Comments on: Two quick questions about dog collars?

By: Sammy&Pete

Sammy&Pete — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:33:14 +0000

If youre really worried about safety check out the break away collars…I have two JRT’s that love to rough house and one of my dogs jaw got twisted in the other’s collar and not only was his jaw in danger of getting broken but he was strangling the other dog!!!! I was right there when it happened and was trying very hard to un tangle them as quick as I could but it was almost impossible since they were panicking too and fighting the collars as well… Luckily they got untangled but the poor dog being strangled I am sure was close to death… I rushed him to the emergency room and luckily all he ended up with was 2 blood shot eyes…. Anyway — No more regular collars for my pups anymymore!!!

I buy my collars on line

By: barkbite

barkbite — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 02:05:46 +0000

1. I use no buckle martingales since if properly fitted they just slip right on to the dogs head. Your local Petsmart should sell martingales, just go in and ask. Its a tiny section amongst all the other leashes, but trust me it should be there. Buckle or no buckle is your choice, but its kind of useless

2. Rolled leather collars do reduce breakage, my conformation collie will wear one. My aussie and border collie just wear flat collars and truthfully I have seen no difference in its affect on the fur (breakage). It flatens it a little but a quick brushing and it puffs back. If its only on for walks then its really of no consequence.

I could understand why your dogs only where one on walks. My aussie got his caught on the pipes behind the toilet of all things. And nearly choked, he was fortunate I was washing my face at the time and freed him

By: Liz Claro

Liz Claro — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 02:29:04 +0000

A rolled leather collar is best for long haired dogs. Your Sheltie and Aussie could both wear this kind of collar. I have seen a lot of adjustable nylon martingales (with a chain) that seem to work well. A buckle type martingale would be good but I prefer the adjustable (flat nylon with chain) ones because they can be adjusted for a perfect fit.

By: jrbw

jrbw — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:38:32 +0000

There’s no reason to have a buckle on a martingale. Just slip them on and off.

It isn’t a good idea to take their tags off when you take their collars off. Buy them all tag collars that they can wear all the time just in case they get loose. I have tag collars that my girls wear with and without their martingale collars. That way, they always have tags on.

I want to add that microchipping only works when the people finding the dog is honest. They don’t have to check for a microchip if they didn’t want to.

By: ainawgsd

ainawgsd — Sun, 30 May 2010 05:53:54 +0000

1. Personally I prefer the martingales without the buckle. But I suspect that in the end it really comes down to a matter of personal preference. I like the non-buckle version because I just don’t think that the buckle is necessary. A properly fitted martingale simply slides over the dog’s head and I find it easier to just slip the collar on than fumbling with a buckle. Also, a buckle is just one more “weak” spot that has a potential for failure.

2. For hairy breeds many owners find that a rolled collar (leather ones are the most common, although if you are willing to do a lot of searching you can probably find them made from other material) tends to break the hair less easily than a flat collar. Honestly, if you are just using their collars when they are out and about I doubt that it really makes a significant difference whether the collar is flat or rolled.

By: appygirl

appygirl — Fri, 28 May 2010 22:35:15 +0000

not sure what a martingale collar is.
i’ve always used flat or harness type. i was told to use the rolled leather for my chows because of their thick ruff. it did sit better.
now have a papillon she has a thin flat collar with her tags in case she gets out. and she wears a harness when we go out.

By: Lioness

Lioness — Wed, 26 May 2010 05:11:14 +0000

Martingale collars are nice, I really like them for a dog I worry about slipping the collar. (I always use one if I have a shy dog that I’m just starting out with b/c I worry about them “freaking out” and slipping the collar.)

Hairy dogs - you can’t beat a rolled leather collar. I like ones made by Circle T. The sit right between the hair, don’t cause mats, and aren’t so itchy for the dog. It’s all I use.

By: ♪♫BB♫♪ You will be loved boys...

♪♫BB♫♪ You will be loved boys... — Tue, 25 May 2010 12:19:26 +0000

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I have a cocker with the full “show coat” never had a problem
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ADD: no buckle, what if it comes un-done?