Spaniels are renown for their ability to get filthy, in even the most immaculate of places. They're also infamous for pulling, gorging on any food in sight, and finding toys around the house you never even knew you bought. Simba is nothing less than a stereotypical spaniel, who has been known to obliterate collars that are not sturdy enough to stand up to his ridiculous strength, given he barely weights 13kg. The thing that drew me to Salt Dog Studios in the first place, is that I was searching for an attractive, hardwearing, washable collar made in the UK (as I no longer posses the virtue of patience to ship from the USA) that was NOT EzyDog - I was looking for something that would not only suit frolics in the park, but look flashy enough to be worn for special occasions. Made To Last The irresistible mint-green whale design is comical, but is balanced by the sturdy metal buckle to make for a beautiful, multi-purpose collar. The matching lead is equally as robust, and has received comments in the past for being so cute! As we rapidly approach Summer, I feel that this collar is going to become even more of a staple in Simba's 'outdoor wear' wardrobe (alongside his rainbow Devil Doods collar) as the weather warms, and we explore various local lakes and parks. Our SDS set has suffered being subject to almost every type of filth; from sand, to mud, to water, it has survived and is still going strong despite vigorous use. Besides from a small amount of rust on the eyelets, the collar still looks and feels brand new, and the stitching on the lead remains firmly in place although it had been tugged on time and time again. Testing his Salt Dog lead during his first trip to the beach back in late December. He has also worn it do Daycare on more than one occasion, been dragged about by the lead by a cheeky Labrador puppy there, and it is still fully intact. You'll also notice the lovely black brand tag on the lead - one which is also sewn into the collar, and I often struggle to equip the right way up the first time if I fail to check. Comfort The collar and the lead handle feature a soft, velvet layer of fabric that act as a padding, giving these accessories a luxurious feel, as well as providing an essential soft surface for the dog who's wearing the collar, and some protection to the hands of the humans attached to rowdy dogs by the end of the lead. On more than one occasion, I've found myself praising the genius idea that it was to add velvet to the inside of the handle of the lead, when I'd usually be covered in fabric burns from materials that don't feel half as nice as they look. Although this nautical print is no longer available on their website, there are dozens of other designs to choose from, to suit any dog. Overall, I would recommend these accessories to anyone with a similar criteria to us- attractive, resistant, ergonomic and easy to clean. If you've never heard of them before that's because they're not as active on Instagram as they are on Facebook - but they're definitely a company you should start following now! They're the perfect alternative to a brand like EzyDog, for those looking for something just as good but a little more fashionable for their posing pooch.
Milla & Simba
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4/6/2017 11:10:49 am
Very nice! Some cracking photos! Simba is looking so fit!
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Milla & Simba
4/12/2017 02:22:06 pm
Thank you! He is ridiculously fit at the moment - not sure why as I'm hardly trying!
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