I’m Torn Regarding Collars... To Wear or Not to Wear? - Page 3 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

davis · 05-22-2008, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Charlene1963

Mine wears his collar 24/7. I have never had an issue with it. It holds all his id tags including phone #'s.(He is also microchipped, just in case). When I take it off him for bath time he always begs for me to put in back on.

His collar is not used for walks-he has a harness. Also he is a larger Yorkie so the collar issue may be more significant to the tinies.

I am the same way. I have heard of dogs getting lost and not having id so I have id on the collar with my work and home number as well as the word Reward. No one plans on their dog getting loose but if mine does I sure want whoever finds him to know where he belongs. I use a harness for walks, etc. I put the harness on and then take it off when we get back in but the collar stays on.

Peta-Gaye · 05-22-2008, 08:19 AM

Can I get somemore info/feedback on breakaway collars? What about cat collars, they have alot of safety collars for cats, and they are actually a better fit on small dogs.
Advice please

artie merlino · 05-22-2008, 09:15 AM

I have 3 Yorkies, Artie, male @ 4 yrs. old, Abigail, female @ 3 yrs. old and their daughter Tiffany Aloha @ almost 2 yrs. old. They have alot of Collars but I use them more like Jewelry than ID's. They are all Micro-chipped just in case they are Lost or Stolen, they will eventually have to go to a Vets. Office or a Shelter? I use Soft Suede Harnesses to walk them and a short 4 foot, stiff Leather Leash for more control. I had a Girlfriend that had a s**tzu,
she picked her up from the Groomers, she had a Bandana around her neck, she jumped up and it got caught onto the "Screen Door" handle and choked herself to death! I don't take any chances with anything around their Necks!

Potter · 05-22-2008, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Peta-Gaye

Can I get somemore info/feedback on breakaway collars? What about cat collars, they have alot of safety collars for cats, and they are actually a better fit on small dogs.
Advice please

The breakway collar that I am using for my 10 pounder Pao is a cat's breakaway collar. There are 2 types as far as I know, one is normal collar with a breakaway plastic buckle. The other type has some sort of elastic on the collar itself so when puppy gets his collar caught on something, the elastic will stretch and their neck can come off easily. My baby is microchipped but I still feel better with a tag. It is much easier to read.

Peta-Gaye · 05-22-2008, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Potter

The breakway collar that I am using for my 10 pounder Pao is a cat's breakaway collar. There are 2 types as far as I know, one is normal collar with a breakaway plastic buckle. The other type has some sort of elastic on the collar itself so when puppy gets his collar caught on something, the elastic will stretch and their neck can come off easily. My baby is microchipped but I still feel better with a tag. It is much easier to read.

Thank you so much, the one I had in mind was the one with the breakaway plastic buckle. I plan to get him microchipped, but would also feel better with an ID tag. Do you have any pictures of the collar?

LoveMyJake · 05-22-2008, 09:49 AM

Mine only wear collars when we're outside or if we take them somewhere. When Jake was a few months old, he almost choked himself trying to get his collar off. Ever since then, no collars in the house.

bobbill · 05-22-2008, 09:54 AM

Reading your replies has made me think that my little Billi may have been damaged by wearing a collar when out for her walks. We noticed that she kept coughing because she was pulling a lot (she's 7 months old), so we now use a harness but has the damage been done. She makes snoring noises when she's asleep and sometimes sounds like she can't breathe. I think I will take her to the vets for a check up.

nikkinack · 05-22-2008, 09:57 AM

Lily only wears hers when we are outside, she is also micro chipped. The collar is mainly for our laws sometimes when we are at the dog park someone will come and check to see if they have their city tag and rabies tag. Her collar is loose so it can slip off I do not use it to walk her she wears a harness when going for walks.

brittahnee · 05-22-2008, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by bobbill

Reading your replies has made me think that my little Billi may have been damaged by wearing a collar when out for her walks. We noticed that she kept coughing because she was pulling a lot (she's 7 months old), so we now use a harness but has the damage been done. She makes snoring noises when she's asleep and sometimes sounds like she can't breathe. I think I will take her to the vets for a check up.

my sheltie used to do that.
she would pull me so hard when we walked her that she would start coughing and snorting during the walk. i think it was mostly excitement for her, but i have never noticed any side effects from it

Bloomingtails · 05-22-2008, 02:52 PM

Interesting thread. I do not use collars for my yorkies as they are so prone to trachea issues. I use harnesses as the pressure is on the chest area rather than the neck area. I do have collars but they are used more as a fashion accessory and I would never attach a leash to a collar. For my larger dogs, they do have collars, but again, use harnesses whenever they go anywhere.

Its a personal decision as long as you are aware of the dangers of them for small breed dogs.

LoveMyJake · 05-22-2008, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SaraAlexine00

Ok, so I think im convinced. Now, where to find a comfortable harness she can wear for the majority of the day.

Oh, and I think I remember someone saying they attach the tags to the front of the harness. How do you do that without a d-ring?

