Shih Tzu Comfort, Safety And Fashion With Collars And Leashes

Shih Tzu collars are practical and fashionable. A Shih Tzu collar can hold your Shih Tzu’s identification which can be his ticket back home to you if he gets lost. A Shih Tzu collar can also be your Shih Tzu’s most fashionable statement showing the world just how pampered and stylish he is.

Every Shih Tzu needs at least one collar. But as it is with you and earrings or necklaces and rings, your Shih Tzu and you will enjoy having several. Of course, you only really need one pair of shoes, but chances are you have many, a style and color for every occasion. So can it be the same with your Shih Tzu’s collar. You and your Shih Tzu can enjoy a color and style for any and every occasion.

The Shih Tzu that belongs to celebrities is known to wear some of the most fabulous-looking collars. The celebrities love to dress their Shih Tzu in the finest and most fashionable collars for their Shih Tzu.

Throughout history people have adorned their dog’s necks with jewels, brass and velvet. We are not the first generation to love our dogs. A dog-collar museum at Leeds Castle in England displays a collection of collars from medieval times to the nineteenth century. Many of those collars include the same kind of identification information we put on our dog tags today.

The collars you choose for your Shih Tzu should provide comfort and safety as well as adornment. A collar that does not fit properly can create sores. A collar that is too loose can allow your Shih Tzu to slip out. A collar that is not sturdy can break just at a time you need it most to be strong enough to hold your Shih Tzu in safety. Finding the right fit is the first rule when purchasing collars for your Shih Tzu.

Do not put a huge collar and leash on a little Shih Tzu. It can irritate your Shih Tzu’s throat. The little guys under 8 pounds should have a collar that is 3/8-inch wide. Bigger Shih Tzu can use a collar 5/8-inch in size.

If you have a bigger and more active Shih Tzu ensure that the collar is strong. If your bigger Shih Tzu suddenly flies to the end of the leash after a cat while on your walk, you will be glad he was wearing a very strong collar and leash. Once I was walking one of my 10 pound Shih Tzu’s on a sidewalk that surrounded a lake. The ducks on the sidewalk suddenly flew into the water, and right after them went my Cindy and almost me too. Without a strong collar and leash that day she would have ended up in the lake for sure (I am unsure if Cindy can swim), but my first instinct would have been to run right after her and I for sure cannot swim. Luckily I was able to pull her back.

Look for well-constructed buckles and collars made of leather or other materials that won’t fall apart right at the “wrong” moment.

Be sure your Shih Tzu’s collar is secure around his neck. Otherwise he could learn to get his head out of the collar. Put your thumb or other fingers inside the collar. If you can fit more than one finger comfortably between collar and your Shih Tzu’s neck, the collar on a small Shih Tzu is too loose. Collar fitting can also be determined by the size of your Shih Tzu’s head. If your Shih Tzu has a big neck and a little head, the collar has to be fitted snug around his neck. If he has a skinny neck and a large head, the collar can be looser.

Whether you pay $5 or $100 for your Shih Tzu’s collars, think about quality, comfort and safety before you buy. It is fun to find stylish collars, but just be sure your Shih Tzu is comfortable and safe as well.

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