Sturdy and fashionable, leather dog collars are the choice of professional trainers and handlers all over the world. They come in all shapes, colors and sizes and can be used for any size or type of dog.
Dog Leather Collars
Leather collars come in different shapes. Some are flat for short haired dogs. This will sit more comfortably on the neck. Others are round which are better suited for long haired dogs. They help prevent breakage of hair around the dog’s neck. Try keeping the collar as thin and light as possible while maintaining the right amount of strength for your dog’s size.
Dog Collars In Many Designs
You can find leather collars in many styles. The most popular is the tradition brown or black leather collar. They are sturdy and long lasting. Usually crafted from English bridal leather they can stand up to large breed dogs pulling and tugging on them without ripping or tearing. Generally they are also weatherproof making them a wonderful choice for outside dogs. They are comfortable and soft enough to sit comfortably on a dog’s neck without poking, rubbing or itching.
Stylish leather dog collars are a growing trend, especially in smaller breeds. They come in many different colors and can be decorated in a variety of different ways. Some come with imitation rubies, imitation diamonds, cubic zirconium, and for those who are willing to spend extra money, real diamonds. You can also find them with metal studs or spikes. They are comfortable and bend with the dog because of soft leather, they are weatherproof and sturdy.
Engraved leather dog collars are growing in popularity. They are much like engraved leather belts, you can have any name or saying engraved on the collar. Generally these are collars for larger breed dogs, but are available for smaller breeds as well. The leather is sturdy and strong, weatherproof and long lasting. It also offers comfort to do the dog, there is minimal itching and rubbing.
There are different types of leather to choose from when choosing dog collars; bridal leather is what is used to make harnesses for horses. It is much sturdier and more suitable for larger breed dogs. It is soft and pliable but strong and not likely to tear or break. The other common option is patent leather. These are thinner, lighter and more fashion geared. They are better suited for small breed dogs. While they are sturdy and strong they will not hold up to large dogs that will pull and tug on them regularly.
So as you can see there are a lot of things to look at and consider when choosing a leather dog collar. There are styles and colors, sizes and widths to consider. The best way to decide is simply by trying a collar on your dog to see if it is the right fit for your pet.