I got a black version of this: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Majestic-Pet-14-20-Adjustable-Collar-in-Multiple-Colors-Fits-Most-40-120-lbs-Dogs/15220666 btwMy collar is almost exactly the same. When I first put it on I was just thinkin, "huh, this is cool..." and I've worn it about every other night since then. I just felt comfortable for me, like it was normal for it to be on. I've only worn it out in public only once, and it really didn't seem proper, since its such a lame collar. When I get one that reflects me a lot better and looks better I'll probly wear it more.
lawl i agree, nylon ones are comfortable but too, boring. Leather ones are the epic ones. I wouldn't wear it to school anytime soon because no one really knows that I'ma furry and i know that my friends are gonna drag me accross the field at lunch when i go outside :SI got a black version of this: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Majestic-Pet-14-20-Adjustable-Collar-in-Multiple-Colors-Fits-Most-40-120-lbs-Dogs/15220666 btwMy collar is almost exactly the same. When I first put it on I was just thinkin, "huh, this is cool..." and I've worn it about every other night since then. I just felt comfortable for me, like it was normal for it to be on. I've only worn it out in public only once, and it really didn't seem proper, since its such a lame collar. When I get one that reflects me a lot better and looks better I'll probly wear it more.
My roommate in college didn't really say anything about it. I asked him what he thought, he said, "huh? oh its whatever I guess. I don't really think its a big deal"
My ex's first response was to treat it as a sex toy, which I hated. She would pull me by it when I was wearing it and it made me want to bite her hand off...
I loved my collar, and my heart was fluttering rapidly when I first put mine on. My parents think it's unsightly, and disgraceful. My friends think it rocks hard. For me, it was like an engagement ring, as I got mine when I gave Vee her's.
here's what i have ----> (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y52/VampireAngel/Amber%20Sweet%20Costume/1rowspikecollar.jpg)
Collars can get pretty uncomfortable when it's hot though, depending on what your it's made of. Mine are both nylon, and I can't stand wearing them when it's hot. Leather ones might be better, I wouldn't know.
Mines leather and I haven't had any issues with it. I suppose it's true that it get's slightly sticky, but I don't find that very uncomfortable. Most likely because I'm so used to it by now...Collars can get pretty uncomfortable when it's hot though, depending on what your it's made of. Mine are both nylon, and I can't stand wearing them when it's hot. Leather ones might be better, I wouldn't know.
I would imagine leather gets sticky and stuff from sweat in the heat.
I would imagine leather gets sticky and stuff from sweat in the heat.Mine doesn't get sticky whatever the weather. Good, quality leather shouldn't get sweaty.
or smelly right?I would imagine leather gets sticky and stuff from sweat in the heat.Mine doesn't get sticky whatever the weather. Good, quality leather shouldn't get sweaty.
Hmm, never wore a collar before, mostly because i am to scared of what people (my parents) would say or think.lawl, i was thinking of making a thread asking people on advice on telling people why you wear a collar besides telling them you are a furry. Of course, people would ask what is a furry and you would end up telling a thousand people what a furry is, or you can direct them to the Internet and let them get infected with false info from trolls :/
Now i am thinking of getting a plain nylon one and just wearing it when i am not at home.
Only what do you say when people ask why you are wearing a coller, "im'a furry? :S"
Of course, people would ask what is a furry and you would end up telling a thousand people what a furry is, or you can direct them to the Internet and let them get infected with false info from trolls :/That is exactly the problem i see, you need to explain not only that you are part of the furry subculture, but also what a furry is. Else they read the "wrong" imformation on internet.
So far, I've seen absolutely no one in my school wearing a collar, ever. So I might break that by wearing it in September, after I get a list of excuses XD
woo-hoo, mufti day tomorrow. I'm going to wear my collar under my jumper, if anyone spots it then I'll tell them the truth, if they don't then no worries. ^_^
I know that there is no way that I am the only furry in the entire school. I mean, it's full of asians and a lot enjoy anime. I'm sure that there might be a few, somewhere. They probably don't show it (or wear a collar) because they haven't seen anyone do so. Ima plan to wear my collar to school in September, see what happens, see what new friends I make and how I could possible make a difference in my school.So far, I've seen absolutely no one in my school wearing a collar, ever. So I might break that by wearing it in September, after I get a list of excuses XD
You might make some other "undercover" furry's to come out, and you start seeing collars everywhere. :D
i know i promised some pics from today, but i realised shortly after getting to school that.....having batteries tends to help >_<.....and i also found that even if people had noticed my collar, i wouldn't have been the weirdest one at school. someone brought a pedobear costume. ^_^I would imagine how weird it is to wear a collar to school. I mean, it was pretty weird that I brought my own mouse to school in October. For 2 weeks, my classmates were looking at me and laughing at me but it ended and it was a normal thing after 3 weeks. I still bring my mouse to school, and that's the only place I bring it too. I was a bit nervous when I popped out the mouse but at the end, everyone knows and then they really don't care.
