The fitting
Two numbers decide everything. A tape measure and four minutes, or come to the bench and we will do it for you.
- ANeckAround the base of the neck, where the collar actually sits. Not up behind the ears. Leave two fingers of room between the tape and the coat.
- BGirthThe deepest point of the chest, just behind the front legs. This is the measurement that decides a harness, and the one almost nobody takes.
- CBackWithers to the base of the tail, along the spine, with the dog standing square. Coats only.
Find the size
Two measurements in centimetres. A dog that falls between sizes is a dog we make to measure, at no extra charge on collars and leads.
| Size | Neck | Girth | Typically |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | 24–30 | 38–46 | Miniature dachshund, toy poodle |
| II | 30–36 | 46–56 | Cavalier, miniature schnauzer, frenchie |
| III | 36–42 | 56–68 | Whippet, border collie, cocker |
| IV | 42–48 | 68–80 | Labrador, greyhound, kelpie |
| V | 48–56 | 80–94 | Ridgeback, shepherd, boxer |
| VI | 56–64 | 94–108 | Great dane, mastiff, wolfhound |
Why fit is not a detail
A collar carries load, and load has to go somewhere
Everything we make is load-bearing. Where that load sits on a dog is the difference between a piece of equipment and a problem, and it is the reason we measure rather than guess.
None of this is a reason to be frightened of a collar. It is the reason to have one that fits.
Before the first run
The first hides are being cut now
The opening run is small, because one side of bridle butt yields fewer collars than you would expect and we would rather sell out than over-order. Leave an address and we will write once when the bench opens, and once more when the fitting room does.
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