Flat Leather Collar vs Rolled Leather Collar

[Freestep]

I like rolled collars for everyday wear--does not damage the fur as much as a flat collar. High-quality leather shouldn't bleed. I got my rolled leather collar here, it is soft as butter but strong enough to walk with:

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[Chicagocanine]

Paco Collars are amazing, I love them!
I used to use rolled leather collars for my terrier mix. He was tri-colored (mostly white), and the rolled leather collars would always end up giving him a dingy ring around the neck from the dye, but other types would wear his fur off his neck and anything wider looked weird on his neck because of his build. I eventually got him a very thin width, but not rolled, leather collar from Paco Collars. Even though it was a black collar it didn't leave any dye on his neck, and since it wasn't wide it didn't damage his fur. I actually got one they usually make as a cat collar because I wanted the thin width, and I just asked them to not make it with the 'safety release' they have for cats.

Bianca has a 1.5" Paco Collar and I have not had any issues with it either coloring or damaging her neck fur at all. However I only use it when we are going out, when she's at home I use a 3/4" collar from White Pines Outfitters to hold her tags, their collars are specifically made to not damage or stain the fur (made for show dogs.)

I would suggest getting a leather soap and leather conditioner if you're going to stick with the rolled leather. The soap should take off some of the extra dye, and the conditioner may help keep it from bleeding and make it water-resistant. I use Oakwood brand because I wanted something natural/gentle that works well and it got good recommendations.

[shepherdmom]

Originally Posted by Freestep

I like rolled collars for everyday wear--does not damage the fur as much as a flat collar. High-quality leather shouldn't bleed. I got my rolled leather collar here, it is soft as butter but strong enough to walk with:

Shop – Dog Sports Equipment

Thanks for the link. Rolled collars were recommended to me 25 years ago when we got our first rescue. The lady from the rescue society who did the home visit said it was the only thing she would use on her dogs. They have worked great for 25 years. That being said they are to hold tags only. When our dogs go to the vet they wear choke chains.

[msvette2u]

Huntsmart has the nicest collars. I love the Doubleply 2" wide one, it is so thick and sturdy. It's their most costly one at $27.

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