WHY THIS COLLAR
- Handcrafted from the finest soft Italian leather, soft suede lining, finished with gold or silver fittings, and featuring a signature contour 'horizon' through the middle.
- Available in 5 sizes suitable to Italian Greyhound through to Whippet, Lurcher and Greyhound.
- This collar is made-to-order. Please allow additional time for us to make it before we are able to send to you (we promise the wait is worth it!)
- Goodwill stitching Guarantee*
Please note: this collar is 'lighter' (made all of reinforced soft leather), suitable eg for Whippets, Saluki, Afghan Hound. It is not suitable for heavier or muscular breeds when we typically recommend a collar made with a heavier/thicker hide leather better to support their weight and strength.
*please refer to the goodwill stitching guarantee, link at bottom of page
Sizing
Collar Total Length end-to-end including buckle (approx) plus Width
XS = 37cm (W 35mm or 1 and 3/8in)
S = 42cm (W 40mm or 1 and 5/8in)
S/M = 47cm (W 40mm or 1 and 5/8in)
M = 52cm (W 40mm or 1 and 5/8in)
ML = 57cm (W 45mm or 1 and 3/4in)
Smaller dogs, allow at least one finger wriggle room. Medium dogs, two fingers. Big dogs, three.
Materials
Made of soft European leather battle-tested against the elements.
Colour-fast (will not leech dye onto your dog's coat)*
Solid brass or nickel-plated (silver) solid load-bearing fittings to ensure strength of the collar and security of your dog.
*do not allow the leather to come into contact with chemicals from liquid flea treatments
Care Instructions
A cleaning with dubbin or saddle soap, then buffed with a leather restorative like Neat's Foot Oil or a beeswax product (e.g. Renapur or Leather Genie) will help restore the leather to its natural lustre and protect it against the elements.
Leather and Water. To help ensure the longevity of your dog's leather collar, allow to air-dry (not on a radiator) after it gets wet and ensure it is dry before re-using. Treat with a leather restorative, as above. Although we seal the edges, water can still infiltrate the leather and cause it to deteriorate (cleaning with a damp cloth and a mild non-abrasive cleaner is also fine though always advisable to test to ensure colour does not lift).
Metal fittings. Our solid brass fittings are a ‘living finish’—they will develop a natural patina over time. This is part of their character and can be polished back to a bright finish if preferred. Brass will tarnish as it's exposed to air or damp conditions. Simply treat brass or other metals with a metal cleaner (eg. Brasso). Do not allow your dog to breathe in the fumes from metal cleaners.
Regular Inspection. We encourage regular hands-on inspection and cleaning of your items to ensure against wear and tear and to ensure the comfort and security of your dog.
Do not allow the leather to come into contact with the chemicals from commercially-available flea spot-on treatments. This will damage the leather and may cause the dye to run (this applies to all leather - including car seats or leather upholstered furniture).