Mary Allen
When does a puppy get a collar?
When can your puppy wear a collar? In general, this applies as soon as he has moved in with you. There is no age limit for puppy collars. However, you should take your time getting used to the collar.
Which collar for my puppy?
A wide collar made of leather or fabric that does not contract is suitable as a collar. You should never use a pull collar, no dog that has learned to walk correctly on a leash needs it.
When harness and collar?
If the dog gets into an unsafe situation, for example in rough terrain, you can pull it up or out using the harness. A fearful dog is better secured with a harness, but it can quickly wriggle out of a collar.
What is better for a puppy collar or harness?
A dog harness is better than a collar for the puppy! The majority of dog owners and experts will agree with this statement. Not a problem for an adult and well-behaved dog, but a collar is taboo for a puppy.
Should a puppy have a collar?
Once the puppy has built up its vaccination protection, it can go outside and get to know the world. For this he needs a dog collar, which he has to get used to. Put the collar on your puppy only briefly at the beginning, meanwhile reward your puppy and distract him with a game.
What harness for puppies?
Which harness for puppies? Well-fitting Y-harnesses, e.g. from AnnyX or Hunter, are best suited for puppies. These should be softly padded and leave the shoulder free.
What size dog harness puppy?
| Chest circumference | Bandwidth | Dog breed |
| 25-35cm | 10mm | Chihuahua, Deer Pinscher, Pomeranian, Mini Yorkshire |
| 30-50cm | 15mm | Shih Tzu, Havanese, Yorkshire Terrier, Pekingese, Maltese |
| 40-60cm | 15mm | Border Terriers, Cairn Terriers, Dachshunds, King Charles Spaniels, Parson Russel Terriers, West Highland Terriers |
| 50-65cm | 20mm | small beagle, female Cocker Spaniel, Hound, Jagdterrier, Tibetan Terrier, Sheltie |
| 55 – 75 cm | 20mm | Border Collie, Small Munsterlander, Beagle, Irish Terrier, Heavy Spaniel Breeds, Kromfohrländer, Kerry Blue Terrier, Water Spaniels, Schapendoes, German Pinscher, Bearded Collie |
| 60-80cm | 25mm | female Dalmatian, Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky, Chow Chow, Viszla, Entlebuch Mountain Dog, Duck Tolling Retriever, Eurasier, Collie, Airdale Terrier, Malinois |
| 70 – 90 cm | 25mm | Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, Dalmatian, Boxer, German Shepherd, Hovawart, Weimaraner, Setter, Large Munsterlander, White Shepherd, Pointers, English Foxhound, Alaskan Malamute, German Longhair |
| 75-100cm | 25mm | Bernese Mountain Dog, Newfoundland Dog, Ridgeback Dog, Giant Schnauzer, Dogue De Bordeaux, American Bulldog, Black Terrier, Deerhound, Leonberger |
Which harness for young dogs?
The biggest advantage here is that it doesn’t have to be pulled over the head: perfect for head-shy dogs. In addition, it does not put any pressure on the sensitive areas in the chest and neck area, which is particularly important for growing, impetuous puppies and young dogs.
Which leash is best for puppies?
It is best to use a short, stable leash and not a flexi leash. A flexi leash (retractable leash) is always a little taut and teaches your puppy that he may/must pull on the leash.