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SweetZiva · 12-10-2010, 01:18 PM

So I am picking up Ziva tomorrow! (yay) and I wanna get her a cute collar to wear everyday. I already have a harness for her from a previous pup I had for walking. Show me yours and where u got it! She will be 17ish weeks so what size is a good size to get? Should I just take her somewhere tomorrow to pick one out?

I still wanna see your collars and where u got em!

Lovetodream88 · 12-10-2010, 01:46 PM

One of the problems with the really cute designer collars is there is no way it could be comfortable to have on all the time. I get the lil pals ones from petsmart or petco. I make sure it is not to wide and that it is soft.

Britster · 12-10-2010, 02:12 PM

I'm a collar fanatic! Trust me, you will have more than one, LOL. I like etsy.com... it's people who personally make collars, so they are one of a kind and really well made. Ebay, you can also find a lot. Of course Petsmart and Petco offer some decent ones, but they're not my favorites. As for harnesses, Jackson has 3 Puppia's and 2 from YT user chattiesmom.

SweetZiva · 12-10-2010, 02:32 PM

I found one on etsy I really love...
Prairie Winter Collar by CreatureCollars on Etsy

or this one:
3/4in Petite Quick Release Collar Cupcake by fairytailcollars

I love cupcakes but purple is my fav color lol etsy is dangerous! haha..

Brister... I can see I am going to have tons..

MaddiesMommie · 12-10-2010, 02:50 PM

Oooo! I just checked out the etsy.com site. I am in love. Thanks for letting me know about it Brit.

chestermama · 12-10-2010, 06:37 PM

be careful if she has a collar when you are not around they can get caught on stuff and it can kill them

LDMomma · 12-10-2010, 06:54 PM

We use cat break away collars for the girls indoors.

Outdoors, we use dog break away collars. We always walk using (Lupine) harnesses.

DvlshAngel985 · 12-10-2010, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by chestermama

be careful if she has a collar when you are not around they can get caught on stuff and it can kill them

That's why I use breakaway collars. I have one that I absolutely love. It's cotton, so it's completely washable, it's breakaway so when my naughty boy gets himself into anything dangerous it falls off (yet it's super sturdy at the same time), and it came with a bell. Let's see that little stinker get into the kitchen again to raid the trash without me noticing.

The collar has proven itself. He got caught on something and emerged from the bedroom happy as can be without a collar. It probably saved us both some anguish. My friend got it for me from ebay.

concretegurl · 12-10-2010, 07:15 PM

Glad to hear you are using a harness to walk with and not a collar-but I'm a downer on the convo., despite the obvious strangulation by a collar and the thought of using a break away, I just wanted to add that long haired dogs can get irritated with anything that stays on their fur too long-like a collar so maybe a short cut on the neck (like almost shaved) or not wearing a collar for long periods is best, especially if not supervised. I use "bling harnesses" because so many collars are so cute and I don't use them because of my dogs all being rather long haired...here's a pic of my "bling harness" though. These are totally generic and you can get them at any pet boutique (preferably not a big box one-ye I'm one of those too)

. As you can see Elvis got all excited when Mommy brought out his "blingy" he thought we were going out somewhere and when I didn't put it on him he started nosing it!

DvlshAngel985 · 12-10-2010, 09:02 PM

Collars aren't an issue if the daily brushing routine is kept up. I have yet to find one matt on Kaji's neck hair, and he wears collars 24/7. I brush him in the morning and at night, which is a must anyway in my book.

I do however sometimes struggle with harnesses. I use them of course, but the wrong kind chaffe my little man's belly and arm pitts and matt up his belly hair real bad.

SweetZiva · 12-10-2010, 09:16 PM

Where are you finding the breakaway collars? Does petsmart carry them? I worry the cat ones won't be strong enough.

DvlshAngel985 · 12-10-2010, 09:45 PM

I don't like how those look, so I never bothered with those.
WINTER PLAID / RED ~ Breakaway SAFETY CAT Collar - eBay (item 230561634114 end time Dec-16-10 12:35:22 PST)
I have one like this one. They're pretty strong and hold up well, but they will fall apart with a swift tug. I'd say they're stronger than the ones you'll find at petsmart.

bamawife · 12-10-2010, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LDMomma

We use cat break away collars for the girls indoors.

Outdoors, we use dog break away collars. We always walk using (Lupine) harnesses.

Lupine harnesses as well as their collars and leashes are the best!!!! That is all we own. When I was still a business partner in a pet boutique we stocked Lupine products. Lifetime guarantee on them even if chewed!!

LDMomma · 12-11-2010, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SweetZiva

Where are you finding the breakaway collars? Does petsmart carry them? I worry the cat ones won't be strong enough.