so like today, my trolling anime-enjoying friend wore this red japanese bandana thing and I asked him why he wore it. He said that it was for Kendo Club. Then a classmate asked him and he said he's wearing it for fun. So I thought, "Hey, this is the best time to make a challenge" So I told him that Ima wear something for fun next school year in september. Ima wear my collar. I'm pretty much ready for a rain of questions.Haha, sounds awesome :3
My answer?
I'm wearing it for fun.
If people start asking if ima furry (or accusing anything), i will tell them, and what a furry is if it's needed.
It has lasted him almost three years, I think he'll be just fine.I loved my collar, and my heart was fluttering rapidly when I first put mine on. My parents think it's unsightly, and disgraceful. My friends think it rocks hard. For me, it was like an engagement ring, as I got mine when I gave Vee her's.
here's what i have ----> (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y52/VampireAngel/Amber%20Sweet%20Costume/1rowspikecollar.jpg)
oh lord you got one of those crappy hot topic ones..>>
expect THAT to not last long..mine broke REAL quick..
me, i have a custom made collar (it was $65...ouch) and ironicaly it fit..but it was to wide and chaffes me....v.v
im gonna invest in a normal collar from petco
i wore my collar to school befor teachers looked at me weird, my aunt saw it made a stupid comment that it made me look bi ( iam not bi) and my mom wont really let me where one but i do any way to fur meets and cons and when iam alone hears how my new one looksim sure everyone is going to look at me weird...
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=590638&l=1b0d63c0e1&id=100001048905035
its the thick black one
I liked it personally, it felt rather comfortable. The really cool thing is that I made mine, and at first my parents were all like WAAAAAAAAAAAA??? But it's all good now. I've got some tags for it, but I can't normally wear it, my parents will definitely freak out on me XDuse www.imgur.com, upload the photo, copy the message board link and paste it here. done!
I really wish I could post some pics of it, but i can't get it inserted properly.
I got mine from Petco. It was pretty cool wearing it, it just felt right in some weird way. When my mom discovered it in my laptop bag later, I told her I'd got it for our dog awhile back and forgot about it. So now our dog, "Pup", is wearing my collar. T_Tyou can always get another one :)
When I did have my collar, I LOVED IT, It was really a cat collar I stole at a store when I lived in my past state.u shouldnt steal things! >:(
(http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/6952/img1055je.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/219/img1055je.jpg/)*looks at camera for a second*
*looks at camera for a second*Its a Canon 7D with a battery grip, so it sorta looks like a 1D.
nice camera man! This is a Canon...... something.... :?
Anyways, my collar has this balance with the D-Ring X3
So what's your job?
Today, I actualy went to a pet shop with 3 of my friends to see the animals... As Ususal, I went to go pet the dogs... And there was this cute black pug puppy :o ... I played a lot with him ^-^ ... But anyway... As we were about to go out, I saw the racks with the collars and I died of cuteness as I saw a black leather one with some pawsome studs on it :o ... The price? ... 42$ -____-At my pet store, the only thing you can actually pet are either the cats or some birds and bunnies. The dogs have a glass window in the way >:( . Now for collars, leather ones like those are pretty cool but expensive. But it is better than buying Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3... :3
when i got mine it was after winter brake. a group of my friends was wearing them and i thought they were cool. so after we came back i got mine. shortly after we started getting a lot of negative atention. one time a girl that i like sorta said "i like your collar i kinda want one" well she never did talk to me after that. any way the princable of the school tried to shut us down cuz it was a disruption of the learning process.Im scared of that to... but it really doesn't distrupt anything since girls in my school wear those really short shorts and stuff like that. And it's not THAT noticable.
then during the parent teacher confrences the teacher told my dad and he asked me if it was a goth or s&m thing and i said no to eather one. so after that it was over.Lol well those are the two most common conclusions people put whenever someone wears a collar, only few think that it's furry T_T
I ish proud to say that I officialy have mine =D I ish so happy to finally have it ^-^ ... It did cost me a lot though but who cares, I have one :) Here are some pics of it :lol nice, I know right!
