- Tabby
- Tortoiseshell
When buying your kitty a collar for the first time, it can be tricky to know which size to buy or how to get the best fit. Here at Cheshire & Wain, we’re cat lovers who specialise in creating designer collars – so over the years we’ve come to know a thing or two about fitting your collar and finding the perfect size.
Kitten | Small Adult | Young Large Breed | Medium Adult | Large Adult | |
Age | 4 months - 1 year | 1 year + | 1-3+ years | 1 year + | 3 years + |
Weight | 2.5-4.5kg/ 5.5-10lbs |
2.5-4.5kg/ 5.5-10lbs |
4.5-7kg/ 10-15.5lbs |
4.5-7kg/ 10-15.5lbs |
7kg +/ 15.5lbs |
Collar Measurement | 18-22cm/ 7-8.6" |
18-22cm/ 7-8.6" |
21-26cm/ 8.2-10.2" |
21-26cm/ 8.2-10.2" |
26-31cm/ 10.2-12.2" |
C&W Collar Size | Petite | Petite | Standard | Standard | Large |
Breed Examples | All Breeds ♀♂ | Mixed Breed ♀ Abbysinian ♀♂ Burmese ♀♂ Scottish Fold♀ Siamese ♀♂ Singapura ♀♂ Sphynx ♀♂ Rex ♀♂ |
British Shorthair ♀♂ Maine Coon ♀♂ Norwegian Forest ♀♂ Ragdoll ♀♂ |
Mixed Breed ♀ American Shorthair ♀♂ Bombay ♀♂ Birman ♀ Bengal ♀♂ British Shorthair ♀ Maine Coon ♀ Norwegian Forest ♀♂ Persian ♀♂ Ragdoll ♀ Russian Blue ♀♂ Scottish Fold ♂ Siberian Forest ♀♂ Toyger ♀♂ |
British Shorthair ♂ Ragdoll ♂ Maine Coon ♂ Savannah Cats ♀♂ Norwegian Forest ♀♂ Siberian Forest ♂ |
PLEASE USE THE ABOVE TABLE AS A GUIDE TO FIND YOUR CAT'S COLLAR SIZE. MEASURE YOUR CAT'S NECK TO CONFIRM YOU HAVE SELECTED THE CORRECT SIZE.
Use the below cat collar size chart to double-check your cat's measurement.
- Wrap a tape measure closely around your cat's neck and note down the measurement
- Add 2.5cm/1 inch to this figure to allow the correct amount of space between their neck and the collar for a perfect fit.
- This is your cat's collar size. (If you don't have a tape measure - use a piece of string and a ruler)
If your cat already wears a collar that fits well, you can take it off and measure the inside circumference when it's fastened on the correct hole to find out your cat's neck size.
Cheshire & Wain collars are not suitable for kittens or cats that weigh less than 2.5kgs / 5.5lbs. We advise that your cat is at least 4 months old to wear a Cheshire & Wain collar unattended.
If you're unsure about anything and need further assistance, don't hesitate to get in touch with us for advice.
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- This collar can be personalised with your cat’s name or your emergency phone number.
- The fee for personalisation is £10 (or your local currency equivalent)
- There is a 12 character limit (including spaces). If you want to add something longer, please get in touch, and we can advise if it will be possible.
- Choose from gold foil, silver foil or no foil (blind). The Louis Wain collection can only be personalised without foil due to the type of leather used.
- Personalisation is in capital letters or numbers on the outside of the leather strap.
- Please allow an additional 10 days for our collar personalisation service.
If you do not want to personalise this collar please leave the personalisation box blank.
- This collar is made from luxury leather and suede.
- This beautiful and durable material will adapt with time as the collar comes into contact with the natural oils in your cat’s coat.
- Colour transfer may occur if the collar gets wet but the dye is harmless and temporary.
- The leather may become darker and richer through wear, as it matures with the personality of your feline friend.
- Hardware can be polished with a clean cloth. Brass polish can be used on gold buckles.
- Do not get spot on flea treatments on or near the leather - the chemicals will react with the leather causing discolouration that cannot be reversed.
Returns
All Cheshire & Wain products are carefully made in small batches to ensure strict quality control. These products are being sold as 'seconds' which means they didn't meet our strict quality control measures. They will have minor aesthetic defects. Please note: We cannot accept returns on sale items.
If your item is damaged in transit or you feel it has a fault - please contact us within 48 hours of receipt of your order.
My cat has chewed and damaged their collar. Can I return it?
Unfortunately we are unable to replace or refund collars which have been damaged by your cat. If you have a cat that is not used to wearing collars and you are worried about how they will get on - please contact us and we will be happy to advise on how to ease your cat into wearing a collar. It is your responsibility to select the correct size. If there is too much overhang please exchange the collar for a smaller size.
A spot on flea treatment has damaged my cat’s collar. Can you send a replacement?
No. It is very important that you do not allow spot on flea treatments to touch the leather. The chemicals will react with the dyes causing discolouration that cannot be reversed. Especially on the Gold Caspian collar which has a foiled coating. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT RETURNS OR EXCHANGES ON COLLARS THAT HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY A FLEA TREATMENT.
Will Cheshire & Wain collars fit my cat? What if it's the wrong size?
Our Luxury Cat collars come in 3 sizes:
Petite (17cm-22cm) for kittens and small breeds (such as Burmese, Siamese, Abyssinian, Cornish & Devon Rex, Singapura etc.) and young or fully grown cats with slim necks.*
Standard (21cm-25cm) for adult cats of average size usually weighing over 4kg
Large (17cm-22cm) for curvaceous kitties that are fully grown and usually over 4 years old and weighing over 6.5kg - such as Maine Coon, British Blue, Ragdoll, Savannah Cats etc.
If you are unsure about what size to choose for your cat please refer to out fitting guide or contact us for assistance.
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All Cheshire & Wain collars incorporate a discreet breakaway catch for your cat’s protection and your peace of mind.
- Designed by us, trusted by cat lovers across the world
- Veterinarian recommended
- Rigorously tested for tensile strength
- Designed to break open only when it matters most