
📏 How to Measure Your Dog!
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📏 How to Measure Your Dog Before Buying a Collar or Harness
A perfect fit means more than just comfort – it ensures safety, control, and confidence during every walk or training session. A collar that’s too loose can slip off, while a tight harness can restrict movement or cause discomfort. That’s why in this guide, we explain exactly how to measure your dog before buying a dog collar or harness from Annivia.eu.
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🐕 Why Measuring Matters
Safety – prevents collars from slipping off
Comfort – avoids rubbing or pressure points
Functionality – ensures optimal movement and control
Accuracy – makes online ordering easy and returns unlikely
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📍 How to Measure the Neck for a Dog Collar
1. Find the right spot
Wrap the tape around the thickest part of your dog’s neck.
2. Not too tight
The tape should be snug but not tight. You should be able to fit 1–2 fingers between the tape and the dog’s neck.
✅ Write it down in centimeters
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🎽 How to Measure Your Dog for a Harness
Ours harnesses – require two main measurements:
1. Chest girth
Wrap the tape around your dog’s chest, just behind the front legs.
It should be snug, with 1–2 fingers of room.
2. Neck girth
Measure lower up than a regular collar.
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✨ When ordering a personalized collar, provide the exact neck measurement, not just a general size (S, M, L).