WHAT SIZE COLLAR FOR MY DOG?

We get asked which size collar would be best for a particular dog breed or types. So here we have compiled a list of dog breeds and their usual neck measurements - and recommended collars.

Hindquarters dog collars are available in sizes from XS to Large. XS dog collars fit necks between 18 and 30cm or 7-12 inches. Small collars fit 25-40cm or 10-16 inches. Medium between 35-50cm. And Large dog collars are 42-66cm.

• Airedale: 41-56cm (16-22 inches) - we would recommend a comfy Hindquarters large size green or brown fabric cotton dog collar. Brighter colours, like a red dog collar, would work well too.

• Basset Hound: 41-56cm (16-22 inches) - we would recommend a Hindquarters large size brown or khaki soft cotton fabric dog collar.

• Beagle: 36-46cm (14-18 inches) - we would advise a medium sized dog collar in strong but soft and comfy cotton fabric weave, bright colours like red and purple work well.

• Bichon Frise: 36-46cm (14-18 inches) - a small size comfy dog collar would probably be best, perhaps red or blue. Or a small size adjustable harness.

• Border Collie: 40-46cm (16-18 inches) - an adjustable medium size comfy cotton collar would work well, perhaps black or grey.

• Border Terrier: 26-36cm (10-14 inches) - we advise a small size collar made from strong but soft cotton fabric weave, bright purple would work well or khaki for a muted look.

• Boston Terrier: 31-42cm (12-18 inches) - a Hindquarters small size comfy collar would work well, perhaps in red or black. Or a medium size collar would fit too, for a chunkier look.

• Boxer: 42-60cm (16-24 inches) - like lots of other breeds, there can be significant variation according to age and gender and genetics. A strapping Boxer would require a Hindquarters large size dog collar but for a younger slighter Boxer a medium size would work - a comfy khaki collar looks good.

• Bulldog American: 46-65cm (18-23 inches) - a strong but soft Hindquarters large size collar would work.

• Bulldog English: 46-65cm (18-23 inches) - a soft cotton fabric collar would be good, most colours work although red and cobalt blue both look great.

• Bulldog French: 31-40cm (12-16 inches) - either Hindquarters small or medium size collars would work. The medium size cotton dog collar is wider and so probably comfier unless wearing a harness.

• Bull Terrier: 35-50cm (14-20 inches) - a soft but strong Hindquarters medium size cotton collar would be good.

• Cairn Terrier: 25-41cm (10-16 inches) - a small size adjustable washable Hindquarters collar would suit, perhaps in green.

• Chihuahua: 20-36cm (8-14 inches) - a soft XS size dog collar would work.

• Chinese Crested - 20-28cm (8-11 inches) - a soft and comfy XS size dog collar would suit, perhaps in navy or orange.

• Chow Chow - 46-60cm (18-24 inches) - a Hindquarters large dog collar would be good, perhaps the mustard colour.

• Cocker Spaniel - 30-46cm (12-18 inches) - a soft and washable medium sized Hindquarters collar would work well, red always looks good.

• Collie - 46-56cm (18-22 inches) - a large size collar would be best, an adjustable dog collar ensures an exact and comfy fit.

• Corgi - 36-41cm (14-16 inches) - a soft but strong and washable medium sized dog collar works well, khaki and mustard both look good.

• Dachshund Standard - 40-50cm (16-20 inches) - a medium size Hindquarters collar would work best.

• Dachshund Mini - 20-43cm (8-17 inches) - there can be significant variation, most likely a Small or even XS dog collar would work best, soft but strong cotton weave with flex and give is good.

• Dalmatian - 36-51cm (14-20 inches) - an adjustable fabric dog collar in Medium or Large size, red or bright purple would be good.

• Deerhound - 45-54cm (18-21 inches) - a comfy dog collar, cobalt blue looks good.

• Doberman - 46-60cm (18-24 inches) - would require a strong large size collar, maybe black

• English Setter - 46-60cm (18-24 inches) - would require a large size collar.

• Fox Terrier - 25-41cm (10-16 inches) - a small size green fabric dog collar would be good.

