What kind of Collar for my Black Lab

[KJT]

My lab puppy is growing rapidly and will soon be too big for the second puppy collar I've bought him. I just got another $10 nylon one from petsmart when he outgrew his tiny puppy one. But I'm in the market for a legit collar soon and am trying to decide what to get.

He has a "sister" - an English Bulldog, who wears this:

http://www.pawspetboutique.com/bluec...dogcollar.aspx

which I really like. I was trying to find something along the same vein, but is more masculine, and that would look good on a black Lab.

I'm thinking about getting him a tanned leather collar - any thoughts? I think this one from Orvis is pretty nice.

http://www.orvis.com/store/productch...subcat_id=9268

I'm sure someone on this forum has a lab and would have some suggestions. Please help!

 

[lefty]

I would look for a harness leather collar with brass or nickel hardware that has some substance to it. For example:

There are many leather workers out there that can put together a nice lead and collar for you. Like so:

For a young Lab I would go for one of these also.

lefty

 

[hadamulletonce]

I like the dog and crossbones collar by Lucky Brand. I bought a couple of them for my pup. You can't always find them in stores but a few turn up on ebay.

Lucky Hound Dog Crossbones Collar

 

[KJT]

Lefty - that first picture you linked to is perfect. I went to the website, www.huntingdoggear.com, and ordered it. Happy to support the Amish and use their leather.

I appreciate the help!

 

[lefty]

Originally Posted by KJT

Lefty - that first picture you linked to is perfect. I went to the website, www.huntingdoggear.com, and ordered it. Happy to support the Amish and use their leather.

I appreciate the help!

Happy to help.

Just don't buy a dog from them and you're good to go.

lefty

 

[romafan]

Are those from Ed's collection?

Here's one:
http://www.tailwags.com/cgi-bin/tailwags/collarsTW.html

 

[JayJay]

I use the Gentle Leader dog collar on my dog. It's great because it allows you to have control without putting strain on his neck. Information about it can be found at: http://www.kooldawgtees.com/gentleleaderorder.html

 

[Kas]

I've always found spiked dog collars to be very masculine; you won't see little Pinkertell wearing them!

 

[dfagdfsh]

get a harness

 

[Lucky7]

My guys wear red nylon collars from Orvis. They are embroidered with their names and my telephone number. I take the dogs everywhere, and God forbid something happened, I would want them returned home safe!

 

[dfagdfsh]

wait, is this a fashion or pratical question.

practical -

either a harness or something in an extremely tough, bright reflective nylon like material (so if its night a car will see the dog and not hit him...) that is well fitted with the relevant tags

fashion -

bespoke alligator with sterling silver hardware

 

[lefty]

Originally Posted by JayJay

I use the Gentle Leader dog collar on my dog. It's great because it allows you to have control without putting strain on his neck. Information about it can be found at: http://www.kooldawgtees.com/gentleleaderorder.html

I don't like these things at all as they can't be used to deliver a well-timed correction. In fact, in the case of an active dog the snapping of the head to the side can do more damage than any hard correction on a choke or prong collar. Someone mentioned a harness which is an excellent restraint device, but one that encourages your dog to forge.

You should probably have two collars on your dog:

a) flat collar for restraint
b) prong, choke or e-collar for training

lefty

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by lefty

I don't like these things at all as they can't be used to deliver a well-timed correction. In fact, in the case of an active dog the snapping of the head to the side can do more damage than any hard correction on a choke or prong collar. Someone mentioned a harness which is an excellent restraint device, but one that encourages your dog to forge.

You should probably have two collars on your dog:

a) flat collar for restraint
b) prong, choke or e-collar for training

lefty
My dog went through training with the Gentle Leader when he was a pup and he is now 3 years old. I've not had any problems with his behavior or the collar.

 

[lefty]

Originally Posted by JayJay

My dog went through training with the Gentle Leader when he was a pup and he is now 3 years old. I've not had any problems with his behavior or the collar.

There's more than one way to train a dog, so if it works and you're happy, great.

While it may work as a restraint for soft dogs, I've never seen a dog worked off-lead that has been trained with one of those collars. I just don't like the implication that it is somehow more humane than a traditional training collar.

lefty

 

[a tailor]

might i suggest an oxblood colored cordovan, very high style.
or some thing softer like a charcoal gray cashmere with pick stitched edges.