Buckle of Snap... which is better?

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Buckle or snap collars, which one is beter, and why? I personally like the snap ones, because they are much easier and quicker to get on and off, but I also like the buckle ones.

which one do you like?

[Kfamr]

I will NEVER use a snap collar.
I do not trust them.

Metal buckles.

[BitsyNaceyDog]

my dogs collars have metal buckles, but their harnesses have plastic snaps.

I prefer the metal buckles because they are stronger, but I can only ever seem to find harnesses with plastic snaps. :confused:

[LuckiLab03]

I've always used the plastic snaps and have never had a problem with them, I've gone through about 6 or 7 (none have broken, just wanted a change) and neither brooke or riley (who are very good at pulling) have never broken them. They are very easy to get on and off, too.. can't say much for buckles, have never had or used them.

[binka_nugget]

I only use their collars for their tags (they're normally in a harness for walking) so it's a toss-up between both. I just bought some snap ones, a couple days ago, cause they were cute.

[wolf_Q]

Nebo had a snap collar break when he was younger and it was very frightening! I use a rolled leather buckle collar on him now. I will never us anything but a buckle for a husky since that.

[cyber-sibes]

I used snaps, but Rosie's collar fell off one day (the plastic snap broke) fortunatly she just sat under the tree all afternoon. I discovered Star's snap was broken and replace it with a metal snap - they sell them at most big pet stores. However, I just ordered some adjustable collars that loop over their heads from a husky supply place - will let you know how they work out. they were very inexpensive, and it's the kind i've seen breeders use.

[petslover]

I use snaps. Its so much easier to get on and off. My dogs doesn't wear collars while they are at the house just when I take them walking or out.

[Glacier]

Neither! My dogs' collars have no clips, one solid piece of nylon with a slide to adjust the size.

[RobiLee]

Tori has broke two of the plastic snap collars. We use the rolled leather metal buckle now.

[pitc9]

Right now Buddy has a metal buckle, and Sierra has a plastic clip. But my friend has found collars with metal snaps!
I think I'll have to get the pups new collars!!!

[anna_66]

Well to me it all depends on how you use them.

I personally always put a training collar on my dogs when they are out because I don't trust them with any collar since they could slip their heads out (and believe me...they can!). So I just have the rolled leather collars for the girls because they have such long hair it just looks better and Bon has a snap collar.

[ramanth]

Never heard of a snap collar. Kia has a buckle collar.

[Jadapit]

When Jada was little I put a snap collar on her and it didn't even last a day. I haven't used one since. I use a prong collar when we are out walking and I'm going to get both my dogs the buckle collar.

[lv4dogs]

Ii use the snap ones as they are a lot easier to get on & off. I get good quality ones, as I have had bad luck with the cheap ones.

[ParNone]

I got a really nice red leather buckle collar for Gull, but he rarely wears it. I like the snap ones better. None of mine are strong pullers or I might have a different view. The Collies are circlers and weavers and Murph's to busy stopping to pee on things to pull. I also don't really worry about them pulling their heads through or the collar breaking and them running off from me. The Collies are slaves to the hot dog, which I always carry in my pocket on walks and Murph is slow enough now I could catch him if I had to.

Par...

[Suki Wingy]

I've used so many diff collars, but none of them satisfied me, I can't say why, I just disliked them. One day I bought a PRIMEIR brand plastic snap and I loved it! I even got one w/ a cool purple and blue w/ spider design. The actual nylon of the collar is this! It was for Halloween, but I have decided I am going to use it on my next dog. We're getting another in the next 2 years. Probably very begining of summer 2006 or 2007
I hate harnesses. Period. I have one and I tried to use it several times, but I just hate how in a medium dog, the center of control is their back?!?! What's that all about?!?! I have tried a sporn harness thing(the armpit strings got too loose and Nino tripped on them) a harness, a regular collar(he backed out of it) a halti head collar, (despite repeated training, he always stopped and rubbed it off) I have used numeroud diff. collars with a halti and that works for maximum control. I have used choke(slip collars) chains, but my vet said they can dammage their muscles. I've also heard horror storries of dogs jumping up and getting the collar stuck on something and dieing when left alone for only a few minutes) And my fav, the prong (pinch) collar! Use it every time we leave the house or yard, or Nino will be loose and running in the street.

