Collar Suggestions?

[Roxyluvsme13]

Roxy always wears leather collars, and I wish I could get her something a Tad bit fancier. BUT It would have to be very strong and not easily breakable. It would also have to be same available at Petsmart and preferably not over $20. Any suggestions?

[Husky_mom]

you can get leather ones that have stuff on them, embroidery (sp?) or in different colors than usual, or get her a nylon one they come in many shades and patterns

[luvofallhorses]

these are a little fancy..

http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=84552444177 9840&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302025643&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302023689&bmUID=1139003938481

cute charm collars you can create..

http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=84552444180 9011&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302025643&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302023689&bmUID=1139003938519

http://pet-jewelry.catsplay.com/collars.php3


I personally wouldn't spend $20 on a collar. ;)

[caseysmom]

For roxy's safety the leather may be the best thing. Just make sure its not cracked or anything.

[Suki Wingy]

Leather is what people usually get as a step up to nylon :confused:

[Alysser]

For roxy's safety the leather may be the best thing. Just make sure its not cracked or anything.

I agree with you.

[Roxyluvsme13]

The pretty leather ones are so expensive though...But I saw several I liked.

[Husky_mom]

i suggested nylon because they have more variety and are a bit less expensive but i agree on leather, the links show some very nice leather collars.

does it has to be from petsmart?? cant you buy it online?? i´m sure there are plenty more places where to buy from

[Roxyluvsme13]

i suggested nylon because they have more variety and are a bit less expensive but i agree on leather, the links show some very nice leather collars.

does it has to be from petsmart?? cant you buy it online?? i´m sure there are plenty more places where to buy from
No credit cards or checks. and I'll be buying it.

[Vela]

I just wanted to say that I think it's great you are going to buy her a new collar. She will sure look nice.

[Roxyluvsme13]

I just wanted to say that I think it's great you are going to buy her a new collar. She will sure look nice.
Thanks! I'm tired of her looking so boring with a plain leather brown one. I would love to get her a purple one, but all the purple leather ones I like are way out of my price range.

[Roxyluvsme13]

Here's some of the ones I like. This is Roxy so much, but way too much for a collar.
http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=84552444181 3169&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302025649&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302023689&bmUID=1139057671826
I'm really considering these. She would probably get the pink one.
http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=84552444180 6343&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302025649&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302023689&bmUID=1139057672136
AND This
Which would be the the black one with white dots
http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=84552444180 6319&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302025649&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302023689&bmUID=1139057672323
and I love how these look, and I think they would look very good on Rox
http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=84552444177 9719&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302025649&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302023689&bmUID=1139057846124
See Why this is SO hard! There's too many to choose from :D
Which ones do you guys like best?

[Kfamr]

I wouldn't go for the black one with white dots.

It would NOT be good for an outside dog. It is very flimsy leather. I had one for Nala, who is a 99.9% inside dog, (she refuses to even go outside sometimes!) and it got horribly worn out. Just warning you because you will be buying another one very soon if you go with that.

[Roxyluvsme13]

The only problem with that is it has a easy release thing...I'm afraid Roxy would tear it loose and run off...

[cloverfdx]

You can get some realy good quality nylon working dog (Sheep/ Cattle dog) collars pretty cheaply at most feed/ produce stores, they come in nice bright colors aswell.

[Roxyluvsme13]

You can get some realy good quality nylon working dog (Sheep/ Cattle dog) collars pretty cheaply at most feed/ produce stores, they come in nice bright colors aswell.
Are they strong enough to stand a 55ish pound dog?

[cloverfdx]

Yep they are used for working dogs, dogs that are chained up at the sale yards, on the backs of utes, to fences when not working etc.

I am currently looking for a link for you to check out ;). Will post it when i find it.

[Roxyluvsme13]

Ok! :)

[cloverfdx]

http://www.petproductnews.com/upload/42/Products%20-%20Dog/%5CValhomaGuard.jpg
It is double thickness nylon, the buckles are realy strong.

http://www.petproductnews.com/ppn/detail.aspx?aid=5875&cid=3626&search=

Hopefully the link will work.

[Roxyluvsme13]

There's a Farm and Garden Place Near my house...Would they poosibly have one? (I'd prefer purple :p)

[cloverfdx]

Any place that stocks cattle & horse feed, and working dog food should stock them and similar collars. Tinny has that collar in yellow it looks terrible on her ;).

