Dog collars: the complete guide
A collar is the most worn accessory your dog owns. Yet there's more to choosing one than it seems: which size, which material, which color, and how do you keep it looking good for years?
On this page, you'll find everything you need to know, with links to our detailed articles on each topic.
Step 1: get the size right
Before thinking about color or material, the size needs to be right. This is the most common mistake when ordering a collar, and also the easiest to avoid.
Which size does my dog need? shows you exactly how to measure in three steps, and why you should never use an old collar as your starting point.
Step 2: choose your material
Leather or nylon? Wide or narrow? Both choices affect comfort, look, and lifespan.
- Leather or nylon: which collar do you choose? lays out the differences in durability, comfort, and style.
- How to recognize quality leather gives you five simple checks to see in ten seconds whether a collar is made of real, quality leather.
- Wide collars: style or necessity? explains when a wider collar is functional, and when it's purely a style choice.
Step 3: choose a color that fits your dog
Coat, personality, your own style: there's more to consider than you'd think, and thankfully no fixed rules.
How to choose the color of a dog collar gives concrete color advice per coat color, and explains why we believe color has no gender.
Our four NOOS lines are a great starting point to discover which style fits you and your dog: Gypsy, Boho, Urban, and Indian Summer.
Step 4: keep it looking beautiful
A leather collar only gets more beautiful with time, as long as you give it a little attention now and then.
How to care for a leather dog collar gives you all the care tips: from cleaning to conditioning to proper storage.
Ready to choose?
Browse our collars by size and find the perfect fit, color, and style for your dog.