Strong Stuff 2,171 Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 I think the Harris & Watson stuff is lovely to look at but I think it suits heavy dogs and all the old mastiff breeds better than lurchers in my opinion. I dont think think you can beat Strong Stuff for the money, had them on my dogs for a while and have been through the grinder rolled in sh*te and god knows what and they still look good. Money is tight at the moment so value and durability are top of the list for me and Aarons service is excellent. Pat Thanks for the praise Pat, always good to hear. Mick's collars are for different use though I'd say, I'd guess at them costing a fair few quid, and quite rightly so with the amount of work in them, I can just imagine someones face when their dog went rolling in a load of badger sh*t wearing one hahaha. I do agree they are more suited to the bigger dogs, and that I'm sure is what they started out for, as mine were too made for Bullbreeds, then adapted for running dogs and terriers along the way. I do have a little smile though, when lads say my gear is "too big" for whippets etc, then they go posting photos of dogs with collars twice as wide on! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carraghs Gem 1,675 Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Not knocking anyones collars here but I prefer traditional shape leather lurcher collars Imo ss collars and the leather collars pictured on this thread look better on bull and mastiff breeds and if I owned one I would buy one of these collars. For now im saving up for 2 of these collars: http://www.hideandcollars.co.uk/collar5.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
graham4877 1,181 Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 I think the Harris & Watson stuff is lovely to look at but I think it suits heavy dogs and all the old mastiff breeds better than lurchers in my opinion. I dont think think you can beat Strong Stuff for the money, had them on my dogs for a while and have been through the grinder rolled in sh*te and god knows what and they still look good. Money is tight at the moment so value and durability are top of the list for me and Aarons service is excellent. Pat Thanks for the praise Pat, always good to hear. Mick's collars are for different use though I'd say, I'd guess at them costing a fair few quid, and quite rightly so with the amount of work in them, I can just imagine someones face when their dog went rolling in a load of badger sh*t wearing one hahaha. I do agree they are more suited to the bigger dogs, and that I'm sure is what they started out for, as mine were too made for Bullbreeds, then adapted for running dogs and terriers along the way. I do have a little smile though, when lads say my gear is "too big" for whippets etc, then they go posting photos of dogs with collars twice as wide on! their real smart collars he makes.. not the sort of thing i'd put on my dogs for lamping at 50-90 a pop! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Borntohuntbow 8 Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Where do I get one of these collars from They look verry smart ? Website phone number ? Much thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J.DOG 1,355 Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Where do I get one of these collars from They look verry smart ? Website phone number ? Much thanks I'd recommend strong stuff mate can't beat it , my dogs have tested the collars to the max dragged through mud /shit/ water the lot they still look brand new great gear Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bisketti 6 Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Not knocking anyones collars here but I prefer traditional shape leather lurcher collars Imo ss collars and the leather collars pictured on this thread look better on bull and mastiff breeds and if I owned one I would buy one of these collars. For now im saving up for 2 of these collars: http://www.hideandcollars.co.uk/collar5.htm I see your point CG,but in all honesty them collars look overpriced for the finished article & did i read right in that delivery is 6-8week ? They must be either very busy or bone idle if i read correctly. If it is leather you are set on then give H&W a call & sort out what you want. Compare the quality & price. Good luck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Strong Stuff 2,171 Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 Not knocking anyones collars here but I prefer traditional shape leather lurcher collars Imo ss collars and the leather collars pictured on this thread look better on bull and mastiff breeds and if I owned one I would buy one of these collars. For now im saving up for 2 of these collars: http://www.hideandco....uk/collar5.htm I see your point CG,but in all honesty them collars look overpriced for the finished article & did i read right in that delivery is 6-8week ? They must be either very busy or bone idle if i read correctly. If it is leather you are set on then give H&W a call & sort out what you want. Compare the quality & price. Good luck Excellent! There's a certain USA based company that makes nylon collars, they quote 90+ days between ordering and dispatch, that was exactly my thought too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billybaltic 308 Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 Not knocking anyones collars here but I prefer traditional shape leather lurcher collars Imo ss collars and the leather collars pictured on this thread look better on bull and mastiff breeds and if I owned one I would buy one of these collars. For now im saving up for 2 of these collars: http://www.hideandco....uk/collar5.htm Now they are sunday best collar's, i would be scared to let the dog off it's lead. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Borntohuntbow 8 Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 Yer I no but it's hard to get hold of the strong stuff bloke and I have ring him and it's very poor phone coverage Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattyg 1,862 Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 got one of these collars on one of mine and he his 24" and lightly built. i went for a 2" whippet cut collar with the double buckles and i can honestly say the collar will outlive me nevermind the dog. at thirty quid thay aint the cheapest but i cant knock em. the fella that makes em lives just down the road from me and he knows his stuff. was a pleasure doing buisness with him and i would reccomend his gear, but as always.......you pays your money, you takes your choice! cheers, matt 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coonboy 160 Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 Borntohuntbow the guys made about 3 replies in this thread haha his name is strong stuff and has a picture of a collar on his pic open [bANNED TEXT] eyes son 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
graham4877 1,181 Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 Yer I no but it's hard to get hold of the strong stuff bloke and I have ring him and it's very poor phone coverage just pm him tell him what you want he'l say how much and give you bank info.... you pay the bill and he'l make the collars and send them when ready.. simple 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J.DOG 1,355 Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 Yer I no but it's hard to get hold of the strong stuff bloke and I have ring him and it's very poor phone coverage just pm him tell him what you want he'l say how much and give you bank info.... you pay the bill and he'l make the collars and send them when ready.. simple I've been having a crack on with borntohuntbow good genuin lad , I've told him how to contact SS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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