Average Breed Neck Sizes
Follow the guide below for help on how to properly measure for a martingale
IF YOUR NECK SIZING IS WITHIN 1" OF THE MAXIMUM COLLAR SIZE PLEASE INDICATE A CUSTOM SIZING OR SIZE UP
Although it is ALWAYS best to measure your dog to find the best fit, the chart below is a good resource to help find the average neck size by breed.
Measurement guidelines for a martingale can be found below this chart or in our FAQ tab.
|
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″ |
45-70 LBS |
|
Doberman Pinscher |
18-24″ |
66-88 LBS |
|
Dogo Argentino |
20-26″ |
77-99 LBS |
|
English Mastahoula |
26-36″ |
80-160 LBS |
|
English Mastiff |
28-38″ |
120-230 LBS |
|
English Setter |
18-24″ |
65-80 LBS |
|
Flat-Coated Retriever |
18-24″ |
60-70 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 |
|
Goldendoodle Standard |
16-22" |
40-50 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 |
|
Huntaway |
18-24″ |
55-88 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 |
|
Leonberger |
20-26" |
85-140 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″ |
45-60 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 |
|
Samoyed |
16-20″ |
45-60 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 |
|
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon |
15-17″ |
50-60 LBS |
|
Yorkshire Terrier |
6-12″ |
4-7 LBS |
|
Yorkshire Terrier (Teacup) |
4-8" |
2-3 LBS |
Source: https://www.caninejournal.com/neck-size/