COAT PROTECTING SATIN COLLARS

QH LEG PROTECTORS SIZING AVAILABLE ON THE PRODUCT PAGE

Measurements are for the satin cuff circumference and height.  Chain length minus the rings is the cuff size circumference.  For proper fit the collar should slide without stopping over your dog’s back skull and ears when removing it.  To measure the correct size measure loosely around the distance from the throat diagonally to over your dog’s back skull.  This measurement should not be snug and allow additional inches if your dog has full mane coat over its neck area (ie show length coat).  The cuff does not stretch, the chain when on lead will snug up to help prevent slipping back out of the collar, keeping your dog safer.  Sizes are based on traditional chain lengths.  Chains are argon welded and chrome plated for maximum strength and durability.  They will not tarnish, rust, or break.  You may consider using a smaller sized collar for your puppy and switch to an adult size when your puppy is approx. 6 months of age.  I can help you determine the proper sizing if you are unsure by the throat/over back skull measurement, coat length/desired coat length and your dogs size.   Dogs in longer coat or with a wider back skull will need a larger cuff size.  ***for the most protective benefits, choose the tallest cuff option for your dog’s neck length.  The cuff is soft, piable, and very comfortable,

COLLAR SIZES Cuff circumference | cuff height customized to any height at no extra charge.

Breed examples:

• 10.5″ | cuff height 2″ | Toy Poodle, Chinese Crested, Yorkshire Terrier
• 12″ | cuff height 2″-2.5″ | Toy Poodle, Mini Poodle puppy, Bichon puppy, Maltese, Shih Tzu
• 14.5″ | cuff height 2.5″-3″| Mini Poodle, Bedlington, Bichon, Cocker Spaniel, Shih Tzu, West Highland White Terrier
• 16.5″ | cuff height 3″-3.5″ | Bichon (2.5″-3″cuff height), Shih Tzu, Spaniel, West Highland White Terrier
• 18″ | cuff height 4″ | Standard Poodle (sm. adult or puppy 4-6 months), Setter, Boxer, many Sighthounds
• BIG HAIR 19 | 19″ X 5″ cuff | In-between size made with the 20″ chain that’s ideal for Standard Poodle females in big Continental coat who would fit a 18″ cuff if not in show coat, but the 20″ is a touch too big.  This is what I use on my own Standard Poodle girls in Show hair     
• 20″ | cuff height 4″-5″ | Standard Poodle, Keeshond, Afghan, Giant Schnauzer, Doberman
• 22″ | cuff height 5″ | Standard Poodle (adult males), Afghan, Portuguese Water Dog
• 24″ | cuff height 5″ | Portuguese Water Dog, VERY lg. Standard Poodle male in full show coat, OES

Chain Weights Standard chain lengths:

• 10.5″ | 1.5 mm (extra fine) 
• 12″ | 2.0 mm (fine) 
• 14.5″ | 2.0 mm (fine) 
• 16.5″ | 2.0 mm (fine)
• 18″ | 2.5 mm (medium) 
• 20″ | 2.5 mm (medium)
• 22″ | 3.0 mm (heavy)
• 24″ |3 .0 mm (heavy) 
• 26″| 4.0 mm (extra heavy)

• FABRIC choice is key in producing the most effective coat protecting collar.  The Quilted Hound collars are all sewn from high quality 100% polyester satin.  Many of the solids are a slightly heavier weight (dress weight) and patterned satins are trade standard blouse weight.  I often suggest the blouse weight patterned satin for the wee ones as they slide and compress the fastest.  Both types of satin slide smoothly over coat to minimize friction.  Why not Silk?  While silk is a fine quality fabric, it does not stand up as a collar fabric.  The delicate silk fibers quickly break losing smoothness, looking tattered and reducing the function of the collar.

Satin cuff protective collars do not snag, mat or break coat the way a typical flat, chain or rolled leather collar will.  All collars cause friction.  The satin cuff will disperse friction over a much larger area reducing its impact on valuable hair.  Cuff height helps prevents hair from coming around the cuff and getting caught in the chain, creating breakage and pulling out coat.  There are no adornments added to Quilted Hound collars that will snag or break ear hair or add unnecessary weight to the collar, thereby helping limit friction.  It’s very important to keep your dog’s hair clean, unclean hair increases friction and breaks hair with or without wearing a collar.

Quilted Hound Protective Collars are designed to slide around the neck.  If your dog is very active and pulls on the lead a lot, a more durable grosgrain centre ribbon is available for busier dogs (ie Mini Poodles) that tend to spin and be quite active on lead.  Grosgrain is denser and can withstand more wear under the chain then the usual satin ribbon option.  There is grosgrain under all of the tabs for extra durability.  Satin Coat Protecting Collars are meant for use only when on a leash and attended.  Leg Protectors are for use when attended, do not leave QH or any other leggings on your dog when unattended or in a crate.  All wear and abuse on the collar is wear not damaging your dog’s coat.

WHY I DO NOT OFFER:  I’m occasionally asked to sew the chain completely inside the satin cuff or under a full length of ribbon.  I do not offer collars so constructed as it reduces the speed in which the chain moves, creating a risk of your dog slipping from the satin cuff and becomes a safety issue.  A MARTINGALE sewn into the cuff does not close properly over the satin and also poses the risk of slipping out of the cuff for a properly sized collar.  A Martingale cuff needs to fit much much snugger to be safe and therefore greatly reduces it’s ability to protect hair by compressing coat and increasing friction.   A Martingale also unbalances the action of the collar focusing pressure on to two points:  at the chain attachment and on the opposite side of the cuff.  Rather than disbursing the energy around the entire cuff as a slip chain will, it focuses the pressure on 2 points, which can be very detrimental to larger mane coated breeds.  I especially do not recommend the use of martingale type cuff for dogs will larger mane coat, particulally not for Poodles.  

While protecting coat is the goal, keeping your dog safe is the utmost priority.  PRETTY BLING decorative martingale cuffs do not work the same in protecting hair.  I feel glued-on bling is not more important then the collar working optimally to keep your dog and their coat protected.  Please also be aware that all slip or martingale chain should always be the highest quality — argon welded and certified.  Avoid “pretty cuffs” constructed from Dollar Store chains and martingales.

♥ ~Renee