Rolled Leather Dog Collar

Samorrathis · Post by **Samorrathis** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 9:40 am

Well sence I had such a bad time with the cheap quality rolled leather dog collar we were using before, I thought I would post about this great place I found online. The collar we used in the past cause alot of mating and besides that the ink was also transfering off on to Nanuk beautiful cream coat.

I just recieved my new collar from Schaaf Saddlery & Leather Work. I ordered the all natural leather (no dye) fine round 1/4 collar with a 1/2 at the buckle. I know in my area you can not buy a collar that big without it being at least 1/2 and then a 1 inch buckle. Also upon ordering he said this collar should last the lifetime of the dog. I just want a collar that will last a long time, hold my babies ID and not leave any color markings. I was very impressed with the quality and wanted to pass this info on to all of you.

My husband also ordered a belt for himself and it is beautiful, and heavy duty!

Link-Schaaf Saddlery & Leather Work

Judy Fox · Post by **Judy Fox** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 11:15 am

Bless him - all beautiful chow chows should have a lovely new colour. I am going to buy M & M a new harness each this spring. They have red ones at the moment but in the pet shop, there are some lovely blue ones so they are going to have one each - girls should have a change!!

Brisco · Post by **Brisco** » Tue Apr 04, 2006 5:25 am

I've just had a look at that site and I'll be calling them in a few hours to see if they'll ship to OZ. Thank you for posting this. I've had the same problem, always huge bulky buckles on the 22" rolled collars and it kind of defeats the purpose.

Brisco · Post by **Brisco** » Tue Apr 04, 2006 6:33 am

I just spoke with Walter at Schaaf saddlery and he has to be one of the kindest people that I have ever dealt with. I've got my two collars, brown for Brisco and Burgundy for Dixie on there way.

Samorrathis · Post by **Samorrathis** » Tue Apr 04, 2006 2:08 pm

That's great news I'm sure you will enjoy them! Walter is a great guy and I'm sure to do business with him again!

Brisco · Post by **Brisco** » Mon May 01, 2006 9:47 pm

Brisco and Dixie's new rolled leather collars showed up yesterday. If anyone is interested, I think that these are very good quality and perfect for Chows.
Like Samorrathis said, they are very small in diameter and the leather is quite smooth so as not to wear the hair.You can't even tell that mine have them on, the hair just goes around them nicely instead of flattening it down. The buckle area is nice and small but very strong. He makes them to order so you can choose the length and the color to suit your Chow perfectly.

Murphy · Post by **Murphy** » Wed May 03, 2006 12:05 am

I bought the small diameter rolled collar from Walter Schaaf and a black leather lead. THanks to Samorrathis and Nanuk's suggestion and link.
They are both well made and the small rolled collar is not tangling as much in his mane as his cheaper larger rolled collar did.
The leash is pliable and will soften more with use. It is very comfortable to use and light.
Thanks again for the link. Murphy got his collar 2 weeks ago and is very comfortable in it.

Samorrathis · Post by **Samorrathis** » Fri May 05, 2006 7:38 am

Glad you both got your collars. Nanuk loves his, he wouldn't even know it was there if it didn't have his tags attached. When I brushed him yesterday I almost forgot to put his collar back on but he didn't forget, must be his security blanket. I think if I was to order another one however I would maybe order a silver buckle. I think the brass tarnishes a bit but I'm sure it will clean right off the leather.

kiwani · Post by **kiwani** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 10:41 am

TTT for new members...

Layla · Post by **Layla** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 6:06 pm

I use this guy for my collar, they are just so nice & the collars are excellent. Top recommendation Kiwani

cheriekynb · Post by **cheriekynb** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 7:17 pm

Sid has this collar too! I love that thing! Sid's is burgundy and even with him splashing in puddles and rolling in mud, the die doesn't come off.

A++

furballchowbaby · Post by **furballchowbaby** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 8:30 pm

OH my word... I just realized this business is in Cincinnati and fairly close to me!!! Small world! Explains why he is so nice!

Were you able to get the engraved plate on the rolled collars?? I assume those are only available on the traditional flat leather collars.

furballchowbaby · Post by **furballchowbaby** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 8:35 pm

Ok... upon closer inspection of just how tiny the collar is, I now realize what a silly question I asked about the engraved nameplate! Duh!

