Monday, June 2, 2014

Basic Information On Leopard Print Dog Collars

By Nora Jennings


A dog collar is the material that is placed around necks of canines for various purposes. Leopard print dog collars are one type of the many types of bands out there. They make identification of dogs very easy especially when there are many of them in one place. The bright color of the leopard prints makes it easier to notice the animal from a far. Stores that stock pet products are among the places this item can be bought from. Placement of orders for customized products is also possible from various manufacturers.

Other uses for a collar with leopard prints are pet control and fashion purposes. The prints are a current trend in beautifying dogs. Leashes are at times connected on the ribbons to offer a way for handling the pet. The pet can be stopped from running away by grabbing the leash. Hurting neck muscles and strangulation can be avoided by leaving sufficient space beneath the band.

There are many kinds of collars that are used on pets. Some of the main types include safety-strength, painted, buckle, flea, break-away, stud, fur saver, spiked, reflective, and oilcloth collars. Buckle bands are normally made from leather, metal, polyester, hemp, or nylon webbing. They have buckles like those in belts or quick-release buckles tied around the neck loosely. Medical and name tags and leashes get attached to them.

Break-away collar models are similar to buckle models with the main difference being that they break loose when adequate force is applied on them. They are meant to avoid strangulation. Flea collar is used together with buckle collar as an additional accessory. It has chemicals impregnated into it to repel fleas.

Stud ribbon protects the neck from bites from other dogs. They have metallic studs or dulled points on the outer surfaces. Their use originated in Greece where they were used to protect sheepdogs from predators. Current application of the product is as an article of fashion and not a safety band. Oilcloth bands are longer lasting and water resistant than others because they are manufactured from vinyl and cotton.

For dogs that are used in darkness, the owner may want to keep track of it. The best way to do this is to wrap a lighted band around its neck. The band emits light making it easy for the owner to spot it from a distance. Passing motorists can also spot the animal from far and avoid knocking it down. The material does not help the pet to see at night at all.

Lighted bands get their light from LEDs. The light can be of any color, although the most widely used colors are blue and red. Batteries used in the LEDs are light-weight to avoid increasing weight of the ribbon. Commonly used types of batteries are AAA and lithium coin cells.

Flotation collar is another ribbon that is in wide use. This collar is a buoyancy aid for dogs in water. It provides neck and head extra buoyancy even though it cannot be termed as a life preserver or jacket. It is manufactured from closed cell foam substance or it is inflated with air. Canine hydrotherapy is the main application.




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