A collar is to a dog what a scarf is to a coat: the finishing touch that frames the face. Choose the right colour and your dog's coat looks richer, shinier and more striking. Choose the wrong one and the collar simply disappears.
The golden rule: contrast or harmony
There are two ways to make a collar work. Contrast makes it stand out, like a royal blue collar against a cream coat. Harmony makes it feel natural, like a camel collar on a golden retriever. Both are beautiful. What matters is that the choice is deliberate.
Our favourite matches, coat by coat
|
Coat |
Colours that shine |
Why it works |
|---|---|---|
|
Black |
Camel, orange, off-white, powder pink, light blue |
Light and warm tones glow against dark fur |
|
White or cream |
Blue, black, graphite, camel |
Deep, saturated colours give crisp contrast |
|
Golden or apricot |
Blue, green, graphite, off-white |
Cool and deep tones balance the warmth of the coat |
|
Brindle |
Off-white, light blue, orange, camel |
A clear colour cuts through the busy pattern |
|
Doodle and curly coats |
Any bold colour; orange, blue and green |
A confident shade stays visible between the curls |
A few things to keep in mind
- Black on black is chic, but subtle. Lovely for an elegant look, but the collar almost vanishes in photos.
- Off-white on a white dog is soft and tonal. Beautiful up close, less striking from a distance.
- Think of your own style too. The best colour suits both of you. A powder pink collar on a black dog next to an owner in camel is a picture waiting to happen.
A word for doodles and poodles
Curly coats tangle easily, so we always recommend a collar rather than a harness. A collar touches the coat in fewer places, so there is less friction and fewer knots. Pick a strong colour and it will peek out beautifully between the curls.
Not sure about the fit? Our size guide helps you find it. Then discover all twelve colours in our leather collars.
