Dress Your Dog for Success with a Rhinestone Dog Collar
Dog chokers have come a long way over the years, ranging from a piece of rope to a rhinestone dog collar. What was once plain and simple and suitable for the attachment of an identification tag, is now encrusted with gem stones and considered a canine fashion statement and suitable for the attachment of an identification tag. Some dog owners take pride in their dog and want to show him or her off when out for a walk and sporting a very fashionable collar. Some dog owners want their pets to be as hip and trendy as they are.
Rhinestone dog collars have become popular with the non-celebrity owned dogs, as well. Dog owners love to dress their pets for canine success and a fun way to do that are with a rhinestone dog collar. A rhinestone dog collar can give the dog a different look. It can say rough and tumble or sweet and sassy. It can also say "hey good looking, what have you got cooking." A rhinestone dog collar can also give your pet pizzazz and personality, things no dog should be without.
Dog collars are sized according to the circumference of the dog's neck and not the length of the collar. When purchasing a rhinestone dog collar for a pet, be sure to measure the dog's neck carefully. Using a cloth tape measure, wrap it around the dog's neck snugly. Cloth tapes can be purchased anywhere arts and crafts supplies or seam stressing materials are available. If a cloth tape is not available, take a piece of string and wrap it around the dog's neck, then measure the string. Some doggie boutiques allow the dog to enter the store for a fitting before the owner makes the purchase. Measuring carefully is especially important because a rhinestone dog collar isn't always returnable, especially if the collar is custom made.
Most dog collars come with a buckle assembly and three or four holes that fit the buckle peg. The different holes will allow for the proper fit of the collar. The collar will allow for the expansion or contraction of the dog. If the dog adds or sheds a few pounds, the collar can be adjusted to fit snugly, but not so tight it constricts the dog's neck movement and not to loose it falls from the dog's neck and is lost.
A rhinestone dog collar is available in dog boutiques, pet stores and many web sites on the Internet. There are standard rhinestone dog collars, but some are a special order. The collars come in different widths and will fit most dogs. The density of rhinestones will vary depending on the level of opulence desired. Some owners will purchase different rhinestone dog collars for different occasions. The collars may reflect certain holidays or simply the day of the week. Some rhinestone dog collars are seasonal while some will match the owners outfit.
A rhinestone dog collar can also be personalized with the dogs name or initials. The length of the name on the collar will be a function of the length of the collar and the height and width of the letters. The creator of the collar with a name will be able to size the letters appropriately, so the name does not appear too big or too small for the collar. Personalized rhinestone dog collars are a fashion trend has taken a paw hold in the canine world and in a small way is a boost to the economy.
It is possible for the dog owner to create a rhinestone dog collar for their pet themselves. It will take some creativity to create just the right look for the dog but it will be unique and made especially for your pet. Most arts and crafts as well as, jewelry stores carry the rhinestones and collars themselves can be purchased at a pet supply store or doggie boutique. Some doggie boutiques may even carry the complete kit with everything necessary to create a rhinestone collar. No matter where your dog's collar comes from it will say to the world "woof, woof."