Dog bandana sizing guide for measuring the correct fit

How to Measure Your Dog for a Bandana: Complete Sizing Guide

January 13, 2026

Getting the right fit starts with measuring your dog’s neck where the bandana will sit. Use a soft tape measure and keep it comfortably snug rather than tight. You should be able to fit two fingers between the tape and your dog’s neck.

Choose the correct guide for the style

Hughies bandanas come in three different fits, so each style has its own measurements. Use our Bandana Size Guide for the full Snap-on, Tie-on and Over-collar tables.

Tie-on dog bandanas

Tie-on bandanas are adjustable. The verified neck-fit ranges are:

XS: 17.9–25.4 cm
S: 22.8–33.02 cm
M: 30.48–43 cm
L: 38.1–50.8 cm
XL: 48.26–63.5 cm

View the full Tie-on size guide or shop Tie-on dog bandanas.

Snap-on dog bandanas

Snap-on bandanas fasten with metal poppers. The verified neck-fit ranges are:

XXS: 20.32–27.94 cm
XS: 25.4–35.56 cm
S: 30.48–40.64 cm
M: 35.56–45.72 cm
L: 40.64–50.8 cm
XL: 45.72–55.88 cm
XXL: 50.8–60.96 cm

View the full Snap-on size guide or shop Snap-on dog bandanas.

Over-collar dog bandanas

For an over-collar bandana, measure your dog’s collar as well as the neck. The collar must pass comfortably through the stitched channel. The guide uses collar length, bandana width, maximum collar width and point length rather than a simple neck-fit range.

View the full Over-collar size guide or shop Over-collar dog bandanas.

If your dog is between sizes

Choose the option that gives a comfortable fit without being tight. Tie-on styles give the most adjustment. If you are unsure, contact Hughies with your dog’s neck measurement and we can help.