 to 25 cm, for puppies and very small dogs;
- S: neck of about 22 to 40 cm, for small breeds (Yorkshire Terrier, Chihuahua, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Miniature Dachshund…);
- M: neck of about 30 to 45 cm, for medium breeds (French Bulldog, Beagle, Cocker Spaniel…).
Our size guide gives you the recommended size for more than thirty breeds. Your breed is not listed? Write to us and we will reply with the right size.
