Jester Collars for Dogs

A jester collar is a fashion accessory for a dog. The collar can be made of a variety of materials, such as fabric or leather and embellished with pom-poms or even bells. Whether part of a Halloween costume or for daily wear, the jester dog collar helps the dog to look like a funny version of himself--generally to the great amusement of pet owners and onlookers. Sewing enthusiasts can create these with a little time and sense of humor.

  1. Patterns

    • One of the distinctive features of a jester dog collar is the distinctive material used. The collar calls to mind the funny jester who dresses up in bright colors and acts comically for the entertainment of the king. Checkerboard or diamond patterns are popular, as are solid colors such as black and white, red and white, or black, red, and white. Color combinations expressed in a geometric pattern make the jester collar visually attractive and reminiscent of its origins.

    Shapes

    • The collars usually consist of triangle-shaped panels that radiate from the dog collar. The triangular panels may occur in alternating colors such as orange and black, green and purple or black and white. Some collars also have a jingle bell hanging from the bottom point of each panel. When the dog wears a jester collar with attached bells, she jingles as she moves--another fun benefit for dog owners who want to accessorize their pets.

    Celebrations

    • Owners put jester collars on their dogs as a way to celebrate the holidays and other special occasions. For example, the dog can wear an orange-and-black jester collar for Halloween or a patterned collar fro masquerades, parties, parades and other special events. For Christmas, Valentine's Day, and other special holidays, dogs can wear appropriate the holiday or seasonal colors. The dog collar is an expression of the owner's fashion taste and can make the dog look festive for a special event.