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Me wearing it ^-^ :
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What can I say from the feeling? it is WONDERFUL :o I wore it all day but I had to take it off as I arrived at home... Gonna have to keep it hidden until I move out of the house though :/ But the feeling is undescribable... I feel... I feel like my husky is a part away from being complete ^-^ B)
In all honesty, (I don't wear one) I don't understand, what's the point of wearing a collar? I'm not teasing you all or anything, but I'm just wondering, why do you wear them, WHY?i wear it for fun, just for the fun of it. and it just feels comfortable on my neck. before i got it, i felt something missing which was something on my neck XP now whenever i dont wear it, i always feel like something is missing... :|
In all honesty, (I don't wear one) I don't understand, what's the point of wearing a collar? I'm not teasing you all or anything, but I'm just wondering, why do you wear them, WHY?i wear it for fun, just for the fun of it. and it just feels comfortable on my neck. before i got it, i felt something missing which was something on my neck XP now whenever i dont wear it, i always feel like something is missing... :|
there is always something to wear on every body part like a hat on our head or a shirt or whatever. for the neck, it's either scarfs, necklaces and then it's collars. it's still something you can wear. if you wanted to.In all honesty, (I don't wear one) I don't understand, what's the point of wearing a collar? I'm not teasing you all or anything, but I'm just wondering, why do you wear them, WHY?i wear it for fun, just for the fun of it. and it just feels comfortable on my neck. before i got it, i felt something missing which was something on my neck XP now whenever i dont wear it, i always feel like something is missing... :|
Yep I feel the same as you Artic >< ... I've always felt something was missing since I became a furry and I soon realized it was a collar... I'm wearing one not because of the furry proudness... But because I want to feel complete, feel that my husky soul is making one with me by wearing the collar... That's how theologicly I can get with wearing a collar...
drake haz collar, it has a little tag that says "Drake" on it ^_^ : (http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/167928_115601668513368_100001906057245_116796_4109571_n.jpg)yo is it the kind of layout on the collar where the it does from left to right: D-Ring, then Buckle, then the end?
no clue, I think my collar is actually in my car, so I'll look for it at some pointdrake haz collar, it has a little tag that says "Drake" on it ^_^ : (http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/167928_115601668513368_100001906057245_116796_4109571_n.jpg)yo is it the kind of layout on the collar where the it does from left to right: D-Ring, then Buckle, then the end?
Like how to put it on, the end part goes throught the D-ring first, then through the buckle?
Been looking for those kinds of collars :D
do you guys just make your own or go to the store to buy them. (being new, im just alittle curious)
got another collar for fun. it's tight on my neck :3 so it's more of some chocker thingwhere'd you get it?
so instead i made it into this bracelet but it was too big so now it's an anklelet, lol
I can't wear it at home my parents don't like it, I can't wear it at school my school doesn't like it, I get bazaar looks in town if I wear it. So the only place I really wear it freely is Anime conventions
I can't wear it at home my parents don't like it, I can't wear it at school my school doesn't like it, I get bazaar looks in town if I wear it. So the only place I really wear it freely is Anime conventionsI do that with my tail XD but then i get embarrassed and feel like someone saw me doing it X3
I wear mine in my room almost all of the time, unless everyone is out of the house, then i start to frolic around the house with it on :P
i wore mine in a coffee shop...it worked out okay for me, granted i spend almost ALL of my money in there so i dont think they would say anythingI've chilled at coffee shops for hours (sometimes without buying anything) using their WiFi and such. They usually dont kick anyone out. I end up buying something, especially whenever fresh baked cookies are afoot!
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I wear mine in my room almost all of the time, unless everyone is out of the house, then i start to frolic around the house with it on (http://www.thefurryforum.com/forums/Smileys/Wolf/tongue.gif)
that's an interesting practice. i may one day attempt it when my dad stops barging in angrily to yell at me at 4amQuote<blockquote>I can't wear it at home my parents don't like it, I can't wear it at school my school doesn't like it, I get bazaar looks in town if I wear it. So the only place I really wear it freely is Anime conventionsi wear min to sleep all the time, i cant sleep without it! and i get depressed if i dont wear it frequently
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I wear mine in my room almost all of the time, unless everyone is out of the house, then i start to frolic around the house with it on (http://www.thefurryforum.com/forums/Smileys/Wolf/tongue.gif)
Quote<blockquote>I can't wear it at home my parents don't like it, I can't wear it at school my school doesn't like it, I get bazaar looks in town if I wear it. So the only place I really wear it freely is Anime conventionsi wear min to sleep all the time, i cant sleep without it! and i get depressed if i dont wear it frequently
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I wear mine in my room almost all of the time, unless everyone is out of the house, then i start to frolic around the house with it on (http://www.thefurryforum.com/forums/Smileys/Wolf/tongue.gif)
I found a nice un-used collar yesterday while cleaning, Decided to slap it on and give it a try...I have the same problem XD
Felt comfy but not amazing, until I woke up this morning, it just felt so natural....
