Bling Dog Collars:

Glitz. Glam. Bling. Cha-ching. If you want to spice up your dear dog’s look and put a little oomph around the neck, you’re not alone.

While there are countless dog collars on the market, bling dog collars are just that: style, savvy, and all that glitters. So if you’re seeking a stylish dog collar for your pooch it may be easy to overlook its functionality: safety and comfort. Safety and comfort. Safety and comfort (is there an echo in here?)

Bling dog collars are indeed fun and who says you have to have just one? But, once you’ve asked yourselves the questions – is this safe and will my dog be comfortable in this – then anything is fair game. Whether it’s a rhinestone studded collar or one with metallic luster, consider this a fabulous necklace for your dog.

And, consider the dog, too. For instance, while a bling dog collar with silver studs (think Harley) may look fabulous on your pug, it may not look so good on a dalmation. In another instance, a sparkly purple collar with pink crystals would look adorable on your poodle, but as for your German Shepard? Not so much.

When shopping for a bling dog collar, keep the following tips in mind:

A dog collar fits properly if you can fit only two fingers between it and the dog.
Have an idea regarding what type or style of bling dog collar you’re looking for prior to beginning your search. Examples include the color, the type of bling (do you like stones or studs or a croc leather collar with a bling dog bone charm tastefully dangling from it?), The more specific you are about what you’re looking for, the easier it will be to find it.
Not only is it important to consider your dog’s breed, consider the color as well as it looks on her fur.
Shop around for a bling dog collar but not to the point where you’re obsessed. Remember the purpose of the dog collar: to provide identification of your dog. The flashy part is really the stylish and savvy part to dressing it up, the icing on the cake. (And, if you’re like most dog owners and concerned about what happens if your dog gets lost, be sure to register with The Dog Bowl's Lost & Found Program.)
Look at the price range and determine how much money you would like to spend on a bling dog collar since they tend to be a bit pricier than your average dog collar. And it’s good reason; you’re paying for the glam adornments!
Ask the salesperson how durable the decorations are as fastened on the bling dog collar. Decorative or glued on items could easily fall off.
If your dog enjoys going into water frequently, that’s something to keep in mind. If you buy a studded dog collar, for example, it may rust easily.
Keep this in mind when purchasing one and that it’s okay to buy more than one bling dog collar to rotate and switch it up every now and then.

And most importantly, unlike regular dog collars, bling dog collars are all about the look (once the safety and comfort parts have been addressed). Work the runway, baby.

As you cater to your canine’s style, one way to supplement your pampered pet’s style is with a designer dog collar. At The Dog Bowl, nothing is more important than your pets’ health and well being. For more information about dog collars and to see The Dog Bowl's online inventory click here.