Do the sizes account for the chain? i.e. are the provided neck measurements for the collar's loose position or for its tightest position?
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This type of collar should be thought of as any old regular collar. The chain part is merely there as a means to tighten the collar to control the dog. So, the chain should always be at the loosest position when placed on the dog. There is a lot of room for adjusting the collar for this purpose. Setting the collar to the point it doesn't choke the dog but enough to gets its attention. When not on leash, the collar rest loosely on the dogs neck. I love mine. My Shiba Inu was a bad puller. I used the collar for training purposes. I don't like using choke collars. This is a nice compromise for training and everyday use. This type of collar should be thought of as any old regular collar. The chain part is merely there as a means to tighten the collar to control the dog. So, the chain should always be at the loosest position when placed on the dog. There is a lot of room for adjusting the collar for this purpose. Setting the collar to the point it doesn't choke the dog but enough to gets its attention. When not on leash, the collar rest loosely on the dogs neck. I love mine. My Shiba Inu was a bad puller. I used the collar for training purposes. I don't like using choke collars. This is a nice compromise for... » Read More This type of collar should be thought of as any old regular collar. The chain part is merely there as a means to tighten the collar to control the dog. So, the chain should always be at the loosest position when placed on the dog. There is a lot of room for adjusting the collar for this purpose. Setting the collar to the point it doesn't choke the dog but enough to gets its attention. When not on leash, the collar rest loosely on the dogs neck. I love mine. My Shiba Inu was a bad puller. I used the collar for training purposes. I don't like using choke collars. This is a nice compromise for training and everyday use. « Show Less
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Hi Laura - The 3/4 inch measurement refers to the width of the collar material. From the size description: The 3/4-inch Fanbelt choke collar adjusts for a neck size of 13-inch to 22-inch This means the chain when loose is 22 inch in diameter. If you give a gentle tug on the leash, the collar will tighten. The tightest measurement is 13 inches. I own Shetland Sheepdogs, one of the breeds whose head is smaller than their neck (although it doesn't look that way because of all the mane). These collars are an absolute requirement for my dogs, so their heads won't slip out of the collar - which they will do in a regular buckle collar. Measure your dog's neck with a measuring tape, pulling it fairly close around the neck. If the measurement is 13 inches or more (but less than 20), this collar would fit your dog. I do recommend this collar - I've used them on my small herd of shelties for several months and they have worked brilliantly. Love the color selection, too.
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The "medium to large" size is listed for necks that measure 13-22 inches, and here are the actual collar measurements: - Adjusted to be as small as possible, the collar is 12.5 inches in its closed position and 16 inches in its loose position - Adjusted to be as large as possible, the collar is 18.5 inches in its closed position and 22 inches in its loose position. Given that, it looks like the listed size range goes from the measurement of the closed collar (not including the chain portion) when adjusted all the way small, to the measurement of the loose collar (with the chain portion included in length) when adjusted all the way large. The "medium to large" size is listed for necks that measure 13-22 inches, and here are the actual collar measurements: - Adjusted to be as small as possible, the collar is 12.5 inches in its closed position and 16 inches in its loose position - Adjusted to be as large as possible, the collar is 18.5 inches in its closed position and 22 inches in its loose position. Given that, it looks like the listed size range goes from the measurement of the closed collar (not including the chain portion) when adjusted all the way small, to the measurement of the loose... » Read More The "medium to large" size is listed for necks that measure 13-22 inches, and here are the actual collar measurements: - Adjusted to be as small as possible, the collar is 12.5 inches in its closed position and 16 inches in its loose position - Adjusted to be as large as possible, the collar is 18.5 inches in its closed position and 22 inches in its loose position. Given that, it looks like the listed size range goes from the measurement of the closed collar (not including the chain portion) when adjusted all the way small, to the measurement of the loose collar (with the chain portion included in length) when adjusted all the way large. « Show Less