I need to leave my room but I don't want to take it off... XD
i would wear one to bed but i feel like it would choke me while im asleep. :(
i would wear one to bed but i feel like it would choke me while im asleep. :(
Hmm, i wear mine the whole day (and night), no problems here.
Nylon doesn't irritate me /doesn't get to hot. Don't know about leather though.
Hmm, i wear mine the whole day (and night), no problems here.
Nylon doesn't irritate me /doesn't get to hot. Don't know about leather though.
i would wear one to bed but i feel like it would choke me while im asleep. :(
...the sad part is that his freind came over and my dad let him make fun of me, happened for about an hour... T_Twhat kind of things did he say to you?
well he asked if i still wore my collar, cuz his son is in my algebra class, and then he said that i did it for atention and that i had a doctors apointment tuesday cuz i had to go get my shots because i might have worms, and then my dad joined in and it went to that my dog olliver needed to go for a walk and they said that maybe the dog could walk me :'( after that i didnt talk to my dad for a wile....your dad doesn't deserve you. *will be your dad* first order of business...christmas is now every day!
well he asked if i still wore my collar, cuz his son is in my algebra class, and then he said that i did it for atention and that i had a doctors apointment tuesday cuz i had to go get my shots because i might have worms, and then my dad joined in and it went to that my dog olliver needed to go for a walk and they said that maybe the dog could walk me :'( after that i didnt talk to my dad for a wile....
your dad doesn't deserve you. *will be your dad* first order of business...christmas is now every day!
i have a winter collar thats white leather, with my nametag on itdoesn't that get annoying when you walk? XD
and a warm weather collar thats black clip on, with a dingle bell on it
8D
no mine jingles and i like it! i love the sound!!my tag kinda makes a jingley noise when i shift around XD
in that case just to mess with her just stare at her and go..."yes mom, I've been having these... *tears up* feelings.."
that's how I would deflect my parents if I'm in big trouble XDin that case just to mess with her just stare at her and go..."yes mom, I've been having these... *tears up* feelings.."
oh wow, that would be even more awkward.
that's how I would deflect my parents if I'm in big trouble XDin that case just to mess with her just stare at her and go..."yes mom, I've been having these... *tears up* feelings.."
oh wow, that would be even more awkward.
i wore mine to a family dinner for Christmas, and my step grandmother whom i dont like disowned me :3 which is fine because i had never liked her to begin with X3disowned for wearing a collar? thats pretty hardcore :(
I got my first tag today because of this thread ^_^I feel so happy that I made people want stuff like this
I don't has any tags I use to have a piece of green tap on it though that my friend D said to never take off, sadly it feel off after 3 years T.T
But is this something you like right away...Collars are often large and tight around your neck and most people aren't used to this type of accessory right away. It's the same with bow-ties and chocker jewellery. Are you used to the loss of movement and the tightness around your neck? Are you sensitive to this kind of thing?
Or do u just kinda grow into it???Some quickly adapt to changes and some take time. Again; it's all about what you feel both mentally and physically.
I have mine like almost 24/7 o.o The only time I take it off is when I go take my shower :3i can't do that, too nervous X3
I get sooo many different reactions about wearing my collar, but i just sit back and laugh and tell people i'm a beast lol. Plus i have people that walk me ( and some who want to) everyday because, i have a leash, and then i have a chain leash. My Collars Black with a fat strip of white thru the middle, with a big loop to connect the leash. I <3 being walked. Who wants to walk me??? lol
i bought my rl master a leash at one point....idk what happened to it.... :?
My ex's first response was to treat it as a sex toy, which I hated. She would pull me by it when I was wearing it and it made me want to bite her hand off...
There's this girl who wears a collar in one of my classes who I know isn't furry at all whatsoever o.O
I've heard of people wearing them in memory of their dog as well.
Looks like he knows what you get your for your birthday!we have an odd birthday practice XD trust me
Just bought my first collar today, a black nylon one from petsmart, and wore it at my nonfur friend's house. He was cool with it but his mom gave me the funnest look I've ever seen but she never said anything about it.leather collars are more fun, just saying
I wear mine all the time. :3you brave brave man XD
I get sooo many different reactions about wearing my collar, but i just sit back and laugh and tell people i'm a beast lol. Plus i have people that walk me ( and some who want to) everyday because, i have a leash, and then i have a chain leash.