• German Shepherd - 46-60cm (18-24 inches) - would require a large size soft but strong fabric dog collar.

• Golden Retriever - 41-60cm (16-24 inches) - a large size dog collar, red is classic.

• Great Dane - 51-66cm (20-26 inches) - a large size dog collar, soft but strong, black or a bright colour like orange works nicely.

• Greyhound - 36-46cm (14-18 inches) - we would recommend a wider soft dog collar, khaki always looks good.

• Greyhound Italian - 20-28cm (8-10 inches) - would require a soft XS collar, blue would suit well.

• Husky - 41-56cm (16-22 inches) - would require a soft but strong large size collar, maybe black or grey.

• Irish Setter - 41-56cm (16-22 inches) - would suit a large size dog collar, bright red would be good or perhaps mustard.

• Irish Terrier - 35-45cm (14 to 18 inches) - a medium sized dog collar would work best, green suits well.

• Jack Russell - 25-36cm (10-14 inches) - a small size adjustable fabric dog collar would work well, grey or red are good colours.

• Labrador - 46-60cm (18-24 inches) - a large sized dog collar would probably work best unless you have a small Lab. A black lab suits classic black but also red and orange, brown works well for a yellow lab.

• Labradoodle - 33-55cm (13-22 inches) - either a medium size or a large size would work, orange looks cute - and is comfy.

• Maltese - 25-36cm (10-14 inches) - a small size or XS collar would be best.

• Old English Sheepdog - 41-56cm (16-22 inches) - a large size soft fabric collar would be good, perhaps grey or red.

• Papillon - 20-30cm (8-12 inches) - an XS fabric dog collar would work well, maybe the red.

• Pekingese - 31-40cm (12-16 inches) - small dog collar size.

• Pointer - 46-60cm (18-24 inches) - a strong but soft large dog collar would work, a red dog collar stands out from the crowd.

• Pomeranian - 25-36cm (10-14 inches) - small or XS sizes.

• Poodle mini - 25-41cm (10-16 inches) - a small size adjustable fabric dog collar, red always works well.

• Poodle Standard - 30-40cm (12-16 inches) - a small size fabric adjustable dog collar would be comfy, black or blue would suit most coats.

• Poodle Toy - 20 to 36cm or 8 to 14 inches - a Small or XS fabric dog collar

• Pug - 30-40cm (12-16 inches) - a small sized Hindquarters adjustable fabric dog collar for an exact and comfy fit, bright purple looks good.

• Schnauzer Standard - 36-51cm (14-20 inches) - a comfy adjustable dog collar in medium size, grey looks good.

• Schnauzer Mini - 25-41cm (10-16 inches) - a small size dog collar would be best, grey looks good and would be comfy.

• Scottish Terrier - 36-51cm (14-20 inches) - Medium sized dog collar.

• Shar Pei - 41-51cm (16-20 inches) - large dog collar size.

• Springer Spaniel - 36-46cm (14-18 inches) - an adjustable and washable Hindquarters dog collar in medium size, perhaps green or red.

• Staffordshire Bull Terrier - 36-51cm (14-20 inches) - depending on individual size, a medium or large adjustable fabric dog collar would work well.

• Vizsla - 33-45cm (13-18 inches) - a strong but soft medium size collar, green is a colour that suits well.

• Weimaraner - 41-56cm (16-22 inches) - a soft but strong large size Hindquarters cotton fabric dog collar would work well, both red or bright purple look particularly good and be comfy.

• West Highland Terrier - 25-35cm (10-14 inches) - a small adjustable fabric dog collar, perhaps in green.

• Yorkshire Terrier - 15-31cm (6-12 inches) - either a XS Hindquarters comfy dog collar or perhaps a small size.

Please note there is often a wide variation in neck size within different breeds and types of dog, according to genetics, age and gender. So please take our dog breed neck size guide as a rough one.

We recommend you measure your dog's neck before ordering a Hindquarters dog collar. How do you measure your dog's neck? It is best to measure the circumference of your dog's lower neck - allowing space for a couple of fingers - to ensure a comfy fit. Or measure your dog's existing collar when flat, between the two points where it fastens. If you have any questions, please get in touch.