12 best dog collars

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

The collar is the main element of the dog's ammunition. You cannot do without it if you decide to make a four-legged friend, since in the absence of walking it will be dangerous for both the animal itself and those around it. It is necessary to train puppies to the collar, then the process will go quite quickly and easily.

Choosing a collar is not as easy as it seems, because there are many types of products that are designed not only for different breeds, but also for specific occasions and types of training. To buy the right one for your pet, you need to understand the variety of models offered by the pet industry.

Our experts have prepared a rating of the 12 best dog collars, having carried out a detailed market analysis, taking into account the feedback from the owners of the animals and the opinions of experienced dog handlers.

What to look for when choosing dog collars

1. View. Luminous or reflective are suitable for walking in the evening. They will reduce the risk of hitting the animal under the car, as the driver will see the dog on a dark road. Electronic models will allow you to track the movement of the animal, find it in case of loss, as well as monitor the health status in order to subsequently share the data with a veterinarian. Special collars from ticks and fleas will protect your pet from parasites and diseases they carry. Strict collars with internal spikes are undesirable to purchase, as they can harm a four-legged friend. Their use is justified only in the case of training and under the supervision of an experienced dog handler. Decorative models decorated with beads, metal elements, rhinestones and other things should be carefully examined before buying so that there are no sharp parts on the inside that can harm and hurt the animal.
2. The size. The larger the dog, the wider the collar should be. For small and medium breeds, you can buy narrow ones. The diameter for commercially available models is standard for each breed. It is necessary that two fingers pass freely between the collar and the animal's neck. Only then will the four-legged friend feel comfortable in the product.
3. Buckle and leash ring. The buckle should have a special flap to protect the dog's coat from damage. Make sure the ring is as strong as possible and that it adheres well to the collar. This will prevent situations where the animal breaks off the leash, because most often this happens due to poor attachment or fragility of the material that was used to make the ring.
4. Material. Walking models are most often made of leather, synthetics, or a combination of these. On the inside there is always a lining of the finest leather, fleece, felt. It makes the collar more comfortable and prevents abrasion of the pet's coat. Make sure all seams are hidden or on the outside or side. Otherwise, the dog will suffer from chafing. For four-legged people who are constantly on a leash, collars made of tarpaulin are suitable. The material is not afraid of moisture and temperature extremes, therefore, over time, it will not become tough, will not crack, while maintaining an attractive appearance and all the necessary properties.
5. The age of the animal. While most collars are suitable for adult dogs, certain models should be chosen for puppies. It is better to purchase a product for growth, so as not to change it often when the size of the pet increases. The free part of the belt should not be too long, otherwise it will interfere with the dog. A puppy collar should also have the softest inner lining so as not to cause discomfort and damage to the coat and skin.

Rating of the best dog collars

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Best dog collars for ticks and fleas	1	Bayer kiltix	990 RUB
	2	Scalibor	1 301 rub.
	3	Bayer foresto	RUB 1,117
	4	Agro vetzashita 'Bars'	201 RUB
	5	Beaphar ungezieferband	229 r
Best Electronic Dog Collars	1	GPS tracker MonkeyG Deest 69	RUB 3,390
	2	Garmin T5 Collar Rus	RUB 22,500
	3	PetPace	RUB 9,900
	4	Scollar	–
	5	Garmin Delta Smart	RUB 16 846
Best Puppy Collars	1	Ferplast Club Ny С15	195 RUB
	2	ALU-Strong	RUB 1,009

Best dog collars for ticks and fleas

Bayer kiltix

Rating: 4.9

In the first place in the rating is a German-made antiparasitic collar, which should be worn on a dog before the tick-borne activity season. It is secured to fit snugly against the dog's skin, providing the necessary protection. The distance between the neck and the product should not exceed one and a half centimeters. To combat fleas, you can wear the model all year round. The active ingredients are propoxur and flumethrin. They are gradually released from the surface and distributed over the skin, coat and accumulate in the dog's sebaceous glands. Suitable for all breeds and ages from three months.

Advantages

• components do not penetrate the pet's blood;

• sufficient validity period – 6 months;

• choice of sizes – 35, 48, 66 cm;

• acceptable cost – from 800 to 1 thousand rubles, depending on the size.

disadvantages

• does not have moisture resistance.

