Soft recovery option
Balanced / $$KONG Cloud inflatable collar medium
Balanced inflatable collar comparison for supervised medium dogs.
Amazon / $$ / Supervised recovery
Size category guide
Small Dog Recovery Cone Size Guide
Start with small dog sizing patterns, then confirm your dog's real measurements against the product brand chart.
Interactive tool
Check recovery cone size
Answer a few fields, then compare the result with the brand chart before ordering.
Start here
Find the right starting size
Enter breed, weight, and any measurements you have.
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Use breed and weight for a fast estimate. Add measurements for a tighter recommendation, then confirm against the brand chart.
Recommended size
medium starting point
Why this size
This is a broad weight-based estimate. Measurements will produce a more useful result.
Confidence
Breed or weight estimate
Before buying
Compare this result with the brand's chart and fit notes.
Measure this next
Measure neck circumference next for a tighter result.
Size up if
Size up if the cone does not extend past the nose enough to block licking.
Avoid if
Avoid cones that crowd breathing, block normal rest, or fail to prevent access to the wound.
- Start with your dog's measurements whenever possible.
- Always compare this estimate with the specific brand's size chart before buying.
Fit warnings
- Medical check: cone depth must block licking, even if a softer option looks more comfortable.
Fit checklist
- Cone extends past nose.
- Neck opening is secure but comfortable.
- Dog can breathe and rest.
- Vet instructions are followed.
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Comfort recovery collar
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Breed examples
Small breeds to compare
Bichon Frise recovery cone size
12-18 lb typical adult range
Border Terrier recovery cone size
11-15 lb typical adult range
Boston Terrier recovery cone size
12-25 lb typical adult range
Cairn Terrier recovery cone size
13-18 lb typical adult range
Cardigan Welsh Corgi recovery cone size
25-38 lb typical adult range
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel recovery cone size
13-18 lb typical adult range
Corgi recovery cone size
22-38 lb typical adult range
Coton de Tulear recovery cone size
8-15 lb typical adult range
Dachshund recovery cone size
11-32 lb typical adult range
French Bulldog recovery cone size
16-28 lb typical adult range
Havanese recovery cone size
7-13 lb typical adult range
Jack Russell Terrier recovery cone size
13-17 lb typical adult range
Lhasa Apso recovery cone size
12-18 lb typical adult range
Miniature Schnauzer recovery cone size
11-20 lb typical adult range
Pembroke Welsh Corgi recovery cone size
22-31 lb typical adult range
Pug recovery cone size
14-18 lb typical adult range
Rat Terrier recovery cone size
10-25 lb typical adult range
Russell Terrier recovery cone size
9-15 lb typical adult range
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