The Pawtitas Reflective Dog Collar is a product of the pet company referred to as Pawtitas. Pawtitas claims to have a passion for animals and shows it, not just in the production of pet products but also in its service to the pet world.
It shows in the fact that it gives out a part of its profits to non-kill shelters. So for whatever Pawtitas product you buy, a part of that money is given out to a shelter for pets.
Now Pawtitas specializes in producing stuff for cats and dogs. However, it says that its products can be used on other pets too. So if you have neither a cat nor a dog, you could still try it out
That said, let’s get right into our review…
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Who Can Wear The Pawtitas Reflective Dog Collar?
The Pawtitas Reflective Dog Collar has sizes that range from extra small to large. This means that the collar can fit a decent range of dogs.
This is a regular collar and so does not have any restrictions as regards breed or health condition of the dog. So all dogs; young or old, strong or not, healthy or not, can use it.
Features Of The Pawtitas Reflective Dog Collar
1. Material
This collar is made out of a single strip of nylon. However, despite the fact that this collar is just one strip of nylon, it is still pretty tough.
Pawtitas says the Pawtitas Reflective Dog Collar was designed to be bite and scratch proof. And, judging by word around town, the collar lives up to the hype.
The material is also quite soft, especially on the inside. A dog wearing this collar will probably not have issues with skin irritations, scratches or chaffs. The collar is comfortable enough to not cause all those.
The edges are also properly sewn so that there are no jagged edges that cause injuries.
There are rows of reflective thread sewn into it. This is to ensure that the wearer of said collar is visible in the dark. The collar is highly reflective but is actually dependent on the color of collar used. Some colors allow for higher reflection than others.
Since we are on the issue of colors, this collar comes in a wide variety of colors. The colors are bright and add to the reflectiveness of the collar.
It is washable by hand or machine. However, the color does bleed when it comes in contact with water.
It doesn’t really matter how the water touches the collar, water will just make the color bleed. So if you are going to be tossing this collar in the washer, be sure to not toss it in with other stuff.
2. Clasp And D Ring
The collar uses a black plastic buckle that is strong enough to withstand the pressure of frequent handling.
The D Ring is a metal ring shaped like a D that is used for hanging the leash. It is located very close to the buckle and Pawtitas says the idea is to avoid pressure around the neck and make things more comfortable for the wearer.
The D Ring is coated such that it is rust and tarnish resistant which contributes to the overall ‘water safety’ of this collar.
3. Tri Glide And ID Ring
This is an adjustable collar and so features a plastic tri glid.
There is an ID ring on this collar, thankfully. The ring is made out of plastic and is suitable for only light stuff like an ID tag or a small accessory.
Is The Pawtitas Reflective Dog Collar User Friendly?
Practically all the features on the Pawtitas Reflective Dog Collar are things that you must have had to operate before. They aren’t things that should give you issues, at least as regards operation. So yes, the Pawtitas Reflective Dog Collar is user friendly.
Pros Of The Pawtitas Reflective Dog Collar
1. Reflective
It is stitched with rows of reflective thread. This ensures that if, for any reason, you and your dog are caught in the dark, he will not be mistaken for his surroundings.
2. Durable
The Pawtitas Reflective Dog Collar was made with a single layer of nylon. That nylon is pretty strong and was made with the basic idea of being resistant to the bites and scratches of dogs.
The additional features (leash ring, buckle, tri glide and ID ring) are also pretty durable too even when exposed to water.
3. Comfortable
Now, despite being strong and durable, the collar is also pretty soft on the inside. A dog wearing this collar should not have issues wearing it for long periods at a time. Especially seeing as that is the idea.
4. Charity
Pawtitas gives a portion of its profits to no-kill pet shelters. And we think this is an upside to this collar because everybody likes to feel like they are contributing to a good cause, whether directly or indirectly.
Cons Of The Pawtitas Reflective Dog Collar
One not so good thing about the Pawtitas Reflective Dog Collar is that the color tends to bleed. As far as the collar gets wet enough to drip, the color will bleed. And this might end up dying your dog’s fur.
You could decide to soak it in water and wait till the collar is done dripping before your dog actually wears it though.
Alternative Options To The Pawtitas Reflective Dog Collar
High End Option
Ruffwear Hoopie Dog Collar
The Ruffwear Hoopie Dog Collar is a collar that is much the same as our featured product. It is made of a custom made Ruffwear material and that material is a kind of nylon.
The Ruffwear Hoopie Dog Collar is, however, not a reflective dog collar like our featured. But it does have a special feature. There is a silicone tag that hangs from the ID ring. That tag is referred to as a silencer and is used to muffle the sound an ID tag would make.
Head on over to this review to get more detailed information.
Plastic Option
Kurgo Muck Waterproof Dog Collar
Is a plastic collar what you are in the market for? Then you’ll be fine with the Kurgo Muck Waterproof Dog Collar. One awesome thing about this collar is that it cleans easily. You basically just have to run it through water and be fine.
It comes in a variety of colors and designs too. We’ve written a review on this collar already and you’ll get all the information you need if you check it out.
Option With A Bowtie
Blueberry Pet Paisley Flower Collar
The Blueberry Pet Paisley Flower Collar can be gotten with or without a bowtie. The one without the bowtie has its designs on the collar itself while the one with a bowtie has its designs on the bowtie and not the collar.
The collar is detachable and can actually be attached to another collar of the same width. However, the Blueberry Pet Paisley Flower Collar is pricier than our featured collar. This review contains more information on this collar.
Comparison Table
Pawtitas Reflective Dog Collar
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Ruffwear Hoopie Dog Collar
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Kurgo Muck Waterproof Dog Collar
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Blueberry Pet Paisley Flower Collar
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| Material | Nylon | Ruffwear designed Tubelok webbing | Plastic | Polyester |
| Buckle | Plastic | Plastic | Metal | Plastic |
| Unique Feature | Reflective | Silicone silencer | Bottle opener | Bowtie |
What People Think About The Pawtitas Reflective Dog Collar
It seems to us that people love the Pawtitas Reflective Dog Collar. But they would have really loved it more if the color didn’t bleed so easily.
Our Take
If you decide to get the Pawtitas Reflective Dog Collar, you’ll probably be fine. Just be sure that you have a solution for the bleeding color.
