Dog Collar Size Chart (Measuring & Choosing The Right Size)

Dog Collar Sizing by Breed

Pro Tip: If you’re on a computer, use Cntrl + F and search for your breed to jump to their suggested size.

DOG BREED	NECK SIZE (IN.)	WEIGHT (LBS.)	Suggested Size	Adjustable Length
Akita	20 – 24	70 – 130	Large – Extra Large	18” – 25”
Afghan Hound	16 – 22	58 – 64	Medium Long – Large	15” – 22”
Airdale Terrier	16 – 22	42 – 46	Medium Long – Large	15” – 22”
Alaskan Malamute	15 – 22	71 – 95	Medium Long – Large	15” – 22”
American Eskimo	16 – 20	18 – 35	Medium Long – Large	15” – 22”
Alaskan Malamute	15 – 22	71 – 95	Medium Long – Large	15” – 22”
American Eskimo	16 – 20	18 – 35	Medium Long – Large	15” – 22”
American Eskimo Miniature	13 – 16	15 – 25	Medium – Medium Long – Large	12” – 22”
American Indian Dog	16 – 22	30 – 60	Medium Long – Large	15” – 22”
American Pit Bull Terrier	14 – 18	30 – 65	Medium – Medium Long	12” – 18”
Australian Kelpie	15 – 21	25 – 45	Medium Long – Large	15” – 22”
Australian Shepherd	16 – 22	35 – 75	Medium Long – Large	15” – 22”
Australian Shepherd Miniature	10 – 14	15 – 35	Small – Medium	9” – 15”
Basenji	10 – 14	20 – 26	Small – Medium	9” – 15”
Basset Hound	16 – 22	40 – 60	Medium Long – Large	15” – 22”
Beagle	12 – 18	18 – 30	Medium Long – Large	15” – 22”
Bedlington Terrier	14 – 18	17 – 23	Medium – Medium Long	12” – 18”
Belgian Malinois	16 – 20	55 – 75	Medium Long – Large	15” – 22”
Bichon Frise	14 – 18	10 – 14	Medium – Medium Long	12” – 18”
Black And Tan Coonhound	19 – 23	70 – 85	Large – Extra Large	18” – 25”
Border Collie	14 – 18	27 – 45	Medium – Medium Long	12” – 18”
Border Terrier	11 – 13	11 – 16	Small – Medium	9” – 15”
Boston Terrier	12 – 18	10 – 25	Medium Long – Large	15” – 22”
Boxer	16 – 22	55 – 75	Medium Long – Large	15” – 22”
Britany	14 – 16	30 – 40	Medium – Medium Long	12” – 18”
Bull Terrier	12 – 18	50 – 60	Medium – Medium Long	12” – 18”
Bull Terrier Miniature	12 – 18	25 – 40	Medium – Medium Long	12” – 18”
Bulldog (American)	18 – 24	60 – 120	Large – Extra Large	18” – 25”
Bulldog (English)	18 – 24	49 – 55	Large – Extra Large	18” – 25”
Bulldog (French)	12 – 16	18 – 28	Medium – Medium Long	12” – 18”
Cairn Terrier	10 – 16	12 – 16	Small – Medium Long	9” – 18”
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	10 – 16	13 – 18	Small – Medium Long	9” – 18”
Chihuahua	8 – 14	2 – 6	Extra Small – Medium	6.5” – 15”
Chinese Crested	8 – 11	5 – 10	Extra Small – Small	6.5” – 12”
Chow	18 – 24	45 – 65	Large – Extra Large	18” – 25”
Cocker Spaniel	12 – 16	26 – 35	Medium – Medium Long	12” – 18”
Collie	18 – 22	50 – 75	Large	18” – 22”
Dachshund Miniature	8 – 12	9 – 15	Extra Small – Small	6.5” – 12”
Dachshund Standard	16 – 20	16 – 32	Medium Long – Large	15” – 22”
Dalmatian	14 – 20	45 – 65	Medium Long – Large	15” – 22”
Doberman Pinscher	18 – 24	66 – 88	Large – Extra Large	18” – 25”
English Setter	18 – 24	65 – 80	Large – Extra Large	18” – 25”
Fox Terrier	10 – 16	14 – 18	Extra Small – Medium	6.5” – 15”
German Shepherd	18 – 24	50 – 90	Large – Extra Large	18” – 25”
German Shorthair Pointer	15 – 17	40 – 65	Medium Long	15” – 18”
Golden Retriever	16 – 24	55 – 75	Medium Long – Extra Large	15” – 25”
