The Benefits And Disadvantages Of Leather Dog Collars
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They’re beautiful, stylish and sometimes questionable. They come mass produced and some with designer labels. They also make very costly chew toys for many puppies and dogs. They’re leather dog collars, once the standard dog gear and now a luxury piece. Is a leather dog collars right for your pet?
Benefits
A few of the pros of getting leather dog collars are that they are long lasting provided you take care of them correctly. Even though 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 durable.
One of the other advatages 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, if you take care of the leather correctly. There are now a large selection 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 doggie couture.
Drawbacks
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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 okay to chew on the $100 rolled leather dog collar but it is good to chew on rawhide treats. They are made of almost the same stuff. Dogs will chew on leather, even though with patience and persistence, they can be trained not to.
Other disadvantages are having to clean and condition the leather dog collar and leash. You dont have these worries 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’re a vegetarian or vegan, than you’re already trying to cut out all animal-based products from your life. The thought of killing cows for dog collars might not sit well in your mind. But there are handsome faux leather dog collars that are nearly 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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