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
Our collars and leads are handmade using carefully selected leather, solid brass or silver fittings, and traditional craftsmanship.
Leather is a natural material, and every dog leads a different life. With a little care, your Dogs & Horses collar or lead will continue to look its best and provide many years of reliable service.
Everyday Care
For most dogs, caring for leather is wonderfully straightforward.
After muddy or dusty walks, simply wipe away any dirt with a soft, damp cloth and allow the leather to dry naturally.
For more stubborn marks, a mild leather cleaner or saddle soap may be used. Always test any cleaning product on an inconspicuous area first.
Leather & Water
Leather is naturally water-resistant, but it is not waterproof.
If your collar or lead becomes wet, simply allow it to dry naturally at room temperature before using it again.
Avoid drying leather on a radiator, using a hairdryer or leaving it in direct sunlight, as excessive heat can cause leather to dry out and shorten its life.
If your dog swims regularly, we'd recommend removing the collar beforehand whenever practical, as repeated soaking isn't ideal for any leather product.
Once the leather is completely dry, an occasional application of a quality leather conditioner or beeswax-based leather balm will help keep it supple and protected.
Conditioning
Leather occasionally benefits from a little nourishment.
Apply a small amount of a good-quality leather conditioner or beeswax-based leather balm using a soft cloth, then gently buff once absorbed.
A little goes a long way.
For collars and leads used in normal conditions, conditioning once or twice a year is usually sufficient.
Brass & Silver Fittings
Our fittings are available in either solid brass or silver, depending on your chosen finish.
Solid brass is a natural metal and will gradually develop a richer patina over time. Many customers enjoy this character, though it can easily be polished back to a brighter finish using a suitable brass polish if preferred.
Silver fittings require very little maintenance. Simply wipe them clean with a soft cloth after use to help maintain their appearance.
When using any metal polish, take care to avoid contact with the leather and ensure all residue has been removed before allowing your dog to wear the collar or lead.
Regular Inspection
We recommend inspecting your collar or lead from time to time, particularly around the buckle, trigger hook, rivets and stitched areas.
Like any item used every day, leather accessories will naturally experience wear over time. Regular inspection helps ensure your dog's comfort and continued safety.
Flea & Tick Treatments
Please avoid allowing leather to come into contact with liquid spot-on flea or tick treatments.
The chemicals contained in these products can damage leather and may affect its colour or finish. We recommend waiting until the treatment has fully dried before replacing your dog's collar.
Storage
When not in use, store your collar or lead somewhere cool and dry, away from direct sunlight or excessive heat.
Avoid storing leather in sealed plastic bags or airtight containers, as natural leather benefits from being able to breathe.
A Natural Material
Every piece of leather is unique.
Small variations in grain, texture and colour are part of the beauty of genuine leather and should not be considered imperfections. They are simply characteristics of a natural material.
With sensible care, your Dogs & Horses collar or lead will continue to perform beautifully for years to come.
Need Some Advice?
If you have any questions about caring for your Dogs & Horses products, we'd always be delighted to help.
Simply get in touch with our team—we're here to ensure your collar or lead continues to give many years of enjoyment.
Beautiful, elegant sighthound collar. Wonderful quality, very smart and really nice leather. We get lots of compliments on ziggys collar every time we’re out on a walk.
My borzois love these collars, as they are soft but broad, so spread the pressure really well. I love the fact that the one for my bitch, who is smaller in the neck than my dog, is a bit narrower, so is in proportion with her more elegant frame. Of course, the collars are super smart, and the clover green looks great with a red dog.
We love this collar, dog included. We think it looks great - the colour and detail are lovely and it's quite different - also the dog scratches way less since wearing it. 5/5 for sure (and the customer service was excellent)
D&H Horizon Hound Collar Purple
Top quality product, professionally made, packaged well and delivery fast
Top quality product, stunning looking as well, professionally packaged, fast delivery, came within a week to Northern Ireland
Bought 2 collars and leads, for my border terriers, the quality of the leather and brass work is excellent, I asked for a little change on one of the leads, this was accommodated without any hassle. Highly recommend, excellent quality and service.
