Bandana GaugeNeck first. Then the square.

Triangle bandana, tied

Dog bandana size starts with the neck, not the weight.

A square folded on the diagonal ties on its long edge. Enter the neck, leave room for the knot, and read the square. Breed guides show how wide a typical adult range is. They do not replace the tape.

Cut the square

Starting square

S

Small: 18 in square. Long edge about 25.5 in. Change the neck if this is only a typical midpoint.

Folded square bandana. The knot allowance is 8 inches on the long edge.
SizeSquareLong edgeNeck up to
XS15 in / 38.1 cm21.2 in13.2 in
S18 in / 45.7 cm25.5 in17.5 in
M22 in / 55.9 cm31.1 in23.1 in
L26 in / 66 cm36.8 in28.8 in
XL30 in / 76.2 cm42.4 in34.4 in

Bandana size guides

Beagle bandana sizeTypical adult Beagle necks run 14–18 in. Cut an 18 in square to a 22 in square, then measure this dog before you sew.Border Collie bandana sizeTypical adult Border Collie necks run 15–20 in. Cut an 18 in square to a 22 in square, then measure this dog before you sew.Boxer bandana sizeTypical adult Boxer necks run 17–23 in. Cut an 18 in square to a 22 in square, then measure this dog before you sew.Chihuahua bandana sizeTypical adult Chihuahua necks run 6–10 in. Cut a 15 in square, then measure this dog before you sew.Dachshund bandana sizeTypical adult Dachshund necks run 11–16 in. Cut a 15 in square to an 18 in square, then measure this dog before you sew.Dog bandana size chartDog bandana size chart for cutting a tied square: 15, 18, 22, 26, 30 inches on a side. Add 8 inches to the neck, then pick the smallest square.Dog bandana size in centimetersDog bandana size in centimeters uses the same 15 to 30 in squares. Divide the neck by 2.54, then keep 8 inches of tie room.English Bulldog bandana sizeTypical adult English Bulldog necks run 18–24 in. Cut a 22 in square to a 26 in square, then measure this dog before you sew.French Bulldog bandana sizeTypical adult French Bulldog necks run 13–18 in. Cut a 15 in square to a 22 in square, then measure this dog before you sew.German Shepherd bandana sizeTypical adult German Shepherd necks run 18–26 in. Cut a 22 in square to a 26 in square, then measure this dog before you sew.Golden Retriever bandana sizeTypical adult Golden Retriever necks run 18–24 in. Cut a 22 in square to a 26 in square, then measure this dog before you sew.Great Dane bandana sizeTypical adult Great Dane necks run 22–32 in. Cut a 22 in square to a 30 in square, then measure this dog before you sew.How to measure a dog for a bandanaMeasure a dog's neck where the collar sits, on the skin. Add about 8 inches to tie, then cut the smallest square that covers it.Labrador Retriever bandana sizeTypical adult Labrador Retriever necks run 16–22 in. Cut an 18 in square to a 22 in square, then measure this dog before you sew.Large dog bandana sizeLarge dog bandana size follows the neck, not the weight. From 20 to 30 in, cut a 22 in square to a 30 in square.Maltese bandana sizeTypical adult Maltese necks run 8–11 in. Cut a 15 in square, then measure this dog before you sew.Pembroke Welsh Corgi bandana sizeTypical adult Pembroke Welsh Corgi necks run 14–18 in. Cut an 18 in square to a 22 in square, then measure this dog before you sew.Pug bandana sizeTypical adult Pug necks run 12–16 in. Cut a 15 in square to an 18 in square, then measure this dog before you sew.Puppy bandana sizePuppy bandana size changes in weeks. An 8–14 in neck uses a 15 in square to an 18 in square. Measure again before the next square.Rottweiler bandana sizeTypical adult Rottweiler necks run 20–26 in. Cut a 22 in square to a 26 in square, then measure this dog before you sew.Shih Tzu bandana sizeTypical adult Shih Tzu necks run 10–14 in. Cut a 15 in square to an 18 in square, then measure this dog before you sew.Siberian Husky bandana sizeTypical adult Siberian Husky necks run 16–22 in. Cut an 18 in square to a 22 in square, then measure this dog before you sew.Small dog bandana sizeSmall dog bandana size for an 8–14 in neck is a 15 in square to an 18 in square. Measure so the point stays off the face.Standard Poodle bandana sizeTypical adult Standard Poodle necks run 15–21 in. Cut an 18 in square to a 22 in square, then measure this dog before you sew.Yorkshire Terrier bandana sizeTypical adult Yorkshire Terrier necks run 8–11 in. Cut a 15 in square, then measure this dog before you sew.