Scalibor

Rating: 4.8

The second line goes to the collar, which is a combined agent in the fight against fleas, lice, mosquitoes, lice and ticks. The advantages of the product include the absence of any odors. This is very important given the dogs' sensitive olfactory system. Many analogs cause nausea and vomiting in animals, thereby causing discomfort, therefore, users do not like antiparasitic collars. Scalibor, unlike them, does not bring such unpleasant consequences. The model is suitable for all breeds and ages. Collar for dogs that are two months old. On the network there are extremely positive reviews of the owners of four-legged pets about the Scalibor collar.

Advantages

• does not cause side effects;

• moisture resistant;

• sufficient validity period – 6 months;

• choice of sizes – 48, 65 cm;

• acceptable cost – 700 r.

disadvantages

• not found.

Bayer foresto

Rating: 4.7

The third position is occupied by a collar, where the active substances are flumethrin and imidacloprid. The components gradually spread through the epidermis, the dog's coat, also filling the sebaceous glands. This only happens when put on. It takes up to two days for complete distribution. The parasites caught on the animal try to crawl away quickly, and the existing ones die from poisoning. Moreover, the substances are absolutely harmless to humans and pets, so it can be ironed without fear. The collar strap is soft and elastic for comfort. The clasp does not damage the fur of the four-legged pet and securely fixes the collar.

Advantages

• comfortable to wear;

• has no smell and side effects;

• waterproof;

• includes 3 reflectors included;

• choice of sizes – 38, 70 cm.

disadvantages

• relatively expensive – from 2 thousand to 2250 rubles.

Agro vetzashita 'Bars'

Rating: 4.6

The fourth is a Russian-made collar, which provides protection against blood-sucking parasites. Thanks to the optimal combination of substances, the development cycle of sexually mature ticks, fleas, lice, etc., as well as their larvae, is interrupted. The active ingredients are diflubenzuron and fipronil, which have pronounced activity. They are gradually released from the surface, transferred to the skin and hair of the pet, accumulating there. The model is suitable for both treatment and prevention. It is noted that with increased sensitivity, individual reactions may occur in the form of irritation, lacrimation, tremors and other things.

Advantages

• substances are not absorbed into the dog's blood;

• neutral color;

• choice of sizes – 35, 50, 80 cm;

• cheapness – 160 p.

disadvantages

• short term – up to 4 months:

• not suitable for bitches in the last third of pregnancy, lactating and sick with infectious diseases.

Beaphar ungezieferband

Rating: 4.6

The fifth line is occupied by a collar with an active component, which is diazinon. The model is fixed so that up to one and a half centimeters remains between the neck and the product. The active substances are released from the surface of the tape and are distributed over the skin, wool, accumulating in the sebaceous glands of the hair follicles, and then excreted from there, spreading naturally. The necessary concentration of active substances is provided all the time, which guarantees the deterrence and death of blood-sucking parasites. The owners of the dogs note that the collar begins to work only on the fifth day of wearing.

Advantages

• harmless components;

• high efficiency;

• suitable for all breeds and ages;

• cheapness – 260 p.

disadvantages

• short term of validity – from 2 to 5 months;

• not suitable for bitches in the last third of pregnancy, lactating and sick with infectious diseases.

Best Electronic Dog Collars

GPS tracker MonkeyG Deest 69

Rating: 4.9

In first place in the rating category is a collar capable of tracking the location of an animal using both GPS and LBS (cell towers). The device is protected from moisture, so it will not fail, even if the animal climbs into a reservoir or gets caught in the rain. If necessary, the beacon can be removed from the collar. After inserting a SIM card into the tracker, all settings can be entered remotely via a smartphone application. When the charge level drops to the minimum level, a corresponding notification is sent to the owner's device. The monitoring interval is set in the intervals: 30 sec, 10 min, 1 h. Despite the fact that the device is positioned as a device for tracking animals, it can also be used for people (elderly, children, etc.).

