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What Is Your Dog Breed’s Average Neck Size?

Michelle Schenker Updated: November 28, 2018 Dog Trivia 285 Comments

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Bulldog with tape measure around neckEver wonder what the neck size of your pup was and how it compares to other dogs? Or maybe you got a new dog and need to know what size collar to get for him?

Search for your dog breed to find the right size collar for your pup. If your dog’s breed is missing, let us know with a comment below, and we’ll add it to the list. Thanks!

  • AFGHAN 16-22″; 58-64 LBS
  • AIRDALE 16-22″; 42-46 LBS
  • AKITA  20-24″; 70-130 LBS
  • ALASKAN MALAMUTE 15-22″; 40-120 LBS
  • AMERICAN ESKIMO 16-20″; 18-35 LBS
  • AMERICAN INDIAN DOG 16-22″; 30-60 LBS
  • AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIER 14”- 18”; 35-55 LBS
  • AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG 22-28″; 31-35 LBS
  • AUSTRALIAN KELPIE 15-21″; 25-45 LBS
  • AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD 16-22″; 35-75 LBS
  • BASENJI 10-14″; 20-26 LBS
  • BASSET HOUND 16-22″; 40-60 LBS
  • BEAGLE 12-18″; 18-30 LBS
  • BEDLINGTON TERRIER 14-18″; 17-23 LBS
  • BELGIAN MALINOIS 16-20″; 55-75 LBS
  • BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG 20-26″; 75-100 LBS
  • BICHON FRISE 14-18″; 10-14 LBS
  • BLACK AND TAN COONHOUND 19-23″; 70-85 LBS
  • BLOODHOUND 22-28″; 88-105 LBS
  • BLUE HEELER 22-28″; 30-35 LBS
  • BORDER COLLIE 14-18″; 30-45 LBS
  • BORDER TERRIER 11-13″
  • BOSTON TERRIER 12-18″; 10-25 LBS
  • BOUVIER DES FLANDERS 22-26″; 60-77 LBS
  • BOXER 16-22″; 55-75 LBS
  • BRITANY 14-16″; 30-40 LBS
  • BULLDOG AMERICAN 18-24″; 60-120 LBS
  • BULLDOG ENGLISH 18-24″; 40-55 LBS
  • BULLDOG FRENCH 12-16″; 18-28 LBS
  • BULLMASTIFF 26-28″
  • BULL TERRIER 12-18″; 50-60 LBS
  • CAIRN TERRIER 10-16″; 12-16 LBS
  • CANE CORSO 22-30″
  • CAUCASIAN SHEPHERD 22-26″, 100-200 LBS
  • CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL 10-14″
  • CHIHUAHUA 8-14″; 2-6 LBS
  • CHINESE CRESTED 8-11″; 5-10 LBS
  • CHOW 18-24″; 45-65 LBS
  • COCKER SPANIEL 12-18″; 24-60 LBS
  • COLLIE 18-22″; 50-75 LBS
  • CORGI 14-16″; 25-38 LBS
  • DACHSHUND STANDARD 16-20″; 16-32 LBS
  • DACHSHUND MINI 8-18″; 9-15 LBS
  • DALMATIAN 14-20″; 45-65 LBS
  • DOBERMAN 18-24″; 66-88 LBS
  • DOGO ARGENTINO 20-26″; 77-99 LBS
  • ENGLISH MASTIFF 28-38″; 120-250 LBS
  • FOX TERRIER 10-16″; 14-18 LBS
  • GERMAN SHEPHERD 18-24″; 65-95 LBS
  • GERMAN SHORTHAIR POINTER 20-26″; 45-70 LBS
  • GOLDEN RETRIEVER 16-24″; 55-75 LBS
  • GREAT DANE 20-26″; 125-135 LBS
  • GREAT PYRENEES 24-30″; 90-125 LBS
  • GREYHOUND 14-18″; 55-80 LBS
  • GREYHOUND ITALIAN 8-11″; 7-12 LBS
  • HAVANESE 8-14″; 7-13 LBS
  • IRISH TERRIER 16-20″; 25-27 LBS
  • IRISH SETTER 16-22″; 53-70 LBS
  • IRISH WOLFHOUND 20″- 27″; 115-120 LBS
  • JACK RUSSELL TERRIER 10-14″; 9-15 LBS
  • KING CHARLES CAVALIER 10-14″; 12-18 LBS
  • LAB 18-24″; 55-75 LBS
  • LABRADOODLE 14-20″; 50-65 LBS
  • LHASA APSO 12-16″; 13-15 LBS
  • LOUISIANA CATAHOULA LEOPARD 18 1/2″; 80 LBS
  • LURCHER 13-20″; 35-100 LBS (depends on whether it is Whippet-bred (smaller) or Greyhound (larger))
  • MALTESE 10-14″; 6-9 LBS
  • MINIATURE AMERICAN ESKIMO 13-16”; 15-25 LBS
  • MINIATURE AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD 10”-14”; 15-35 LBS
  • MINIATURE BULL TERRIER 14-18″; 25-40 LBS
  • MINIATURE GOLDENDOODLE 14-16″; 30-45 LBS
  • MINIATURE LABRADOODLE 12-16″; 30-50 LBS
  • MINIATURE PINSCHER 8-11″; 8-10 LBS
  • NEWFOUNDLAND 26-32″; 110-152 LBS
  • OLD ENGLISH SHEEPDOG 18-24″ 60-65 LBS
  • PAPILLON 8-12″; 9-11 LBS
  • PEKINGESE 12-16″; 8-10 LBS
  • PIT BULL 14-18″; 30-70 LBS
  • POMERANIAN 10-14″; 9-13 LBS
  • POODLE MINI 10-16″; 24-28 LBS
  • POODLE STANDARD 12-18″; 45-70 LBS
  • POODLE TOY 8-14″; 12-17 LBS
  • PORTUGUESE WATER DOG 15-20″; 60-95 LBS
  • PUG 12-16″; 14-18 LBS
  • PUGGLE 12-18″; 15-30 LBS
  • RAT TERRIER 13-16″; 11-14 LBS
  • RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK 20-23″
  • ROTTWEILER 24-30″; 100-120 LBS
  • ST. BERNARD 26-32″; 130-230 LBS
  • SALUKI 13-18″
  • SCHIPPERKE 10-14″; 14-45 LBS
  • SCHNAUZER GIANT 20-26″; 70-80 LBS
  • SCHNAUZER STANDARD 14-20″; 30-35 LBS
  • SCHNAUZER MINI 10-16″; 13-15 LBS
  • SCOTTISH TERRIER 14-20″; 19-23 LBS
  • SHAR PEI 16-20″; 35-55 LBS
  • SHETLAND SHEEP DOG “SHELTIE” 11-18″; 11-24 LBS
  • SHIBA INU 14-17″; 17-23 LBS
  • SHICHON 10-18″; 7-25 LBS
  • SHIH TZU 10-14″; 12-16 LBS
  • SIBERIAN HUSKY 16-22″; 40-55 LBS
  • SILKY TERRIER 10-14″ 8-10 LBS
  • SPRINGER SPANIEL 14-18″; 49-55 LBS
  • STAFFORDSHIRE TERRIER 14-20″; 50-65 LBS
  • VIZSLA 15-22″; 49-62 LBS
  • WEIMARANER 16-22″; 55-85 LBS
  • WEST HIGHLAND TERRIER 14-16″; 15-22 LBS
  • WHEATEN TERRIER 18-22″; 32-37 LBS
  • WHIPPET 13-15″; 30-35 LBS
  • YORKSHIRE TERRIER 6-12″; 6-9 LBS

