Monday, January 12, 2009

Dog Collars, No Excuse for Lack of Style…

Ever think to yourself ‘nice dog, LOVE the collar’? Well, we do all the time. At Suburban Dog House, we look for quality dog collars and matching dog leashes and have the variety to satisfy your preppy puppy, woodsy retriever, weekend warrior or diva dog. Never before have there been so many choices for dog collars that offer control, comfort, safety and style.

Choosing the type of collar that’s right for your dog is important. There are three broad types of collars: standard that includes buckle and adjustable closures; choke/martingale; and prong collars. Choke, martingale and prong collars address specific control needs. Most dogs will only require a standard collar. These come in a variety of shapes and sizes to match you and your dog’s personality. You can even have several including ones that match seasons, favorite sports teams, favorite colors, or with fancy rhinestones.

Adjustable cotton or nylon collars may offer a better fit than a buckle collar if your dog is between sizes. Cotton fabrics on adjustable collars come in a wide variety including paisley, chocolate & pink swirls, reindeer and holly, and modern dots. Adjustable embroidered collars come with alligators, skull and crossbones, and cherries.

The classic standard collar with a buckle typically comes with 1” wide notches to adjust for neck sizes and comes in a variety of modern, retro, ribbon, and leather styles. Some of the collars even feature bone charms for that added touch.

With so many options today you’ll find the right look. You can find a dog collar to match any dog personality and in fact you can have several. Just as often as you change jackets or handbags your dog’s look can change. Leopard faux fur, rhinestones, navy argyle, palm trees, biker’s cross, sailing anchors, studded leather, birds, American flags, and just about anything else you can think of is available on a dog collar so there really is no more excuses for a lack of style in your dog’s collar.