For a little neck quite often difficult to get a soft buttery leather collar. This is perfect 👌
Thank you first class quality as always
Best quality, best looking dog collar I have found - period.
The hound collar and rolled leads are excellent, The quality is what you expect from a high end hand made goods. Daisy 🌼 nearly has as many colour choices as me 😂. Joking aside I shall definitely come back for another set or two later this year when we get 20% off :-)
As mentioned in my previous review, I still have not received my order which I placed over a month ago; please stop asking me to review products which I have paid for and still not received! You should be using your resources to track my order rather than asking for a review every week!
HI Anna so sorry you haven't received your order yet. We have had some struggles with orders into Canada potentially because of the national postal strike which may have put additional pressure on UPS and other couriers especially during the Christmas period. We are not being complacent about this and I apologise the automated email asking for a review assumed you would have received by now. Shipping into Canada isn't ordinarily a problem but the UPS tracking link does have a message apologising for the delay alongside more details. Thanks for your understanding and your support of a family-run small business championing individually handmade leather dog collars as a counterpoint to behemoths like amazon and mass manufacturing. We don't get it right all the time and I fully appreciate your exasperation, with my sincere apologies. Kristian
This is my fourth collar/leash set I ordered and I love all of them! The quality is great - my first purchase is still going strong after three years of wear and tear.
so pleased by this, thank you again Henriette :-)
Beautifully made, beautifully bright red, standout collar. This is the second collar from DH for Bella ( the first is still going strong), I just liked the look of this one & it’s stellar. So pleased.
Love the collar, top quality feels and looks great. Excellent customer service and quickly delivery.
I am very impressed with my entire experience from D&H. My Whippet was between sizes so I contacted customer services and they were brilliant. They were able to add a note to the order to add in two extra holes in the collar. It fits perfectly and the leather is soft and expertly made. We also purchased a lead which is also lovely and we often get compliments of how lovely the collar and lead look. Very happy customers and I will definitely use again!
I've had loads of stuff from Dogs & Horses previously and this is the first collar I'm not 100% happy with.
It's on the big side for a (very) large whippet and feels too chunky. As this collar was replacing an earlier one like for like I am surprised that it's totally different, much bigger and a totally different fit.
Not enough for me to send it back but definitely don't love it like I did it's predecessor.
The quality is great. Plus the service is also phenomenal
Can’t recommend DH highly enough. Fantastic service, superb quality and UK made. What could be better?
Bought for my friends whippet as she needed an upgrade from her baby collar (also a D&H one!). The quality is superb and the red really pops on her coat!
I was very impressed by the excellent customer service I received. I made a mistake and ordered the wrong size for my daughter's lurcher but this was speedily rectified and she is now the proud owner of a new, perfect leather collar.
Love it, fantastic quality, thank you Dogs & Horses!
I purchased a merlot set of horizon collar & multi purpose adjustable lead for our Minischnauzer, Aldo. The latter is a mouth full :relaxed:️ but also super handy. It’s clearly a desing from dog pawrents for dog pawrents. The horizon collar is wide enough to be more comfortable for our little Aldo, should he feel the need to pull, but also looks great even if his fur gets a little longer. Even though the leather looks and feels tough enough, it’s also soft and smooth and Aldo happily snoozes with it throughout the day.
I’d also like to mention their great customer service as l asked them to fit our collar with brass fittings (they usually come with silver) and whether l could pick the items up rather than have them sent (shortly before Christmas). Both requests were kindly granted and Kristian from customer dervice is very responsive and forthcoming. Thanks guys!
Absolutely beautifully made coller and leads! I had a coller made for my collie and it was a little bit big ,
Can’t say enough good things about this beauty, we just love it! :heart:️