Next week I am going to go into Petsmart wearing my tail and buy myself a collar. I'm sure I will get weird looks, but who cares. :D
Strangely... Whenever I don't have my chocker on (and the only time I get it off is when I take my shower), especially if I forget to put it on after my shower, and IF I do realise that I am not wearing it, I get a panick attack =/
Strangely... Whenever I don't have my chocker on (and the only time I get it off is when I take my shower), especially if I forget to put it on after my shower, and IF I do realise that I am not wearing it, I get a panick attack =/
I've made a decision! I'm going to get one, and I'm going to get a tag with my name on it and my partner's phone number.Get leather with buckle :D
Also, in other news, my partner is now an otherkin! Hopefully I can persuade her to join Furry Forums ^_^
I've made a decision! I'm going to get one, and I'm going to get a tag with my name on it and my partner's phone number.Get leather with buckle :D
Also, in other news, my partner is now an otherkin! Hopefully I can persuade her to join Furry Forums ^_^
It really depends, both leather and nylon can be itchy, get sticky, etc. Leather just looks cooler, nylons just floopy. You can try out your dogs collar, no problem.I've made a decision! I'm going to get one, and I'm going to get a tag with my name on it and my partner's phone number.Get leather with buckle :D
Also, in other news, my partner is now an otherkin! Hopefully I can persuade her to join Furry Forums ^_^
Is that the most comfortable? I think I'd like one that's just like my dog's, but I'm not sure.
Excuse my noobete.
You should tape measure your neck,
I didn't have a tape measure at the time so I just got a piece of string and cut it, then measured it.
37 cm :P
(http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/3899/collaru.th.jpg) (http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/3899/collaru.jpg)
Made of the softest lamb skin. I can sleep with this without any discomfort.
In addition, I have a bell given to me by a friend that he bought on e-bay. He's a real anime freak so he really understood the appeal of having a bell on a collar.
The tag, is of pure silver, made by another friend of mine. It was her very belated birthday gift for me.
And in case you were wondering - yes, the bell rings when I walk.
Yeah pretty much sums up my experience XD
Saw this on reddit and it's true. Anyone else been in this situation? haha
(http://i.imgur.com/qjo2L.png)
Saw this on reddit and it's true. Anyone else been in this situation? haha
(http://i.imgur.com/qjo2L.png)
If you are cold (i.e. winter, at night, etc.), and you have two collars, wear them both! It will keep your neck warm-ish :P
I'm wearing two collars right now, no problem.
I have been giveing it some thought and I read your comments and I might want to get myself a collar aswell...
But im a first time shopper to something like this and I have no idea what I like or if their are more types out there that you guys have not talked about.
Anyone want to give me some advice? :S
the simplified guide to buying a collar without looking like a derp:...and bring money XD
be confident.
Oh my, I can't wait until Sytex comes to visit. When he does, one of the things we're going to do is go shopping and get collars. c: I have one already, but it's a cheap dollarstore one, LOL. Surprisingly though, it's actually very comfy. But I'd still like a nicer one, which I plan to get when Sytex comes to visit. c:
By the way, Sytex and I both find we like collars because wearing them is comforting, makes you feel secure. Anyone else feel this way?
By the way, Sytex and I both find we like collars because wearing them is comforting, makes you feel secure. Anyone else feel this way?
Oh my, I can't wait until Sytex comes to visit. When he does, one of the things we're going to do is go shopping and get collars. c: I have one already, but it's a cheap dollarstore one, LOL. Surprisingly though, it's actually very comfy. But I'd still like a nicer one, which I plan to get when Sytex comes to visit. c:
By the way, Sytex and I both find we like collars because wearing them is comforting, makes you feel secure. Anyone else feel this way?
as far as I know me and my friend are the only furries at my school and im the only one who wears a collar but apparently its enough to make them say no collars of any kind
as far as I know me and my friend are the only furries at my school and im the only one who wears a collar but apparently its enough to make them say no collars of any kind
protest, if it is not harmful in any way (no large metal pieces) then it is the same as a belt, hell even if it has metal. i got suspended 4 times for refusal to remove my collar, but i wore it anyway and they gave up, it also added the bonus that they saw my stubbornness and let me wear my tail on graduation.