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The size "3/4" corresponds to the width of the actual fabric part of the collar. I bought Large size for my 2 dogs with one 80 lb with 20 inch neck and the other with 16 inch neck. the "Large" size collar have more than enough play room(I keep the collar very loose, enough so that when the choker is pulled all the way, then the collar becomes just tight enough so that it cannot be slipped off.) that my 20 inch neck dog has still 3~4 inch extra adjustable length. The reflective thread used to stitch the collar reflects more than you expect, and it stays very clean(meaning, doesn't get stinky like some other cloth collars tends to be.) Highly recommended. The size "3/4" corresponds to the width of the actual fabric part of the collar. I bought Large size for my 2 dogs with one 80 lb with 20 inch neck and the other with 16 inch neck. the "Large" size collar have more than enough play room(I keep the collar very loose, enough so that when the choker is pulled all the way, then the collar becomes just tight enough so that it cannot be slipped off.) that my 20 inch neck dog has still 3~4 inch extra adjustable length. The reflective thread used to stitch the collar reflects more than you expect, and it stays very... » Read More The size "3/4" corresponds to the width of the actual fabric part of the collar. I bought Large size for my 2 dogs with one 80 lb with 20 inch neck and the other with 16 inch neck. the "Large" size collar have more than enough play room(I keep the collar very loose, enough so that when the choker is pulled all the way, then the collar becomes just tight enough so that it cannot be slipped off.) that my 20 inch neck dog has still 3~4 inch extra adjustable length. The reflective thread used to stitch the collar reflects more than you expect, and it stays very clean(meaning, doesn't get stinky like some other cloth collars tends to be.) Highly recommended. « Show Less
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Yes it will. I found the collar to be a bit larger than I expected so I had to cut some of it off. works perfectly
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It used to fit on my 100lb Lab with a 24" neck. It lasted about 3 months before it died. Look elsewhere & prepare to spend significantly more for a "QUALITY" training collar...
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As an owner of a smaller English Setter, I ordered the 20 inch size and I had to modify the collar down a few sizes and add two additional holes for fitting her neck size. The collar is very durable so I used a hot knife to shorten the collar and a 1/4 inch drill bit to add the additional sizing holes. I would say these are the max measurements.
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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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To add to the previous answer, I leave it on my dogs all the time. If the collar is tightened up to get the slack out of it, the chain part will stay flush to their neck. my dogs have a full range of motion and haven't had any issues.
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Hello Virginia. Sorry for the delay. The collar size can get down to about a 7 inch neck size.
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Yes no problem. The collar is adjustable. You may not be able ro get it real tight but it works on my small dog about that size.
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My dog is a 10" to 11" neck size and weights 4 pounds... I could not use the necklace they sent as it was way too big!! I'm not sure about the exact size as the Co. sent the wrong size.. I ordered small (of course) who knows what size they sent. My best guess is it's a medium. I had mine re-strung to fit her. Cost 20.00 for that!! So this neckless sure turned out be an expensive one. I hope you have better luck getting what you order..some of the over-seas company's send what they have in stock and know we won't return it as the postage is so expensive that it wouldn't be worth it. Wishing you luck in ordering receiving the correct size...
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I have 2 Brittany's, the collars fit fine. They work as advertised my male sit on the top of my feet when I have it on him. My female stays closer for sure.John
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It is a very good length of chain, I have a large neck and it fits very comfortably.
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Sorry for the delay, I don't check my mail regularly. I ordered the medium for my 25 pound small dog and had to remove 4 of the links.Which left 6. These can always be added back in later if needed. My dog pulls really hard and this size works well for that. Her regular neck collar is 14 inches. I hope this helps you some. I also had trouble deciding which size I needed.
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my dog has a 22 inch neck and I ordered him the one that says it adjusts to 23 inches (I think the Large)...it was too small. Luckily a neighbor with the same collar gave us an extra link in order to make it fit...so my only suggestion would be to buy at least 2 inches larger than your dog's neck. You can always remove a link if you have to. Otherwise though, the collar has worked out well and we have had no issues at all with it.
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I spoke with the lady who actually owns the company about my tiny yorkie and she advised me that the collar still might be too large even though I measured her neck,when you order you go by the size of the neck and if she can accomadate your order she will let you know by email.
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Can someone please post the actual measurement of this collar fully extended?
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When I ordered my collar, the seller just asked for the measurement of my dog's neck. I would tell her what you said here. The width seems to vary according to the length. My first collar was too tight and I wrote back to her and she sent me another bigger one free of charge. I ordered a pink collar and let her choose the reflective collar which turned out to be light blue. It was fine.
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yes, they do put that info in. It tells the inch range that a dog's neck can be for each collar. Take a soft tape measure or a string if you don't have that, and put it around your dog's neck where the collar would go, not too tightly. Read the inches of that circumference. Now look at the inches listed when you click on a size of the collar, above. Easy.