To measure your dog for his new half check collar please measure around his neck with a tape measure. The tape measure should be around the middle of his neck where a collar would be in use, and should be snug not loose so we have a true neck size.

If You Only Use your Half Check on a Lead

We would suggest you order a collar that was 1.5"-2" smaller than your dogs neck measurement as taken above. If, for example, your dogs neck measurment is 16" we would suggest you order a 14" half check collar. The size that you select indicates the length of the leather strap, the chain will add approx 4 1/2"-5" to this length so there will be sufficient room for the collar to be put on and taken off. Our 14" collar in this example will have a total length of c. 18 1/2" including the chain.

Of course, the length of collar will alter the degree of check that is given. Some trainers suggest that when in use with a lead the sides of the check collar should touch one another. Others (including us) suggest that there should be approx 1 1/2" - 2" of chain still visible, giving a greater degree of check effect. We are very happy to help you select the perfect length if you wish, please just get in touch.

Selecting an adjustable half check collar is identical to the process above but we would suggest that you select the measurement achieved above as the smallest size. Going back to our dog above with a 16" neck, we would suggest that 14" is the optimum size so a 14"-17" collar would be the best choice. Also as above we are very happy to help you choose ther perfect size and have a lot of experience doibg so for a huge variety of breeds so please do get in touch.

If You Use your Half Check as an All Day Everyday Collar

We suggest you order a collar 3" shorter than your dogs neck size. The collar will need to be a closer fit than one just worn on the lead so we need to make your collar a bit shorter. Using our dog with a 16" neck above we would suggest a 13" half check (total length c.17 1/2" inc chain) or a 13"-16" adjustable half check (total length c. 17 1/2" to 20 1/2")

If You are Stuck!

We have helped people find the perfect sized collar for Jack Russels and Italian Greyhounds up to Leonburgers. If you're unsure of the best size we're very happy to talk through fitting options with you, please just get in touch, our contact details are in the top right of your screen on every page.

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