How do you measure your Dog(s) collar?

[JanUet]

I have been thinking about this alot lately.

I have collars for Sophie and Casey and at times I think maybe they are on too tight. If I can fit one finger in and move it all around, I consider this to be just right. I know they aren't choking.

Is this right?

[Yolanda]

That is what I have been told using the thumb.

[Courtney]

I fit mine more loosely....so I can slip my four fingers flat under it...I have also been told two fingers but that seems too tight to me!

[LUVMYGUNNER]

One finger/thumb is the rule. Otherwise if you use it for walking they can walk out of their collar.

[Puppen]

I use the four finger method as well, Puppen out grew her pretty purple collar already so she will be getting a new one for christmas. :)
When I took it off....

WAIT DATS MINE!!
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b140/Puppenstein/CollarNOoo.jpg

Oh..wait...Dat fweels Bebber!!
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b140/Puppenstein/CollarToSmall.jpg

[Lisa]

I only do two fingers since the incident where Pogo stopped dead, backed up at record speed and took off after a rabbit while Rafi stood holding a leash and collar with no dog..and then he had to run after him.

If they are in a harness around the neck I do 4 fingers.

[jenfer]

i thought you should be able to fit in 2 fingers?

[Patt]

Supposedly the general rule is one to two fingers between the collar and the neck. A small dog would need less room. I would double check the fit by making sure it does not slip over their ears.