Fashion dog collars
This aisle is where looks come first — patterned, printed and seasonal designs for owners who want their dog's collar to say something beyond the basics. A fashion collar can be every bit as functional as a plain nylon or leather one, but because the design is the main draw, it's worth checking the practical details haven't been an afterthought.
Style without giving up function
A collar bought mainly for its look still needs a secure buckle or clip and a D-ring that can take the weight of a lead and an identification tag without bending or pulling loose. Check these details the same way you would on any everyday collar, rather than assuming a decorative design is automatically less robust.
Many fashion collars are built on the same nylon webbing as our plain everyday range, just printed or patterned, which means the fit and care advice is largely the same — check the size guide and wash as you would a standard nylon collar.
Matching sets and seasonal designs
Fashion collars are often part of a matching set with a lead or bandana, which is worth considering if you like a coordinated look, though there's no functional reason you need to buy the set rather than mixing and matching. Seasonal prints, for events like Christmas or Halloween, are a fun option for a dog who doesn't mind wearing something a little different for a short period.
If you're buying for a special occasion or photo, it's still worth checking the fit properly rather than treating it as a one-off accessory that doesn't need to sit right — an ill-fitting collar is uncomfortable regardless of how nice it looks.
Getting the fit right
Measure your dog's neck with a soft tape and check it against the size guide for that specific collar, since fashion ranges sometimes run across a narrower size spread than the everyday nylon aisle. You should still be able to fit two fingers flat between the collar and your dog's neck.
If your dog is between sizes or still growing, it's worth checking the return policy before committing to a patterned design that might not be restocked in the size you need later.
In this section
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Ancol Fashion Collar Purple Bone & Paw
A nylon dog collar with bone and paw print, rated for wet weather and swimming, 30-50cm
£7.79
Ancol Fashion Collar Bone
A nylon fashion collar with a bone and paw print, snap-buckle, three sizes
From£7.29
Ancol Fashion Collar Daisy
A daisy-print dog collar with a snap-buckle fastening, in a range of sizes
From£7.29
Ancol Fashion Collar Hearts
A nylon fashion collar with reflective thread, adjustable across three neck sizes
From£7.29
Red Dingo Design Dog Collar
Red Dingo Design Dog Collar in 28 designs, sizes XS to Large. Hard-wearing, comfortable and finished with solid hardware — and, like all Red Dingo gear, covered by their 5-year guarantee.
From£9.49
Red Dingo Classic Dog Collar
Red Dingo Classic Dog Collar in 18 colours, sizes XS to Large. Hard-wearing, comfortable and finished with solid hardware — and, like all Red Dingo gear, covered by their 5-year guarantee.
From£10.99
Rechargeable LED Safety Dog Collar
A tough nylon collar with a built-in rechargeable LED strip — up to 8 hours of bright visibility on a single 2-hour charge.
From£7.99
Kingdom Pet Cooling Collar
A fridge-cooled collar that keeps a dog cool for up to 4 hours on hot walks
From£3.99
Red Dingo Reflective Bones Dog Collar
Red Dingo Reflective Bones Dog Collar in five colours, sizes XS to Large. Hard-wearing, comfortable and finished with solid hardware — and, like all Red Dingo gear, covered by their 5-year guarantee.
From£12.99
Personalised Engraved Nameplate PU Dog Collar
Personalised Engraved Nameplate PU Dog Collar. Material: PU.
£14.99
Personalised Reflective Dog Collar with Engraved ID Plate
A padded reflective nylon collar with a slide-on metal ID plate engraved with your dog's details.
£12.99
Personalised Padded PU Dog Collar
Personalised Padded PU Dog Collar. Material: Microfibre PU, diving cloth and zinc alloy. Select the required colour and size, then enter the exact engraving text during purchase. Measure your pet and check the size chart before ordering.
From£13.99
Common questions
- Are fashion dog collars as strong as plain ones?
- Many are built on the same nylon webbing as an everyday collar, just printed or patterned, so strength is usually comparable. Check the buckle, clip and D-ring on any collar you're considering rather than assuming a decorative design is automatically less durable.
- Do fashion collars come in matching sets with leads?
- Often, yes, and it's a popular way to buy if you want a coordinated look. There's no functional need to buy the matching set rather than pairing a fashion collar with a plain lead, so it comes down to preference.
- How do I size a fashion dog collar?
- Measure your dog's neck with a soft tape and check the specific collar's own size guide, since fashion ranges can run across a narrower size spread than the everyday aisle. You should be able to fit two fingers flat between the collar and your dog's neck.
- Are seasonal print collars safe to leave on for photos?
- Yes, provided the collar fits properly — treat a seasonal or occasion collar the same as any other in terms of checking the fit, rather than assuming a short-term accessory doesn't need to sit right on your dog's neck.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.