I am confused about the advice given about fitting pet collars. The times when a person would measure the neck and they buy that measurement is over. In the previous way, it was assumed that the manufacturer would add the two inches or so it would take to properly fit the collar.
Currently, the proper way to fit a collar has become simplified by Pet Stores. The method is to measure the neck of the pet, and add two inches. Of course, this may be problematic for very small dogs, and trial and error may be the best bet for small pets. Adjustable collars make collar fitting easier. My Maltese, Sofie, is the most comfortable with an adjustable collar. She does not seem comfortable all day with just one size, and sometimes, toward evening paws at it until I loosen it.
The major exception is for leather collars more than 1 " wide. The standard for larger leather collars on larger dogs, is the measurement of the collar, plus 4". It is always best practice to use the measurements given by pet stores, but the above rule seems to be the norm. Since I don't have the larger dog, anyone with experience with fitting a large collar and/or a large dog, please post here.
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