The
Webbing - BLOCKY
DOGS ® collars are two layers
thick, each layer having an average break strength of over
12,000 pounds in the 2" width, and over 8,500 in the
1.5" width. (If you are used to collars with 4, 5, or
even 6 layers, and are unsure about how our collars compare,
the BLOCKY
DOGS ® collars achieve the
same thickness and strength with only two layers: Our collars
are 1/4" thick. We start with stronger material so we
require less layers to achieve a super heavy-duty collar).
The
Width - Both widths spread out the strain placed
on the front of the neck caused by pulling; thereby putting
less force on the trachea.
The
Hardware - Only stainless steel, nickel-plated steel
and solid brass are used. All
hardware is welded.
The
Buckle - Both widths of collars have stainless steel
buckles, and the 2" collars have double prongs, spreading
out the stress points and reducing the chances of a really
heavy-duty dog snapping a buckle tongue under pressure.
D-Rings
-- The main D-rings are very heavy, welded, Stainless steel
and are custom manufactured for the BLOCKY
DOGS ® company (you will
not find these D-rings in any other dog collars).
The
Grommets - Industrial grommets in heat-sealed holes
prevent stretching and fraying of the holes. (We do not use
eyelets. And we haven't ever had a grommet come out of a collar).
The
Stitching - BLOCKY
DOGS ® collars are double-stitched
on all edges with rot, mold, mildew and heat resistant bonded
nylon thread.
The
Tiny ID Tag D-ring is designed to lay to the side
of your dog’s neck instead of down in front on the chest
where other tags fall. Why? Well, while we bully breed owners
LOVE our cuddly bully breeds, think of the average-joe and
the perception he/she has: dangerous, scary dog! I designed
the i.d. tag d-ring to hang to the side of the dog’s
neck with the thought that if your dog gets loose, ANYONE
should be able to see the tags from a distance without having
to approach your dog and fumble under their chin (mouth) to
get a good look at their tags.
BLOCKY
DOGS ®
was first to implement the use of rivets in nylon collars
and the original creator of the buckle-closure-martingale-style:
the BLOCKY DUAL Grip™
collar.
Don't settle for an imitation.
BLOCKY
DUAL Grip™ collar
fit: When not in use, it is normal for the grip part of the
collar to lay to one side of your dog’s neck. This slight
tilt is accounted for when the embroidery is applied and when
the collar lays to the side, it causes the embroidery to be
right up on top.
The
Embroidery: Each of the three designs of collars
lay differently on a dog’s neck. The weight of the D-rings
and buckle cause them to usually fall below your dog’s
chin when the collar is not attached to a leash. The embroidery
is applied with this in mind. On the D-above-Buckle™
style collars, the embroidery is applied so that when your
dog is in a sit position on lead, a person looking at your
dog can read the collar from the front. If you want the embroidery
on top, just turn the collar around your dog’s neck.
Durability
- BLOCKY
DOGS ® collars are fade-resistant,
colorfast, and machine washable. Click on the
images below for a larger view
Here
is a collar Buster-Beaumont
wore for about 6 months before I put it in the washer. You
can see the grime build-up on the underside from coat oils
etc. and the mud on the outside as well as the black stripe
the buckle roller tends to leave near the buckle holes. A
little Oxiclean mixed with water sprayed on the underside
as well as on the stripe left by the buckle roller; put it
in a pilowcase; pop it in the washer on a cold-water cycle
with your regular laundry; let it AIR DRY, and TA--DAH! Brand
New!!
The net result is an incredibly strong nylon collar with the
varietal selection of 13 (thirteen) colors of nylon webbing
in 3 styles, with an optional center stripe (23 choices).
• Regular Flat Collar
• Blocky DUAL Grip™
collar (a multi-functional martingale style collar with a
central loop that is strong enough and wide enough to use
as a handle to gain quick control)
• D-above-Buckle™ style
- If
your dog works or participates in dog sports (Schutzhund,
Ring, PP, etc.) or spends a lot of time banging the end of
a tie-out, then the D-Above Buckle might suit your needs better.
