Christmas Collars for Dogs

Designing or buying a Christmas collar for your dog is a simple way to spread Christmas cheer. Most dogs wear collars daily, so add a decorative touch for the holiday. Fashioning a Christmas collar for the family dog takes little time and effort and can be done with only a few items from a craft or hobby retailer. If your holiday schedule is already too full, you can buy your dog a Christmas collar at specialty pet stores.

  1. Elastic Christmas Collars

    • Kids can help make simple homemade Christmas collars.

      Making an elastic Christmas collar is easy and comfortable for your dog. You can use any size width and color of elastic you like. Measure your dog for the collar by fitting the elastic strip snugly around your pet's neck and add 2 inches before cutting it to size. Adhesive Velcro on either end will secure the collar when it is finished. Lay the elastic flat on your work surface and add your Christmas decorations. Fabric paints, rhinestones, colored bows or ribbons, and bells work well and you can adhere them to the elastic with a hot glue gun. Allow the collar to dry well before letting your dog show it off to family and friends.

    Quick Homemade Christmas Collars

    • You can also decorate a plain store-bought collar and add a bit of Christmas flair to it at home. Red or green collars work well and can be decorated using fabric paints, glitter, ribbons and any other miniature Christmas decorations you may find. Make snowmen from miniature pompom balls. Glittering stars with glitter paints look striking on a red or green collar. Most decorations can be adhered to the collar with a hot glue gun or tacked on with a needle and thread. It is usually best to lay your design out on the collar before gluing it down to ensure your Christmas dog collar will have the look you want.

    Store Bought Christmas Collars

    • Large pet supply or general merchandise stores usually carry a selection of Christmas dog collars during the holiday season. Petsmart and Walmart will stock them with their other collars and pet clothing during November and December. You can also find Christmas collars on sale after the Christmas holiday season so your dog will have it for future Christmases. Local pet stores may have a small selection of collars to choose from or check at holiday craft bazaars for handcrafted Christmas collars made by local artisans. Your local Chamber of Commerce can give you information on upcoming holiday festivals and bazaars.

    Online Christmas Collars

    • Purchase a Christmas collar from an online retailer for your dog.

      Online retailers have a great selection of Christmas collars for your dog. You can find collars that have been decorated with almost anything for the Christmas holiday. Diva Dog Collars is an online retail store that specializes in dog collars and has a wonderful selection for Christmas. Visit Fancy Nancy's pet boutique for Christmas dog collars and other items for your dog. This online retail store has matching Christmas leashes to go with the collar you purchase. Sylvan and Sons carries several festive collars that are appropriately named "Santa's Cheer" and "Night Before Christmas."