Layla · Post by **Layla** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 10:01 pm

vicster605 · Post by **vicster605** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 8:53 am

Just ordered Kearra and Kyra one too

Can't wait to get them!!!

newguy18 · Post by **newguy18** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 9:59 am

pretty soon that guy will be givin discounts to people on thins site because we ordered so much lol

vicster605 · Post by **vicster605** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 12:58 pm

Ok quick question.....I wanted a collar I could just leave on Kearra and Kyra....click their leads on and go walk click it off when we come home sooooo he said I should get the 1/2 in. said you can't walk them on a 1/4 in.....??? So I ordered the 1/2 in.....Did you all get the 1/4 inch just to keep on them inside??? Or could I have gotten the 1/4in and walked the girls with the thinner one....and he just misunderstood me??? I would hate to have to bucket a collar on and then bucket and unbucket another to go for a walk????That was my thinkin' anyway

I haven't been keeping a collar on my girls while inside and just clicking one of those flat click collars on for going for a walk BUT you guys made me think not a good idea cuz if they get out they won't have a collar on......
Darn am I confused again??? Or did I order a wider collar than I needed???

Layla · Post by **Layla** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 1:24 pm

I have the thinnest one & purely use it to keep their tags on & therefore it stays on 24/7. I use a harness or martingale collar to walk the terrible twosome. I just pop the harness or collar OVER their leather collar. I have walked Millie on her's once but wouldn't make a habit of it, given that they both go cujo over squirrels. Hope that helps.

vicster605 · Post by **vicster605** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 2:59 pm

Yup, that makes sense........Since I don't use a harness the 1/2 in will provide both for Kearra and Kyra.

vicster605 · Post by **vicster605** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 7:40 am

Just got Kearra and Kyra's collars!!!
They are PERFECT, got the black ones and you can't even see them on. Way thinner than I thought.... They don't bother them and are soooo well made I had to call the guy to THANK HIM.......now I just have to get all their tags straight

Red Dragon · Post by **Red Dragon** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 9:13 am

I had one of those I use to walk the dogs with, the 1/2" version, within a year they wore it out and my big knuckle head LuLu that likes to take off like a rocket after she does her business broke it. That's not the only carnage I have had over the years with collars and leads, so it isn't that bad I suppose. I did like the way those didn't pull their fur though. LuLu broke the stitching out of a 1/2" rope lead a couple of months ago, she almost got away from me on that one, luckily it was the handle end and I was able to hold on.

vicster605 · Post by **vicster605** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 9:39 am

Sounds like poor lil' LuLu may be your challenge in life sometimes, Sam!!!

Kearra and Kyra don't pull very much....well Kearra still does her little weirdo thing, she pulls like crazy going because she is soooo excited and she might get to see another dog

but going back she is the perfect little walker and has the best manners

I guess the only advantage is she is sooo tiny that she hasn't broken any collars or leads. Kyra has always had good manners since I got her so maybe these collars will last them since they are alot stronger than the ones I have been using or at least I hope so

Red Dragon · Post by **Red Dragon** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 10:39 am

Yeah right, poor little LuLu!

She about jerks my arm out of the socket when she does that. She doesn't really pull on the walk, but she has a tendancy to change directions if she smells something, and then that bolting after she relieves herself, you have to brace yourself for that.

vicster605 · Post by **vicster605** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 1:11 pm

Maybe I should of said, Poor Sam

At least you know its coming after the potty stop huh??

I can just see ya walking her, Great visual......ya coming to Chow Fest??? I'll walk my girls behind you two

Well, maybe, better not Kearra may get some new ideas

Red Dragon · Post by **Red Dragon** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 1:25 pm

Actually I was going to try and make it to Chowfest, and bring LuLu, she needs some socializing, I want to take her out in the show ring soon, can't do that without some socializing.

You should have seen the nut about an hour ago, I was out in the kennel area racking the leaves up and her, Po, Frosty, Betty, and Buddy started running wide open back and forth in there. Lu made a turn up at one end and I don't know if she was going to jump the AC unit or what, but she hit it and the wires and freon line so hard she moved it on the pad. She is like a moose, not much slows her down!

Pea gravel was flying through the air too, it's total insanity in there when they get wound up. Then you got Buddy scratching out in there slinging gravel everywhere, it's really not safe!

I hope I get to come over, I want you to see this tank of a dog in person, maybe she can give yours some pointers!