What Is Your Dog Breed’s Average Neck Size?

Michelle Schenker Updated: July 9, 2018 Dog Trivia 242 Comments

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Ever 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
  • 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 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
  • 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″
  • 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
  • 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

Since the day she was born, Michelle has lived in a home full of dogs and dog lovers. Her home is no exception with two adorable rescue pups of her own, Bella and Lily. Their unconditional love and never ending tail wags make every day brighter.

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Brian
Australians Cattle Dogs?
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July 8, 2018 12:40 pm
Kimberly Alt
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
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
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
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
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
Carla
Can you give me the average neck size of a wire fox terrier?
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May 11, 2018 4:31 pm
Kimberly Alt
You’ll notice fox terrier is in the list above: FOX TERRIER 10-16″; 14-18 LBS.
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May 14, 2018 8:42 am
Lavender
Hi

Are the neck size more for full grown dogs or does the neck size include puppies as well?

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May 3, 2018 4:34 pm
Kimberly Alt
The neck size is for the weight of dog listed next to it in pounds. Let me know if you have any other questions!
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May 7, 2018 9:00 am
ASpell
Mini Benedoddle?
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April 15, 2018 7:10 pm
Kimberly Alt
Sorry, we couldn’t find anything online about the neck size for a mini bernedoodle.
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April 16, 2018 9:06 am
Mymi
Hungarian Puli, male 40 pounds
5/8” wide, medium size works well for my Django!
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March 27, 2018 2:10 pm
Araceli Mata
I have a Maltipoo 🙂 about 10-15 lbs
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March 21, 2018 12:11 am
Mume
English Setter
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March 16, 2018 11:45 am
Kimberly Alt
We found a couple sources stating anywhere from 16 to 24 inches for a full size English Setter (approximately 60 to 80 pounds).
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March 19, 2018 9:54 am
Delroy Russell
cavapoo suggestion?
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March 11, 2018 8:13 pm
Kimberly Alt
I’m sorry, I couldn’t find any information online for cavapoo’s neck size.
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March 12, 2018 10:15 am
Nikeeta
Pomchi isnt on the list, whats the size please?
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February 24, 2018 1:01 pm
Kimberly Alt
Sorry, we didn’t find any information about the neck size of a pomchi.
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February 26, 2018 12:39 pm
Gabriella Leibman
what about a cane corso bullmastiff saint bernard mix? he is 15 weeks at 38 pounds
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February 20, 2018 11:05 am
Kimberly Alt
Sorry, I couldn’t find the neck size for those specifics you gave. If you are getting ready to adopt the dog, I would recommend speaking to your contact about the collar size recommended. We did this for our dog before we adopted her and the person’s feedback was accurate. I’m sorry I couldn’t be more helpful.
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February 21, 2018 11:16 am
Chrissy Smith
Where’s the Saluki?
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January 23, 2018 6:11 am
Kimberly Alt
We’ve read a few articles that say a 13 to 18 inch collar should fit your Saluki.
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January 23, 2018 8:54 am
Gail smith
What is the neck size of a mini golden doodle weighing 26 lbs. buying COLLAR as gift
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January 19, 2018 5:56 pm
Kimberly Alt
I’m sorry Gail, we couldn’t find the neck size for a mini goldendoodle weighing 26 pounds.
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January 22, 2018 10:15 am
Katie
What would be the average neck size of a Pom-a-poo puppy ?
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December 28, 2017 4:33 pm
Kimberly Alt
Sorry, we couldn’t find the neck size for a pomapoo. I suggest looking at a comparable breed/weight in our article and using that as a rough estimate. Good luck!
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December 29, 2017 9:00 am
Alfredo alvarado
HEY need to know the size of a 10 week old german shepard
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December 26, 2017 6:48 pm
Kimberly Alt
Sorry Alfredo, we don’t have specific sizes for specific ages of breeds. Sounds like you may be getting a puppy. I suggest speaking with the breeder about the size collar needed for the dog. Good luck!
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December 27, 2017 8:54 am
Stephanie
Hello, what about a black mouth cur ?
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December 18, 2017 6:57 pm
Kimberly Alt
Sorry, we couldn’t find the neck size for a black mouth cur.
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December 19, 2017 8:50 am
Anton
What would be the size of a Hungarian Vizsla?
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December 5, 2017 3:07 pm
Kimberly Alt
Sorry we couldn’t find the neck size for Hungarian Vizslas.
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December 6, 2017 9:41 am
Lyn
Anatolian, Am Staff
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December 3, 2017 3:27 pm
Kimberly Alt
I’m sorry, we couldn’t find that breed’s neck size.
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December 4, 2017 9:25 am
Mckena
Hello!

I am having trouble finding the collar size for an Australian Shepherd Toy?

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December 1, 2017 12:17 pm
Kimberly Alt
I’m sorry Mckena, we couldn’t find the neck size for an Australian Shepherd Toy.
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December 4, 2017 8:54 am
DJz
Hi, I’m happy you are even attempting this list. It is SO helpful! I am looking for Miniature Pinscher. I’ll be picking up an 8 week old and want to have a collar for immediate training.
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November 14, 2017 9:58 am
Kimberly Alt
For an 8-10 pound miniature pinscher a collar 8 to 11 inches will work. However, for an 8 week old that will most likely be too large. I couldn’t find information for a puppy. Perhaps ask the person you are getting the dog from? Sorry I can’t be more help.
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November 15, 2017 9:43 am
Tom
I don’t see bullmastiff on the list? Thanks
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November 1, 2017 9:29 pm
Kimberly Alt
One of our readers commented saying their adult Bullmastiffs typically need a 26-28 inch collar. We will add this to our article!
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November 2, 2017 9:33 am
Michele Oryszak
What would be the neck size of a puggle
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October 26, 2017 9:40 pm
Michelle Schenker
12″-18″ – this has been added to our list. Thank you!
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October 27, 2017 12:34 pm
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