Hand Stitched Sighthound Collar in Tan
The sighthound hand stitched collar design is based on a traditional “Fishtail” style template, however, we’ve extended the wider part of the collar to offer extra protection around your dogs neck. This has been particularly useful for our whippet when he decides to take flight after seeing a squirrel!
The collar is finished with a contrast stitch available in a selection of colours to enable you to personalise your collar with your choice of leather colour and stitch combinbation. (If you want a specific thread colour not shown please let me know and we’ll try our best to accommodate you).
The classic sighthound range of collars is handmade in our workshop from the finest, 100% vegetable tanned, full-grain leather from Walpier, in a range of fantastic colours. The leather is resin backed to ensure the colours won’t run or stain your dogs neck no matter how wet they get. This is paired with equally premium, British made solid brass or nickel-plated brass roller buckle, rivets and D ring. The hardware is very sturdy for even the most wilful of dogs and is rustproof.
The leather collar will evolve over time with wear as the dog’s oils are absorbed creating a beautiful and unique patina, an ongoing record of your adventures in a way.
Please note, leather is a natural product so there may be small variations in colour and markings.
Check the sighthound collar size guide to find the perfect fit for your dog.
- All products are handmade from start to finish in our seaside workshop
- Everything is made from the finest 100% vegetable tanned, full grain leather
- Edge bevelled and burnished by hand for a smooth, rounded edge offering extra comfort
- Cast solid brass or nickel plated brass hardware that’s rust resistant
- Hand riveted
- Hand stitched
All our products are made from the finest vegetable tanned, full grain, leather ensuring you enjoy a lifetime together.
Our leathers will naturally evolve over time with a gorgeous patina effect as different oils and life are absorbed. That said, if you do need to clean it, please follow the below guidelines to ensure a long lasting product.
- If you get the leather wet, let it dry naturally. Don’t put it on a radiator.
- Before drying, wipe with a damp cloth to clean off any dirt.
- Once dry, ideally apply either Neats foot oil or a leather cream in small circles using a soft cotton cloth.
- Leave to dry and remove any excess residue.
- This process can also be used to help remove or reduce any unwanted scratches or wear from the leather.
- Always remove the collar before applying flea treatments as these products can damage the leather and/or paint finish when wet
Please note, leather is a natural product and when dyed, some colours can leech if they become wet. It rarely happens, however, if any, most likely with the red leather. Although the dye is totally harmless, if you have a white or light coloured dog that enjoys splashing in water it may stain their fur initially. Please call me if you would like further information.
Collar Size Guide
One of the benefits of having a handmade collar is that every collar we make is tailored to fit your dog’s neck perfectly, with a little room either side to tighten or loosen giving you options if needed.
To measure your collar size either use an existing collar you’re happy with or simply use a tape measure, wrap it around the dog’s neck as shown in the picture. Measurements run from the butt of the collar (The buckle end not including the buckle itself) to the holes the other end. The middle hole should be the one ideally used.
Here are some typical collar sizes by breed:
EXTRA SMALL
Neck: 7.5"- 10.5" (19-26cm)
Common breeds: Young whippet, Italian Greyhound
Recommended collar: Extra small, 3.5cm wide
SMALL
Neck: 9"-12" (22-30cm)
Common breeds: Whippet, Italian Greyhound
Recommended collar: Small, 4cm wide
MEDIUM
Neck: 13-16" (32-39cm)
Common breeds: Whippet, Lurcher
Recommended collar: Medium, 4.5cm wide
LARGE
Neck: 16-20" (40-50cm)
Common breeds: Lurcher, Saluki, Greyhound
Recommended collar: Large, 5cm wide
EXTRA LARGE
Neck: 16-20" (40-50cm)
Common breeds: Large Greyhound, Irish Wolfhound
Recommended collar: Extra large, 6cm
Measuring For a Sighthound dog collar
Step 1
If you have a sighthound such as an Italian Greyhound, Whippet, lurcher or Greyhound, rather than measuring around the middle of the neck, wrap the tape measure so that it is fairly snug, just behind the ears and under the chin at the top of the neck.
Step 2
As with our classic collars would recommend that you choose the collar size where the middle hole is perfect, the additional holes either side offer options for tighter or looser if needed. If your dog’s neck doesn’t quite fit with our standard sizes please let us know and we can make a bespoke collar to your exact needs. Let us know by dropping us a note to bespoke@CocoandBlu.co.uk