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Choosing the correct size for your dog is simple. All you need to know is the approximate weight of your dog. The only exception is that certain breeds with specifically large or small heads may use a size other than what is listed for body weight. Please note - all sizes are adjustable to fit a variety of breeds in the specified weight range. Petite - Fits dogs and puppies that will have an adult weight under 5 pounds. This includes breeds such as a Miniature Pinscher, Yorkshire Terrier, Chihuahua, etc. Small - Fits dogs and puppies that will have an adult weight of under 25 pounds. Includes toy breeds and small dogs with a narrow, small muzzle. Examples: Toy Poodle, Lhasa Apso, Dachshund, Bichon, small Sheltie, Pomeranian, Shih-Tzu, Basenji, etc. Medium - Fits dogs and puppies that will have an adult weight of 25 to 60 pounds. Also includes small dogs with a broad muzzle. Examples: Cocker, Springer, Brittany, Collie, Border Collie, Beagle, smaller Boxer, Airedale, Australian Shepherd, Samoyed, Norwegian Elkhound, etc. Large - Fits larger dogs that will have an adult weight of more than 60 pounds, and some dogs under 60 pounds with larger heads. Examples: Basset, Golden, Lab, German Shepherd, Doberman, Sharpei, Bulldog, Rottweiler, Old English Sheepdog, Coonhound, Malamute, Akita, Great Dane, etc. Extra-Large - Fits exceptionally large dogs of 130 pounds or more. Examples: Newfoundland, Mastiff, St. Bernard, etc. For Puppies - Puppies of medium and large breeds can start at 8 to 10 weeks with a medium which they can wear until they reach 60 pounds. Puppies of large breeds that are already over 40 pounds should start with a large. CAUTION: Follow instructions carefully when fitting and using this headcollar on Bulldogs or other dogs which have difficult breathing and limited airways. Even without a headcollar, such dogs often experience breathing difficulties when exercising or under stress. If their usual breathing difficulties increase, immediately discontinue use of this headcollar
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