Walk guide
How to measure a dog for a personalised collar
A personalised collar only fits if the size is right, and because it is printed with a name after you pay, you cannot swap the size as a change of mind. This guide walks through how to measure a dog’s neck, which of our three sizes that measurement falls into, and what the collar does and does not include. It is written for dogs in Australia. We do not list this collar for cats.
How to measure the neck
- Use a soft measuring tape. If you do not have one, a piece of string and a ruler will do.
- Measure around the neck where the collar will sit, usually at the base of the neck, not up under the jaw.
- Leave a little room: you should be able to slip two fingers under the tape. Write the number down in centimetres.
- If you are buying as a gift and cannot measure the dog yourself, ask the owner for a measurement, or for the size of a collar that already fits and how much spare hole it has. Do not guess from the breed alone. Our size ranges overlap, and two dogs of the same breed can need different sizes.
Our three sizes
The collar is 2.5 cm (1 in) wide, in white polyester webbing, with padding on the inside and a black plastic buckle. It is adjustable within each size. The ranges below are the maker’s official neck measurements, not ours:
| Size | Neck, adjustable |
|---|---|
| Small | 30–45 cm |
| Medium | 35–52 cm |
| Large | 38–60 cm |
The ranges overlap. If a measurement sits in two sizes, pick the one that leaves you room to tighten or loosen it. A dog at 36 cm, for example, sits in both small and medium; medium leaves more room to grow, small leaves more room to tighten. We cannot tell you which is “best” without seeing the dog. If you are unsure, email us at pitchandpanel@gmail.com with the measurement before you pay, and we will tell you honestly which ranges it falls into.
The smallest size starts at 30 cm. That is built for dogs, so we do not sell this collar as a cat collar.
What you are actually buying
The personalised collar is A$69.95, including GST and delivery within Australia. You type the dog’s name at checkout, up to 16 characters, and choose the lettering (classic serif, modern sans or playful script) and the name colour (charcoal, deep navy, forest green or terracotta). We print exactly what you type, along the webbing. An ID tag is not included. This is a fashion collar; add the tag your local council or state rules require.
It has a matching 6 ft leash at A$79.95, in the same white polyester webbing, with a padded handle and a metal snap hook. The matching set is A$129.95 and still needs a collar size chosen at checkout. The maker’s care instruction for both is: hand wash with mild detergent, or a gentle machine wash in a mesh bag, then air dry.
When it arrives, and Christmas
The collar, the leash and the set are printed and shipped from Printful’s overseas facilities. We estimate 2–4 weeks. That is an estimate, not a promise: we have not shipped a sample yet, and busy periods can be slower. We only deliver within Australia, and delivery is included in the price.
For Christmas 2026, our estimate is to order by 30 November. We cannot promise a Christmas arrival, because the courier controls the last leg. If the date is fixed, order sooner, or choose a gift that is already on a shop shelf. Named bowls and wooden ornaments, which Printful holds in Australia, have a later estimate of 10 December. See delivery.
Before you pay
- Check the neck measurement and the size. Because the collar is printed to order, we cannot take a change-of-mind return for the wrong size.
- Check the spelling of the name. A typo is not a reason for a free replacement once it has gone to print.
- If the collar arrives faulty, the print is wrong, or the parcel is lost, email us within 30 days with photos and we will reprint, replace or refund. You should not post the item back. Your Australian Consumer Law rights are not limited. Details in returns.
What we will not claim
Dozy Haus is a new shop. We do not have customer reviews yet, and we will not invent any. Photos with a name on them are illustrative previews we drew on the maker’s catalog photos, not photographs of a finished order, and the maker decides exactly where the print sits on the webbing. This is not veterinary or fitting advice; it is a measurement guide for one collar we sell. If your dog has a neck injury, a very thick coat, or a collar fitted by a vet or trainer, follow that advice instead.
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Questions people ask
How do I measure my dog’s neck?
Use a soft tape around the neck where the collar will sit, usually at the base of the neck. Leave room to slip two fingers under the tape, and write the number down in centimetres. Do not guess from the breed alone.
What are the S, M and L ranges?
Small 30–45 cm, medium 35–52 cm, large 38–60 cm, all adjustable. The ranges overlap. If a measurement sits in two sizes, pick the one that leaves you room to tighten or loosen it. The smallest size starts at 30 cm, so this collar is not sold for cats.
Does the collar include an ID tag?
No. It is a fashion collar in 2.5 cm polyester webbing. Add the tag your local rules require.
When will a personalised collar arrive?
It is printed overseas. We estimate 2–4 weeks, and our Christmas order-by date is 30 November. Both are estimates, not promises. The collar is A$69.95, or A$129.95 in a matching set with a 6 ft leash, including GST and delivery within Australia.