LupinePet Basics Adjustable Dog Collar, 10-16", Blue, 1/2" wide, for small dogs

Walking a puppy or a small dog calls for a collar that adjusts to fit: the LupinePet Basics covers a 10-16" neck range, and the brand links its 1/2" width to puppies and small dogs up to about 20 lbs. Blue woven nylon forms the strap, which closes with a side-release buckle and carries a welded D-ring. To pick a size, measure the neck snugly and add 5 percent.

Three size ranges in the Basics line

Basics comes in three adjustable size ranges, and this one spans 10 to 16 inches at a 1/2" width. The manufacturer groups that width with puppies and small dogs up to about 20 lbs, so larger dogs sit outside the stated audience. The strap colour is blue.

Matching padded handle leads are available for this collar, so a lead can be paired with the same line. The collar itself carries a welded D-ring for attaching a lead.

What the nylon strap and hardware include

• The strap is woven nylon and measures 1/2" across.
• Strong bar-tack stitching is used on the collar.
• A welded D-ring sits on the strap for a lead.
• The collar is blue and comes in three adjustable size ranges.
• Matching padded handle leads are available separately.

How wide a neck does the collar fit?

What neck measurement does this range cover?

The collar adjusts across 10 to 16 inches, and the same range is listed as its size range.

How do I work out my dog's size?

Take a snug measurement around the middle of the dog's neck, then add 5 percent to that number for a comfortable fit.

Which dogs is the 1/2" width intended for?

A 1/2" width is listed by the manufacturer, intended for small dogs and puppies weighing up to roughly 20 lbs.

How many size ranges does this collar come in?

The Basics line has three adjustable size ranges, and this collar is the 10-16" one.

What colour is the strap?

The collar is blue.

Does this collar suit how you walk your dog?

Check the neck measurement first: the collar covers 10 to 16 inches, and the brand's method is to measure snugly around the middle of the neck and add 5 percent. A dog above about 20 lbs falls outside the group the manufacturer links to the 1/2" width.

The collar is not recommended for tie-out, so it is not built for that use. Cleaning is by machine wash in warm water with mild soap, without bleach or a bleach alternative, then air drying.

Several reviewers mention that the collar fits small dogs well, that it holds up over time and that the buckle clips easily. Other reviewers report that the nylon frays and wears out, and that the adjustment comes loose.

What customers say

Customers find the dog collar well-made and appreciate its appearance, with one noting it doesn't look dingy right away. The collar fits well, particularly for Boston terriers, and customers consider it good value for money. While the functionality is positive, with customers saying it serves its purpose well, opinions about durability are mixed - some say it doesn't fray while others report it frays terribly in less than a month. Ease of use and size receive mixed feedback, with some finding it easy to fasten while others report it keeps coming loose, and some saying the size is perfect while others find it too small.