Dog Collars

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They’re handsome, stylish and sometimes controversial. They come mass made and some with designer labels. They also make incredibly high priced chew toys for a lot of puppies and dogs. They’re leather dog collars, once the standard dog gear and now a luxury thing. Is a leather dog collars right for your pet?

Benefits

A few of the benefits of getting leather dog collars are that they are long lasting provided you take care of them the right way. Even though they are more expensive initially than rayon or nylon collars, they can sometimes last longer than the life of your dog. A lot owners of dogs who get good and muddy like to use leather dog collars and leashes than of other materials because it is so sturdy.

Another advantage is that leather always matches your pet’s fur, whether it is brown leather or black leather. Leather has an undeniably timeless look and a great smell, if you take care of the leather properly. There are now a wide variety of leather dog collars in different patterns, colors, with rhinestones or other additions. There are even renowned designers of people fashions who are getting into pet fashions.

Cons

The main disadvantage of leather dog collars is that it’s made out of very tasty animal hide. At least, your dog thinks it’s tasty. You can’t tell your dog that it’s not good to chew on the $100 rolled leather dog collar but it is preferrable to chew on rawhide treats. They are made of nearly the same stuff. Dogs will chew on leather, but with patience and persistence, they can be trained not to.

One of the other disadvantages is having to clean and condition the leather dog collar and leash. This is something you do not have to worry about with nylon or rayon collars and leashes. You can throw them in the bath along with the dog. But prolonged exposure to soaking water will destroy leather. You need to get special soaps and conditioners for them. You might need to have the leather collars worn only on special occasions.

If you are a vegetarian or vegan, than you are already trying to cut out all animal-based products from your life. Killing cows for dog collars might not sit well on your conscious. But there are attractive faux leather dog collars that are just about as tough as leather on the market. As an added bonus, they don’t have the strong smell that attracts dogs looking for a quick snack.

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One thing every dog should have is a good collar. But there are so many different types of dog collars available now that it can be difficult to decide which one is best for your dog.

No matter what type of collar you choose make sure you get one that fits properly. Remember, the key to proper sizing is to pay close attention to the sizing criteria used. Do not guess or assume your dog is a certain size just because of its breed. Most German shepherds are classified as large dogs, but if you own a small female German shepherd you might try a medium sized collar. It is easiest to take a piece of string and measure your dog’s neck following the dog collar manufacturer’s sizing directions. Every dog collar designer has different sizing criteria. So measure carefully. You know it fits properly when you can just slip two fingers between the collar and the animal’s neck. A collar that is too tight can cause discomfort, one that’s too loose may come off.

Finding the right dog collar for your pet sounds easy, but there are so many to choose from that it can be a bit overwhelming. You may be tempted to go with the cheapest and while price is always a consideration, there is no sense in paying half the price of the collar that you need for a collar that you have to replace three to four times a year. When to comes to dog collars, you get what you pay for.

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