Unique Dog Collars

Safety First: Unique Dog Collars That Can Save a Life

There are collars that are designed with the safety of your dog being the foremost purpose for the collar. Some of the best unique dog collars that offer safety features are:

• RoamEO Collar: This state of the art collar uses GPS technology to help a pet owner find the location of his roaming dog. The collar transmits a signal to a GPS receiver that displays the location of the missing dog, which way he is headed and how fast he is going. The information updates every few seconds. The RoamEO may also be used to create a virtual fence by using GPS coordinates to create a perimeter created by the dog's owner. If the dog breaches the perimeter programmed by the owner, an alert alarm goes off.

• Lighted Dog Collars: Many of us cannot get out to walk the dog until well after sundown. To make you and your dog more visible, consider getting a lighted dog collar and leash. The website KeepDoggieSafe.com offers several different varieties of lighted collars and leads. The light feature can also be useful if your dog wanders away in the dark. The lights are visible from blocks away, making your dog much easier for you and others to see.

• Personalized collars: These collars can be custom embroidered with either you or your dog's name and your telephone number. This information can help bring him back home should he become lost. Puddle Pet Care offers these collars in a range of sizes and colors.

• KeepSafe: This is a breakaway collar that will break loose if placed under heavy duress. Developed after the company's founder lost her beloved dog Chinook to a tragic strangulation accident, the KeepSafe collar is designed to prevent a dog from being choked to death should his collar become stuck on an object.

Puttin' on the Ritz

Let's face facts; most people that are looking for unique dog collars are looking for a real fashion statement for their pampered pooch. There is nothing wrong with that. Dogs enjoy being admired, and there is nothing like a little well placed bling to draw people's attention. A good ear scratch or belly rub is sure to follow!

• A Black Tie Affair: For an animal shelter fund raiser or a movie premier, the high class pup should wear his very best formal wear. There is a huge selection of formal collars and jewelry available for today's luxury loving dog. A handsome black bow tie collar will make your favorite dog look like the man about town that he is!

• And She Wore Pearls: A dog owner should consider a beautiful necklace for the glamor girl pooch in her life. Nothing says "classy" quite like a pearl necklace, and doesn't your pup deserve the very best?

• Accessories Make the Outfit: Proper accessorizing can make even a plain collar unique and fashionable. Adding your dog's name to a collar with crystal collar slides, or hanging a sparkly collar charm can liven up your dog's look and make her feel special.

Collars for Unique Situations

Sometimes due to a dog's breed or living situation, an uncommon collar is needed.

• Graceful Greyhounds: Greyhounds, Salukis and some of the other sight hound breeds have slender and delicate necks. They also have elegant streamlined heads that allow them to easily slip out of a collar during a walk to run a few extra laps, or to get the last word in with that squirrel that has been taunting them. A special greyhound collar will help keep your dog with you. These collars are functional, and they come in an elegant selection of fabrics and prints to enhance your dog's appearance.

• Gentle Giant: It is unusual that a dog needs a collar in a size bigger than an extra-large, but if you own a Mastiff or Great Dane, you may just need a bigger than large collar for your larger than life dog. There are several online "Big and Tall" shops for dogs where a dog owner can find a unique collar for their gentle giant.