The wire thickness of your chain collar not only influences the appearance and comfort of the collar, but is also important for longevity and safety.
However, newcomers to chains often find it difficult to find the right wire size for their dog. Our guide tells you which wire thicknesses we recommend for which dog types and breeds!
Which chain collar wire thickness for which dog?
Most models of our chain collars come in a variety of wire thicknesses - suitable for a wide range of dog breeds! We currently offer our chains with 2 mm,2.5 mm,3 mm,4 mm and5 mm Wire thickness an.
If the chain you are looking for is not available in the recommended wire thickness, the breed of your dog cannot be found in this guide or you have any other questions about the right chain collar for your dog, please feel free to contact us at any time via social media.
2 mm wire thickness chain collar: dog breed list
Forsmall dog breeds we recommendChain collars with 2 mm wire thickness, these include:
- Basenji
- Chihuahua
- Dachshund
- French Bulldog
- Jack Russell
- Manchester Terrier
- Mops
- West Highland White Terrier
2.5 mm wire thickness chain collar: dog breed list
OurChain collars with 2.5 mm wire thickness come as chains with round links or so-calledArmored chainsand are only suitable forDogs with smooth fur suitable. For example, they are suitable for the following dog breeds:
- Dalmatian
- Great Dane
- Doberman
- Rhodesian Ridgeback
- Weimaraner
Attention:Do you choose asingle-row 2.5 mm curb chain, your dog should absolutelyon a lead be a calm temperament have or limit the use of the chain to specific purposes, for example as a show chain dog
In addition to our single-row curb chains in 2.5 mm, they also come in various versions as single-row chains,2-row and 3-row chains in 2 mm, 3 mm and 4 mm.
3 mm wire thickness chain collar: dog breed list
OurChain collars with 3 mm wire thickness aretrue all-rounders and suitable for a variety of dog breeds:
- Appenzeller Sennenhund
- Australian Cattle Dog
- Australian Shepherd
- Beagle
- Bearded Collie
- Border Collie
- Bullterrier
- Dalmatiner
- Dobermann
- English Cocker Spaniel
- Labrador Retriever
- Poodle
Our tip: For dog breeds with particularly long fur, we recommend our long-link chains!
4 mm wire thickness chain collar: dog breed list
Chain collars with 4 mm wire thicknessare particularlyfor large dogs suitable, such dog breeds include, but are not limited to:
- Alaskan Malamute
- American Bulldog
- Saint Bernard
- Belgian Shepherd/Malinois
- Great Dane
- German Shepherd
- Eurasier
- Großer Münsterländer
- Husky
- Irisher Wolfshund
- Rhodesian Ridgeback
- Riesenschnauzer
- Rottweiler
5 mm wire thickness chain collar: dog breed list
We know that it can always be bigger. For particularly large dog breeds we therefore recommend ourChain collars with 5 mm wire thickness:
- Dogue de Bordeaux
- Bullmastiff/Mastiff
- Cane Corso
- Dogo Argentino
- Kaukasischer Owtscharka
Which collar for large dogs?
Large dogs need not only a chain collar with a wire thickness that suits them, but also one with a corresponding chain length. Here you will find our chain collars with a Chain length of 65 cm and more:
Chain collars with a length of over 65 cm
For which dogs is the NeckTech Fun suitable?
OurNeckTech Fun is made of high-quality stainless steel, extremely robust and can be adjusted to different lengths - making the NeckTech suitable for most dog breeds.
Wie beeinflusst das Temperament meines Hundes die Drahtstärke des Kettenhalsband?
Bei besonders temperamentvollen Hunden empfehlen wir Dir eine Drahtstärke höher zu kaufen, als Du basierend auf der Rasse wählen würdest.
Unser Tipp: Unsere rostfreie Edelstahl Kette Medium in 5 mm Drahtstärke kommt auch in „extra stark“ für noch mehr Stabilität und Sicherheit.
Which collar for dogs that pull strongly?
Dogs that pull particularly strongly should not be kept on a chain collar without further training. We recommend working with an experienced dog trainer.
If you still want to use a chain collar for double protection, we recommend one of our chains with a pull-through chain.
How are the material and wire thickness of a chain collar related?
The material and wire thickness of the chain are important factors in ensuring your dog's safety.
As CUROGAN is a slightly softer material, you should, if possible, use a thicker wire than comparable stainless steel chains. It is also important to check the links regularly for material abrasion and replace them in good time.
More aboutCUROGAN as a material for chain collars you can find out more in our blog post on the topic!