I have 2 small dogs. They have 15'' necks. They are long-hair & their collars always mat their fur. Will these collars mat fur? Which size to get?
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We have Blue Heelers and they have thick fur. So far no matting of the fur.
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I haven't had any problems with matting fur on my dogs. Really only one has long hair, German Shepherd, but no problem with matting. Another dog is a rescue and she didn't have hardly any hair when got her. She's been a part of our family for a year now, and she has a beautiful coat. Her hair is about an inch long now. But still no problem matting. Maybe your dogs have much finer, softer hair?? I love, love these collars. They are sturdy, perform beautifully, and look awesome. You might want to consider a rolled leather collar? Hope this helps. Oh, I would probably lean towards the medium size. Hope this helps you... and your furry babies! I haven't had any problems with matting fur on my dogs. Really only one has long hair, German Shepherd, but no problem with matting. Another dog is a rescue and she didn't have hardly any hair when got her. She's been a part of our family for a year now, and she has a beautiful coat. Her hair is about an inch long now. But still no problem matting. Maybe your dogs have much finer, softer hair?? I love, love these collars. They are sturdy, perform beautifully, and look awesome. You might want to consider a rolled leather collar? Hope this helps. Oh, I would probably lean towards the medium... » Read More I haven't had any problems with matting fur on my dogs. Really only one has long hair, German Shepherd, but no problem with matting. Another dog is a rescue and she didn't have hardly any hair when got her. She's been a part of our family for a year now, and she has a beautiful coat. Her hair is about an inch long now. But still no problem matting. Maybe your dogs have much finer, softer hair?? I love, love these collars. They are sturdy, perform beautifully, and look awesome. You might want to consider a rolled leather collar? Hope this helps. Oh, I would probably lean towards the medium size. Hope this helps you... and your furry babies! « Show Less
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If your dogs' necks are 15", you don't have to worry about matting their fur with this collar because it will not fit on them. Contrary to the description, the collar's inner circumference is only 14 1/2 inches.
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No - the collars won't mat the fur - but be sure to measure. I bought the Large for a 35 lb Cocker Spaniel...it fits but its way too heavy. I think the medium is a high as you should go.
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I'm not sure. I have a bigger dog around 70lbs and he likes to run and chase stuff mostly cars so I need a larger and stronger collar with the chain. The reflective part works great
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I hsve goldens, medium length hair, and they do fine. but for long haired dogs I think rolled leather collars are the best for their coats. the large will comfortably fit your 15" dogs' necks. I have 12 dogs and this is the only collar I use! I love them!
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Start with the 1/2 inch collar for smaller dogs. The large 1" is for Dobies, pit bulls, boxers, etc. All my dogs are short hair so I really don't know about the matting issue.
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I have one of these collars for both of my 75lb dogs. It is the only collar that works EVEN through their thick fur.
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I think I would go with the small. I have 2 dogs, one has a small, the other a medium. The measurement is at the base of the neck, NOT the one up by the ears. The larger of my two [got the M] has 15 1/2 in neck at the lower point, and there is a LONG amount of collar-tail left over once it was fitted to him. The M is heavier / wider 'stuff' as well. My smaller one is a strong-willed loud-screaming male, and he was well-controlled with this. As a side note, I still swap back with an older gentle leader [head type] for ease/speed of use much of the time.
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My Shepherd mix has a 16-17 inch neck and I got the 18 inch collar which I can slip over her head easily. It fits her well. It has really helped me as she does not pull when walking now!
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Dear Ancient One, both collars are 28 inches long. They should fit even the most `ancient' of dogs.
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Sorry for the delay, I don't check my mail regularly. I ordered the medium for my 25 pound small dog and had to remove 4 of the links.Which left 6. These can always be added back in later if needed. My dog pulls really hard and this size works well for that. Her regular neck collar is 14 inches. I hope this helps you some. I also had trouble deciding which size I needed.
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Madeline, I'd go with the large. These collars adjust so I'd go on the large size. I ordered these for the shelter that i volunteer walking the large dogs at. I walk all the big dogs from Pits to Mastiffs with one collar and I am pretty sure it's a size large but I am not 100% sure!Good luck. I will tell you that they are great for strong pulling dogs and they don't "CHOKE" them to death. Susie
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I bought a medium sized collar and it IS adjustable. I would imagine the small one will be too. Just double check with the seller directly to be sure.
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I have a Pomeranian Mix and she weighs only 11 lbs., and I her neck measurements are ruffly the same. I purchased a size medium and it is a little loose on her, yet I don't like having her collars snugged on her either, because of her fur. I hope this helps you.
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Yes. The collar is meant to be trimmed down to fit the neck of the dog you intend to use it on. I use the collars on our following 2 dogs: 1) Female Husky, 55 lbs - Lots of hair on neck but have not had an issue making contact with skin. 2) Male Black Lab, 85 lbs. These are not the largest of dogs when compared to a Great Dane, but I believe there is more than enough collar length to accommodate larger breeds. Dogtra does make a collar specifically for smaller breeds and we have one for our Boston Terrier. I hope I have been able to answer your question.
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My dog is a German shephard and the collar did not work. I'm assuming it is because I read another review that said the collar needs to have close skin contact and I won't shave my dogs neck. I would try another collar if I were you
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You can get very small collars for small dogs. Larger dogs can use the regular size, and they come with short and long prongs depending on the dogs fur depth.
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They should do, remember your dogs e collar should be able to fit two fingers between it and the dogs neck, my dog is medium hair but its thick and this collar works well on him
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I have a dog who has to wear a collar long term. I use the Comfy cone collar. I use it with his regular collar. My dog is hairless and the Comfy Cone does not cause skin irritation.
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I don't know - my dog is 7# and it fits very loose but is still effective. I don't have it cinched up tight but there is enough to be able to make the loop smaller. Your Terrier probably has more hair than our chihuahua/terrier mix and I was prepared to shave his neck where the collar would fit but didn't have to. It was sensitive enough to make him know that he wasn't supposed to bark continuously. You could try it and if it's too large, possibly return it or better yet, go to a local pet store that carry these and try one on for size. If it fits, order it from Amazon - if not, don't bother. I don't know - my dog is 7# and it fits very loose but is still effective. I don't have it cinched up tight but there is enough to be able to make the loop smaller. Your Terrier probably has more hair than our chihuahua/terrier mix and I was prepared to shave his neck where the collar would fit but didn't have to. It was sensitive enough to make him know that he wasn't supposed to bark continuously. You could try it and if it's too large, possibly return it or better yet, go to a local pet store that carry these and try one on for size. If it fits, order it from Amazon - if not, don't bother.
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The dogs I use these collars on are from 12-14". I did have to trim off some of the collar. I have both the dc40 and 50. Usually I put the 40 on smaller dog, but overall they both for all my dogs and have not lost any collars yet. Great product also! Works extremely well!!
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my dog has a 22 inch neck and I ordered him the one that says it adjusts to 23 inches (I think the Large)...it was too small. Luckily a neighbor with the same collar gave us an extra link in order to make it fit...so my only suggestion would be to buy at least 2 inches larger than your dog's neck. You can always remove a link if you have to. Otherwise though, the collar has worked out well and we have had no issues at all with it.