Was just grooming Sophie and could not get her collar off her as the buckle seems broken but I noticed her hair seems to be getting really tangled in her collar (shih tzu cross maltese) so she is starting to get really long hair.

I noticed the same when she has her harness on it just disappears in the fur.

I was thinking something with a thicker band as her collar now is thin like a cats collar.

Ive loosen her collar off her and will have to wait till pay day to get her a new collar it seems.

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Rolled leather collars are good for long haired dogs, they prevent the hair breaking and leaving a line around the neck. You can get them on e bay

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That's a difficult one.. As a groomer we get a lot of long haired dogs in and like you say, a lot of the hair under the collar gets matted. I've noticed that a lot of the owners have stopped using collars but I don't know what they use in replacement..

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With Beau I tried a couple and am finally happy with a soft rolled leather collar which we use just for tags as he is walked in a harness.

It is a natural brown version a bit like this one PETCO Rolled Leather Dog Collar in Pink at PETCO

I wouldn't use it for walking though as it is quite thin but the fact it is round not flat is great for his fur, it is the only one which did not cause either rubbing or dreadlocks/mats to form.

Good luck with your searching

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Is this the kind of collar you mean



Ill check out the shops for them and were going to a big dog show in two weeks so they might have some cool ones

Ive never used ebay before

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Dog-Sophie
10 Gallon tank - 1 fantail goldfish.
Rest in Peace Kira (cat)2011

I used to leave collars on but Hannah had alot of her hair under her neck rubbed off by it and Adams caused some matting.
Now I just use the collars for when we are going out and they go nekkid the rest of the time!!LOL

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When I had my Samoyed he always had a soft rolled leather collar about half inch thick, and it caused no problems at all.

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Yes there the type I had for my Samoyed.

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Yeh I dont plan on having Sophies hair buzzed or shaved down as I prefer the look of her long hair of both of her breeds so I want to keep it long.

Ive been eyeing some of the shampoos in the groom sections like this detangling spray?

Ive dealt with matts in cats and thats a tough job already.


I walk Sophie in a harness as well, the only time her leash is attached to the collar is a quick walk to the house and then car for her car ride.

Thank you Ill defiently be looking into this collar. You've guys have been a great help

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Cats-Decker, Horris, Soda
Dog-Sophie
10 Gallon tank - 1 fantail goldfish.
Rest in Peace Kira (cat)2011

We use soft leather rolled half-check collars for our bergies and border collies - we never have any problem with hair breakage. We buy from this firm Half Check Collars « Essenjay Leather Supplies | hand crafter bridle quality leather dog leads and collars They are all hand made but last forever; the ones Baggio and Gabby are wearing have been in constant use for almost 11 years now and are still in excellent condition. They will also make any size you want - Neo was between the standard sizes and so they made a collar a half size bigger for him.

ETA - they usually have a stand at champ shows

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