| From years of experience, Mrs. Bones
believes that the most important factor in selecting a new
collar for you dog is the WIDTH.
Frequently Mrs. Bones
receives telephone calls that go like this: "Hi. I
absolutely LOVE that 2-inch Dragonfire trim, and I HAVE to
have it for my dog. What is he? He is a Cocker Spaniel.' Of
course such a wide trim would make a poor Cocker look like
he was stuffed into a turtleneck sweater, and he would be
incredibly uncomfortable; he would then paw at the collar,
scratch it, and try to get his message across in whatever
possible way.
This is why it is very important to select a
trim that is the proper width for the size and neck length
of the dog. Small dog -- narrow collar, medium size dog --
medium width collar, and so on. |
| To determine the size (length) of the
Mrs. Bones collar most appropriate for your dog, measure
loosely around your dog's neck where you want the collar to
rest. If the measurement is right on the edge of a size
(14-3/4 inches, for example) you should get the next size
up, especially if the dog is young, or specify exact
measurement for a custom fit. All of Mrs. Bones' collars are adjustable.
Collar Widths:
5/8 inch Wide: Trims
for dogs whose neck measures 5-11 inches (Toy size) such as
Toy Poodles, Maltese, Yorkies, Silky Terriers, Italian
Greyhounds, Chinese Cresteds, and Chihuahuas.
3/4 inch Wide: Trims
for dogs whose neck measures 11-15 inches (Small size) such
as Boston Terriers, Dachshunds, Jack Russell Terriers, Shih-tzu,
Miniature Schnauzers, and Miniature Poodles.
1 inch Wide: Trims for
dogs whose neck measures 15-19 inches (Medium size) such as
Dalmatians, Irish Setters, Weimaraner, Boxers, Corgis,
Whippets and Labradors (who usually have short necks).
1-1/2 inch Wide: Trims
for dogs whose neck measures 19-23 inches (Large size) such
as Golden Retrievers, Rottweilers, Doberman, Bassett Hounds,
and Medium, Large and Extra Large Sighthounds.
2 inch
Wide: Trims appropriate only for larger Sighthounds,
Mastiffs, Great Danes, Giant Schnauzers. |
