What is a greyhoundĀ house collar?
A house collar is a type of collar that is designed for continuous wear, including around the house (hence the name) as sort of a security measure in case your greyhound, or any dog for that matter, were to escape, as this way they will have their ID tag attached so they can be returned quickly and safely.
This is especially useful for greyhounds, whippets, lurchers and all sighthounds who have a high prey drive with the athleticism to match. This is a dangerous combination for them if they happen to spot something in the garden whilst unsupervised, or if they see something passing whilst the door's open. The last thing you want is for your greyhound to whizz past you whilst you're bringing the shopping in because they've seen a cat!Ā
Well it's the second last thing you want. The real last thing you'd want is for this to happen and for them to have no identification on.Ā
Do you need a greyhound house collar?
No, you don't necessarily need one. As I say, it's more of a precaution and many people will never need it, however you may think it's better to be safe than sorry, especially if your dog is a flight risk or has escaped before.
They're also a great option for when you're on the road and travelling when the risk of escape is higher in unfamiliar surroundings, or if you have guests who may be a bit careless with leaving the door open or forgetting to lock the back gate.
They also make a great ID collar on walks too, paired with our greyhound harness. The reason being that your dog still needs to have their ID tag on, so you'd may as well use a super comfy house collar like ours instead of something else.Ā
Choosing a greyhound house collar
The number one thing to consider when choosing a greyhound house collar is comfort. House collars aren't designed to attach the lead to (although this can be done in a pinch), but rather as a way to always have an ID tag on when you need it. This means you might leave it on for longer than you would a different kind of collar. Because of this, your dog will appreciate you taking their comfort into account.
That's why at Snootiful Hound we created our house collar using organic bamboo to make sure the collar is breathable. We also took the step to add a luxury velvet lining for complete comfort. Finally we took steps to keep the collar as lightweight as possible so that it doesn't disrupt your dog. All of that to say, if you want a greyhound house collar, your dog will be glad you bought ours.
