Crystals decorate many of the collars. Some are glass beads, but you can actually find diamond studded if you choose. Just be sure the stones are fastened securely to the collar so your dog does not end up with them in their tummy. There are also leather collars with metal studs or spikes that you can find. It provides a manly look to an otherwise boring strip of leather.

Personalized collars with metal plaques can be ordered in several places on line or at your favorite pet store. This does not have to be just your dogs' name. It can also include emergency information such as the address of your home and your cell phone number. Dogs may wander and get lost. If somebody finds them, it is much easier to relocate them to their rightful owners if the information is right there. The last thing any conscientious dog owner wants is to lose their beloved pet.

Sometime owners of larger sized dogs feel the need to have metal collars draped around their dogs' neck. They think this gives them more control. Training collars, chain collars are meant for training, not for everyday use. If you train your dog when it comes into your family, training collars won't be necessary except for the purpose for which they were intended.

Leather dog collars for that big baby can give a sign of your personal taste or the character of your dog. The cartoon image of Spike the bulldog with his spiked collar can be overshadowed by the adorable large pink collar with the name plaque for the diva dog of your home. The king can have studs to show his manliness and be just as imposing as one with chains that choke.

The leather dog collars are not just for the little pooches. There are manufacturers that specialize in large dog collars that feature conchos and equestrian style deacutecor. You can also get them padded, which is great for the shorter haired big dogs or embellished with turquoise or other stones.

The endless choices are at your finger tips. A web search will yield more sites than you can check in a day. It depends on what you are trying to convey with your collar and how much you want to spend.

One of the most important aspects of any collar is the ability to include identification tags either on the collar itself, or with the rabies tag hanging from the collar. The many choices are yours and it is fun to shop all of the great sites and your favorite pet store for quality leather collars.