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Collar Sizes

How to Determine a Size

To determine the correct collar length, measure your dog’s neck at the smallest point (usually right behind the ears). Choose the collar that covers this size.

Width is largely a personal choice, keeping in mind 2 basic factors:

Wider collars are more comfortable
Dogs with short necks look weird with wide collars

You may find the following helpful in making your decision:

Collar Width	Ideal For...
3/4 Inch	Very small or short necked dogs such as: Italian Greyhound, Shi-Tsu, or Pug.
1 Inch	Small to medium dogs such as: Cocker Spaniel, Beagle, or Basset Hound.
1 1/2 Inch	Medium to large dogs such as: Labs, Retrievers or Collies.
2 Inch	Very large, long necked dogs such as: Greyhounds and Borzois.

Fitting the Collar

Adjust the collar so that, when pulled, the metal sliders are about 1 inch apart. When loose the collar should easily slip onto your dog’s head but be slightly difficult to slip off.

What is a Martingale Collar?

A martingale collar is also called a limited choke collar or a humane choke collar. It is in fact the gentlest version of the choke collar for two basic reasons:

The amount of ‘choke’ can be controlled, and,
The design of the collar provides for even pressure to the dog’s neck rather than pulling at the throat.

The martingale collar is ideal for dogs who tend to slip their heads out of flat collars. For these dogs, the collar can be adjusted to fit their neck exactly so that when they pull, they cannot escape, but at the same time they are not being choked.