the only sizes left are small and xl. 19" neck and a pupp even smaller. How easily is it to take off extra links?
137187
Easy to take links on and off. You can buy extra links. Links vary by size ordered but all work the same you just have to make sure if you are buying extra links you get them for the correct size
137188
They are easy enough to take off, but depending on the size of the links you might find yourself with a massive collar on a inappropriately sized dog. For instance, I could remove links on the XL size to make it fit a border collie sized dog, but it would be very large and bulky, not to mention, there might only be 4 or 5 'live' links left. The idea is that the live links are primarily what is around the dog's neck, not the martingale-style chain with the loops. These are also rated for weights, so I wouldn't think it a good idea to purchase the small size and buy extra links so that it would fit a larger neck size. They might break when you really needed them to hold. If you always had on a back-up collar and leash, then this might be an option. However, I'd imagine the extra links aren't going to be cheap.... I recommend going to a pet store and actually trying the different sizes on your dog to see which size is appropriate before purchasing. Good luck!
137189
Very easy. My experience is that the links spontaneously fall apart. I wouldn't recommend this collar to anyone. I know it's inexpensive but it's not worth the risk in my opinion. I sent it back after it fell to pieces on a walk. Fortunately there wasn't any traffic.
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I tried to find out as much information about these collars as possible. There is one school of thought that says do NOT get a quick release fastener if you have a strong/aggressive dog cuz it's possible for them to tug so hard that this release comes open. It surely makes putting the collar on and taking it off MUCH easier, I can say for sure. Look at some videos on YouTube for great information. Just measure the dogs neck for sizing. It's no problem to take some links out if it's too large. If you choose too small, you can order extra links as well. I've tried other collars and, believe me, this one has no competition. I tried to find out as much information about these collars as possible. There is one school of thought that says do NOT get a quick release fastener if you have a strong/aggressive dog cuz it's possible for them to tug so hard that this release comes open. It surely makes putting the collar on and taking it off MUCH easier, I can say for sure. Look at some videos on YouTube for great information. Just measure the dogs neck for sizing. It's no problem to take some links out if it's too large. If you choose too small, you can order extra links as well. I've tried other collars and, believe... » Read More I tried to find out as much information about these collars as possible. There is one school of thought that says do NOT get a quick release fastener if you have a strong/aggressive dog cuz it's possible for them to tug so hard that this release comes open. It surely makes putting the collar on and taking it off MUCH easier, I can say for sure. Look at some videos on YouTube for great information. Just measure the dogs neck for sizing. It's no problem to take some links out if it's too large. If you choose too small, you can order extra links as well. I've tried other collars and, believe me, this one has no competition. « Show Less
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I'm sorry but I didn't do that. I went more by the overall size of my dog. She is only about 6 to 7 lbs, so I went with the small. The neck and chest straps are adjustable. Hope this helps you.
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Hi, the neck isnot a problem for me, but the rest of the shirt takes a little effort, specially to take off, that is my experience, but I still recommend it, just take a bigger size
597524
All pincher collars do (or should) have the option of buying additional clips to expand the size. The collar should be close to, but not tight around the dog's neck. Too loose can hurt the dog. The object is to stop the pulling, not punish for it. Put it around your wrist taught and sqeeze. That is all that should happen. Put it around your wrist loose and yank. You will understand how tight it should be.
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I purchased a medium for our lab when she was about four months old too and I removed a few links, since then I have been slowly putting them back on. she is now 10 months old and over 75 pounds. So to answer your question I would recommend buying the medium size & remove or add links as needed. I hope this helps. I would not recommend the small or large size for a lab. Medium works just fine.
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You should NOT buy a larger link just in order to get the size around the neck correct. You should use the smaller link and add more of them. For a dog less than 40 lbs. you can use the 2.5 mm size (small) and add extra links, which come in packs of 3. The collar should fit snuggly; otherwise, if loose, it will irritate the dog's neck and you won't be able to make a gentle correction.
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They don't look like the kind of links that can be opened, but maybe you could cut them off and replace them with a leather thong or different chain. They are such good quality for the price, it might be worth a little alteration.
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I bought the small size (largest of the two available) and the diameter is about 4 inches fully opened when left unstretched in a fully circular shape. That would put the circumferrence close to a maximum of around twelve inches or so. I was confused on which size to get and finally decided too big was better than too small. My kitten was ten months old and it fit her very well with a bit of leftover room. You can cinch the small size down to a diameter of about two and half inches by pulling the strings as tight as they get. As long as your pet's neck is more than two and a half inches in diameter and less than four inches, the small size should be ideal.
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Well I ordered the product anyway and figured if the collars didnt fit I would make adjustments somehow. Well for my 7 lb yorkie the fit is ok it's a bit big on the shortest setting but its fine. It moves around a bit but is not completely too loose to use. For the 8 lb cockapoo the shortest setting is also ok. the instructions say not to have the prongs touching the neck anyway so the shortest collar setting is fine for both my small dogs! Hope that helps!
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These can add links or take links out size to fit,of course I do not know the size of your dog
852173
Yes, you can. The links are able to be added or removed according to your dog's neck size and can be adjusted to fit properly as your dog grows.
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You can bind a smaller size simply by using smaller combs or by cutting off the too-large combs! The product doesn't know or care!! Great question!!! I should have noted this fact in my review!!!!
918419
You'd probably need two extra links. We have the medium size collar and each link adds approx. 1-1/4" in length
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Our pug has a 17" neck and we have the medium collar. You can adjust the size to make it smaller. I think you would be fine with the medium size.
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There are several little tabs that can be cut out. Cutting one or two out will accommodate a bigger belt. You can even create a custom cant by taking out different ones on each side.Hope this helps
946767
I'm sorry, I no longer have the collar because of the reactions it caused. I believe it is a one size fits all. You cut off the length not needed.