Worried about what do give your pampered pooch for Christmas? How about one of those cool designer leather dog collars with matching lead? A leather dog harness? Some leathery chews?
Dogs love leather. While most of them would probably be happy to chew on an old pair of their master’s shoes, shoe-chewing is not to be recommended. Particularly at this time of year, when they are likely to end up in the doghouse for sinking their teeth into someone’s brand new Jimmy Choos. These choos are not for chewing.
Perhaps it’s best to stick with the collar idea.
Engraved name plate
Dog collars have traditionally been made of leather and the best of them still are.
Some leather dog collars currently available have brass or chrome fittings and for an extra charge, suppliers can arrange to have an engraved name plate attached.
These collars are ideal for large dogs because of their strength and durability. But dinky versions can be made for miniature and toy dogs. And cats.
Having a reinforced buckle helps. One company, specialising in upmarket designer collars (www.hideandcollars.co.uk) produce a matching leads.
Harnessing a hamster
Dog collars and leads have become increasingly trendy.
Some come with matching leather beds, which is surely the ultimate in chic.
These are not restricted to dogs, either.
Pet collars can be made to fit cats, rabbits, hamsters, ferrets and a multitude of pets.
Is there anything more cute than the sight of a harnessed hamster or ferret being taken for a walk?
Flashing and reflective
Safety is something no pet owner should overlook.
Taking the dog for a walk at night can be hazardous, particularly if venturing along dark, tree-lined roads. Wearing a bright coat and carrying a torch might not be enough.
For added security wise walkers go for the type of reflective collar that flashes red lights leaving no-one in any doubt that they are approaching.
Safety flashing dog collars are well worth investing in (www.aworldofpets.co.uk). Some of these have skull and crossbones designs, which must scare the living daylights out of anyone who encounters them unexpectedly.
Identifying medical conditions
Leather dog collars should always carry some form of identity. This is particularly important for pets with problems. So, over to Universal Medical ID (www.IdentifyYourself.com) who specialise in personalised medical identity jewellery. Although primarily aimed at humans, these tags are also ideal for attaching to the collars of dogs suffering from medical conditions such as diabetes, epilepsy, heart-disease, some sort of food allergy. If they have, for example, had a stroke and are on medication, then this information could also be engraved on the tag.
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