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A dog is
certainly man’s best friend. This is why
you need to take extra care while
choosing a dog collar. Today, the market
is filled with various varieties of
collars for different dogs. It is no
longer regarded as a ‘just a strap
around the neck’ but an accessory that
gives a dog a personality. As a fashion
statement dog collars are gaining
popularity because owners like their
dogs to look as fashionable as they are.
Before you go ahead and buy a collar for
your dog, spend a little time to find
out all you can about the product. This
way you can make an intelligent choice,
which not only suits your pocket but
one, which will be comfortable to your
dog.
The most important factor in buying a
dog collar is your dog. The kind of
collar you buy largely depends on the
breed of dog and its quality and color
of its fur. Ideally you would want a
collar that makes your dog look good.
For smaller breeds you have the option
of using brighter colors like pink or
purple. For large and fiercer dogs,
these colors would not compliment the
dog’s nature. Therefore, blacks, browns
and reds are more popular for larger
breeds.
The next important factor to keep in
mind is your dog’s temperament. Some
dogs are more docile than others. Thus
they do not require a high intensity
collar. However, dogs in training would
probably need pinch or choke collars.
You need to be very careful about
selecting these collars because
extensive pressure can harm the overall
health of the dog. The safest dog
collars are the ones with buckles and
those with a quick release mechanism.
They do not cause your dog any
discomfort. Owners with more obedient
and trained dogs can afford to use these
collars.
If you are a beach lover or if you have
a pool at home then it is wise to get a
nylon collar. It is best suited for dogs
that are around water a lot. The most
important factor to remember is how well
the collar fits on your dog. Ensure that
it is not too tight to choke or
discomfort the dog. Experts say that
there should be atleast two-finger space
between the collar and the neck. If the
collar is too loose the dog might be
able to get it over its head in no time.
This defeats the purpose of a dog
collar. Today there is a wide choice of
products to choose from. Electronic dog
collars range from $130 and $1300. You
can get a collar and leash set which
match in color.
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