Top Dog Collars & Accessories

Handmade to order dog collars and leads in the UK

Top Dog Collars & Accessories is a one-person business based in the UK dedicated to the bespoke handmade production of collars, leads and accessories for dogs. The company presents itself as a personal project inspired by its two Hungarian Vizslas, with the stated aim of creating comfortable, washable and durable products at a price the firm itself describes as reasonable.

Handmade production and materials

All collars and leads are handmade to order. The firm uses cushioned nylon webbing as a base to combine with its ribbon designs in widths of 19 mm and 25 mm. The 1.5 and 2 inch wide collars are made on heavy-duty velvet-lined polyester webbing. The company is continually searching for new colourful ribbon designs, which constantly expands its ranges and collections.

The catalogue includes plastic clasps in various colours, as well as metal clasps in chrome, gold, rose gold and rainbow. It also offers designs with martingale material or martingale chain, the latter only in stainless steel, available in most 19 mm and 25 mm widths. The company notes that if that option does not appear on the selected product, the customer can enquire directly.

The ribbon and base webbing combinations shown are not fixed: there is a custom design option for the customer to choose their own combination, indicating it in the message field provided on the checkout page.

Care and maintenance

The collars and leads are suitable for machine washing at 30 degrees. The company expressly states that they must not be tumble dried.

Size guide

The firm details the following size equivalences according to webbing width:

• 19 mm width: size XS for necks of 9 to 12 inches; size S for 10 to 15 inches; size M for 13 to 21 inches; size L for 16 to 26 inches; 4 ft (1.2 m) lead.
• 25 mm width: size S for 10 to 15 inches; size M for 14 to 19 inches; size L for 18 to 23 inches; size XL for 20 to 30 inches; 4 ft (1.2 m) lead.
• 1.5 and 2 inch wide collars: sizes from XS to XXL.

To choose the correct size, the company recommends measuring the dog's neck. It also offers custom sizing: the customer can order the size closest to the actual measurement and note the animal's exact measurements in the comments field at checkout, and the company will adjust the product with a few centimetres of margin. The firm notes that, due to the handmade to order production process itself, measurements may vary slightly from those indicated.

ID tags and engraving

The catalogue includes pet ID tags in different styles, from the classic bone shape to the new-style threaded tags. The latter are integrated into the collar during the manufacturing process, so they cannot be removed or lost. The company engraves the tags in its own facilities, which avoids the usual waiting times for this type of service. Engraving allows up to four lines of text; the firm notes that the more information included, the smaller the text will appear on the tag. The customer must indicate the desired text in the message field on the checkout page.

Product catalogue

In addition to collars and leads, the shop organises its range into several categories:

• Themed, patterned, plain webbing and wide collars and leads.
• Wedding collection, with designs such as Brides Bouquet, Cherish, Ivory and Gold Roses, Love Lace narrow and a flexible wedding flower collar band.
• Dog cooling products, such as cooling bandanas, cooling coat harness and cooling coat.
• Handmade gifts under the Secret Squirrel Crafts & Gifts label, with cushion covers, metal line art pictures, natural soaps and paw or nose print kits.
• Natural dog treats.
• 25 mm anti-pull harness.
• Various accessories: #Vizslalove cushion cover, car safety lead, leather lanyards, heart bandanas and tick removers.
• Safety and visibility items, such as rechargeable LED collar bands in various sizes, LED lights with velcro fastening and rainbow reflective collars and leads.
• Seasonal Halloween and Christmas collections, with designs such as Pumpkins, Hocus Pocus, Cheeky Ghosts, Glow Ghosts, Pink Skull and Crossbones, Berry Sparkle, Black Sparkle or Blue Sky Christmas.
• Grab a bargain section with reduced prices.

The catalogue shows prices in pounds sterling, with examples such as ID tags from £3.50, cooling bandanas at £6, patterned collars and leads at £11 or wide collars at £15.

Orders, shipping and returns policy

The estimated delivery time for handmade products within the UK is 7 to 14 working days. International orders are sent by standard shipping rate to keep costs low and take approximately 3 to 4 weeks to arrive at destination from the shipping date indicated in the confirmation email.

Since collars, leads and harnesses are made to order, the company does not accept returns except in the case of a faulty item. All items are photographed before dispatch.

Customer service

For enquiries and special requests, the company responds via direct messaging on its social profiles or by email at topdogcollar@yahoo.com.