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Leather Dog Collar | Full Grain Spanish Leather | Made in the USA
American Artisan® Classic | Rustic Red | Stainless Steel Hardware
$54.99 - $129.98
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Gift your dog a timeless leather collar rooted in 700 years of leather-making tradition.
Handcrafted in Pennsylvania with full grain Spanish vegetable tanned leather. The American Artisan® classic line of leather dog collars are everything your dog collar should be: sleek, elegant, timeless, durable, and best of all, made in America.
With a lifetime guarantee against defects in materials and workmanship, American Artisan® leather dog collars are thick, rugged, and built with stainless steel hardware to stand the test of time and wear and tear.
In Rustic Red, American Artisan® collars are also available in blue and brown. There's a size for everyone!
Scroll down to learn more, check out our entire leather dog accessories collection, or learn about the American Artisan® brand promise.
AMERICAN ARTISAN® LEATHER DOG COLLARS KEY BENEFITS
BETTER FOR YOUR DOG
Vegetable tanning ensures that the leather in your dog collar is hypoallergenic as well as free from harmful chemicals and heavy metals common in most dog collars available in the marketplace today.
Unlike brass hardware which is known for containing lead, American Artisan® dog collars are made with stainless steel hardware.
BETTER FOR YOU
Buy confidently knowing that the leather in your American Artisan® dog collar was veg tanned in compliance with the EU REACH Regulation. REACH is a regulation adopted to improve the protection of human health and the environment from risks posed by chemicals.
BETTER FOR THE PLANET
American Artisan® leather dog collars are made using full grain leather that has been vegetable tanned in the Catalonia region of Spain using a 700-year-old leather tanning tradition.
Vegetable tanning is the oldest, most sophisticated, and environmentally friendly leather tanning method.
UNCOMPROMISING QUALITY
After the tanning process is completed in Spain, the hand crafting of the collars begins in America. From tanning to cutting to beveling to dyeing to oiling to finishing.
It’s all done by hand in small batches following the most traditional leather making techniques. Every unit is unique.
LIFETIME GUARANTEE
Your leather dog collar is guaranteed for life for material defects and workmanship.
ABOUT AMERICAN ARTISAN® DOG COLLARS
HANDCRAFTED IN AMERICA, VEG TANNED IN CATALONIA, SPAIN | A LABOR OF LOVE
✔️ The leather in American Artisan® dog collars and leashes start their journey in Catalonia Spain where it is vegetable tanned in compliance with the EU REACH environmental regulation.
✔️ Once in the hands of our artisan in Pennsylvania, a family tradition of leather handcrafting takes over the manufacturing process.
✔️ From cutting the straps to beveling and slicking down the edges (smoothing) to dyeing (using sheepskin) to oiling (to condition and preserve) to finishing, it is all craftily done one collar and leash at a time. All by hand.
✔️ It’s a labor-intensive process that requires passion, attention to detail, expertise and above all love and pride for traditional leather making.
✔️ The result? Sleek, elegant, rustic, durable, and timeless unique handcrafted masterpieces you and your dog will enjoy for years to come.
✔️ Every piece is exclusively manufactured in small batches for toe beans®.
GIFT YOUR DOG THE LUXURY OF 700 YEARS OF A LEATHER MAKING TRADITION
DO YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHERE IN THE WORLD THE LEATHER IN YOUR CURRENT DOG COLLAR COMES FROM?
✔️ Is it even made of bovine hides? How is it tanned? Does it contain toxins or heavy metals? Is it the output of forced labor camps overseas? We believe you should know these answers before you buy anything leather.
✔️ Unlike many “leather” dog collars in the marketplace today, boasting baseless “premium” leather quality (oftentimes touted as Italian), American Artisan leather comes from Igualada, Barcelona.
✔️ Leather tanning in Igualada dates back to the 14th century.
✔️ Our supplier, Splenda, has been veg tanning leather for almost a century.
✔️ The leather in American Artisan® dog collars and leashes is the result of more than 700 years of a leather tanning craft that has passed from parents to children in the Catalonia region of Spain.
WHAT IS QUALITY LEATHER?
IN LEATHER TERMS, QUALITY IS MOSTLY DETERMINED BY DURABILITY & DEFECTS
✔️ Depending on the location of the cut, leather can be classified as 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade leather.
✔️ 1st grade is the highest quality leather.
✔️ These hides are often referred to as "double bends," which are essentially both sides of the back of the animal. It is the most durable, has the best appearance, and is the most expensive part of the hide.
✔️ American Artisan’s dog collars and leashes are made from 1st grade bridle Spanish bovine hides.
