the gafer Report post Posted February 7, 2013 made this for my bull x greyhound hunting dog its a totaly diferent style to what i normaly make but my bitch does look good in it lol few pics for you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mijo Report post Posted February 7, 2013 Looks great, I like the way you did the brass strap keepers and the use of two buckles (very innovative). Thanks for posting / sharing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the gafer Report post Posted February 7, 2013 Thanks wasn't sure how it would go down if I am honest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LNLeather Report post Posted February 7, 2013 That is quite a collar there... I have seen collars that wide and (out of curiosity) I just wonder how comfortable that is for the dog? I just have to ask... Doesn't that restrict air flow when the dog bends his (or her) head down? or Is it that wide to protect the dogs neck? Why so wide? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the gafer Report post Posted February 7, 2013 Its only 2 1/2" on the top and 1 1/2" at the front it looks a lot bigger in the pics I hunt with this dog so it will protect her neck as for restrickting air flow its not that tight as long as you can get a couple of fingers under it she will be fine I had a 3" collar on her the other week but she got atacked by a pit x and tore the collar its realy a good job she had it on or she may not have been hear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LNLeather Report post Posted February 7, 2013 Ohhh Kaaay, now I understand... Good thing she was protected and I'm Glad she is OK after the attack! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the gafer Report post Posted February 7, 2013 Ye so am I atb kev Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davey bootstrap Report post Posted February 7, 2013 hi gafa looks good i make something very similar but i use a large d ring and a twin strap if i new how post pics on here i would show you, but good work atb davey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the gafer Report post Posted February 7, 2013 Get photo bucket davey pm me once you have it and al tell you how to post them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davey bootstrap Report post Posted February 7, 2013 hi i will get on to it cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blazin Report post Posted February 8, 2013 Nice collar, and I like the width for protection from those hog cutters. Well done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the gafer Report post Posted February 9, 2013 Thanks pal I am happy with it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msoljak Report post Posted July 21, 2013 Hi Gafer, The collar looks great, like something from the 18th or 19 century. What sort of leather did you use? Is it OK to ask where you got the hardware from? I have 2 large sight hounds here in NZ and would like to do domething similar. Hoping to avoid casting or machining my own post and ring, keeper etc. Thanks Marc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the gafer Report post Posted July 23, 2013 Hi Gafer, The collar looks great, like something from the 18th or 19 century. What sort of leather did you use? Is it OK to ask where you got the hardware from? I have 2 large sight hounds here in NZ and would like to do domething similar. Hoping to avoid casting or machining my own post and ring, keeper etc. Thanks Marc. thanks buddy the leather i used is british bridle leather 2 1/2 mm to 3mm thick then has a neoprene backing and soft lambs leather over that for comfort the brass work i got from abbey england it would be a ball ake to make all the brass work pm me some pics when they are done on ya dogs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msoljak Report post Posted July 30, 2013 Hi Gafer Thanks for the info, I'll give the bridle leather a go. I've only used veg tanned up to now. I didn't realize the ring and post are called terrets by saddlers..that Abbey site is pretty comprihensive. Thanks again M. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NicoleAlaine Report post Posted August 13, 2013 Love the double buckle, very classic looking and I'm sure it's super practical! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leatherstrap1 Report post Posted February 12, 2014 Hi gaffer What quarry would you hunt with this type of dog having the bull mixed in with a running dog. And could there be an issue if she is running a rabbit or something and it shoots in a hole near undergrowth could the collar get caught on any brambles or tree sticks. Nice collar tho Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the gafer Report post Posted February 26, 2014 (edited) the only thing you can hunt is rats and rabbits with a dog but can be used if say you shoot a fox and its injured then you can use the dog and before the ban in 2004 i used to hunt fox , deer .rabbits and hare and just hunt with lurchers hope this helps and thanks Edited February 26, 2014 by the gafer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leatherstrap1 Report post Posted February 26, 2014 I make a new style of slip lead like the Waterloo cup coursing style ones. It has a quick release on the wide collar rounded leather leash with a trigger at the top on the hand loop. They work quite well too. I use one on my Laguna whippet bitch. If I get chance I will upload a picture for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the gafer Report post Posted February 27, 2014 what are the price i could do with a slip to clasp on to that post for a quick release she puls like hell when out lamping i would make one my sellf but don't do that mutch now i can trade you some bridle shoulder leather so ya can build a couple of collars if ya like ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
