Dog Collar

[TBigLug]

Got my latest leather project done. 2 layer all hand stitched dog collar for Barney. Used an old brass buckle and D ring off of one of our old horse halters. Gives it the antique look but the strength of new. I blew the lining up of a bunch of stitches on the rear but you won't see them when it's on a 200 lb Great Dane St. Bernard cross anyway, lol. First time doing a long line of stitching on ome item. Lots of room to improve. The decision to dye it mahogony was made after the pieces were glued together so the natural color shows arond the D ring. Holds some sentimental meaning to me. The hardware came off some old halters that my grandfather used for years on our draft horses. Hence the rust and tarnish patina.

[bikermutt07]

Good job.

[Instinctive]

I like the old hardware. Can you show us a picture of Barney?

[Windrider30]

That is not collar that is a waist belt for a normal human lol nice work!!!! And yes i want to se a pic of this war mount you speak of!!

[TBigLug]

I tried to get a couple pictures but he's terrible at focusing for pictures, lol. His neck measurement is 24" right on the nose. When he stands on his back feet he can look my 5'3 wife right in the eyes. Super smart, super protective dog. I raised him to do one thing, protect my wife. He does that job superbly.

[Windrider30]

Your wife could ride him into battle!! You just need to make some armor for him and lovely dog and great looking collar!

[Wedgetail]

Tis not a dog, tis a noble steed! And with that I am sure he shall protect not only thy fair lady, but also the heirloom hardware from your grandfathers draft horses for many years to come.

Good work mate, i think it's cool. And I love upcycling stuff, especially if it has semtimental value.

[CaptQuirk]

The cost of Kibbles must be astronomical... as are the piles he leaves! That isn't a dog for beginners!

[Dave Richardson]

great job on the collar. Awesome dog.