D&H Padded Leather Hound Collar Brown and Bright Green

• Sturdy, reliable and comfortable
• Suitable for Whippets, Salukis, Afghans, Greyhounds, other sighthounds (a bit bulky for Italian Greyhounds and small Whippets - please look instead at our Soft Leather Hound Collar)
• The 'fishtail' traditional hound collar is specially designed to provide greater protection of the neck AND minimise risk of slipping over the head
• Made of a full-grain hide leather with padded soft leather lining in a range of stunning classic and contemporary shades
• A sturdy construction that may be a bit stiff initially but softens nicely over time and use
• Goodwill stitching Guarantee*

Handmade in London - happy to answer any questions you may have about suitability for your dog's breed

*please refer to the goodwill stitching guarantee, link at bottom of page

Collar Total Length end-to-end including buckle (approx) plus Width at widest point

XXXS = 29cm (W 42mm or 1 and 5/8in)
XXS = 32cm (W 42mm or 1 and 5/8in)
XS = 37cm (W 47mm or 1 and 3/4in)
S = 42cm (W 52mm or 2in)
S/M = 47cm (W 57mm or 2 and 1/8in)
M = 52cm (W 57mm or 2 and 1/8in)
ML = 57cm (W 62mm or 2 and 1/4in)

For ref. standard adult Whippet usually suits size S. Greyhound size M.

Small dogs, allow at least one finger wriggle room. Medium dogs, two fingers. Big dogs, three.

               

Full-grain hide leather paired with padded soft European leathers

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

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). 

Regular Inspection. We encourage regular hands-on inspection and cleaning of your items to ensure against wear and tear as well as 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).