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A flat collar is the one piece of gear every Siberian Husky needs from the first day: it carries the ID and licence tags, and it is where the lead clips on for a walk. Humane World for Animals says every dog needs a collar for “leash and license, ID and rabies vaccination tags”.
This page covers how to measure your husky, how a collar should fit, and one affordable nylon option, the Blueberry Pet Essentials classic collar. It is described from the maker’s Amazon listing; we have not tested it.
A flat collar should not be so tight as to choke the dog. The same source says you should be able to “slide two fingers comfortably underneath the collar”, and that it should close with a buckle or a plastic snap and have a ring for tags and a lead.
The sizes below are the maker’s. Measure your own dog and check the maker’s size chart before you order, because the right size depends on the individual dog, not the breed.
How To Measure Your Husky For A Collar
Use a soft tape measure and wrap it around the middle of your dog’s neck, where the collar will sit, then read the number in centimetres (or inches if the chart is in inches).
Compare that number with the neck range printed for each size on the maker’s chart and pick the size whose range includes it. If you are between two sizes, choose the larger one and adjust it down, then check the fit.
To check the fit, slide two fingers under the collar, as Humane World for Animals advises. If you cannot, it is too tight; if the collar slides over the ears, it is too loose. Re-check as a puppy grows.
The Collar: Blueberry Pet Essentials Classic
The Amazon listing describes a nylon collar with high-density webbing, a plastic buckle and a chrome-coated metal D-ring for tags or a lead. The X-Small listed here is for a neck of 8-11 inches (about 20-28 cm), so it suits a very small dog. For a husky you will need a larger size from the same range: open the listing and pick the size whose neck range matches your measurement.
The listing also says the collar “is not for tie out” and that you should never leave your dog unattended with a collar on. We agree: take the collar off in the crate and when your dog is not supervised.
The X-Small royal blue variant showed as unavailable on 31 October 2026; other sizes and colours may be in stock, so check the listing.
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Collars To Avoid
The same Humane World for Animals page says there is “no way to control how much the choke chain tightens” and links choke chains to “injuries to the trachea and esophagus”, and that prong collars “can be easily misused and shouldn’t be used”. For everyday wear, a flat buckle collar is the safe choice; a harness is worth considering for a dog that pulls.
Common Questions
Can I tie my husky out on this collar?
No. The maker says it is not a tie-out collar, and no dog should be left tied up or unattended in a collar.
How tight should the collar be?
Snug enough that it will not slip over the head, loose enough for two fingers to slide underneath (Humane World for Animals).
Does a collar replace a harness?
They do different jobs. The collar holds the tags; for walks, see our dog walking gear page.
The Bottom Line
Measure your husky’s neck, choose the size from the maker’s chart, and use the two-finger check. The Blueberry Pet Essentials collar is a low-cost nylon option, but check that your size is in stock first.
