Rubbing at the base of the neck is one of the commonest small miseries in dog ownership, and it almost always traces back to a plain webbing collar with a raw edge worn around the clock. Lining that webbing with cotton padding removes the edge altogether, so the collar sits on soft fabric instead of sawing along the same line of skin every time the dog turns their head.

The outer band is woven webbing, chosen because it resists fraying where a lead pulls at the ring, and the fastening is a quick-release buckle rather than a prong and holes, which is quicker to fit and easier to release one-handed if the collar ever catches on something. A sliding adjuster sets the length precisely, and a metal D-ring carries the lead and identity tag. Thirty size and colour combinations are listed, including blue, black and brown.

• Woven webbing outer with soft cotton-lined padding
• Quick-release buckle fastening
• Sliding adjuster for a precise length
• Metal D-ring for lead and identity tags
• 30 colour and size combinations
• Listed weight 40g to 190g depending on size

On fit, and on tags. You should be able to slip two fingers flat between the collar and your dog's neck: any tighter rubs, any looser slips over the ears. A padded collar feels slightly snugger than a plain one at the same measurement, so check again after a week of wear. Dogs in public here must carry the owner's name and address, and the D-ring is where that tag goes.

What the options mean. Sizes run from S to L — £9.99 for the smallest, £15.99 for the largest.

Who it's for: Dogs who wear a collar around the clock, especially short-coated breeds and any dog who has rubbed a bald line before.