3.00mm chrome plated narrow round link Check Chain collar made by Herm. Sprenger in Germany; these chains are available in sizes 40cm, 45cm, 50cm, 55cm, 60cm, 65cm, 70cm &75cm. This product is part of our specialised range, it uses the narrow round link (the word "narrow" is probably a misinterpretation & should have been "short", i.e. these chains have more links to the inch) these links are a very similar shape to our standard round links & it is a style that is often used by Trainers & other professional dog handlers giving a more audible check; it is also quite popular with the home dog because of its attractive appearance; the 3.00mm (wire diameter) Chrome plated steel collar is recommended for medium - large dogs similar in size/strength to the Rhodesian Ridgeback or Golden Retreiver.
To calculate the correct size Check Chain for your dog, please measure the diameter around your dog's neck just behind the ears with a tape measure & add 5cm to this measurement; choose a chain that is this size or slightly larger (please note that Sprenger check chains measurements include the end rings). With some dogs the width of the head can present difficulties with fitting your collar (e.g. Bull Terriers), if you are concerned that this may be a problem measure the diameter of the largest part of your dog's head (over the base of the ears) and check that your chosen size of collar is larger.
Sprenger Chainware has a well deserved Worldwide reputation for quality, longevity & affordability - you don't need to settle for second best; to be sure you are buying a genuine Sprenger product look for the quality mark "HS - Germany" stamped into each ring & swivel. Sprenger's quality control starts with the right choice of wire, their specifications are very strict, the wire must satisfy their stringent strength & flexibility requirements. The wire is electro-welded into the raw chains which are constantly checked for breaking strain before plating;
Sprenger's Chrome plating process is noted for its brilliant & durable surface, how do they do it? Whereas other manufacturers only dip the chains before plating, Sprenger uses a different procedure of mirror-bright polishing followed by dipping to remove non-metallic oils & greases from the chains. The advantage of this polishing is that the surface becomes much smoother and has a special bright shine, it is only then that it is first nickel then chrome plated; the grip of the nickel layer is tested by "bending” before the chains are finally chromium plated.