I just snuck out and got my collar. B). Btw it's black! :*
I just snuck out and got my collar. B) . Btw it's black! :*
Same. In the future when I take my puppy to Petco or Petsmart I'm gonn a buy two collars there. Another black one for me (but this time leather) and a red one for my pup :3
I wore my leather collar a couple times at school. I got odd looks, but nothing unexpected. I have friends in just about every group (except the jocks, though, I kinda am one) most assumed I was into domination and wore it as a trophy, teachers didn't care really, friends pulled me around (I liked it) I also wore it with my werewolf costume on Halloween and my friend was a witch. I was her pet after she cursed me lol and I also attached a leash for her to use. Most thought it was cool. Jocks ofc call me a dog (I take it as a compliment though)
i f*cking love your grandmother. Shes so awesome.
Haha thanks. The rest of my family likes it too. Cept for my sour mother...boo to your mom, if she really cares she should see that you are happy, therefore she should be happy to. She probably doesnt want yo see you get made fun of basically is her worry and why she disapproves. But other than that, if you let her know that what other people say dont bother you, she should be happy as long as you are.
thinking of switching from collar to chest belt dont know what do you guys thinkwhats a chest belt?
I have a new collar!I actually invented a light-up collar in sixth grade when we were working with electrics in science class xD although it's lost now :(
It lights up!
XD
Alright so I went out today & got myself a collar :3 I only went to the store to look but they had a nice chunky red nylon collar & not too expensive.the choking feeling is all about finding the exact right size collar for you. Too loose, and it slides around, too tight and it chokes you. I like to leave room for my throat if I need to yawn or swallow. It's also about finding the right material. My collar is made of canvas and it's actually pretty comfortable once you get used to it, but you will find that some collars itch a lot. If you want, you can change to leather since it's a much smoother material. Just fiddle around till you find what you like. :3
its still my first couple hours with but heres what I think so far ^^
the good- I love the way it looks on me, its exactly what my fursona wears & it looks so cool and furry :3
wearing it feels great its like stepping into another furry world :3 I know it sounds silly but I really feel more furry wearing it. I havent even worn it outside yet & I'm looking forward to trying it ^^
the bad- its crazy uncomfortable! Bayzan said they are uncomfortable tho I wasnt expecting it this bad. I already tried adjusting the collar, if its lose enough to get my fingers between the collar & my neck its still really uncomfortable. its scratchy & itchy & it feels like I'm being choked even tho its really lose :S
if I tighten it so its up against my neck then its not so scratchy but the choking feeling gets alot worse & it still itches.
I dont think its really choking me its just how it feels cause I can still breathe & its lose enough to get my fingers between the collar and my neck easy. Its cause my necks so sensitive I dont even like wearing clothes with collars cause it bothers my neck.
shoulda figured. I'm not used to wearing anything round my neck not even clothes & a nylon collar is a lot less comfortable than clothes :/
how do you collar wearing furries deal with it? should I just kinda force myself to wear it so I get used to it? :S I really want to be able to wear this collar ^^
the choking feeling is all about finding the exact right size collar for you. Too loose, and it slides around, too tight and it chokes you. I like to leave room for my throat if I need to yawn or swallow.thanks KangaDrake :3 mines adjustable I can make it lose enough that it slides around or too tight but I cant find anywhere in the middle where its comfortable :/
what I did was to find the exact right adjustment and then I punched an extra hole in and it fit great. Depending on the material you'll get used to it at varying speeds.the choking feeling is all about finding the exact right size collar for you. Too loose, and it slides around, too tight and it chokes you. I like to leave room for my throat if I need to yawn or swallow.thanks KangaDrake :3 mines adjustable I can make it lose enough that it slides around or too tight but I cant find anywhere in the middle where its comfortable :/
I'm gonna try and keep it on to get used to it. its choking a bit but if I loosen it it slides around and I hate that :S
is it easy to get used to wearing it, how long does it take?
I have a new collar!I actually invented a light-up collar in sixth grade when we were working with electrics in science class xD although it's lost now :(
It lights up!
XD
Alright so I went out today & got myself a collar :3 I only went to the store to look but they had a nice chunky red nylon collar & not too expensive.
its still my first couple hours with but heres what I think so far ^^
the good- I love the way it looks on me, its exactly what my fursona wears & it looks so cool and furry :3
wearing it feels great its like stepping into another furry world :3 I know it sounds silly but I really feel more furry wearing it. I havent even worn it outside yet & I'm looking forward to trying it ^^
the bad- its crazy uncomfortable! Bayzan said they are uncomfortable tho I wasnt expecting it this bad. I already tried adjusting the collar, if its lose enough to get my fingers between the collar & my neck its still really uncomfortable. its scratchy & itchy & it feels like I'm being choked even tho its really lose :S
if I tighten it so its up against my neck then its not so scratchy but the choking feeling gets alot worse & it still itches.
