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I am finally getting a German Shepherd puppy! Question on neck size

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#1 ·
Hi all… I have wanted a Shepherd for years and finally out of the blue we decided to get one! I pick her up at the end of May. :D

So a very brief question since I cannot see my puppy until I pick her up (long story about my breeder lending her dog out, the other breeder having a heart attack, so my breeder is taking the dogs… they are in another province so I can’t visit my puppy) How big of a collar do I need? I am horrible with collars… I have a 45 lb dog and somehow I always buy him 100lb dog collars LOL.

I think that’s all I need to know. I have books, articles, talked to my trainers, will be getting all the supplies, I am very prepared… but for the life of me I can’t find out how big the neck of an 8-9 week old GSD is lol.

Thanks!
 
#2 ·
LOL. I would buy a martingale collar in a small/medium size so that you have SOMETHING to put on her when she arrives and then go to a petstore to pick up something that fits better. You can always ask the breeder her weight and neck size before you go pick her up.
 
#4 ·
You could also use a leash (6ft leashes are my favorite) as a slip collar for the ride home, then go to the store to get one that fits properly so you don't have to guess in the first place. ;)

And congrats on getting a GSD! They're my favorite breed, by far, and I'm loving mine. I can't wait to hear more about him/her and see pictures!
 
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#6 ·
I bought 2 collars in different sizes since I didn't know how big I would need. I returned the one that was the wrong size. I figured I would be back at the store for more supplies anyway--so a return wouldn't be too hard.
 
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