Advantages

• high accuracy in determining the distance – up to 5 m;

• work from one charge – up to 5 days;

• storing message history for 90 days;

• small size of the tracker;

• small weight – 31 g;

• easy control via smartphone app;

• acceptable cost – 3300 r.

disadvantages

• not found.

Garmin T5 Collar Rus

Rating: 4.8

The second position is a GPS / Glonass dog collar, which allows monitoring even in difficult conditions. The device is able to track a dog at a distance of up to nine kilometers, even if the animal is in the forest, under trees, bushes. Thanks to the LED beacon, the pet can be seen up to a hundred meters away. This will make it easier for the owner to find and save the dog from falling under the wheels of the car. The advantages also include water resistance, which makes it possible to hunt ducks with a dog, swim in water, etc. The tracker is rather massive, so the collar is suitable only for medium and large breeds of dogs. The model is not designed for wearing in urban environments, but for traveling with a dog out of town, for example, for hunting or searching.

Advantages

• the presence of an LED beacon;

• sufficient battery life – 2 days;

• high tracking accuracy.

disadvantages

• high cost – 21,700 r;

• to work, you need an Alpha or Astro 320 navigator.

PetPace

Rating: 4.8

The third line goes to a collar with a GPS tracker, which is able not only to track the location, but also to monitor the health of a four-legged friend. The device shows the most important parameters: temperature, respiration, pulse, calories, activity, displaying them in a special application on the owner's smartphone, thereby creating a virtual medical record. You can also give access to this data to the veterinarian so that he can draw conclusions about the state of the dog's body in a timely manner and prevent the development of diseases in time.

Advantages

• soft and flexible collar band;

• functionality;

• small size of the tracker.

disadvantages

• high cost – 9500 r.

Scollar

Rating: 4.7

The fourth is a smart collar with a GPS tracker. The device has a unique function that allows you to open and close any kind of electronic doors for four-legged pets. Now the dog will be able to enter and leave the house on its own. The model also has the ability to measure the ambient temperature. All data via the Internet is forwarded to the pet's owner on a smartphone, in a special application. There you can also configure notifications that will remind you of the need for various procedures (vaccinations, haircuts, visits to the veterinarian, etc.). The device, due to its size, is suitable even for small breeds of dogs.

Advantages

• replaceable modules with different functions;

• there is no need to purchase a monthly subscription;

• small size of the tracker.

disadvantages

• not found.

Garmin Delta Smart

Rating: 4.6

The fifth position is not just a collar with a GPS tracker, but a combined device that can train a pet. The model is suitable for owners of naughty dogs. By choosing the necessary training mode in the training system, you can correct the behavior of your four-legged friend. All data and progress is sent to the application installed on the smartphone. The collar is elastic and soft, so the animal quickly gets used to it without any discomfort while wearing.

Advantages

• effectively corrects the dog's bad habits;

• easily customizable;

• comfortable to wear;

• acceptable cost – 2800 r.

disadvantages

• not found.

Best Puppy Collars

Ferplast Club Ny С15

Rating: 4.9

In the first place is a high quality collar designed specifically for puppies and small dogs. It is made of soft nylon that is resistant to moisture and temperature extremes. Wearing it will not injure the delicate and fragile skin, as well as the fur of the growing animal. Thanks to the soft and even fit to the neck, there is no chafing, leading to irritation. The mount is made of plastic, which alarms some owners. Given the size of the animal, you can be sure that it will withstand heavy loads and will not break. The leash ring is made of metal, which also guarantees reliability.

Advantages

• quality materials;

• the optimal width is 15 mm;

• suitable for neck girth – up to 44 cm;

• cheapness – 200 p.

disadvantages

• not found.

ALU-Strong

Rating: 4.8

The last place in the category is occupied by a durable collar made of nylon, specially designed for puppies and dogs of medium and small breeds. Has a metal buckle that provides a secure fit. All fittings are chrome-plated, therefore they are not afraid of moisture and are highly resistant to other external influences. The presence of a slider allows you to adjust and fix the diameter of the collar, so you don't have to change the product when the pet grows up.

Advantages

• growth model;

• width – 15 cm;

• suitable for neck girth – up to 45 cm;

• acceptable cost – 780 r.

disadvantages

• not found.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.