Saturday, May 31, 2014

General Information Concerning Leopard Print Dog Collars

By Nora Jennings


Dog collars are pieces of material put around the neck of canines. Leopard print dog collars are among the many types of collars in the market currently. It is very simple to identify a dog that has a collar with leopard prints among other pets. It is also easy to spot the animal from a far because the prints are brightly colored. Any store that sells pet products is one of the places one can buy this product from. One can also place orders with manufacturers for customized products.

Other purposes for such a collar with leopard prints include fashion and control. The prints are very trendy in many places and make the pet to look beautiful to viewers. Leashes can be attached onto the collar to provide a means of controlling the animal manually. A person grabs the leash and prevents the animal from running off by pulling it. Enough space is normally allowed to prevent strangling or hurting muscles in the neck.

There are many kinds of collars that are used on pets. Some of the main types include safety-strength, painted, buckle, flea, break-away, stud, fur saver, spiked, reflective, and oilcloth collars. Buckle bands are normally made from leather, metal, polyester, hemp, or nylon webbing. They have buckles like those in belts or quick-release buckles tied around the neck loosely. Medical and name tags and leashes get attached to them.

A break-away collar is similar to the buckle models only that it breaks loose when enough force is applied. They are used to avoid strangling the animal. Flea collar is normally an additional accessory that is placed on the animal plus the buckle collar. It is impregnated with chemical products in order to repel fleas.

Stud ribbon helps to prevent the neck from being bitten by other dogs. They comprise metallic studs or dulled points. These products have a long history and they were utilized in Ancient Greece to safeguard sheepdogs from predators like wolves. The product is used as a fashion article in modern society rather than a protective gear. Oilcloth bands are produced from cotton and vinyl. They are more durable and water resistant than other models.

Safety of dogs used in darkness is ensured by tracking them in some way. The common and most basic way is to wrap a lighted ribbon around their necks. The owner can see the dog from far because of the light emitted by lighted bands. Accidents can also be avoided because passing motorists are also able to see the light. The pet does not however get help from the band to see in darkness.

Light emitting diodes are used to give light in lighted bands. Red and blue are the most commonly used colors although other colors can be used in the lights. Light-weight batteries are used to supply the LEDs with power to avoid adding weight to the ribbons. Commonly used battery types are AAA and lithium coin cells.

Another commonly used type of ribbon is the flotation collar. This is a buoyancy aid specifically meant for dogs. It does not necessarily act as a life jacket or a life preserver but it gives the head and neck additional buoyancy. The band may be inflated with air or the material may be closed cell foam. Common application is in canine hydrotherapy.




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