Oct 5, Big Dog Collars - Choosing The Best Collar For Large Breed Dogs

Over the years I've found that it's not always easy to find big dog collars that are tough enough, and attractive enough, for my Rottweilers.

But, I've also learned that it's possible to find a collar that is both big and beautiful if you know where to look!

Whether you're looking for a gorgeous leather collar, a classy martingale, a strong well-designed training collar or the perfect dog harness, you'll find it here.

I've also put together a few tips that will help you make sure you get a collar that fits both your dog, and your needs. Enjoy....

If your Rottweiler is still a puppy, I can pretty much guarantee you that you're going to go through several collars before his neck reaches it's full potential in terms of size. So there's no need to invest in the expensive, hand-made, leather big dog collars right off the bat (unless of course you want to).

Puppies need to adjust to wearing a collar, and even large breed pups do best with a fairly soft, simple nylon buckle collar to begin with.

You can learn more about picking your pups' first collar and early leash training on my Leash Training A Puppy page. If your Rottweiler is still a baby I'd definitely recommend checking it out.

When you're looking at the smaller, puppy collars there are usually a ton to choose from. But the most important thing is to make sure the collar fits correctly, isn't too big & heavy or small & narrow for your pup, and that it buckles securely.

You don't want the collar to be too tight, or too loose. If you can fit two fingers between the collar and the dog's neck comfortably then it's about right. If the collar is too long, cut off the extra so that it doesn't get chewed on or caught up.

If you don't have your pup with you, or you're ordering online, measure your pup/dogs' neck and add about 2" - 3" to get the right size. Remember to check your puppys' collar regularly as they get tight/small really fast. Don't wait until your little guys' eyes are popping before you buy him a new one!

Whether your taste in big dog collars runs to plain classic leather, studs, or hand-painted designs there's a great selection to choose from here. There are also the best quality 'prong' collars and a couple of great harnesses.

I've tried to find something for everyone, so take your time and enjoy the beautiful photos too.

Personally I don't think you can beat a well-made leather dog collar, and if it has some beautiful 'accents' so much the better.

Here are a few examples of some of my favorite leather big dog collars. They're all made from strong, durable yet soft leather, many of them are hand-made and they're especially designed to stand up to whatever your Rottweiler (or other large breed) can dish out.

Click on the link below any photo to see the whole range. If you like leather dog collars you're going to love these......

These collars are just a small sample of the huge selection of gorgeous big dog collars available. There's literally a collar for every need, taste, and budget.

Check out the full selection here.

When you need a training collar for a large, or giant breed, you need something a little bit special!

Take a look at these examples and you'll see what I mean. As above, click on the link below any photo to see the full selection of big dog collars.....

I'd never use a regular chain 'choke' collar on a Rottweiler, they're just too strong and if they pull against the collar they can do serious damage to their trachea and throat.

A 'pinch' or 'prong' collar may look scary (especially the big dog collar variety!), and you may worry that you'll hurt your Rottie by using one, but that's not the case.

The prongs are rounded, and these only need to press gently against the dogs' neck for him to be aware of the correction.

That means that they're actually safer and much less likely to hurt your dog.

Remember NEVER to leave a training collar on your puppy/dog when you're not actually training though! They can cause serious injury or even death if your dog gets his collar caught up on something.

Get into the habit of always removing the training collar as soon as the 'work' is over, or whenever you can't supervise your dog.

If you and your dog are involved in tracking, protection, weight pulling, shutzhund or other sports/activities a big dog collar isn't what you need.

It's a proper dog harness that's going to get the job done. Here are just two of the variety of superb quality harnesses you can choose from....

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