Maralynn Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 I want to order Kolt's big dog collar and Karma Collars is having their monthly free leash Friday!). He's 7.5 m/o Should I be okay ordering one now? I'm thinking by now his neck size won't grow too much more but he could muscle up a bit. So I'm thinking about order 1/2-1" larger than his current size. Does this logic sound correct? or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptJack Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 I ordered Molly's when she was 5 months old and she's 6 now and I'm pretty sure with their '3 inch, with the size you order in the middle' you'll be okay with adding an inch, but I don't know for sure. I'm going to be watching this thread though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mum24dog Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 My dogs have always stayed the collar size they were at 6-8 months. Not sure that Risk will follow suit though. I've chosen a collar and lead from a US site but daren't order them yet. Hazel is still wearing the collar I got her from the US 11+ years ago and it's a similar design so I hope the extra cost will be worth it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maralynn Posted November 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 I went ahead and bought one 1/2" larger than what is comfortable on him now. It will adjust up or down 1" from that point (the website says 3", but the previous collar I bought only 2" of adjustability - go figure) so I'm hoping this will be perfect. Now I get to impatiently wait for it to arrive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RemsMom Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 When is free leash Friday? I would like to take advantage of that in December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maralynn Posted November 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 It's one random Friday each month. Just check their FB page or website each Friday 'til one pops up. They send one really nice 4ft traditional leash with every order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RemsMom Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 It's one random Friday each month. Just check their FB page or website each Friday 'til one pops up. They send one really nice 4ft traditional leash with every order. Thank you! I want to purchase collars for both the dogs for Christmas (my daughter thinks that all the pets need gifts under the tree) and it would be great to get a free leash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maralynn Posted November 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 Fair warning - since they're made to order, it takes about 4 weeks to get a collar ordered on free leash friday. Worth the wait, but might not get there for Christmas if ordered in Dec. I'd stalk their FB page on Black Friday/Cyber Monday to see if they might have an extra FLF or another special then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Elle Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 WOW. those Karma collars are the most beautiful collars I have ever seen. I want one for each of my dogs. But that is a *lot* of money for a collar! If only money were no object......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chan Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 Maralynn, Have you purchased the Karma collars before? I'm curious if the double layer ones are stiff or if they are soft and comfortable? Also, a lot of the single layer collars say for small dogs but I'm wondering if they'd work for a smaller BC? They are gorgeous and now I have collar envy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gideon's girl Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 I want the Stargazer deluxe. I don't think I'd ever spend that kind of money on a collar though. I could feed a sheep or goat for quite a while on that much money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RemsMom Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 I was going to use the free leash and Christmas as an excuse to splurge but I guess I am a little late for that. It is all for the best because I don't know how I would ever decide on what to buy. Possibly Christmas next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maralynn Posted November 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 Maralynn, Have you purchased the Karma collars before? I'm curious if the double layer ones are stiff or if they are soft and comfortable? Also, a lot of the single layer collars say for small dogs but I'm wondering if they'd work for a smaller BC? They are gorgeous and now I have collar envy Yes - I bought one of the single layer 3/4" collars (the Zion) this spring - it's perfect for my 38# BC. Never though I'd spend that much on a collar but the free leash helped the final decision - they ended up being just over $20 each. Pricey but fairly reasonable for hand made dog gear. Kenzi has worn it most of the time since then and it has held up wonderfully. I just swap collars when she goes swimming. I really loved it so I saved up and ordered a customized Little Ranger for Kolt - also a 3/4" and I think it will be a great size for him. I think he's going end up as a fairly slender 45# dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RemsMom Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 I really loved it so I saved up and ordered a customized Little Ranger for Kolt - also a 3/4" and I think it will be a great size for him. I think he's going end up as a fairly slender 45# dog. How do you order a customized collar? And will you please post photos when the collar arrives?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chan Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 Thanks for the info. I also noticed on their FB site that it looks like they offer 15% off fairly regularly. Combine that with a free leash and not too bad at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maralynn Posted November 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 How do you order a customized collar? And will you please post photos when the collar arrives?! Put it in the notes at check out. I emailed a couple months ago to see it they could do it. I had them leave the stars silver but swap the studs and hardware from silver to brass. I'll post pics when I get it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Elle Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 I want the Stargazer deluxe. I don't think I'd ever spend that kind of money on a collar though. I could feed a sheep or goat for quite a while on that much money. Heck, I could feed *me* for quite a while for that much money!! Maralyn, how did you end up paying only $20 each for a collar and leash? That much I could actually afford, although it would still be a splurge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maralynn Posted November 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 When I got the Zion collar (one of the cheapest ones) it was $38 + $5 shipping. I ordered it on FLF so I got both the collar and a bonus leash for a total $43 so it worked out to just over $20 each. Prices have gone up a little since the sping (not really surprised since shipping prices on everything have increased) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Elle Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 When I got the Zion collar (one of the cheapest ones) it was $38 + $5 shipping. I ordered it on FLF so I got both the collar and a bonus leash for a total $43 so it worked out to just over $20 each. Prices have gone up a little since the sping (not really surprised since shipping prices on everything have increased) Ah, I see. Well, I can look at them online and dream! What I have done, though, is sort of a "poor woman's" version, to make fancy collars. I scour the Goodwill stores for belts that have conchos on them with screw backs. It's not easy to find screw-back conchos, let alone ones that are small enough for a dog's collar. But I am not attached to instant gratification, so I just look whenever I am in a thrift store. I find a worn-out belt, maybe missing the buckle, for $2 or $3, and take the conchos off, and then take a hole punch to a regular leather collar and attach the conchos. Not nearly as magnificent as the Karma collars, but they look pretty nice anyway. Another thing one can do is get conchos from some place like Tandy leather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maralynn Posted December 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 After a month of waiting, the collar and leash set arrived today! Apparently the post office is working in overdrive right now 'cause it shipped from CA yesterday and arrived at my house in MI today I'm super happy with how it turned out - colors and design are perfect for him! It's tad loose at 8 m/o (on the smallest hole) so doing it again I'd order a 1/2 smaller, but his neck may fill out a bit yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RemsMom Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 That collar looks wonderful on Kolt! A handsome collar for a handsome boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gideon's girl Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 It looks wonderful, and I'm so jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentleLake Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 It sure is purdy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcv-border Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Gorgeous collar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chan Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Love it! Gorgeous collar and gorgeous dog!! I'm just biding my time till I think Rook is done growing and I will be ordering his :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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