[Roxyluvsme13]

lol. All my pets have colors, so thats why I said purple :D. Roxy is purple, Lily is pink, Skye is blue, and Rufus is red. :)

[cloverfdx]

Dont worry mine do aswell, Elvis is purple, Clover pink, Tinny fluro pink lol, Penny Pink (see a pattern) and Theo Red/ Camo print.

[Roxyluvsme13]

Dont worry mine do aswell, Elvis is purple, Clover pink, Tinny fluro pink lol, Penny Pink (see a pattern) and Theo Red/ Camo print.
lol! They always dont have those colors though. They share. But Lily wears alot of purple, too. BUT Her bed, first collar, leash, some toys, and other stuff are all pink! Roxy's 2 leashes are purple, and her first collar was purple :p

[Vela]

I was looking at some of the links you posted, I was just going to mention to try to get a wider type of collar, some of those pics were too thin. With her chain being attached the thin ones could break easily and also damage her neck if she pulled hard if she saw something cool and ran to the end of her chain. The wider ones distribute the pull exerted on her neck so it wouldn't hurt her accidentally. I think the pic of the nylon one that was posted looked pretty good that way.

[Roxyluvsme13]

Yeah, I thought of that after I posted those...If I cant find the nylon one, then I'm getting one of the Deerskin ones. (if you have any idea what I'm talking about?)

[cyber-sibes]

If strength is a concern, be sure to read the tag on the collar. Some are only rated for inside use. Since mine live outdoors 24/7, I use the nylon collars with flat metal closures. These metal closures are also the ones recommended for dogs that are chained. You should be able to get one at Petsmart for $20 or less.

[Roxyluvsme13]

Do you have a link to the collars that you're talking about???

[Kfamr]

Here's one similar to the one Rhi posted.. (Here's looks like it'd be stronger for an outside dog, though.)

http://www.petedge.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=2524&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=561&iSubCat=618&iSubSubCat=629&iProductID=2524

[Roxyluvsme13]

Basically wouldnt these be aabout the same thing?
http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=84552444177 5208&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302025650&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302023689&bmUID=1139152075422

[Kfamr]

Yep, but like I said - Rhi's is a lot better. Simba's first collar was the one you posted from Petsmart. The holes got worn out and stretched over time and it would just fall off. See how Rhi's has like a protective metal loop around the holes? I would go with something like that.

[Roxyluvsme13]

Yeah...If I can't find one though, I may be getting her this one
http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=84552444177 9719&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302025649&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302023689&bmUID=1139152535376

[Kfamr]

What about this..?

http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=84552444181 2603&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302025650&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302023689&bmUID=1139152649981



I would just go to your local petsmart and look around - they don't always have stock in the store of what they have on their website.

[Roxyluvsme13]

What about this..?

http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=84552444181 2603&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302025650&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302023689&bmUID=1139152649981



I would just go to your local petsmart and look around - they don't always have stock in the store of what they have on their website.
Agreed. That is what we're going to do tomorrow. But my moms buying Roxy's collar, (she volunteered), so we wont be getting it till Friday, but we're going to look tomorrow. I know they have those collars, but I didnt know how they would stand on durability. They look thick and everything, but Roxy's pretty strong.

[Iilo]

I wouldn't trust a deerskin collar farther than I could throw it, and I can't throw very well.

Rien had a nylon husky-style (rather than greyhound style) martingale until about a month ago when I got him a leather spiked collar for a late christmas gift. For a dog that's chained, I'd go with COW LEATHER, very thick. A thick nylon collar with reinforced holes would work as well.

Her safety should be your first concern, aesthetics comes second.

[Roxyluvsme13]

Her safety IS my first concern, thats why I asked everybody what they thought. I dont know, they may not have half the stuff they have online, so I'll just see what they have.

[cyber-sibes]

Do you have a link to the collars that you're talking about???
They're the Spectra collars made by Coastal - you can see them on this site- but I bought mine at pet supplies plus, our local pet store.
http://www.collarthatname.com/snapcollar.html

[Roxyluvsme13]

Ok! I went to our Petsmart today, and honestly they didnt have half the collars they had online. I was really thinking about the bamboo collar(the one with the built in leash) it looked pretty strong. But we're going back on Friday, and we're going to ask someone what they recommend.

[Roxyluvsme13]

Just wanted to let everybody know, that we decided on the Bamboo collar with the built in leash. It looks strong, and its cute! :D