Thursday, November 26, 2015

Basic Information On Waterproof Dog Collars And Leashes

By Marci Nielsen


State and local regulations will mostly dictate that you have a collar and leash for your dog or puppy. In fact you may have a dog and are looking to get a leash and collar for your four legged companion. Thus read on and see what you need to know about waterproof dog collars and leashes for your canine.

Leashes and collars with waterproof material are definitely best used for animals that stay outside most of the time. In general the category would mostly include horses and canines, with horse using leashes and harnesses instead. One important characteristic of a waterproof material is that it should be easy to wash as well. Apart from this it must likewise be non porous so it will store or harbor bacterial and gunk growth.

Polyester is usually the best kind of material for these collars and leashes. The polyester used for these kinds of applications are more or less weaved into a web and then coated with either polyvinyl chloride or transparent polymer coating. The coating makes the material more pliable and durable apart from being easy to clean and waterproof.

Polyester is also a material that can be easily colored, so on can expect the products made from this material to come in various colors to match your taste or even to match your pet. It is good to note that fluorescent colors will not hold their colors as long as opaque colors. Also in general, deeper and darker hues will tend to retain their colors as compared to lighter ones in the long run.

Getting a collar or leash made from a polyester weave also has durability advantages when it comes to extreme weather conditions. Nylon and leather collars and leashes will tend to become brittle and crack when exposed to winter weather. This is not the case with polyester weave items which still stays strong and will not become brittle and crack.

Asian companies make replicas and rip offs of original items, even leashes and collars. In fact if you have bought an imitation product, it will start to exhibit some form of stink after a few days of use. Do not compromise on quality, especially if it is just a few dollars difference, for you may regret it later. Always choose what is best for your pet.

Collars, especially the waterproof kind, are said to be easy to break. This is a possibility if the collar is smaller than it should be. You should be able to fit two fingers between the neck of your dog and the collar for you to gauge a proper fit. Smaller than this and it will put too much stress on the collar and it will lessen its lifespan. Not to mention, a smaller collar will mean greater discomfort for your four legged companion, which is definitely not good or even welcomed.

Thus discussed has been some waterproof leashes and collars. Use the information here in the article to build up your information base prior to your first or next purchase.




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