[bckrazy]

Gonzo always wears leather buckle collars, unless he's going to the lake or the park ;).. he usually wears nylon harnesses when he's out playing and going to get dirty, I also love them because I can just grab onto him and he cant slip out. He has never actually slipped out of any collar, because I always make sure its the perfect fit.

Rolled leather is the best collar! period! Instead of using choke chains/prongs, use a rolled leather collar adjusted properly at the neck and just secure enough to slide two fingers between the collar and the dog

[wolfsoul]

Timber wears a snap collar. She's had her main collar for almost 4 years and we've never had one problem.

[Vette]

I had a snap collar for my bridge dog Muffin,, but it made her hair go funky,, so we switched to a training collar instead.

Kirby has a cute little snap collar too,, but he doesnt like any kind of collars. even the training ones. he scratches at his neck all day till its removed so he stays a 'naked dog' LOL

[Cincy'sMom]

Originally posted by Glacier
Neither! My dogs' collars have no clips, one solid piece of nylon with a slide to adjust the size.

Same here!!

[GiantSchnauzer]

I use both but I prefer a leather collar with a buckle. I have seen a dog break a plastic snap.

[GiantSchnauzer]

Originally posted by Glacier
Neither! My dogs' collars have no clips, one solid piece of nylon with a slide to adjust the size.

Where do you get those? Or do you make them?

[vinjashira]

I have only used the buckle ones so far but the snap ones really look practical I might try it on my dog one day.

[Cincy'sMom]

Originally posted by GiantSchnauzer
Where do you get those? Or do you make them?

I don't know if Glacier has the same kind or is talkingabout the same thing I am, but the most common ones I have seen at called Martingale collars, and are made by Premier. There are a few training facilites and the Humane Soceity here in town sell them. They are also available on-line. Here is one site (http://www.sitstay.com/store/equip/collars3.shtml) that has them

[GiantSchnauzer]

Originally posted by Cincy'sMom
I don't know if Glacier has the same kind or is talkingabout the same thing I am, but the most common ones I have seen at called Martingale collars, and are made by Premier. There are a few training facilites and the Humane Soceity here in town sell them. They are also available on-line. Here is one site (http://www.sitstay.com/store/equip/collars3.shtml) that has them

Ah, I have seen those. AKA greyhound collars. Thanks.

[LuvinMyAussieBoy]

In the summer my dogs go on a tie-out and once my Koda pulled so hard on his sanp collar that it just opened the snap. It didn't break it just opened! :rolleyes: So now I bye the buckle collars, much mroe efficent, I don't ever have to take them off, why would I need to?

[cali]

I have had snap collars work so much better then metal buckle collars, my dogs can always get those off so easy and they little arm thingy constantly breaks, but we have yet to ever have a plastic buckle collar break plus they are much easier :) I use a brad of buckle collar called "bull" by the way, I find then to be very strong, and even I have a hard time undoing them lol

[cloverfdx]

I will only use buckle collars on my two as i just do not trust the snap collars. Elvis wears a rolled leather collar and Clover has a nylon collar.

[cyber-sibes]

My dogs' collars have no clips, one solid piece of nylon with a slide to adjust the size.

I ordered this style collar from www.dogbooties.com, and I'm very impressed with them.

[IRescue452]

If Autumn had a snap collar, it would break the second she saw a squirrel. She has had them in the past and they break too easily. She also breaks retractable leashes.

[Kristl]

I have both the plastic snap and the metal buckle. I don't like the plastic one, don't trust it. He wears the metal buckle one for tags and on walks I just slip the choke chain on and he wears both (leash attached to choke chain, of course). Some may think he is too young for a choke collar, but if I didn't have that he'd pull constantly!

[slleipnir]

Josie has a metal snap (is that what you call them..?) collar, Zeke has a plastic one. I like the metal one