Goldendoodle (Miniature)	14 – 16	30 – 45	Medium – Medium Long	12” – 18”
Goldendoodle (Standard)	16 – 22	40 – 50	Medium Long – Large	15” – 22”
Greyhound	14 – 18	55 – 80	Medium – Medium Long	12” – 18”
Greyhound Italian	8 – 11	7 – 14	Extra Small – Small	6.5” – 12”
Havanese	8 – 14	7 – 13	Extra Small – Medium	6.5” – 15”
Irish Setter	16 – 22	53 – 70	Medium Long – Large	15” – 22”
Irish Terrier	16 – 20	25 – 27	Medium Long – Large	15” – 22”
Jack Russell Terrier	10 – 14	14 – 18	Small – Medium	9” – 15”
King Charles Cavalier	10 – 16	12 – 18	Small – Medium Long	9” – 18”
Labradoodle	14 – 20	50 – 65	Medium – Large	12” – 22”
Labradoodle Miniature	12 – 16	30 – 50	Medium – Medium Long	12” – 18”
Labrador Retriever	18 – 24	55 – 80	Large – Extra Large	18” – 25”
Lhasa Apso	12 – 16	13 – 15	Medium – Medium Long	12” – 18”
Louisiana Catahoula Leopard	16 – 21	50 – 95	Medium Long – Large	15” – 22”
Lurcher	13 – 20	35 – 100	Medium – Large	12” – 22”
Maltese	10 – 14	6 – 9	Small – Medium	9” – 15”
Old English Sheepdog	18 – 24	60 – 65	Large – Extra Large	18” – 25”
Papillon	8 – 12	9 – 11	Extra Small – Small	6.5” – 12”
Pekingese	12 – 16	8 – 10	Medium – Medium Long	12” – 18”
Pembroke Welsh Corgi	14 – 16	25 – 38	Medium – Medium Long	12” – 18”
Pharoah Hound	10 – 14	40 – 60	Small – Medium	9” – 15”
Pinscher Miniature	8 – 11	8 – 10	Extra Small – Small	6.5” – 12”
Pit Bull	14 – 18	30 – 70	Medium – Medium Long	12” – 18”
Pomeranian	10 – 14	9 – 13	Small – Medium	9” – 15”
Poodle (Miniature)	10 – 16	15 – 17	Small – Medium Long	9” – 18”
Poodle (Standard)	12 – 18	45 – 70	Medium – Medium Long	12” – 18”
Poodle (Toy)	8 – 14	6 – 9	Small – Medium	9” – 15”
Portuguese Water Dog	15 – 20	60 – 95	Medium Long – Large	15” – 22”
Pug	12 – 16	14 – 18	Medium – Medium Long	12” – 18”
Puggle	12 – 18	15 – 30	Medium – Medium Long	12” – 18”
Rat Terrier	13 – 16	11 – 14	Medium – Medium Long	12” – 18”
Rottweiler	24 – 30	77 – 130	Extra Large	22” – 25”
Saluki	13 – 18	40 – 60	Medium – Medium Long	12” – 18”
Schipperke	10 – 14	14 – 45	Small – Medium	9” – 15”
Schnauzer Miniature	10 – 16	13 – 15	Small – Medium Long	9” – 18”
Schnauzer Standard	14 – 20	30 – 35	Medium – Large	12” – 22”
Scottish Terrier	14 – 20	19 – 23	Medium – Large	12” – 22”
Shar Pei	16 – 20	35 – 55	Medium Long – Large	15” – 22”
Shetland Sheep Dog “Sheltie”	11 – 18	11 – 24	Small – Medium Long	9” – 18”
Shiba Inu	14 – 17	17 – 23	Medium – Medium Long	12” – 18”
Shichon	10 – 18	12 – 14	Small – Medium Long	9” – 18”
Shih Tzu	10 – 14	12 – 16	Small – Medium	9” – 15”
Siberian Husky	16 – 22	40 – 55	Medium Long – Large	15” – 22”
Silky Terrier	10 – 14	8 – 10	Small – Medium	9” – 15”
Springer Spaniel	14 – 18	49 – 55	Medium – Medium Long	12” – 18”
Staffordshire Terrier	14 – 20	50 – 65	Medium – Large	12” – 22”
Vizsla	15 – 22	49 – 62	Medium Long – Large	15” – 22”
Weimaraner	16 – 22	55 – 85	Medium Long – Large	15” – 22”
West Highland Terrier	14 – 16	15 – 22	Medium – Medium Long	12” – 18”
Wheaten Terrier	18 – 22	32 – 37	Large	18” – 22”
Whippet	13 – 15	30 – 35	Medium	12” – 15”
Yorkshire Terrier	6 – 12	4 – 7	Extra Small – Small	6.5” – 12”
Yorkshire Terrier (Teacup)	4 – 8	2 – 3	XX Small – Extra Small	4” – 9”
Rhodesian Ridgeback	20 – 23	64 – 90	Large – Extra Large	18” – 25”

