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| Breed | Average Neck Size | Average Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Afghan Hound | 16-22″ | 58-64 LBS |
| Airdale Terrier | 16-22″ | 42-46 LBS |
| Akita | 20-24″ | 70-130 LBS |
| Alaskan Malamute | 15-22″ | 71-95 LBS |
| American Eskimo | 16-20″ | 18-35 LBS |
| American Eskimo Miniature | 13-16” | 15-25 LBS |
| American Indian Dog | 16-22″ | 30-60 LBS |
| American Pit Bull Terrier | 14-18” | 30-65 LBS |
| Australian Cattle Dog | 22-28″ | 31-35 LBS |
| Australian Kelpie | 15-21″ | 25-45 LBS |
| Australian Shepherd | 16-22″ | 35-75 LBS |
| Australian Shepherd Miniature | 10-14” | 15-35 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″ | 27-45 LBS |
| Border Terrier | 11-13″ | 11-16 LBS |
| 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″ | 49-55 LBS |
| Bulldog (French) | 12-16″ | 18-28 LBS |
| Bullmastiff | 26-28″ | 99-130 LBS |
| Bull Terrier | 12-18″ | 50-60 LBS |
| Bull Terrier Miniature | 12-18″ | 25-40 LBS |
| Cairn Terrier | 10-16″ | 12-16 LBS |
| Cane Corso | 22-30″ | 88-110 LBS |
| Caucasian Shepherd | 22-26″ | 100-200 LBS |
| Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | 10-16″ | 13-18 LBS |
| Chihuahua | 8-14″ | 2-6 LBS |
| Chinese Crested | 8-11″ | 5-10 LBS |
| Chow | 18-24″ | 45-65 LBS |
| Cocker Spaniel | 12-18″ | 26-35 LBS |
| Collie | 18-22″ | 50-75 LBS |
| Dachshund Standard | 16-20″ | 16-32 LBS |
| Dachshund Miniature | 8-12″ | 9-15 LBS |
| Dalmatian | 14-20″ | 45-65 LBS |
| Doberman Pinscher | 18-24″ | 66-88 LBS |
| Dogo Argentino | 20-26″ | 77-99 LBS |
| English Mastiff | 28-38″ | 120-230 LBS |
| English Setter | 18-24″ | 65-80 LBS |
| Fox Terrier | 10-16″ | 14-18 LBS |
| German Shepherd | 18-24″ | 50-90 LBS |
| German Shorthair Pointer | 15-17″ | 40-65 LBS |
| Goldendoodle Miniature | 14-16″ | 30-45 LBS |
| Golden Retriever | 16-24″ | 55-75 LBS |
| Great Dane | 20-26″ | 99-200 LBS |
| Great Pyrenees | 24-30″ | 90-125 LBS |
| Greyhound | 14-18″ | 55-80 LBS |
| Greyhound Italian | 8-11″ | 7-14 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″ | 105-180 LBS |
| Jack Russell Terrier | 10-14″ | 14-18 LBS |
| King Charles Cavalier | 10-16″ | 12-18 LBS |
| Labrador Retriever | 18-24″ | 55-80 LBS |
| Labradoodle | 14-20″ | 50-65 LBS |
| Labradoodle Miniature | 12-16″ | 30-50 LBS |
| Lhasa Apso | 12-16″ | 13-15 LBS |
| Louisiana Catahoula Leopard | 16-21″ | 50-95 LBS |
| Lurcher | 13-20″ | 35-100 LBS |
| Maltese | 10-14″ | 6-9 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 |
| Pembroke Welsh Corgi | 14-16″ | 25-38 LBS |
| Pinscher Miniature | 8-11″ | 8-10 LBS |
| Pit Bull | 14-18″ | 30-70 LBS |
| Pomeranian | 10-14″ | 9-13 LBS |
| Pharoah Hound | 10-14" | 40-60 LBS |
| Poodle (Standard) | 12-18″ | 45-70 LBS |
| Poodle (Miniature) | 10-16″ | 15-17 LBS |
| Poodle (Toy) | 8-14″ | 6-9 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″ | 64-90 LBS |
| Rottweiler | 24-30″ | 77-130 LBS |
| St. Bernard | 26-32″ | 140-260 LBS |
| Saluki | 13-18″ | 40-60 LBS |
| Schipperke | 10-14″ | 14-45 LBS |
| Schnauzer Giant | 20-26″ | 70-80 LBS |
| Schnauzer Standard | 14-20″ | 30-35 LBS |
| Schnauzer Miniature | 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″ | 12-14 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″ | 4-7 LBS |
| Yorkshire Terrier (Teacup) | 4-8" | 2-3 LBS |
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ST. BERNARD 26-32″; 130-230 LBS
Glad to see our listing is in line with your dog!
14″ for a 30lb and 15″ for a 50lb
14″ for a 30lb and 15″ for a 50lb
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English Bulldog (49-55 lbs): 15″-22″
Weight: 30-45 lbs