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The collar is upside down in the pic, but I turned it over the right way now. You get the idea anyway.

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I like the stitching details

I am sure your pup loves it, nothing better than spoiling them!

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Now that is one happy pup. Looks great and so does Blue. Your stitching looks very very good!!

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Yep, it think he is quite proud.

I think he is quite proud, I meant..

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Very nice work. I like how you've used rivets as well as stitching for the D ring attachment. I am going to try that myself, thanks for the idea.

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Very Nice! You did a great job! Where did you buy your buckle from and what is the metal? I like the way it looks!

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Very nice.. If you dont mind me asking what type/weight leather you used? Im still a little leary on stitching so my first dog collar for my boy (a dobie too :) ) will be a little more novice than most with double cap rivets and chicago screws as the attachment points. I REALLY need to start getting better with that speedy stitch awl :)

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I Used about an 8/9 oz leather, 3.6 mm, so 7.2 mm overall thickness with both layers. I punched the adjustment holes at every .75 inch because the store bought collars in the past seem too always be either too big or too small with their 1 inch spacing. With a dobie they can back out of the collar if too loose or choke if too tight due to the tapered neck head snout. The smaller spacing helps with this problem. I actually used standard tandy 3mm pricking irons to punch all the stitching holes on this. It does start to get a little tough due to the thickness but works fine. The main thing is keep the punch straight up and down, just a little angle and the stitching will be crooked on backside. You can use a small drill press to alleviate this problem too. Consistency seems to be key. Whatever you do, do it the same way repeatedly.

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Quill, just for future reference it's not a good idea to sew across the leather. But since you used rivets too it shouldn't be a problem. It's a beautiful collar and a beautiful dobie as well. I've had three dobies and it is hard unless you use a harness to deal with their necks and head. Using the .75" was a great idea. Cheryl

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My last Dobie should have been named Houdini because he was able to back out of his harness. True Story. Thanks for the advice. I Appreciate it.

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I had a dobie that could open the crate latch with her nose. Would stick her nose through, lift it, slide it and drop it. She also opened car doors the had the lift handle. I believe you, LOL. And you're welcome. Cheryl

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