Sizing Guide
How to measure your dog's neck for the perfect fit
Loosely measure your dog’s neck with a soft tape measure where the collar would normally sit, sliding two fingers between the dog’s neck and measuring tape. This should give a comfortable bandana size for your dog. Or if you don’t have a soft tape measure, use a string and measure the length of the string.
While we strongly recommend measuring your pup to get the most accurate fit, we understand that it’s not always possible if you're giving a gift or buying for a puppy. According to Canine Journal, these are the average neck sizes of some of the most common breeds. Please note these measurements are not guaranteed.
Breed | Average Neck Size | Average Weight |
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Afghan Hound | 16-22″ | 58-64 LBS |
Airdale Terrier | 16-22″ | 42-46 LBS |
Akita | 20-24″ | 70-130 LBS |
Alaskan Malamute | 15-22″ | 71-95 LBS |
American Eskimo | 16-20″ | 18-35 LBS |
American Eskimo Miniature | 13-16” | 15-25 LBS |
American Indian Dog | 16-22″ | 30-60 LBS |
American Pit Bull Terrier | 14-18” | 30-65 LBS |
Australian Cattle Dog | 22-28″ | 31-35 LBS |
Australian Kelpie | 15-21″ | 25-45 LBS |
Australian Shepherd | 16-22″ | 35-75 LBS |
Australian Shepherd Miniature | 10-14” | 15-35 LBS |
Basenji | 10-14″ | 20-26 LBS |
Basset Hound | 16-22″ | 40-60 LBS |
Beagle | 12-18″ | 18-30 LBS |
Bedlington Terrier | 14-18″ | 17-23 LBS |
Belgian Malinois | 16-20″ | 55-75 LBS |
Bernese Mountain Dog | 20-26″ | 75-100 LBS |
Bichon Frise | 14-18″ | 10-14 LBS |
Black And Tan Coonhound | 19-23″ | 70-85 LBS |
Bloodhound | 22-28″ | 88-105 LBS |
Blue Heeler | 22-28″ | 30-35 LBS |
Border Collie | 14-18″ | 27-45 LBS |
Border Terrier | 11-13″ | 11-16 LBS |
Boston Terrier | 12-18″ | 10-25 LBS |
Bouvier Des Flanders | 22-26″ | 60-77 LBS |
Boxer | 16-22″ | 55-75 LBS |
Britany | 14-16″ | 30-40 LBS |
Bulldog (American) | 18-24″ | 60-120 LBS |
Bulldog (English) | 18-24″ | 49-55 LBS |
Bulldog (French) | 12-16″ | 18-28 LBS |
Bullmastiff | 26-28″ | 99-130 LBS |
Bull Terrier | 12-18″ | 50-60 LBS |
Bull Terrier Miniature | 12-18″ | 25-40 LBS |
Cairn Terrier | 10-16″ | 12-16 LBS |
Cane Corso | 22-30″ | 88-110 LBS |
Caucasian Shepherd | 22-26″ | 100-200 LBS |
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | 10-16″ | 13-18 LBS |
Chihuahua | 8-14″ | 2-6 LBS |
Chinese Crested | 8-11″ | 5-10 LBS |
Chow | 18-24″ | 45-65 LBS |
Cocker Spaniel | 12-18″ | 26-35 LBS |
Collie | 18-22″ | 50-75 LBS |
Dachshund Standard | 16-20″ | 16-32 LBS |
Dachshund Miniature | 8-12″ | 9-15 LBS |
Dalmatian | 14-20″ | 45-70 LBS |
Doberman Pinscher | 18-24″ | 66-88 LBS |
Dogo Argentino | 20-26″ | 77-99 LBS |
