Pet collars have been used throughout history for ornament or service.  Collars have always come in all sizes and styles.

Pet collars have been around since ancient times.  Large and small dog collars and cat collars have adorned dogs and cats for varying purposes from decoration to war service.

Pet collars made of leather have displayed ancient dog names of Egypt, and Egyptian designer collars with suspended amulets have been depicted in murals such as the pre-dynastic Asmolean Palette and Hunting Pallet (currently housed in the British Museum) and murals of the Old Kingdom. 

Pet collars, dating back to the 15th century, made from broad iron, barbed with spikes to protect the throats of valuable hunting dogs from wild animals are housed in the Leeds Castle Museum, England.  Other collars from Germany (17th century), artistically crafted of leather and adorned with metalwork and velvet, are meant mostly for decoration.

Pet collars in modern times are functionally the same as they were historically.  We buy collars to pamper our pets and to enhance their working abilities.

Pet collars today, are used in the same way.  Collars are used to attach identification and immunization tags and some have small containers to hold items, such as dogs trained for carrying maps, codes and important letters in wartime. 

Pet collars today come in rhinestone dog collars, glow in the dark dog collars, designer dog and cat collars.  It appears that whatever you desire or require in large and small dog collars and cat collars is available.

Pet collars come in the form of bark collars that dispense citronella when your dog barks and other special training collars such as electronic dog collars are used for the same purpose and for flea control. 

Pet collars can be waterproof, studded, and completely personalized and for dogs who hate collars or senior dogs with arthritis in their upper vertebrae there are harnesses that put pressure on the chest rather than the neck that are also useful in securing your pet when it is in a car.

Pet collars come in materials from fine leathers of various animals to braided cloth and nylon.  Whatever your preference in large and small dog collars and cat collars, be sure to provide your pet dog or cat with a collar that fits with at least two fingers under it, is comfortable, serviceable and pet safe.

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