The preferred method of selecting the proper size ChokeFree is to try it on the pet.  ChokeFree should be fitted such that it allows enough room to be comfortable without allowing so much room that the pet can back out or otherwise wriggle out of the shoulder collar.  In order to size ChokeFree without the pet, a measuring tape should be placed  around the pet just behind the front legs and an exact measurement should be noted.  An additional one inch should then be added to the exact measurement to allow for comfort.

A pet that measures an exact 14” behind the front legs should fit into the 14” ChokeFree, but the shoulder collar would most likely fit snuggly and the additional inch usually provides enough room to allow for comfort.

Many pets do not fall into the typical size ranges and some are smaller and some are larger; however, the following general information regarding pet sizes is provided as a ballpark measurement for some various breeds. 

Please note that the ChokeFree Shoulder Collar Pet Restraint is very simple to put on and take off and is not recommended to be worn all of the time.  Even though there are those who never remove the ChokeFree Shoulder Collar from their pet, it is meant to be worn only when needed for restraint.

Size 8 ChokeFree

The smallest of pets (teacups, puppies, etc) that weigh less than 2 lbs and measure 7” around the chest typically wear the Size 8 ChokeFree..

Size 9 - 11 ChokeFree

The following XX Small Pets typically measure 8” – 10” around the chest and should wear Sizes 9 – 11 ChokeFree.

Brussels Griffon

Chihuahua

Maltese

ShihTzu

Toy Poodle

Yorkshire Terrier (Teacup)

Size 12 - 14 ChokeFree

The following X Small Pets typically measure 11” – 13” around the chest and should wear Sizes 12 – 14 ChokeFree.

Miniature Dachshund

Pomeranian

Silky Terrier

Yorkshire Terrier

Size 15 - 16 ChokeFree

The following  Small Pets typically measure 14” – 15” around the chest and should wear Sizes 15 - 16 ChokeFree.

Beagle

Bichon Frise

Boston Terrier

Carin Terrier

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Lhasa Apso

Miniature Poodle

Miniature Schnauzer

Pappillon

Scottish Terrier

Welsh Terrier

West Highland White Terrier

Size 17 - 18 ChokeFree

The following  Medium Pets typically measure 16” – 17” around the chest and should wear Sizes 17 - 18 ChokeFree.

Cocker Spaniel

Corgi

Pug

Standard Dachshund

Welsh Corgi

Whippet

Size 19 - 20 ChokeFree

The following  Large Pets typically measure 18” – 19” around the chest and should wear Sizes 19- 20 ChokeFree.

Bedlington Terrier

Border Collie

Kerry Blue

Tibetan Terrier

Wheaten Terrier

Size 21 - 23 ChokeFree

The following  X Large Pets typically measure 20” – 22” around the chest and should wear Sizes 21 - 23 ChokeFree.

Australian Shepard

Bull Terrier

ChowChow

Shar Pei

Size 24 - 25 ChokeFree

The following  XX Large Pets typically measure 23” – 24” around the chest and should wear Sizes 24 - 25 ChokeFree.

Bassett Hound

Blood Hound

Brittany Spaniel

Blood Hound

Dalmatian

Doberman Pincher

Size 26- 28 ChokeFree

The following  XXX Large Pets typically measure 25” – 27” around the chest and should wear Sizes 26 -28 ChokeFree.

Akita

Alaskan Malamute

Collie

English Springer Spaniel

German Shepard

 Note:  This size information is subject to change.  Various sources were used in order to determine typical pet sizes and it is not known where or not this information is correct.