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.
Help Videos
Not all sale collars can be personalised due to the different types of leather used.
If you would like to personalise this item please contact us immediately after placing your order and we will advise if it is possible. Please note cannot personalise the Caviar, Limited Edition or Reflective ranges.
Please note: personalisation costs £10 per collar (or your local currency equivalent)
Alternatively, not pair this collar with a Cheshire & Wain engraved ID tag instead?
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.
Lucky Dip FAQs
I'm sorry but this is a mystery purchase so you will not be able to specify the colour. Browse our other seconds sale listings if you want to choose a specific colour
Not all stock in this listing can be personalised. If you would like to add your cat's name on the collar, please contact us immediately after making your purchase and quote your order number. We will then check availability and confirm if we can make the collar for you. Please note there will be a £10 fee for personalisation.
Unfortunately we cannot accept returns on lucky dip or personalised items. These collars are heavily discounted so we can reduce waste and offer our luxury collars to kitties for less.
A 'seconds' is a product with minor aesthetic defects. These are products which did not pass our very high standards of quality control. They are perfectly functional and in some cases you may not even notice the defect!
BLACK CAT FRIDAY
Why do we sell 'Seconds'?
Our luxury leather cat collars are made in England to exactingly high standards. We save products that fail quality control due to minor, aesthetic defects throughout the year - These are made available to our kitty customers during our Lucky Black Cat sale in a commitment to reduce waste and make our items more affordable for all.
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View allThe needs and wants of our cats are at the forefront of everything we do at Cheshire & Wain. We have spent years tweaking and improving our products based on the incredible feline fanbase we have had the pleasure of serving for over eleven years. We understand that only the best will do for our feline friends and we have a responsibilty to give them love, home comforts and protection.