I dont think its really choking me its just how it feels cause I can still breathe & its lose enough to get my fingers between the collar and my neck easy. Its cause my necks so sensitive I dont even like wearing clothes with collars cause it bothers my neck.
shoulda figured. I'm not used to wearing anything round my neck not even clothes & a nylon collar is a lot less comfortable than clothes :/
how do you collar wearing furries deal with it? should I just kinda force myself to wear it so I get used to it? :S I really want to be able to wear this collar ^^
Try a padded leather one, mine is comfy and has no problemsthanks ArticSkyWolf I'll try if I cant get used to this. kinda like this one tho :/
The one i first got actually ment something. It was an engagement collar n.n from my current mate which i am going to see this summer in florida. When i put it on i felt great and well actually felt really loved and what not. Hehe. ^_^
I was living in a dorm at the time. First wore it when I got it in the mail, with friends, classmates and even a teacher in the same room (though with no attention at me). Teacher was all "you know, I think it's good that some people dare to be different, you know, and I think it's gusty of you, you know?" which, on its own, gave it more attention, laughs and people poking fun of it (in the bad way) than ever before.
All but my friends hate it, but that's because they know me as strange already. It didn't feel very different either.
(http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/3899/collaru.th.jpg) (http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/3899/collaru.jpg)
From the Collar Factory, made of the softest lamb skin. I can sleep with this without any discomfort.
In addition, I have a bell given to me by a friend that he bought on e-bay. He's a real anime freak so he really understood the appeal of having a bell on a collar.
The tag, is of pure silver, made by another friend of mine. It was her very belated birthday gift for me.
And in case you were wondering - yes, the bell rings when I walk.
A collar is widely known within the furry community as an icon. It is perhaps even more iconic than the wolf paw, animal ears or tail that some wear as an accessory. It's highly visible; close to one's face, it's rarely covered by clothing and not easily hidden.*
I think it has a lot more to do with the symbolism and feeling of comfort and belonging rather than wanting to associate themselves with their fursona. *= I've even heard of people wearing it around their wrists, on their clothes or wearing a scarf/turtleneck to hide the collar so only they know about it. Making it more of a personal matter rather than a statement.
Not to mention the S/M side of it, the "pet/owner" side of it, the "mate" side of it and so on. It can even serve as a secret sign to other furries that spot it, saying "I'm a furry too, let's talk once we're on in danger of being bullied over it."
That said, I also own a collar that is the same colour as my fursona (don't trust the picture), hand made and designed by me. Only, I rarely wear it any longer. I haven't for over a year. I just don't have a reason to.I was living in a dorm at the time. First wore it when I got it in the mail, with friends, classmates and even a teacher in the same room (though with no attention at me). Teacher was all "you know, I think it's good that some people dare to be different, you know, and I think it's gusty of you, you know?" which, on its own, gave it more attention, laughs and people poking fun of it (in the bad way) than ever before.
All but my friends hate it, but that's because they know me as strange already. It didn't feel very different either.
(http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/3899/collaru.th.jpg) (http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/3899/collaru.jpg)
From the Collar Factory, made of the softest lamb skin. I can sleep with this without any discomfort.
In addition, I have a bell given to me by a friend that he bought on e-bay. He's a real anime freak so he really understood the appeal of having a bell on a collar.
The tag, is of pure silver, made by another friend of mine. It was her very belated birthday gift for me.
And in case you were wondering - yes, the bell rings when I walk.
I have a tag with my name on it X3 $5 at petsmart!
I dunno. I've never met a dog named DJ Foxaroo. kidding XDI have a tag with my name on it X3 $5 at petsmart!
Your name is easier to write, mine is like lol what kinda name is this for a dog? Probably gonna get one at a con.
It kind of seems kind of odd to me wearing a collar when implied as wolf character/theriotype.
(I don't wear anything furry related, anyway, if I did my parents would probably freak or something)
Closest thing you'll see around my neck to a collar is a necklace.
But I'm not owned by anyone, either so nope.
I'm curious, though, as to decisions to those with non-domestic fursonas/theriotypes choose to wear collars? Or are they by role, owned? Fashion in their chara's universe, may be?
I need to get a really heavy duty collar... just thinking out loud
Just got my first collar today. I was by a Petsmart and though "Eh, why not?" I stopped in, walked to the collar section and picked out a brown leather collar. The edges are a bit sharp, but I suppose with use, and a good shining, they'll wear down.
