Which is better? Dog collar or dog harness? Opinions differ on this. Certainly, there are dog breeds where a harness makes more sense. For example, a harness has less of an effect on the breathing of bulldogs who are already short of breath. Basically, of course, the decision is up to you. Besides a robust leather dog collar, for example, there are special collars with different functions to protect the animal.

Are you often out and about with your dog in the dark? With an LED dog collar or luminous collar, your dog is protected in traffic, even with poor visibility, and is easier to see at night. A tick and flea collar can protect against parasites. You can also get various training and functional collars, such as a special anti-bark collar or a pull-stop collar to prevent pulling on the lead.

Dog collars are mainly made of two materials: Leather and synthetic fibre, such as nylon or biothane. As a compromise, there are also leather-lined nylon collars. Nylon collars are dirt-repellent, have a pleasant feel, are comfortable for the dog to wear and are extremely tear-resistant. The increasingly popular biothane collars are impressive due to their dirt and water-repellent properties, are antibacterial and also extremely tear-resistant. Classic leather collars for dogs look classy and are also durable, but like all other leather products they require a certain amount of care.

The size of the collar must fit your dog. Collars are available in a wide range of sizes, so there is a suitable model for small dogs and puppies as well as for larger dogs. When buying a puppy collar, make sure that it is comfortably padded so that your little one can get used to wearing it. Most breeders start the acclimatisation process in the first few weeks of life.

Dog collars with buckles or snap closures are adjustable so that they can be individually adapted. However, you should pay attention to the neck size so that the collar fits your dog correctly. Measure your dog’s neck circumference with a flexible measuring tape. If you don’t have one at hand, you can also use sewing thread and measure the appropriate length afterwards on a ruler. Note that the collar should not be too narrow in relation to the dog so that it does not cut in when the lead is pulled – but also not so wide that it is too heavy and uncomfortable for the animal. Discover dog collars from brands such as MORE FOR, AniOne and other walking products such as dog leads, dog harnesses, muzzles and dog poo bags in our online shop.