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Hi fellow dog lovers,

I have a lot of friends with dogs and come christmas/birthday time I ususally try to get them something for their four legged friend. The local pet store doesn't really cover the higher end of the dog collar market so I was wondering where you guys go to, or can recommend, a place to get designer dog collars online?

Preferably after some feedback from people who have actually purchased online and have good/bad feedback.

Must run, cracking day for a run in the park!

Cheers in advance

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Etsy has so many collars you'll be lost for hours! That's how I ended up with a ridiculous number of collars... sigh.

They also have loads of funky interesting dog tags which could be another option for you?

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Etsy has so many collars you'll be lost for hours! That's how I ended up with a ridiculous number of collars... sigh.

They also have loads of funky interesting dog tags which could be another option for you?

Etsy is a black hole for money. The Eclectic Hound make some beautiful collars and not just for sighthounds. https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/TheEclecticHound

I have a couple of things from there and they're really nicely made.

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I am not an experienced collar shopper at al and my dogs do not have way too many collars.... :bolt:

Lupine http://www.fouryourpawsonly.com/index.html

Up Country http://www.upcountryinc.com

Artful Canine http://www.theartfulcanine.com

Saffron http://www.thehill.org.au

Cozy Critter http://www.cozycritter.com (click on the fabric options – they will show you the collar image – changes things completely! )

Hill Top Leather http://www.hilltopleather.com

Luca’s Welt http://lucaswelt.weebly.com (Custom made collars – discuss with her through FB – she’s awesome)

RC Pets http://www.rcpets.com/Default.aspx (Great Quality – order through Amazon)

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Lalalalala....

NOT clicking till Ernie's woven collar with my phone number wears out.

But...

Those of you who've shelled out $150+ for leather collars... Do your dogs swim in them? Because otherwise, I'd be buying a collar that he only wiore once or twice a month.

NOT that I'm clicking!!

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i didn't pay anywhere near that for mine, they are soft double layered top notch leather, and they swim in them everyday in summer. :D

I'm loving the Karma collars. Before I buy one (at some distant point in the future) can you or anyone explain:

What is a D ring collar and why would I use it?

And is a Marringale similar to a choke collar?

And how do I take care of a beautiful collar like these if my dog swims a lot? Don't buy one?

Thanks.

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i didn't pay anywhere near that for mine, they are soft double layered top notch leather, and they swim in them everyday in summer. :D

I'm loving the Karma collars. Before I buy one (at some distant point in the future) can you or anyone explain:

What is a D ring collar and why would I use it?

And is a Marringale similar to a choke collar?

And how do I take care of a beautiful collar like these if my dog swims a lot? Don't buy one?

Thanks.

A D ring is the D-shaped ring on a collar that you attach tags or the lead to. Pretty much all collars have a D ring, nothing special.

A martingale collar is different to a slip or choke collar/chain in that it only closes a certain amount. When adjusting, you want the two D (or O) rings that attach the slipping loop to almost be touching when the collar is pulled tight, so that the dog can't back out of the collar but also so that if the dog pulls very hard, it won't actually be choked.

The downside is that martingales aren't the safest of collars to leave on a dog and a leather one is even more risk because in an emergency, it'd be very difficult to cut off (compared to fabric or spun poly webbing, anyway).

I wouldn't know much about care of these sorts of collars, I'm really not a fan of leather.

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what maddy says on D rings etc.

I have a martingale i had made for my bully as normal collars slip over her head when she goes for walks and just stops . :laugh:

I don't leave it on her, so bought a flat collar too ( that way i got to choose another design), which just has the buckle and no D ring as its just for at home.

I buy those leather wipes from Woolies and just wipe them down every few days in summer.

I have had them at least 3 years and they still look new, will post a pic later.

I have the Namaste2D in black,the Savannah in brown martingale ,the Ranger in the dark red leather, and i had the day time one for Bonne custom made using heart conchos on light brown leather and gold studs.

They are really helpful, you can mix and match.

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