How to Measure Your Dog Before Buying a Collar or Harness
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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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📐 What You’ll Need
A soft measuring tape (like for sewing)
A calm dog (after a walk or meal is best)
A note-taking tool (your phone or notebook)
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📍 How to Measure the Neck for a Dog Collar
1. Find the right spot, Wrap the tape around of your dog’s neck, where is collar position.
2. Not too tight provide the exact neck measurement, not just a general size (S, M, L).
The tape should be snug not tight. You should be able to fit 1–2 fingers between the tape and the dog’s neck.
✅ Write it down in centimeters (e.g., 39 cm)
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🎽 How to Measure Your Dog for a Harness
Most harnesses – including ours – 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 little bit lower than regular collar place on neck.
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✨ Pro Tips
If your dog is between sizes, choose the larger one – all our harnesses
are adjustable.
For fluffy dogs (like Huskies or Pomeranians), add 1 cm extra to account for fur.
When ordering a personalized collar.
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📦 Ready to order?
Check out our bestsellers:
🔗 Comfort Line Tactical Collar
🔗 Biothane Gold Elegance Dog Collar