Dog Collar Sizing by Weight

Weight will give you a basic idea of where to start when looking for the correct collar sizing for your dog. Below will offer you a starting point of what sized collar to buy based on your dog’s weight:

• Dogs up to 10 pounds will likely need a collar with a length of 12” or less
• Dogs between 11-25 pounds will likely need a collar with a length of 11”-15”
• Dogs between 26-55 pounds will likely need a collar with a length of 13”-18”
• Dogs between 56-80 pounds will likely need a collar with a length of 16”-24”

While sizing by weight is a good starting point, it’s not guaranteed 100% accurate. True measurements can vary based on neck size and weight distribution. Therefore, if possible, measuring your dog’s neck using cloth measuring tape is best.

How To Size a Dog Collar & Use Our Sizing Chart

1. Wrap measuring tape around your dog’s neck and get a snug measurement. Or, use any household item, mark it with a pen, and compare the distance covered with a ruler.
2. Collars tend to lie at the bottom of the neck, so measuring there will give you the most accurate measurement.
3. Add about two inches to your measurements for the right collar size.
4. Choose your Mimi Green dog collar based on your pup’s neck size.

Pro Tip: Remember, a too big of a collar is better than too small of a collar. It can always be adjusted to be smaller, but it is impossible to adjust a collar to be longer.

Sizing a Dog Collar: The Two-Finger Test

Place two fingers between the collar and your dog’s neck. The collar fits correctly if it’s snug. If you have to force your fingers underneath the collar, the collar is too tight. It is too loose if there is a lot of extra room between the dog’s neck and collar.

You can also test whether the collar cannot slip over your pup’s head. If the collar can be slipped past your dog’s ears, it is too loose and should be tightened accordingly.

Dog collars are an important part of keeping your dog safe. Not only do they provide crucial identification information if your dog runs away, but, when properly fit, collars also help keep your dog secure on its leash during walks.

Mimi Green Dog Collar Sizes

Rather than being advertised as specific inch measurements, most collars are labeled as “Small,” “Medium,” and “Large” sizes. And while these sizes can vary based on the brand, Mimi Green’s dog collar sizing goes as follows:

Shop Personalized Collars at Mimi Green

While many dog owners don’t give it a second thought, collars play a crucial role in keeping your furry friend safe. Shop for a collar that not only fits well and keeps your pet secure, but that matches your dog’s personality as well. Mimi Green offers a wide range of patterns, colors and designs for our dog collars and leashes.