Neoprene dog collar has its advantages and disadvantages, whether "good" depends on the specific needs and use scenarios, the following from the advantages and disadvantages of two aspects to analyze:
advantage
- Good comfort: Neoprene is soft and elastic, can bend and stretch according to the shape and movement of the dog's neck to a certain extent, can fit the curve of the dog's neck well, will not cause excessive pressure on the dog's neck, will not limit the dog's normal activities, and can make the dog feel comfortable when wearing.
- Good waterproof performance: with excellent water resistance, the dog in the bath, swimming or playing in a humid environment, the collar is not easy to be soaked, can stay dry, can reduce the risk of wet collar caused by dog skin problems, especially suitable for dog breeds like to play with water, such as Labrador, Newfoundland, etc.
- Good thermal performance: has a certain thermal effect, in cold weather, can help the dog to keep the body heat, play a certain role in the cold, help to maintain the dog's body temperature stability, reduce the impact of cold on the dog's body, for some short hair or poor cold ability of the dog is very practical.
- Strong durability: wear resistance, aging resistance, tear resistance is strong, the dog's daily activities and friction are difficult to cause damage to it, even if the dog is more lively and active, like to bite, the collar can be used for a long time, not easy to break or damage, thus ensuring the safety and stability of use.
- Antibacterial and deodorant: it has certain antibacterial properties, which can inhibit the breeding of bacteria, reduce the production of odor, help to maintain the cleanliness of the collar, so that the collar worn by the dog is always in a relatively fresh state, which is beneficial to the health of the dog, and can also reduce the frequency of the owner to clean the collar.
shortcoming
- May cause allergies: Although most dogs will not have adverse reactions to neoprene, there are still some dogs with sensitive skin may be allergic to some ingredients in neoprene, resulting in skin redness, itching, rash and other allergic symptoms.
- Limited permeability: Compared with some natural materials such as cotton, the permeability of neoprene rubber is relatively poor. In hot weather or the dog exercise, sweat more, may make the dog neck accumulation of heat and moisture, so that the dog feel stuffy discomfort, long-term wear may increase the chance of skin problems.
- The appearance is relatively simple: In general, the color and style of neoprene collar is relatively simple, and it may not be as rich in appearance design and decoration as the collar of leather, nylon and other materials, which may not be able to meet their needs for some owners who pursue personalized and beautiful appearance.