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Robyn Schmieding
I did not find the average neck size for a female Boykin Spaniel. Thanks in advance for your help!
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February 17, 2019 6:44 pm
Kimberly Alt (Admin)
We found this on an online forum:
14″ for a 30lb and 15″ for a 50lb
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February 18, 2019 11:04 am
Jana Sells
English Pointer
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January 30, 2019 11:32 am
Kimberly Alt (Admin)
I’m sorry, we couldn’t find the average neck size for an English Pointer.
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January 30, 2019 5:14 pm
Randy Dwyer
Did not find the Pumi breed. Looking for average neck size for male.
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December 31, 2018 1:30 am
Kimberly Alt (Admin)
Sorry we couldn’t find the neck size for a Pumi.
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December 31, 2018 11:26 am
Royanna Carle
Boykin Spaniel
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December 29, 2018 11:14 pm
Kimberly Alt (Admin)
We found this on an online forum:
14″ for a 30lb and 15″ for a 50lb
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December 31, 2018 10:40 am
Laurel
Westie
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December 8, 2018 1:06 am
Kimberly Alt (Admin)
Are you referencing West Highland White Terrier? If so, you’ll find it above (14-16″; 15-22 LBS).
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December 10, 2018 9:22 am
LORRIE WELSH
dog’s neck is 16 1/2 inches. What size collar?
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December 4, 2018 8:28 am
Kimberly Alt (Admin)
You will probably need a large, but each brand can be different. See if the collar states what sizes it fits minimum and maximum.
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December 5, 2018 7:56 am
Chelle
German Pinscher
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December 3, 2018 1:28 pm
Kimberly Alt (Admin)
Sorry, we can’t find the average neck size for German Pinschers.
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December 4, 2018 8:29 am
Laura
Can you add the Cavapoo please?

