Why don't you just write Lesley and ask her how you should measure?I am looking at buying a pinch collar from Cali's Collars. I do not know what size to buy for Beckham. He is 80 lbs at 8 mos old. I was wondering if any of you guys have one and would comment. Thanks bunches!
These are pinch collars incorporated into a woven martingale. They can only be put on over the head. They're pretty and they're durable and they are socially acceptable if you're in an environment where a pinch would be frowned upon. I would still rather have a proper pinch collar.I personally wouldn't put any prong collar on over the head for any reason.
(Most) prong collars are designed to be adjusted by adding in links or removing them
Stainless steel can not be hardened and is almost always weaker than traditional steel, and absolutely weaker than hardened steel.I'd favour stainless steel for the additional strength.
I definitely am one of those who live in such an area where a pinch collar would be looked down upon. Also, I think seeing pc on a dog make some people fearful of the dog as they may perceive him/her as aggressive or hard to handle. Just my opinion. I really like the braided collar as someone let me use theirs on Beckham and he behaved so much better. He is a very bad puller on the leash. I went to the website and looked at the collar recommened in an earlier post. They look nice as well. I may end up buying both for different situations. I appreciate all of you for commenting and giving great advise.These are pinch collars incorporated into a woven martingale. They can only be put on over the head. They're pretty and they're durable and they are socially acceptable if you're in an environment where a pinch would be frowned upon. I would still rather have a proper pinch collar.
Braided Pinch Collars
Putting the collar on over the head can be done safely by turning it inside out. I have 3 HS prongs, all different. I also have a Lola prong which I put on inside out.I personally wouldn't put any prong collar on over the head for any reason.
(Most) prong collars are designed to be adjusted by adding in links or removing them so it's a case of matching up the collars gauge to your preference. A 3.0mm or 3.2mm collar will (usually) be 22-23 inches as standard with 1.25 inch links so you can remove a few to fit and add them back in as you need them. At 36kg he's may still be able to walk on a 2.25mm gauge collar with extra links added in but at that weight I'd favour stainless steel for the additional strength. If you aim for a collar at least 2-3 inches longer than his neck measurement that should give you the option to remove a link which can be added back in as he grows and you'll better be able to judge the final size needed before buying more links.
Not so. Stainless steel can be hardened, any steel can be with the correct technique.Stainless steel can not be hardened and is almost always weaker than traditional steel, and absolutely weaker than hardened steel.