Collar types:

[mnp13]

Flat Collar


Rolled Collar


Padded Flat Collar


Prong/pinch collar:


Cloth Martingale/limited slip collar:



Chain and cloth Martingale/limited slip collar


All metal limited slip collar


Fur Saver Choke Chain


Nylon Choke


Leather Choke


Choke Chain


Plastic Prong collar - I've seen a number of these break


Collar with handle


Barbaric choke collar

[pitbullmamaliz]

Good God - those last two are nasty-looking.

[concreterose]

What's the difference between a prong and a martingale...the prongs?

[rockermom]

I have used the nylon choke. I prefered it over the chain. Walmart also sells a simlar type of colar that is a flat collar choke style and its adjustable. I have heard that a few people prefer that to the chain as well.

I also have this collar which switches from a flat to a choke. It is ok to keep him from sliping out.
But as a training collar. eh.

Have to put a link not sure how to just post a picture from a website yet sorry.

[Hoyden]

Martingale/ Limited Slip Collar with a buckle

[mnp13]

What's the difference between a prong and a martingale...the prongs?

yes, the prongs are the only difference.

[Maryellen]

choke collars do more damage to the dogs throat

[rockermom]

really did not realize that about the prong and martingale. Wish my martingales would get here already darn it. I ordered them a week ago supose to come fed ex. Waiting to get them till I post about them. They were quite cheap!

[Maryellen]

make sure the collars are STRONG enough for rocky.. sometimes cheap is not always better...

[Jenn]

Thanks Funny how you see things around, but never know they had a "name"...


So, a Flat collar is just your everyday "run of the mill" nylon/leather collar right?

[pitbullmamaliz]

I have a very pretty, very strong martingale collar headed my way this week...

[Maryellen]

yep, flat collars are leather, nylon, cotton, the usual ones you see..
prongs are also called pinch collars too..

[rockermom]

Ok dam it I see what you mean about cheaper I just got my order. The friggin collars are way to big and the rings where the the loop goes through is where they went cheap and the material hangs up on it. I have been wanting to just try a martingale before I spent good money on one. but I have not been able to find a martingale in the stores in his size. This stinks. I was looking forward to him wearing his nice new collar to class tonight.

[mnp13]

Hoyden makes custom martingales.

[rockermom]

How do you fit a martingale? Rocky's is way loose. I have it as tight as I can adjust it. However when It gets pulled tight the rings do not touch. Should the collar be worn down low or up high behind the ears?

[rockermom]

Now that I spent 25.00 on a gentle leader chest harnes. $5.00 each on 2 martingale collars + 7.00 shipping. I could have bought one of Hoydens collars. In fact I was going to order a kit and try to make my own. But I need more confidence with the sewing machine. Sorry Im cheap. I dont even like to spend more than 15.00 on shirts for myself. Im a clearence queen.

[Maryellen]

i wouldnt even put the new collar on rocky tonight for class, i would not chance him slipping his head out if the collar doesnt fit right.. i know you can go into most pet stores like petco and try on the collars to find the right size.. and check out hoydens collars- they are to die for..

[mnp13]

The rings should not touch when it is pulled tight.

The collar should fit up behind the ears.

[katiek0417]

Hoyden makes custom martingales.

And if you want a really nice one...all fabric, go to

http://www.mrsbones.com

Very expensive, but gorgeous...and well worth the price. You can even get them extra wide if you want....

[rockermom]

Oh Ive seen her collars and have a few in mind that I was planning to get Rocky for his birthday. I also found a kit to make my own. I just wanted to try a martingale. I have the fabric type whith the chain. Is that the same thing?