Lurcher Collars

[Lurcher88 51]

Quick question for you experienced lads out there ...

 

Lurcher collars that are used on Greyhounds/Whippets which are thin underneath the dogs neck but taper wider on the back of the neck ...

 

Can anyone explain the reason behind the design? I mean does the fatter part of the collar support the dogs neck when running?

 

Question born from my curiosity more than anything.

 

Thanks in advance

[pip1968 2,490]

i think the wide part on the caller is there for the dogs comfort when pulling on the lead and to protect the dogs throat from teeth but could be wrong

[banjo14 49]

i cant remember what one it was but i read in a book hat its got a wide piece because coursing dogs where encouraged to pull on the lead to aid muscle building of th front legs chest ect how true it is i dont know but thats what i read.

[jack68 628]

It's to stop the dogs Adams Apple getting strained thats why its wider ..atb

[riohog 5,621]

most sighthounds have long necks . ,a wide collars fits better wether its cut or shaped is neather hear nor there

[Haggis81 147]

walsh recons it origionated from traning staffys

[B.P.R 2,798]

like has already been said, it was designed when dogs where encouraged to pull on the lead to build muscle growth in their back legs.

 

the book was 'of pedigree unknown by phil drabble'.

 

great book BTW.

[Lurcher88 51]

Fantastic wealth of knowledge of this site.

 

Much Appreciated lads!

 

Happy NYE all

[the big chief 3,099]

it all so protects the dogs neck mine where wide collars for that reason and i all ways lamp with other dogs and use a slip leads so thats another reason they where them some like collars on there dogs others don't

[jack68 628]

like has already been said, it was designed when dogs where encouraged to pull on the lead to build muscle growth in their back legs.

 

the book was 'of pedigree unknown by phil drabble'.

 

great book BTW.

 

what if your dog does not pull well on the lead how will this then help..

 

i would hope most would also train there dog not to pul welll on the lead thats one of the first things i try to stop well walking my dog on a lead..atb

[toby63 1,236]

like has already been said, it was designed when dogs where encouraged to pull on the lead to build muscle growth in their back legs.

 

the book was 'of pedigree unknown by phil drabble'.

 

great book BTW.

 

what if your dog does not pull well on the lead how will this then help..

 

i would hope most would also train there dog not to pul welll on the lead thats one of the first things i try to stop well walking my dog on a lead..atb

my dog pulls like a fecker when hes out lamping lol

[B.P.R 2,798]

like has already been said, it was designed when dogs where encouraged to pull on the lead to build muscle growth in their back legs.

 

the book was 'of pedigree unknown by phil drabble'.

 

great book BTW.

 

what if your dog does not pull well on the lead how will this then help..

 

i would hope most would also train there dog not to pul welll on the lead thats one of the first things i try to stop well walking my dog on a lead..atb

 

have you seen how old the book is?

 

it refers to old training methods of where 1 guy would walk infront of the dogs with a 'rag' hanging out his arse pocket.

 

the dogs (being keen) woukd oull and strain to get to the rag.

 

like a bodybuilder pulling a car. thats the idea.

 

ofcourse techniques change and methods evolve as does technology.

 

but the collars have stayed the same

Edited December 31, 2012 by Blue Pocket Rocket

[Guest Chancey]

they look nice

[Lurcher88 51]

Would you put one of those collars on a rough coated beddy whippet or would it look daft?

[J.DOG 1,355]

Would you put one of those collars on a rough coated beddy whippet or would it look daft?

 

I would