In all seriousness, you’ll often see these on pit bull dogs, as owners look to make their dogs look as fierce and tough as possible, and I have to admit: these spiky dog collars do actually suit the bigger, stronger breeds well.

With that said, you’ll often see little dogs sporting a spiked dog collar, as well! It’s not always about the size of the dog, but rather the size of the dog’s attitude! And spiked dog collars can definitely help your dog project a lot of character and attitude if he (or she!) has got the personality and energy to go with it.

But it’s definitely a personal choice. I know some dog owners who think the idea of having your dog wear spikes around his neck is borderline barbaric and cruel and not cool in any way, shape, or form. They think that dogs should be treated only with love and kindness (and kid gloves,) and they can be a bit soft with their dogs.

Personally, I love my dogs to death, but I also understand that they are, in fact, dogs, and as such they definitely have that hearty, durable, ruggedness to them that is part of all dogs in the first place. And to have them wear a collar that emphasizes that toughness and strength is only natural if it happens to look good on the particular dog I’m putting it on. So I have no qualms about having my dog wear a spiked dog collar. And I’m guessing you don’t either–why would you read this if you did?

SO, to find some of the very best dog collars with spikes that I’ve seen for pets, be sure you check out The Dog Collar Boutique and PitBullGear.com before making any sort of purchase decision. The collars I’ve seen at these two places are just a cut above the rest and it would truly be criminal to not check them out if you’re looking for a spiked collar for your dog. So head over to those two places, check out their spiked dog collar models, and I’ll speak to you again soon. -Mikey

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Luxury dog collars come in several different varieties. One of the most famous styles is the rhinestone laced designer dog collar, studded to the nines with rhinestone crystals and packing so much sparkle that even a royal princess could be put to shame by your dog.

The designer breed of dog collar also frequently comes in the form of leather collars for dogs that feature unique personalization options. Taking a look at the Gucci dog collars on the Gucci website, you’ll see the epitome of luxury leather dog collars that are so doggone gorgeous, you’d sell your left kidney to pay for one of them (and you’d likely have to!)

Personalized leather dog collars can also be found in a shop like the Dog Collar Boutique, which features designer collars for dogs that come with embedded birthstones of your choosing. With these personalised dog collars, you get to choose the birthstone of your pet and have real, genuine birthstones for your dog right there on her collar–talk about luxury!

Also, if you look through a dogs boutique online, you’ll find a lot of collars for small dogs that run into the upper range of the pricing spectrum for dog collars, and this is because they are made to some of the highest specifications that luxury collars for pets are designed: they come from with crystals and jewels on them, they’re made by some of the top dog fashion designers in the industry, and these luxury dog collars for small dogs are made using material for the collar band that is both soft and durable at the same time.

You can find cute dog collars just by walking into about any pet store that sells dog supplies, but for the best selection designer collars for dogs, you’ll have to look online. In the online dog shops, you’ll find a lot more variety and selection of designer dog collars, and you’ll be able to pick up that perfect designer collar for your pup that you’ve always wanted, but just couldn’t seem to find in any of the local dog stores’ limited selection.

Exactly where do I find these designer dog collars?

There are a few good shops I recommend dog owners check out if they’re looking for these upscale dog collars. The first place to check out would definitely be the Dog Collar Boutique. They have a great selection of super luxury collars for your dog. The next place I’d be sure to check out would be Gucci’s pet line, if you have cash to blow. Another good place to check out for unique designer collars for dogs is the Posh Puppy Boutique. And if you have small dogs, then G.W. Little and the Chihuahua Shop are the places to look for designer dog collars for chihuahuas, yorkies, and other super small dogs like them. Those are my recommendations, I hope they help you, and that will be all for now from the crazy, cool world of designer pet collars! -Mikey

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And that’s one of the main draws of personalized dog collars: with your dog’s ID info and your personal contact info right there, somehow built right into the collar (there are many different ways this can be done), your dog will always carry the info that people need in order to contact you in the event your dog escapes and they find him! According to dog shop owners, this is the number one reason dog lovers are buying personalized pet collars for their dogs.

By the way, a few of my favorite places to find these personalized collars for dogs, online, are here:

DogIDs.com
Dog Collars Boutique
Chihuahua Shop

Another big reason dog lovers are choosing these personalized dog collars is because they’re typically a lot quieter than a normal dog collar that has a pile of dog collar tags dangling off the collar loop. When the information is engraved or woven into the dog collar itself, there’s no need for a bunch of dog ID tags, and that means that your dog isn’t making a pile of jingly jangly noise while he runs around. This is a big draw for some pet owners who like to nap during the day or who simply like things to be quiet in their home.

Of course, there’s the aesthetic reason people have for customizing their dog’s collar. They want their pet to look unique and special and unlike any other doggy out there, so they personalize their dog’s collar with a special message or some extra jewels on the collar band of some cool spiked dog collars, and the mix and match elements from designer dog collars and they customize a collar of their own at the upscale online dog collar boutiques. It can be a lot of fun to design your own dog collar!

I’m going to be delving further into the world of custom dog collars and all the other special types of collars for our pet dogs that are selling out there today. So be sure to check back soon, find those personalized dog collars that are perfect for your pets, and I’ll speak to you again very soon! -Mikey Davis

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These customized dog collars are perfect for owners who like the idea of their dog having that personal touch to his appearance. Maybe you have a boy dog with a rambunctious personality that you’d like to accentuate, and so you can get him one of those spiked dog collars. Or perhaps you have a girl pooch and you like to get her a pink dog collar. There are all sort of luxury dog collars, too, if you’re looking for something a bit nicer and more upscale for your pet.

With the designer dog collars, the sky is really the limit. You’ll find collars with rhinestones on them, crystals, and even some that come with genuine gems and birthstones on them. These can run well into the hundreds of dollars, but they make your dog really stand out from the rest of the pack! Of course, with collars that are designed with this quality, you’ll be able to customize and personalize them with an engraving of your dog’s name or a special message of your choosing, if you like.

The customization options with dog collars and tags are almost limitless. There are so many different types of collars in the dog boutiques today that you’ll be hard-pressed to find a shop that makes the task of choosing the perfect collar for your dog an easy one!

If you happen to be training your dog, there are also shock collars for dogs in pet stores, today. These help your doggy learn boundaries without you having to police him all the time and enforce the rules yourself, in person, every single time. Some people are against the use of these electric dog collars/shock collars, but many dog enthusiasts see their value when used properly. It’s even possible to customize a shock collar with a custom dog tag to go along with it, to make it a custom dog collar that is functional, but that still retains that quaint dog collar quality of the more traditional pet collars.

So that’s custom dog collars in a nutshell. Stay tuned for more info on customizable dog collars in the near future. I’m going to be updating this blog frequently with the latest news from the fashionable world of personalized collars for dogs, with the hottest deals and sales that I can find around the net, just for you, and I’ll be adding my own lists of favorite places to find these great collars that you can use to customize your dog’s appearance. I’ll speak to you again very soon! -Mikey Davis

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