✔️ Bridle leather is a type of leather developed for animal harnesses. It’s a veg-tanned leather that has extra oils put into it to make it more weather resistant. It also has an ultra-smooth appearance.
FULL GRAIN, TOP GRAIN, OR GENUINE LEATHER DOG COLLARS, WHICH ONE IS THE BEST QUALITY?
✔️ Oftentimes pet parents find it confusing to choose between products made with “full grain” vs “top grain” vs “genuine” leather.
✔️ Unfortunately, many pet parents tend to choose what sounds better: “genuine” leather. This is something that many overseas manufacturers of mass-produced low-quality dog leather products have capitalized on for decades: praying on the unsuspecting and uninformed pet parent.
✔️ Don’t fall for marketing gimmicks. The truth is genuine leather is the lowest quality leather. It's what's left over after high end products are made with full and top grain leather.
✔️ Always pick full grain leather if you're looking for the highest quality.
✔️ American Artisan® dog collars and leashes are made using only Spanish bridle full grain leather.
VEGETABLE TANNED LEATHER DOG COLLARS: A CONNOISSEUR’S CHOICE
TANNING IS THE PROCESS OF TURNING ANIMAL SKIN INTO LEATHER
✔️ In line with our mission to improve the lives of every fur family member via high-quality planet and health nurturing products, we manufacture our American Artisan® line of leather dog accessories with vegetable tanned leathers only.
✔️ While it's the most environmentally friendly tanning method, not all veg tanning methods are safe.
✔️ To cut costs, many overseas manufacturers use chemicals that pose a risk to human health. Consequently, not all veg tanned leather dog collars may be safe for animal or human contact.
✔️ The leather in American Artisan® dog collars and leashes was tanned in compliance with the EU REACH regulation, which ensures a high level of protection of human health and the environment against harmful substances. REACH regulates chemicals known to cause cancer, reproductive harm, and damage to the environment.
HOW TO PICK THE RIGHT COLLAR SIZE FOR YOUR DOG
✔️ Start by measuring your dog's neck. Make sure to measure where you would like the collar to sit.
✔️ Use a soft and flexible tape measure. Avoid metal or rigid options.
✔️ The tape measure should fit very snug around your dog’s neck. Do not leave any slack. Our collar sizes are designed to account for the lack of slack when measuring.
✔️ Avoid using your dog’s current collar as a base for measurement.
✔️ The smallest and largest neck sizes our collars fit are 12 ½” and 23 ½” respectively.
✔️ Use the table to the right to pick the right size. For example, if your dog’s neck circumference is 17”, then your dog’s collar size is medium.
✔️ Contact us for neck measurements that fall between two sizes. For example, if your dog’s neck circumference is 16 ½’ or 19 ½”.
HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR AMERICAN ARTISAN® LEATHER DOG ACCESSORIES
LEATHER IS SIMPLY SKIN
✔️ Just like your own skin, leather ages as it's exposed to the elements, and it can get thirsty, so to speak.
✔️ Conditioning your American Artisan® leather dog accessories will ensure they retain their refined look and elegance for decades to come.
✔️ Condition at least once a year. If the collar gets wet frequently, condition it more often, as frequent wetting will tend to dry out the leather.
✔️ Feel free to use your preferred leather conditioning product. However, we highly recommend simply applying natural oils such as coconut oil. Alternatively, you can use our Momma Knows Best® USDA certified organic leather conditioner.
✔️ To apply oils (or our MKB conditioner), start by cleaning the leather surface.
✔️ Apply the oil/conditioner in circular motions using a soft cloth. Let the leather soak in the oil for a few hours.
✔️ Lastly buff the leather with a clean cloth to remove any excess oil.
HOW DO AMERICAN ARTISAN® DOG COLLARS COMPARE?
VEGETABLE TANNING VS. CHROME TANNING: AN EXPERT PERSPECTIVE
FAQ
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No. Unfortunately, many manufacturers will use leather that was produced using harmful substances such as solvents, PCP, formaldehyde, pesticides, and azo dyes. Always favor collars made with vegetable-tanned leather.
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A lifetime. Provided that your leather dog collar is made with full-grain vegetable-tanned leather and that it’s well maintained, you can rest assured your collar will last for decades.
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Yes. Leather is just skin. It ages, it gets dry, and it can break with time.
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Apply coconut oil. Simply clean your dog collar to remove any debris and use a wet cloth to apply the oil. Let it air dry and wipe off any excess oil. Condition once or twice a year depending on how often the collar gets exposed to rain or water.
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No. Refrain from using products that contain petroleum or mineral oils. Such products will dry the leather in your dog collar over time. Instead, look for products that contain quality natural oils, like coconut oil.