Choosing the Right Bullmastiff Collar for Your Bullmastiff
As all bullmastiff owners know, the most important bullmastiff accessory is their collar. However, there are so many different kinds of bullmastiff collars that owners don't know which ones are best for their bullmastiff. Personality, activity levels and the size of your bullmastiff all need to be taken into consideration before purchasing a bullmastiff collar.
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Three common kinds of bullmastiff collars to choose from are available in a variety of shapes, materials and sizes. The first kind is the traditional Slip Collar. This type of collar, more commonly known as the choke chain, comes with both benefits and drawbacks. Most bullmastiff owners never use this type of collar to hurt or choke their DOGS, but it can affect your bullmastiff's ability to breathe if pulled too tight. Usually constructed of a single strand of chain with two loops on each end, the collar is created as one end of the chain is pulled through one loop, creating a circle that is then placed over the bullmastiff's head. The loose loop is attached to a leash or anchor chain. When used properly, it is an effective training and walking tool.
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Another type of bullmastiff collar is the buckle-type, which is made out of various materials such as plastic, leather and polyester or nylon fibers. These collars are strong, yet such a collar must not be too tight or too lose or else it becomes useless to a bullmastiff owner. Make sure that you can slide at least one or two fingers between your bullmastiff's neck muscles and the collar when fitting this one. Also, keep in mind that when walking, your bullmastiff may become excited, and he or she may be able to twist or wiggle their way out of that collar, leaving you holding the end of a leash with the collar attached while your bullmastiff is racing off to destinations unknown.
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Body harness collars are popular with owners of larger DOGS and do not come with the inherent dangers that traditional around-the-neck collars do. Leashes can clip to the harness at the shoulder, or around the chest area on most models, which provides optimum control for those who like to take their bullmastiffs out walking or running every day. Make sure that no matter which type of bullmastiff collar you purchase for your bullmastiff that it is adequate for the purposes for which you bought it. Try to teach bullmastiffs from puppydom to obey and heel, which will keep your reliance on a DOG collar to a minimum. After all, ensuring the comfort and safety of your bullmastiff should always be your first priority.
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