I got mine at Chinook & Co., L.L.C. Home page

The cat ones do come off easier so those are only for inside, when unsupervised.

ritapatt · 12-11-2010, 06:28 AM

Our Ziva has a new collar (and Harness) from Chattie's mom, I can see the hair around her neck growing in already! the silk Cindy uses doesn't catch like the webbing on other collars.
Ziva needs to wear a collar with a bell, its the only way we can keep track of her.

12-10-2010, 01:18 PM	#1
SweetZiva Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 121	Collar help... So I am picking up Ziva tomorrow! (yay) and I wanna get her a cute collar to wear everyday. I already have a harness for her from a previous pup I had for walking. Show me yours and where u got it! She will be 17ish weeks so what size is a good size to get? Should I just take her somewhere tomorrow to pick one out? I still wanna see your collars and where u got em! __________________ Lovie Ziva -Rainbow Bridge (7/14)

12-10-2010, 01:46 PM	#2
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,247	One of the problems with the really cute designer collars is there is no way it could be comfortable to have on all the time. I get the lil pals ones from petsmart or petco. I make sure it is not to wide and that it is soft. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

12-10-2010, 02:12 PM	#3
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	I'm a collar fanatic! Trust me, you will have more than one, LOL. I like etsy.com... it's people who personally make collars, so they are one of a kind and really well made. Ebay, you can also find a lot. Of course Petsmart and Petco offer some decent ones, but they're not my favorites. As for harnesses, Jackson has 3 Puppia's and 2 from YT user chattiesmom. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

12-10-2010, 02:32 PM	#4
SweetZiva Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 121	I found one on etsy I really love... Prairie Winter Collar by CreatureCollars on Etsy or this one: 3/4in Petite Quick Release Collar Cupcake by fairytailcollars I love cupcakes but purple is my fav color lol etsy is dangerous! haha.. Brister... I can see I am going to have tons.. __________________ Lovie Ziva -Rainbow Bridge (7/14)

12-10-2010, 07:15 PM	#9
concretegurl Between♥Suspensions Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vaissades Posts: 7,979	Glad to hear you are using a harness to walk with and not a collar-but I'm a downer on the convo., despite the obvious strangulation by a collar and the thought of using a break away, I just wanted to add that long haired dogs can get irritated with anything that stays on their fur too long-like a collar so maybe a short cut on the neck (like almost shaved) or not wearing a collar for long periods is best, especially if not supervised. I use "bling harnesses" because so many collars are so cute and I don't use them because of my dogs all being rather long haired...here's a pic of my "bling harness" though. These are totally generic and you can get them at any pet boutique (preferably not a big box one-ye I'm one of those too). As you can see Elvis got all excited when Mommy brought out his "blingy" he thought we were going out somewhere and when I didn't put it on him he started nosing it! Attached Thumbnails

12-10-2010, 02:50 PM	#5
MaddiesMommie LoveMy2 Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 4,060	Oooo! I just checked out the etsy.com site. I am in love. Thanks for letting me know about it Brit.

12-10-2010, 06:37 PM	#6
chestermama YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: washington Posts: 3,383 Blog Entries: 1	be careful if she has a collar when you are not around they can get caught on stuff and it can kill them

12-10-2010, 06:54 PM	#7
LDMomma YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FL Posts: 410	We use cat break away collars for the girls indoors. Outdoors, we use dog break away collars. We always walk using (Lupine) harnesses.

12-10-2010, 09:02 PM	#10
DvlshAngel985 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 12,693	Collars aren't an issue if the daily brushing routine is kept up. I have yet to find one matt on Kaji's neck hair, and he wears collars 24/7. I brush him in the morning and at night, which is a must anyway in my book. I do however sometimes struggle with harnesses. I use them of course, but the wrong kind chaffe my little man's belly and arm pitts and matt up his belly hair real bad. __________________ Littlest JakJak We miss you Kaji

12-10-2010, 09:16 PM	#11
SweetZiva Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 121	Where are you finding the breakaway collars? Does petsmart carry them? I worry the cat ones won't be strong enough. __________________ Lovie Ziva -Rainbow Bridge (7/14)

12-10-2010, 09:45 PM	#12
DvlshAngel985 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 12,693	I don't like how those look, so I never bothered with those. WINTER PLAID / RED ~ Breakaway SAFETY CAT Collar - eBay (item 230561634114 end time Dec-16-10 12:35:22 PST) I have one like this one. They're pretty strong and hold up well, but they will fall apart with a swift tug. I'd say they're stronger than the ones you'll find at petsmart. __________________ Littlest JakJak We miss you Kaji

12-11-2010, 06:28 AM	#15
ritapatt YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Merritt Island,FL Posts: 1,400	Our Ziva has a new collar (and Harness) from Chattie's mom, I can see the hair around her neck growing in already! the silk Cindy uses doesn't catch like the webbing on other collars. Ziva needs to wear a collar with a bell, its the only way we can keep track of her.