Dog Collar: Neck Size
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Permalink Reply by Shippo & Koga Corgis on
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Try to order one that will adjust to around 14-16 inches, so that when your puppy grows up, it will still fit. =) Shippo's neck is around 14-15 inches right now, and I know some users on here have mentioned around 16 inches for their adult corgis.
Your puppy's neck right now is probably very small too. I would grab a measuring tape (like for when you're measuring for sewing) and measure the middle of her neck with that for the best measurement.
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Permalink Reply by Anna Morelli on
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The larger sizes have wider fabric, larger buckles or hardware and are not that comfortable for a young pup. Collars are cheap enough that you can buy something close to what you need as well as the next size up, so you have it handy. More important is the type of collar. Many here, including me, like martingale collars for puppies.
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Permalink Reply by Jane Christensen on
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I actually suggest a smal(size and width)l to wear if they will have one on in the house and for their tags. But STRONGLY recommend a Martingale for outside. I let people know that pups and adult dogs can get spooked and you may never find them if they run or worse run into the street. I always use a Martingale if we are in unfamiliar places...it's just safer.
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Permalink Reply by Worthington Natalia on
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Jane, isn't martingale collar a type of a control collar that narrows when the dog pulls? I was always told (and read) to wait with those till the pup is older (if he has trouble walking by my side). Pups spook easily and a control collar can hurt them. I have been working on Miles' walk using a regular nylon collar. Though he is dong GREAT now, there were a few moments when he got scared and yanked on the leash real hard. The flat nylon collar did no harm then. Correct me if I am wrong.
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What can happen is that a scared pup,rescue or any dog can pull hard enough and if the collar isn't tight enough they can slip out and bolt. As you said "pups spook easily" I have added a pic below and it is cloth the main idea is when they try to back out of this they can't it will tighten. It also can't choke and not let go like a choke collar. When a dog is walking it will be relatively loose but if the pull it will do what it is meant to do. There's was someone on here years ago that had just adopted a dog out to someone. The family stopped at a wayside rest...the dog was scared, bolted and was hit by a car...that's when I started using them...they are safe but can't be left on when not walking. Hope this makes sense.
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Oh ok. Now I understand.
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Permalink Reply by Ali & Harper Rose on
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Excuse my ignorance, but what is a Martingale collar? Haha
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Permalink Reply by John Wolff on
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see the collar FAQ (photos). With the ones that Jane Christensen pictures here, once dog is adult, I'd remove the adjustment buckle and stitch the strap to save weight. With D-rings, you can replace the cinch loop (not the collar strap) with high-quality knotted Perlon (nylon kernmantle rope), saving another bit of heavy hardware.
One problem I've not solved: how to attach the tags. Their weight tends to swing them around to the bottom, where they rattle and get in the way (make sure the tags do not get in the way of dog's forefeet).
Best solution is the rivet-on kind. http://www.luckypet.com/
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Permalink Reply by Jane on
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I would just buy a cheapy one for now because she will outgrow it pretty quick. I wouldn't buy it in an adult size, because it may end up being really bulky once you've sized it down far enough to fit her currently. You want something light weight for a new pup IMO.
I also highly recommend a martingale for when she's a bit bigger. When sized appropriately a martingale does not choke the dog any more than a regular buckle collar would, it simply tightens to their neck so they can't back out of it. It won't magically fix any pulling issues though.
I've used this seller on etsy before, she has lots of cute martingales in her shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheModDog
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Permalink Reply by mosesbotbol on
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Buy a cheaper nylon small collar so when he grows, getting newer one is no big deal. Camber weights around 21 lbs and she has a 13" collar.
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Thank you all for the help and suggestions!
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