English Mastahoula | 26-36″ | 80-160 LBS |
English Mastiff | 28-38″ | 120-230 LBS |
English Setter | 18-24″ | 65-80 LBS |
Flat-Coated Retriever | 18-24″ | 60-70 LBS |
Fox Terrier | 10-16″ | 14-18 LBS |
German Shepherd | 18-24″ | 50-90 LBS |
German Shorthair Pointer | 15-17″ | 40-65 LBS |
Goldendoodle Miniature | 14-16″ | 30-45 LBS |
Goldendoodle Standard | 16-22" | 40-50 LBS |
Golden Retriever | 16-24″ | 55-75 LBS |
Great Dane | 20-26″ | 99-200 LBS |
Great Pyrenees | 24-30″ | 90-125 LBS |
Greyhound | 14-18″ | 55-80 LBS |
Greyhound Italian | 8-11″ | 7-14 LBS |
Havanese | 8-14″ | 7-13 LBS |
Huntaway | 18-24″ | 55-88 LBS |
Irish Terrier | 16-20″ | 25-27 LBS |
Irish Setter | 16-22″ | 53-70 LBS |
Irish Wolfhound | 20- 27″ | 105-180 LBS |
Jack Russell Terrier | 10-14″ | 14-18 LBS |
King Charles Cavalier | 10-16″ | 12-18 LBS |
Labrador Retriever | 18-24″ | 55-80 LBS |
Labradoodle | 14-20″ | 50-65 LBS |
Labradoodle Miniature | 12-16″ | 30-50 LBS |
Leonberger | 20-26" | 85-140 LBS |
Lhasa Apso | 12-16″ | 13-15 LBS |
Louisiana Catahoula Leopard | 16-21″ | 50-95 LBS |
Lurcher | 13-20″ | 35-100 LBS |
Maltese | 10-14″ | 6-9 LBS |
Newfoundland | 26-32″ | 110-152 LBS |
Old English Sheepdog | 18-24″ | 60-65 LBS |
Papillon | 8-12″ | 9-11 LBS |
Pekingese | 12-16″ | 8-10 LBS |
Pembroke Welsh Corgi | 14-16″ | 25-38 LBS |
Pinscher Miniature | 8-11″ | 8-10 LBS |
Pit Bull | 14-18″ | 30-70 LBS |
Pomeranian | 10-14″ | 9-13 LBS |
Pharoah Hound | 10-14" | 40-60 LBS |
Poodle (Standard) | 12-18″ | 45-70 LBS |
Poodle (Miniature) | 10-16″ | 15-17 LBS |
Poodle (Toy) | 8-14″ | 6-9 LBS |
Portuguese Water Dog | 15-20″ | 45-60 LBS |
Pug | 12-16″ | 14-18 LBS |
Puggle | 12-18″ | 15-30 LBS |
Rat Terrier | 13-16″ | 11-14 LBS |
Rhodesian Ridgeback | 20-23″ | 64-90 LBS |
Rottweiler | 24-30″ | 77-130 LBS |
St. Bernard | 26-32″ | 140-260 LBS |
Saluki | 13-18″ | 40-60 LBS |
Samoyed | 16-20″ | 45-60 LBS |
Schipperke | 10-14″ | 14-45 LBS |
Schnauzer Giant | 20-26″ | 70-80 LBS |
Schnauzer Standard | 14-20″ | 30-35 LBS |
Schnauzer Miniature | 10-16″ | 13-15 LBS |
Scottish Terrier | 14-20″ | 19-23 LBS |
Shar Pei | 16-20″ | 35-55 LBS |
Shetland Sheep Dog “Sheltie” | 11-18″ | 11-24 LBS |
Shiba Inu | 14-17″ | 17-23 LBS |
Shichon | 10-18″ | 12-14 LBS |
Shih Tzu | 10-14″ | 12-16 LBS |
Siberian Husky | 16-22″ | 40-55 LBS |
Silky Terrier | 10-14″ | 8-10 LBS |
Springer Spaniel | 14-18″ | 49-55 LBS |
Staffordshire Terrier | 14-20″ | 50-65 LBS |
Vizsla | 15-22″ | 49-62 LBS |
Weimaraner | 16-22″ | 55-85 LBS |
West Highland Terrier | 14-16″ | 15-22 LBS |
Wheaten Terrier | 18-22″ | 32-37 LBS |
Whippet | 13-15″ | 30-35 LBS |
Yorkshire Terrier | 6-12″ | 4-7 LBS |
Yorkshire Terrier (Teacup) | 4-8" | 2-3 LBS |