ruthless Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Why are sighthound collars tapered? Myself and OH are debating and it's exhausting! He reckons the thick part goes at the front and I think it goes at the back. His argument is that as soon as you attach a lead to one the thick part will slide around to the front. I said why then do you have ones with a d-ring at the back of the neck but of course I couldn't find a photo to illustrate my point! Where does the thick part go, and why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 The wide part goes around the front of the neck for padding I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted May 15, 2010 Author Share Posted May 15, 2010 The wide part goes around the front of the neck for padding I guess. But no, then I'm wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 The thick part goes to the front under the neck / throat why ?? I guess so that it distributes even weight / pull on the throat . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted May 15, 2010 Author Share Posted May 15, 2010 OH just read online that the thin bit is to allow the neck to move up and down, but when walking the thick bit goes to the front to protect the neck. Is that right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 The wide part goes around the front of the neck for padding I guess. But no, then I'm wrong! Never! As a woman you are supposed to confuse the man and twist it around so that you are right either way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iggy mum Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 PM Kirislin, she should know the answer to this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted May 15, 2010 Author Share Posted May 15, 2010 The wide part goes around the front of the neck for padding I guess. But no, then I'm wrong! Never! As a woman you are supposed to confuse the man and twist it around so that you are right either way I'm trying but he's worn me down. He hasn't cooked my dinner yet so my blood sugars are low! PM Kirislin, she should know the answer to this! Done, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gogee Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 I think some of the collars are tapered to give more protection and padding for the long sighthound neck/windpipe when going walking (as the D-ring is usually on the thin end). The thick part rests at the front of the neck when walking, but if a lead is not attached then the thick bit can be worn either at the front or the back of the neck.....I think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 (edited) Yep, sorry Ruth, hubby is right, the thick part goes at the front. Because sighthounds have long slender necks those thin collars are just too harsh on them. They need to spread the load and have a nice wide, preferably smooth collar for their fine skin too. When they're just on the dog but not on a lead the thin part generally slips to the front, but once it's attached it goes round to the back. Here's Taggy Baggy with an old roo slip collar showing how it should be "at rest" and the little girlies when they were tied up at the fun day showing how the collars spread the load by having the thick part at the front when there's a bit of tension. Just imagine how a thin collar would cut into those skinny little necks. Edited May 15, 2010 by Kirislin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted May 15, 2010 Author Share Posted May 15, 2010 Damn, I hate being wrong! Did I imagine collars with a d-ring on the thick part then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted May 15, 2010 Author Share Posted May 15, 2010 We measured up an Italian Greyhound today for a custom collar and the owner asked for a d-ring on the back. In this case should the collar not taper at all? It's only 1.25" wide at the widest part but we were going to taper it to 5/8". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 (edited) We measured up an Italian Greyhound today for a custom collar and the owner asked for a d-ring on the back. In this case should the collar not taper at all? It\'s only 1.25\" wide at the widest part but we were going to taper it to 5/8\". no, it will probably need to be the one width. this one is the same all round Edited May 15, 2010 by Kirislin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisart Dobes Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 But no, then I'm wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted May 15, 2010 Author Share Posted May 15, 2010 no, it will probably need to be the one width. this one is the same all round Ah, ok, thanks Glad I asked. Alternatively I could've just listened to OH in the first place Wonder if dinner's ready yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytmate Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Damn, I hate being wrong! Did I imagine collars with a d-ring on the thick part then? You must have seen them on a collar for a different breed. On greyhounds, the widest part goes to the front when walking, as others have said to protect the delicate neck. The traditional greyhound collar has a buckle, and the traditional lead has a buckle instead of a clip. This is because the entire collar is removed for work, rather than just the lead being taken off. The collars are worn very tight. Because the head is small, the collar has to be worn tight enough that you cannot get your fingers under. So to avoid neck damage the collar has to be wide, and be very soft too. Many are felt lined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted May 15, 2010 Author Share Posted May 15, 2010 (edited) OH: Does that mean I was right? Edited May 15, 2010 by ruthless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indigirl Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 (edited) Ruthless I have bought some fabulous collars for my iggies from the USA, they are martingales that taper in size, will try to find you a pic. They are the BEST collars ive been able to find for my iggies - and ive tried a lot of different ones. I think one that doesnt taper wouldn't be as good, if its a fairly wide collar to start with? I also have some that dont taper but they are a lot narrower than the ones from the USA. Here you go.. Edited May 15, 2010 by indigirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyosha Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 I prefer ones that are the same width all around, they seem to wear coat less. Any other coated sighthound people opinions? So Ruthless, in that sense you could still be right perhaps?? :D Mine are 2 inches wide, martingales with satin lining to protect neck coat. Anything fur or felt lined matts up long coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 (edited) I prefer ones that are the same width all around, they seem to wear coat less. Any other coated sighthound people opinions? Mine are 2 inches wide, martingales with satin lining to protect neck coat. Anything fur or felt lined matts up long coat. Mine vary from 1 1/2 inch to 2 inch all the way around and they aren't lined, no coat on greyhounds that can get matted :D Mine never wear a slip collar, only the proper martingales that are fully adjusted and only the ones Gail Wild, a greyhound person, makes. eta the collars are the same width all the way around, the 2 inch ones are for the boys, the smaller ones for the girls Edited May 15, 2010 by Rebanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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