Sunday, August 17, 2014

Stylish Canines Wear Burberry Style Plaid Dog Collars

By Dora Reed


When members of the canid family first began living with human beings, their outward appearance was not of great concern. They resembled their wild wolf relatives, and a similar temperament would have made carrying them in a designer bag rather difficult. After years of human genetic manipulation, the dogs people love today are considerably changed, and feel quite comfortable wearing burberry style plaid dog collars.

Although some people consider pet couture to be a cynical way to create higher profit margins for pet industry products, dressing animal companions fashionably is not a new phenomenon. Media celebrities reap criticism for treating their small dogs as accessories, carrying them wherever they go to be photographed. In reality, many of these small dogs are used to the daily commotion, and enjoy being the focus of attention.

In past eras, being the center of attention could also make them a dinner course, an idea that horrifies most people today. These animals are more than mere pets for many people, providing both physical and emotional support with affection and intelligence. Many dogs are also smart enough to realize when they look good, and that being well turned-out includes wearing the right collar.

Past societies often used designated collar styles reflecting the roles that contemporary dogs played. Many were employed as a means of controlling creatures that could be massively strong, and which often excelled in security, warfare, and hunting. Over time, selective breeding has produced creatures ranging in size from teacups to small ponies, and modern collars reflect that great variety.

Most family dogs proudly wear a collar that not only looks good, but also contains identification or medical information. While many are made of leather or synthetic materials, most are fairly basic in appearance. Bejeweled displays might be appropriate for a well-coiffed poodle, but most dog owners seem to feel more comfortable with something less ostentatious, but still stylish. Burberry-style collars fit that description.

People regularly confuse burberry-style with ordinary plaid. Historically, it can be directly linked to Scottish tartan design. To fit that classification, a new weave must become registered with the Scottish Tartan Authority. Most tartan patterns were originally identified with individual clans, but today they can be assigned to specific corporate or political groups.

These patterns became well known during the 1920s, and have retained a sense of tasteful stylishness that is rarely gaudy. Many smaller dogs look especially good wearing these patterns, which are obviously appropriate for Scottish breeds. For city dogs that regularly get taken for strolls on fashionable urban streets, the designs reflect the good taste of the people who accompany them.

Realistically, designer dog accessories are marketed to pet owners, but that does not mean that dogs do not have a sense of their own appearance. The attention they receive when wearing something attractive communicates love and respect, despite the fact that most dogs are more interested in running than fashion. For the people who love them, choosing an appealing collar is not a high price for loyalty and companionship.




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