subject: Buying A Dog Collar For Your Dogs? [print this page] If you have a dog, odds are you be interested in getting him a collar. You should however not just get any dog collar but the right one.
Collar choices are affected by the intended role and the type of dog it is used for. Collars can be found in a wide range of sizes. They also can be found with many adaptive styles.
The task of dog collars are aimed at only one thing-that of controlling your dog. With a dog leash attached to your dog collar, you will be able to take walks when you want and still be able to control your dog. Because the collar will be such an important part of your dog's wardrobe it is important that you pay attention several factors.
Obviously the size of the collar matters. If a dog's collar is too small it can be very unpleasant for the dog. Not a pleasant or nice thing to do. It is advised that you check to ensure that the collar can easily rotate but not slip over the dogs ears. You should be able to stick at least two fingers in between the dog's throat and collar. Don't make it too loose though, dogs are experts at wriggling out of loose collars. Your choice in collar fabric should be affected by the breed of the dog. Considering that a leash will be fitted to your dog collar, you will need to ensure that the collar is strong enough. A Labrador for instance will require sterner stuff in the way of a collar than a Chihuahua.
Yet another important use of dog collars is the option of personalization that it brings. With a personalized dog collar, you will be able to include the details of your dog's identity. For instance you can include the name of your dog as well as your contact address. Collars can also be made to include information like the name of your dog's favorite meal. These will undoubtedly prove important in the unlikely event that your dog gets lost. Dog collars can be further styled to improve the fashion look of your dog. For example, most shops offer dog collars in more than one color, giving you the option of using something fresh each day.
