Which leather color do you prefer for collars? - Page 3

Kayos and Havoc · 01-20-2010, 10:24 PM

We do need pictures of Bianca wearing the collar. ........

Chicagocanine · 01-21-2010, 12:19 AM

I ended up going with the brown. I thought it over for quite a while and read through all the replies here, and tried some collars on Bianca at a pet store, but finally I decided that the black looked a little too harsh/tough for her personality. If/when I get a male GSD I might go with the black version.
I asked them about the color of the brown since it does look red in the photos and they said it varies depending on the piece of leather used but since they custom make each collar, I could specify what I preferred. So, I asked them to use a more reddish brown.

I will definitely post photos when it gets here, but it will probably be a while, I just ordered and their turn-around time is several weeks since they hand make all their collars.

Kayos and Havoc · 01-21-2010, 12:55 AM

We will be waiting....... Can't wait to see it on her.

StarryNite · 01-21-2010, 01:17 AM

I think those are absolutely beautiful!

Metalsmith · 01-21-2010, 01:07 PM

Those are beautiful collars. I love how they are handmade. Looks like quality work. Let us know what you think of it when your order finally arrives.

Chicagocanine · 01-21-2010, 03:09 PM

Looks like maybe I spoke too soon. I just got a shipping notice for the collar in my email. So I might have it sooner than I thought!

Kayos and Havoc · 01-21-2010, 10:25 PM

Alright!!

Chicagocanine · 01-23-2010, 07:40 PM

The collar came today!

I wasn't expecting it for a while because the UPS tracking info only said it had left California! It is really beautiful. The color is a deep sort of liver shade, reddish brown and the customizations I asked for really worked out.

Here is a photo of the collar, it looks a little odd here because of the top layer being attached curved to fit a dog's neck:

The customizations I asked for which are different than the 'stock collar are:
- Narrow down to 1" at the ends
-A 1" D-ring at the center instead of 1 1/4", which means the top layer narrows to 1" in the center to accomodate that (I think that part looks really good with the narrowing)

I made a new post in the Pictures forum with photos of her wearing the collar, here's the link:
http://www.germanshepherds.com/forum...=1#Post1333835

I'm thinking of getting Bianca this tag to match her new collar:

StarryNite · 01-25-2010, 04:24 AM

It's beautiful

01-20-2010, 10:24 PM	#21 (permalink)
Kayos and Havoc Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: McAlester, OK Posts: 16,921	Re: Which leather color do you prefer for collars? We do need pictures of Bianca wearing the collar. ........ __________________ Kathy The Wrecking Crew URO3, UCD "Kayos" CD,TDX,RE,CGC,HIC,TC URO1, UCD "Havoc" CDX,GN,RE,CGC,HIC,TC,BH At the Bridge: Lucky, Wolf, Max Gone but never forgotten

01-21-2010, 12:19 AM	#22 (permalink)
Chicagocanine Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,520	Re: Which leather color do you prefer for collars? I ended up going with the brown. I thought it over for quite a while and read through all the replies here, and tried some collars on Bianca at a pet store, but finally I decided that the black looked a little too harsh/tough for her personality. If/when I get a male GSD I might go with the black version. I asked them about the color of the brown since it does look red in the photos and they said it varies depending on the piece of leather used but since they custom make each collar, I could specify what I preferred. So, I asked them to use a more reddish brown. I will definitely post photos when it gets here, but it will probably be a while, I just ordered and their turn-around time is several weeks since they hand make all their collars. __________________ Chicago Canine Bianca HIC CGC TT (GSD)

01-21-2010, 12:55 AM	#23 (permalink)
Kayos and Havoc Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: McAlester, OK Posts: 16,921	Re: Which leather color do you prefer for collars? We will be waiting....... Can't wait to see it on her. __________________ Kathy The Wrecking Crew URO3, UCD "Kayos" CD,TDX,RE,CGC,HIC,TC URO1, UCD "Havoc" CDX,GN,RE,CGC,HIC,TC,BH At the Bridge: Lucky, Wolf, Max Gone but never forgotten

01-21-2010, 01:17 AM	#24 (permalink)
StarryNite Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rocky Mountains, CO Posts: 1,370	Re: Which leather color do you prefer for collars? I think those are absolutely beautiful! __________________ ~Lisa Maya, my little human, 6 years old Lulu, Black GSD, 16 months old OwMeow, Siamese mix Mystery Panther, black kitty, 4 months old Grumpy and Dopey, rescue toads

01-21-2010, 01:07 PM	#25 (permalink)
Metalsmith Master Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Posts: 573	Re: Which leather color do you prefer for collars? Those are beautiful collars. I love how they are handmade. Looks like quality work. Let us know what you think of it when your order finally arrives. __________________ Sarah Khyber GSD Mr. Coal BFBC (big fat black cat)

01-21-2010, 03:09 PM	#26 (permalink)
Chicagocanine Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,520	Re: Which leather color do you prefer for collars? Looks like maybe I spoke too soon. I just got a shipping notice for the collar in my email. So I might have it sooner than I thought! __________________ Chicago Canine Bianca HIC CGC TT (GSD)

01-21-2010, 10:25 PM	#27 (permalink)
Kayos and Havoc Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: McAlester, OK Posts: 16,921	Re: Which leather color do you prefer for collars? Alright!! __________________ Kathy The Wrecking Crew URO3, UCD "Kayos" CD,TDX,RE,CGC,HIC,TC URO1, UCD "Havoc" CDX,GN,RE,CGC,HIC,TC,BH At the Bridge: Lucky, Wolf, Max Gone but never forgotten

01-23-2010, 07:40 PM	#28 (permalink)
Chicagocanine Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,520	Re: Which leather color do you prefer for collars? The collar came today! I wasn't expecting it for a while because the UPS tracking info only said it had left California! It is really beautiful. The color is a deep sort of liver shade, reddish brown and the customizations I asked for really worked out. Here is a photo of the collar, it looks a little odd here because of the top layer being attached curved to fit a dog's neck: The customizations I asked for which are different than the 'stock collar are: - Narrow down to 1" at the ends -A 1" D-ring at the center instead of 1 1/4", which means the top layer narrows to 1" in the center to accomodate that (I think that part looks really good with the narrowing) I made a new post in the Pictures forum with photos of her wearing the collar, here's the link: http://www.germanshepherds.com/forum...=1#Post1333835 I'm thinking of getting Bianca this tag to match her new collar: __________________ Chicago Canine Bianca HIC CGC TT (GSD)

01-25-2010, 04:24 AM	#29 (permalink)
StarryNite Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rocky Mountains, CO Posts: 1,370	Re: Which leather color do you prefer for collars? It's beautiful __________________ ~Lisa Maya, my little human, 6 years old Lulu, Black GSD, 16 months old OwMeow, Siamese mix Mystery Panther, black kitty, 4 months old Grumpy and Dopey, rescue toads

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