As you can see from my picture here, I've always been a fashion-conscious newf. Papa says I'm metrosexual and I don't get it because I'm pretty sure that word actually describes my buddy Wimsey, the city-dwelling Casanova, (Metro = City, Sexual = Wimsey).Anyway, what I'm trying to say is - what I wear is important to me. I want my outfits to make a statement. Sure, I may be huge and drooly and colored like a cow, but dammit - I'm also a fashionista.
Since I've got plenty of fur to protect me from the elements, I don't need to wear jackets and sweaters and little doggy jumpers like some of my friends. So really the only opportunity that I have to really wow folks with my fashion acumen is my collar. Or should I say collars...I've got a bunch!
My first favorite collar was my green and blue whale Four Preppy Paws buckle collar - but recently my mama got me a new martingale collar and I gotta tell you guys, it is AWESOME. The very best thing about it is that it is 1.5" wide, so even through my thick fur folks can see it! If you're a big dog looking for a hot new look - check out my new favorite haute couture designer...
THIS NEWF REVIEWS: WIGGLES, WAGS AND WHISKERS
Above is a picture of my collar. Seriously, how hot is that? I'm pretty sure it belongs on Project Runway or similar.
And the one above is Pooka's collar. The pattern is called "Oberon," which is why our mama bought that one - Pooka is named after Puck, the mischievous sprite from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream - and Oberon is the king of the fairies from the same play! The name was irresistible even if there were other collars that were cuter. Look at THIS one!
Mama says if I'm REALLY good she'll buy this one for my birthday for me...Okay - enough fashion lust - on to business.
Company Standards: These collars were created by the owners of a dog that nearly got hit by a car when she broke her collar of the time chasing a squirrel. They wanted to make a collar stronger and safer. Their products are built from quality ingredients.
Size and Portability: We recommend you check out the Wiggles, Wags and Whiskers' website to see everything they have. But here's a quick rundown - they carry buckle and martingale collars from 1", 1.5", and 2" wide in a huge range of ribbon styles. They also have a Create Your Own function for no additional charge.
Newfy Drool-o-Meter* Rating: Since it's not food, I can't give it the highest rating, but I will give these a Two-Slinger because they're so very pretty!
*Newfy Drool-o-Meter Key:
Dry Mouth: Zero interest or appreciation for the item in question - not worth drooling over.
Minicicles: Just the tiniest hint of a droolcicle starting at either corner of the mouth. Drool worthy? Barely.
One-Slinger: The treat is good - good enough to get the juices flowing but not so good that I would offer it as an aperitif on a first date with Sunshade.
Two-Slinger: Now we're talking! The drool is even, it's sling-able, and it has been earned.
Simultaneous-Ropes-to-the-Floor: The highest honor I, or any newf, can offer a treat or toy. So delicious and delightful that the drool flows like water.
11 Barks Back:
Those collars are indeed beautiful! I'm very hairy at present, so my collars are hidden beneath the fluff too!
Toodle pip
Harry x
You're stylin, Nookers! But why would you want a nightingale collar? Our papa's been buying us fashion accessories, too. Princess has some very cute things, but it's harder to buy for the boys. He got Tank a tie on Monday. It actually looked verrrry handsome! Great minds think alike.
I have so much fur that my 1" collar is practically invisible, too. Unfortunately my Gentle Leader is all-too-visible and it REALLY cramps my style.
Bandanas, however, look really good on me even though they're not so practical.
I have a question for you though: do those collars rub off, or mat down your lovely fur? When my collar comes off you can sometimes see where it was, because there is a little dip in the fur.
Hugs and paws,
Biggie
Big! They DO depress our fur a bit, and the velvet interior tends to collect our fuzz on it so we're betting it's rubbing a bit of fur off too.
But the truth is that we only wear collars when we are going walkies on leash. The rest of the day we are nude. Our mama has read too many horror stories about unattended dogs in crates or out in the backyard getting their collars caught on things and strangling to death. So unless our people are with us and we're going someplace on leash, we don't wear collars at all. We both have microchips implanted between our shoulderblades in case we ever get lost without our collars.
Since we are very rarely unattended outside mama thinks this is the safest thing for us. So when our collars come off we look the same as when they went on -
FABULOUS!
Those collars are very cool! We've never been to that site, thanks for telling us.
Bear
Whoa! Totally gorge! It's almost my burpday. This is going on the list!
wally.
Wow Nanook! Wally was right. Your timing ... or mine ... is perfect. I just snapped my leather collar in two when I saw a cat I just had to chase down the street. My mom was so mad, because I bolted across the street after that feline. Thanks for the link to W, W, and W. I'm sending mom to investigate. Those collars look beeeeyouteeful!
xo
SB
Wow, those collars are sooo pretty & thick! The last one looks really high-class & expensive!
Love licks,
Solid Gold Dancer
Nanook and pooka
Those collaws awe dweamy!!! I hope you get them all!!
I hope you'we having a wondewful Valentine's day!
smoochie kisses
Asta
Such very nice collars! Marley has broken two collars - the first was a rolled leather collar and the leather broke. The second was the standard plastic latch type collar and the latch failed. He has a martingale collar now that has lasted 9 months without breaking, but these collars are much much prettier! He may be getting a new collar soon.
We love the drewlometer!!
There are lots of slingers in this house as well....each one well earned.
Cookie and crew
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