Collar Questions
Collar Questions
Which is better and why? (a)Nylon vs. Leather;(b) 1" width vs. 3/4" width;(c) O-ring vs. D-ring
- kninebirddog
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Re: Collar Questions
which ever I like the d rings over the o rings
the o ring corners can get sharp and rub dogs more so with the vinyl collar then the leather ones
nothing real major but can occur over time
the o ring corners can get sharp and rub dogs more so with the vinyl collar then the leather ones
nothing real major but can occur over time
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Re: Collar Questions
i think its more personal preference than anything. I probably have a drawer full of collars but i prefer mendotas braided collars, they look really good and seem to hold up to the wear and tear. the only problem i have found with leather is when it gets wet it really absorbs the moisture.
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Re: Collar Questions
leather or nylon makes no difference to me. I use to prefer leather but for many years I have used orange nylon. I prefer the 1 inch with 0 ring mounted in center of collar. Reason when you grab the collar the ring is always ready to snap a lead with no fumbling.
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Orange plastic coated nylon.I like the O ring,easier to leash a dog up.
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Re: Collar Questions
I like the looks of leather, but that's about it. Actually, my best collar is a custom Permatack collar. However, when they make those with an O-ring, they double the material over which causes the collar to be quite thick. That makes it very difficult to attach a brass infoplate, so I don't think I'll be getting another one of those unless Mary agrees to modify the design a little bit. (If you buy a Permatack collar and want to balk at the price, just remember that if you order it big enough it will be the last collar you ever need to buy for your dog)
That said, I do prefer the coated nylon collars. But what's this thing about D-ring or O-ring? I've always thought that the O-ring's main purpose was to allow the collar to roll over if it got caught on brush, and the D-ring is what you're supposed to use when attaching a lead. (That's why I insist on both.) On occasion I've clipped a lead onto an O-ring when faced with little option. But it tends to slip the ring back, causing the collar to cinch up like a limited version of a choke chain.
That said, I do prefer the coated nylon collars. But what's this thing about D-ring or O-ring? I've always thought that the O-ring's main purpose was to allow the collar to roll over if it got caught on brush, and the D-ring is what you're supposed to use when attaching a lead. (That's why I insist on both.) On occasion I've clipped a lead onto an O-ring when faced with little option. But it tends to slip the ring back, causing the collar to cinch up like a limited version of a choke chain.
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Re: Collar Questions
I too like the orange nylon either plastic coated or not with both rings. However I seldom use the D ring as I always snap to the back side of the o ring. I like it because it is on top and handy. I use both rings when teaching whoa at the whoa post.
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Re: Collar Questions
I bought these collars [K-9 Komfort TufFlex Center Ring Dog Collar] (2 of them) from recommendation of posters on this site. I find them to be tough and really great. They have both rings, and while I use the D ring for my leash, in a pinch, the O ring comes in handy.
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Re: Collar Questions
mto4life,
I really like those collars myself. You will find that they don't fade or absorb moisture and I like the feel of the material.
I really like those collars myself. You will find that they don't fade or absorb moisture and I like the feel of the material.