Thank you =)

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December 3, 2018 7:37 am
Kimberly Alt (Admin)
Sorry, we can’t find the average neck size for cavapoo.
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December 3, 2018 10:44 am
Carrie Dueck
Portugese water dog 14-18
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November 27, 2018 6:44 am
Jeremiah
Hi I don’t know if this would help but I have a pit bull his neck size is 20 inches. He is 65 pounds.. So you have a list for chest sizes?
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November 23, 2018 11:52 pm
Kimberly Alt (Admin)
Sorry, we do not have chest sizes.
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November 26, 2018 9:10 am
lois
In regards to the australian cattle dog; Is this the puppy size? because it’s similair to the adult sizing i’ve found on other websites?
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November 17, 2018 8:37 am
Kimberly Alt (Admin)
The sizing is for the weight next to the breed. So for a 31 to 35 pound Australian cattle dog, the neck size is 22″ to 28″.
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November 19, 2018 8:38 am
Stephanie Cullen
I love you for this SO incredibly much. I know every individual dog is different, but when you’re trying to future plan and buy stuff for a soon-to-be-puppy/dog, it’s nice to have somewhere to work from and then adjust from that instead of blindly guessing and getting frustrated.
So, I write to show my deep since of gratitude for this lovely chart you’ve put together~~
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November 15, 2018 2:46 pm
Kimberly Alt (Admin)
So glad you find it helpful, Stephanie!
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November 16, 2018 8:00 am
Autum
Neck size for Olde English Bulldogge?
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October 21, 2018 10:51 am
Kimberly Alt (Admin)
Sorry Autum, we couldn’t find the neck size for that breed.
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October 23, 2018 8:09 am
Stephanie Cullen
Really? I checked up English Bulldog (you know how things get shorten like it’s going out of style). I found this from ifitbarks.com:

English Bulldog (49-55 lbs): 15″-22″

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November 15, 2018 2:51 pm
Kimberly Alt (Admin)
English Bulldogs and Olde English Bulldogges are not the same. English Bulldogs are smaller, weighing around 40-50 pounds. Olde English Bulldogges weigh around 60-80 pounds. Unfortunately, we couldn’t find information regarding Olde English Bulldogge neck size.
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November 16, 2018 8:11 am
Kylene
Pomsky?
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October 20, 2018 1:46 am
Kimberly Alt (Admin)
We couldn’t find a specific neck size, but you’ll most likely need a small or medium size collar if your Pomsky is 18-45 pounds.
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October 23, 2018 7:38 am
Olusanya
What of boerbel
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October 17, 2018 7:12 pm
Kimberly Alt (Admin)
Sorry, I could not find the average neck size for boerboels.
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October 18, 2018 7:15 am
Ashley Fiorello
Miniature goldendoodle
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October 16, 2018 8:32 pm
Kimberly Alt (Admin)
Neck size: 14-16″
Weight: 30-45 lbs
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October 17, 2018 6:22 am
Kelli Anderson
What about when they are a puppy? What size do you recommend for a mini golden doodle puppy?
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December 6, 2018 11:49 am
Kimberly Alt (Admin)
For a puppy you’ll probably want a small collar, but depends on the size of the dog.
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December 6, 2018 4:48 pm
herlan
basenji ?
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September 22, 2018 7:26 pm
Michelle Schenker (Admin)
Thanks for your inquiry. Basenji has been added to our list.
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September 24, 2018 2:34 pm
Patty
I have a 8 month Shichon 11 lbs. What would the collar size be?
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September 8, 2018 8:41 am
Michelle Schenker (Admin)
Since a Bichon’s neck measures 14-18″ and a Shih Tzu’s neck measures 10-14″, the ideal size for an adult Shichon would be a collar that adjusts 10-18″ but if you need to pick, perhaps go with the middle of the two measurements at 12-16″ adjustable. Keep in mind that Shichon’s tend to vary widely in their weights and your puppy may still be growing. If you want to get a perfect fit today, you can simply measure your dog’s neck. Then add a few inches for growth in the future.
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September 10, 2018 1:44 pm
Michelle
Bulgarian Shepherd
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August 8, 2018 5:16 pm
Kimberly Alt (Admin)
Sorry, I couldn’t find the average neck size for a bulgarian shepherd.
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August 9, 2018 9:54 am
Michele
Schipperke puppy?
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July 30, 2018 12:47 pm
Kimberly Alt (Admin)
Hi Michele, we found the average collar length to be 10 to 14″ for a 14 to 45 pound Schipperke.
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July 31, 2018 8:01 am
Brian
Australians Cattle Dogs?
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July 8, 2018 12:40 pm
Kimberly Alt (Admin)
We found 22-28″ for dogs weighing 31-35 lbs.
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July 9, 2018 9:34 am
Etan
Missing Canaan breed (45 pounds)
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July 1, 2018 9:09 pm
Kimberly Alt (Admin)
According to this source, neck size is 14″ to 18″ for dogs weighing 25 to 40 pounds.
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July 2, 2018 10:41 am
charles grant
what about the neck size of an English Pointer?
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June 30, 2018 7:13 am
Kimberly Alt (Admin)
I’m sorry, we couldn’t find the average neck size for an English Pointer.
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July 2, 2018 10:39 am
Kat
Australian Terrier
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May 31, 2018 10:36 am
Kimberly Alt (Admin)
Sorry, we couldn’t find the neck size for Australian Terrier.
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June 4, 2018 9:41 am
Jonnathan Castillo
Shiloh shepherd or Alaskan Malamute?
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May 11, 2018 8:46 pm
Kimberly Alt (Admin)
I couldn’t find anything for shiloh shepherd, but for Alaskan Malamute I found this: 15″- 22″ for a dog 40-120 lbs.
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May 14, 2018 8:54 am
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