best collar for matts

[Melissa & Porter]

I searched through old discussions here and saw mentioned that a rolled collar is good to prevent matts (I think Lucy & Sophie's mom said this) on the neck. 

So, then my tired brain mutated the information into "braided" collar and I went and ordered one based on Peri & Taquito's mom's rec of the braided "leash" from PrestonLeashes.

I am pretty sure it is too late to undo the order.  Do you think a braided collar is going act like a rolled collar or a total pain for Porter?  Anyone have a braided collar and wanna tell me of their experience with it?

[Nancie & Gracie Doodle]

Don't know about braided.  But I don't think you mentioned "leather".  There are braided leather so that would probably be ok.  I use a flat leather collar and that seems to work.  I think it is the friction of the nylon and cloth collars that cause all the problems.

[Melissa & Porter]

Oh, yay!  It is leather, so maybe it will work nicely.  Fingers crossed.

Here is a link:

http://www.prestonleashes.com/BraidedLeatherCollar.htm

 

[Susan and Sasha]

Hi Melissa...

It's interesting that you're asking this question.

I'm also looking to purchase a new collar and leash for Sasha...and found the same discussion that you're talking about.

I looked at the leather leashes from Preston Leashes...and thought the braided ones were Beautiful!

I especially liked the two toned collars and leases that they offered.

They also had a Grab Tag that you can attach to the leash that looked Great...and would be very helpful!

Since I was orginally looking for rolled collars (hearing that they helped to prevent matting) I thought that the braided collars would do the same thing.

Like minds...(smile)

I was just about ready to place my order.

I'm going to wait a bit...just to see if anyone has any other thoughts...

I also found a Great site for Name Tags that you might be interested in.

www.dogtagart.com 

I hope this is helpful...

 

[Melissa & Porter]

Thanks everyone for your input.  I will report back on how the collar goes.  I don't expect to get it until late next week, and Porter is getting groomed tomorrow, so we will be starting with a mattless neck. 

I always get stressed before his groomings.  I have to remember to say: no cage dryer, no anal gland expression, scent-free oatmeal shampoo, don't cause him pain if clipping is easier, no poodle ears or tophead, maybe poodle muzzle b/c my husband gets annoyed when his face is all wet and messy but I am torn as to what I want for his face...

Makes me pant like a dog just thinking about it...

Susan,

It is funny that we are thinking about the collar leash thing at the same time and reading the same threads.  I will let you know how the collar works.  The guy who runs the Preston business was very nice and friendly on the phone--I had sizing questions.  Porter's collar is 21-22 in around the outside when he is fluffy, much less when he is trimmed.  Buying the 20 inch collar will give us enough leeway in both directions.  I should have looked more closely at leashes and tags since I am paying $5 for shipping anyway, but oh well. 

 

 

[Barb, Murphy, Emmet, & Hudson]

Did you ever get the leather collar? I'm wondering how it works with matts!!

[Melissa & Porter]

I did!  It seems to cause no matts AND it develops no odor the way the other kind do after a few weeks.  No big deal to wash the nylon ones, but I'm super happy the leather braided prevents matts AND smells great forever.

[Barb, Murphy, Emmet, & Hudson]

Great did you buy one from the link you posted above? Thanks

[Barb, Murphy, Emmet, & Hudson]

Also did you buy the medium weight?

[Melissa & Porter]

Yes and I got the heavy weight.  It is really not very thick or heavy so I am glad I did. 

I would get the 18 in if I were to do it again, because when Porter's hair is short--all summer--the collar is a little too loose.  And when he was fluffy, I was still using the first hole.  (Porter is 73 lbs and on the short side.)