The Pros And Cons Of Leather Dog Collars

They’re attractive, fashionable and sometimes controversial. They come mass produced and some with designer labels. They also make unbelievably high priced chew toys for many puppies and dogs. They’re leather dog collars, once the norm for dog gear and now a luxury feature. Is a leather dog collars right for your dog?

Advantages

Some of the pros of using leather dog collars are that they are long lasting provided you take care of them properly. Although they cost more initially than other collars, they can sometimes last longer than the life of your dog. Some owners of dogs who get good and muddy like to use leather dog collars and leashes than of other materials because it is so sturdy.

Another advantage is that leather always matches your dog’s fur, whether it is brown leather or black leather. Leather has a timeless look and a great smell, provided you take care of the leather properly. There are now a wide variety of leather dog collars in different patterns, colors, with rhinestones or other additions. There are even famous designers of people fashions who are getting into pet fashions.

Cons

The main drawback of leather dog collars is that it’s made out of very tasty animal hide. At least, your dog thinks it’s tasty. You can’t tell your dog that it’s not acceptable to chew on the $100 rolled leather dog collar but it is good to chew on rawhide treats. They are made of nearly the same stuff. Dogs will chew on leather, but with patience and persistence, they can be trained not to.

Another disadvantage is having to clean and condition the leather dog collar and leash. This is something you do not have to worry about with nylon or rayon collars and leashes. You can throw them in the bath along with the dog. But prolonged exposure to soaking water will destroy leather. You need to get special soaps and conditioners for them. You might need to have the leather collars worn only on special occasions.

If you are a vegetarian or vegan, than you are already trying to cut out all animal-based products from your life. The thought of killing cows for dog collars might not sit well on your conscious. But there are good looking imitation leather dog collars that are almost as tough as leather on the market. As an added bonus, they don’t have the strong smell that attracts dogs looking for a quick snack.

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