I love the harness vests with the d-ring. Those can be worn for the majority of the day.

tjdmom · 05-22-2008, 05:29 PM

I have a breakaway collar with tags on it for Zoe. I got it from chattiesmom. It breaks away so I don't have to worry about it hurting her but at the same time, if she should ever get loose, I feel better knowing she has tags. When I walk her, I put her harness on her.

rscaggs · 05-22-2008, 07:01 PM

I use harnesses, and i have id tags.

Potter · 05-22-2008, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Peta-Gaye

Thank you so much, the one I had in mind was the one with the breakaway plastic buckle. I plan to get him microchipped, but would also feel better with an ID tag. Do you have any pictures of the collar?

Here are some pictures I just took. I wanted to take it with Pao in it but he wouldn't let me coz he is sweepy

They come in reflective and non-reflective. I bought the reflective one. Third picture shows the buckle from behind. I stood at the aisle for a long time choosing between this one and the elastic one. How big is your little one? If your yorkie is really small, you might want to consider the elastic one simply because it comes off easier.

Potter · 05-22-2008, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bobbill

Reading your replies has made me think that my little Billi may have been damaged by wearing a collar when out for her walks. We noticed that she kept coughing because she was pulling a lot (she's 7 months old), so we now use a harness but has the damage been done. She makes snoring noises when she's asleep and sometimes sounds like she can't breathe. I think I will take her to the vets for a check up.

A collar is only for holding ID tag for small dogs. You use a harness for their walks. No collars should be used on small dogs when it comes to walking.

05-22-2008, 08:19 AM	#32
Peta-Gaye Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 184	Break Away Collars ?? Can I get somemore info/feedback on breakaway collars? What about cat collars, they have alot of safety collars for cats, and they are actually a better fit on small dogs. Advice please __________________ Owned by Garrett

05-22-2008, 09:15 AM	#33
artie merlino YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Myrtle Beach,SC Posts: 697	No Collars, NO CHOKING! I have 3 Yorkies, Artie, male @ 4 yrs. old, Abigail, female @ 3 yrs. old and their daughter Tiffany Aloha @ almost 2 yrs. old. They have alot of Collars but I use them more like Jewelry than ID's. They are all Micro-chipped just in case they are Lost or Stolen, they will eventually have to go to a Vets. Office or a Shelter? I use Soft Suede Harnesses to walk them and a short 4 foot, stiff Leather Leash for more control. I had a Girlfriend that had a s**tzu, she picked her up from the Groomers, she had a Bandana around her neck, she jumped up and it got caught onto the "Screen Door" handle and choked herself to death! I don't take any chances with anything around their Necks!

05-22-2008, 09:49 AM	#36
LoveMyJake I love Jackson too! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,905	Mine only wear collars when we're outside or if we take them somewhere. When Jake was a few months old, he almost choked himself trying to get his collar off. Ever since then, no collars in the house. __________________ Selina, mommy to Jake and Jackson. RIP baby Lily Coming soon: Gracie

05-22-2008, 09:57 AM	#38
nikkinack YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mid Michigan Posts: 1,510	Lily only wears hers when we are outside, she is also micro chipped. The collar is mainly for our laws sometimes when we are at the dog park someone will come and check to see if they have their city tag and rabies tag. Her collar is loose so it can slip off I do not use it to walk her she wears a harness when going for walks. __________________ Member of Petite Pups United and Spoiled Rotten Club Proud member of the CrAzYcLuB

05-22-2008, 07:01 PM	#43
rscaggs YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Crawfordsville, Indiana Posts: 521	I use harnesses, and i have id tags. __________________ Proud mommy to Holly Dixie and Buddy !!!!!

05-22-2008, 09:54 AM	#37
bobbill Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sunderland, England Posts: 21 Blog Entries: 5	Reading your replies has made me think that my little Billi may have been damaged by wearing a collar when out for her walks. We noticed that she kept coughing because she was pulling a lot (she's 7 months old), so we now use a harness but has the damage been done. She makes snoring noises when she's asleep and sometimes sounds like she can't breathe. I think I will take her to the vets for a check up.

05-22-2008, 02:52 PM	#40
Bloomingtails Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Gloversville, NY Posts: 340	Interesting thread. I do not use collars for my yorkies as they are so prone to trachea issues. I use harnesses as the pressure is on the chest area rather than the neck area. I do have collars but they are used more as a fashion accessory and I would never attach a leash to a collar. For my larger dogs, they do have collars, but again, use harnesses whenever they go anywhere. Its a personal decision as long as you are aware of the dangers of them for small breed dogs.

05-22-2008, 05:29 PM	#42
tjdmom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: upstate ny Posts: 5,847	I have a breakaway collar with tags on it for Zoe. I got it from chattiesmom. It breaks away so I don't have to worry about it hurting her but at the same time, if she should ever get loose, I feel better knowing she has tags. When I walk her, I put her harness on her.