Cute Dog Collars

They're a celebrity favourite but miniature dogs are just for the tiny-minded

They used to be a celebrity accessory as essential as a pair of designer sunglasses. But as we know, anything ‘in’ fashion can just as quickly go ‘out’ — as the owners of handbag-sized dogs can now attest.

Animal charities are reporting soaring numbers of ‘toy dogs’ —  so-called because they’re so small — being abandoned as their airheaded owners discover there’s more to looking after man’s best friend than making sure you have his Tiny Paws faux fur coat perfectly tailored to flatter his pert rump.

According to the Dogs Trust, the number of toy dogs handed in for rehoming soared last year by 44  per cent compared to 2009. It’s the same story at the Blue Cross charity, where in the past 12 months 177 of the miniature animals have been found abandoned, compared with just 53 in 2006.

And come to think of it, it’s been ages since we’ve seen Paris Hilton in what used to be her trademark pose, snuggling up to her chihuahua Tinkerbell, both dressed in co-ordinated vile outfits.

For several years, female A-listers have considered no red carpet appearance complete without a furry friend. Perhaps they hoped that some of that fluffy cuteness would rub off? (Or perhaps they simply had no one else to talk to?)

At any rate, the big hitters were all at it: Britney Spears and Madonna favoured chihuahuas, Kate Hudson had a Pomeranian, Eva Longoria a pug and Jessica Simpson a maltipoo; more recently, Cheryl Cole and Coleen Rooney got in on the act, with Coleen, memorably, dressing herself and her bichon frise in matching hoodies.

When I attempted to interview Geri Halliwell at a London restaurant in 2005, she ordered a fillet steak, and, when it arrived, started feeding bits of it into a cream handbag that I later learned contained Daddy, a Pomeranian in a jewelled collar. Geri thought it was cute — I thought it was unhygienic.

To service these pampered (others might say persecuted) pets, an entire bad-taste industry sprang up overnight. All the big design houses brought out some version of pet carrier: Portia de Rossi and Halle Berry reportedly invested in the Hermes doggie bag, while supermodel Gisele toted her pooch around in Louis Vuitton’s Sac Chien (around £1,400), and Ralph Lauren offered owners with more money than sense the option of parking their pet in a £11,000 crocodile satchel.

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Some people disapprove the idea of making pets wear uncomfortable dog costumes but they welcome its alternative which is a cute dog collar. Cute dog collar designs have a wide range of choices based on the dogs breed and what particular design you would like.

A cute dog collar for a small dog will most probably be one that is very glamorous. Some makers of a cute dog collar designs suggest that it is better for small dogs to wear their collars like jewelry. Their small necks will be covered by dog collars that resemble a studded choker or a necklace.  Some even have dangling accessories to match the collar.

Some pet lovers, who like to have a lot of fun, make a contrasting effect by using leather collars for their small dog. The little one will look very aggressive with leather collars that are heavily riveted or spiked which is a good example of a cute dog collar. Just make sure the spikes are not really sharp for obvious reasons. Another tip when getting a dog collar is to make sure that it’s sturdy enough and will not easily break when attached to the dog’s leash.

Whoever said that big dogs will never look cute is very wrong especially if the dog is wearing a cute dog collar that matches the dog’s personality. Of course bigger dogs have different designs than those of their smaller counterparts.  Big dogs can also wear jewelry for collars but are not that heavily adorned with decorative stones.

For big dogs, a rule of thumb is to keep the collars simple. One suggestion for big dogs is the strong sturdy dog collar with his name emblazoned in jewel like fashion. Take note that real stones and precious metals are not that durable.  This kind of cute dog collar is better off with imitation stones that are water proof.  So, even if your dog plays a little rough, the stones and metal will still be intact and will still sparkle and shine after cleaning.

The most important criteria to make dog collar suitable for big dogs, is the sturdiness which can withstand abuse from the dog.  Some cute dog collar designs made for big dogs are rigorously tested. Some materials used are leather, nylon with soft colors woven to provide the designs. This way the collar not only looks great but also as durable as well.

With a wide range of cute dog collar designs, surely you will be able to find one that suits your dog’s personality.

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