(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x324/CosmicFry/26fc952c-1afc-48c9-9dbd-3e1301731983_zpsa279f492.jpg)
I don't wear it as a sign of submission, or domestication. I wear it mostly to mark myself as a furry, and I think it looks pretty good, kinda fashionable.
My parents haven't seen it yet but I don't think they'd care, but they'll probably question it. I might just tell them the truth, so I can go about wearing my tail, ears, and collar freely.
just a quick question does anyone know of a material for collars that doesn't chafe I've had that problem a lot with my collar
can someone please help me come up with a way i can get a collar from walmart or petsmart without my folks seeing if even posable. :?uh...walk into the store and buy a collar with cash?
I would wear my collar more but with it being nylon it chafes so much
does anyone know of any materials for a collar that doesn't chafe as much
Collarfactory.com is where I got mine :) They're expensive, but custom made to order, super super comfy and are very high quality.thanks man just what i was looking for when ever i get the money im going to buy one
Normal collars adds more to the special feeling somehow, at least for me :3 I like the idea of being a beloved family pet that's mostly laying around my owners feet or running around doing silly things. It just doesn't feel the same with a spiked collar since that gives more of a "guard dog"-feeling xDYes! I'm so glad you were able to put it into words, I might use this explanation more.
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Real quick, I really like your wide selection of collars but can I ask where you found this one? I am a bit into steampunk and that aged/brass look is really nice.
I wear one mostly because I think they can be nice accessories, kinda like necklaces.
My friend is getting us matching collars for Christmas.There's nothing scary about it.
They're leather and she says they're well-made but I'm still apprehensive about wearing one.
Only one thing about it, is people might keep asking you about it or interpretate it wrong.
QuoteOnly one thing about it, is people might keep asking you about it or interpretate it wrong.
I used to wear my deceased dog's tag around my neck as a necklace, when asked I would just say it means something special to me.
I dunno, I'm worried my stepmom will try to get rid of it or call me names.
I always had my eye on one of these https://www.etsy.com/listing/263162287/tree-of-life-leather-hand-tooled-dog?ref=shop_home_active_8 (https://www.etsy.com/listing/263162287/tree-of-life-leather-hand-tooled-dog?ref=shop_home_active_8)
Even before I found out about all this floof stoof :P I'd definitely wear it, maybe as everyday wear; it's very pretty.
I wear mine in public, most people assume it's an emo thing.
Kids will always find stuff to be cruel about :P
Even as a young adult when I wear mine in the city: leash and all, I get young kids making snide remarks about me being a dog or something. But they're easy to ignore.
I don't walk about in the city that much these days, if I did I'd wear it more often, same at home: either way I wear it with pride. It really puts me in the skin of my sona, and makes me feel like I belong to my owner, which I love.
It can be tough ignoring people. Just remember that the only thing that matters is that you're happy with who you are. These other people? If you don't care about them then they have no power over you, at the end of the day if they don't offer anything positive to your life then you can throw them away. At the end of the day they'll go off and be them and you'll still be you. Why do people insist on poking fun and glorifying mediocrity and normality? Don't know, don't care. I just stick to being me and keep on smiling. Never stop being you. Cause there are tones of people out there who will slam you for you, no matter what "you" is, but there are people who will celebrate you as well. Just remember that these people trying to popular and normal, that's their thing, they're entitled to it. What's not ok is trying to make you feel like the way you're doing things is inferior to theirs. It's not, it's just different.
Easy to put into flowery speech, but blocking out the hate is harder to practice, to live out. I know how easy it can be to focus on the negative in what people say, or just on the negative people in your life, but if you keep something good in mind always, even something little: the weekend, good food, friends, or a holiday or something, then the bad stuff will fade away.
Anyway, I seem to have rambled a bit o.O
Overall Bullet Point of that: Be happy with who you are. At the end of the day it all comes back to you.
Ps: looking back at all this I apologize if all that kinda came out of nowhere and is way over the top XD my bad!
It can be tough ignoring people. Just remember that the only thing that matters is that you're happy with who you are. These other people? If you don't care about them then they have no power over you, at the end of the day if they don't offer anything positive to your life then you can throw them away. At the end of the day they'll go off and be them and you'll still be you. Why do people insist on poking fun and glorifying mediocrity and normality? Don't know, don't care. I just stick to being me and keep on smiling. Never stop being you. Cause there are tones of people out there who will slam you for you, no matter what "you" is, but there are people who will celebrate you as well. Just remember that these people trying to popular and normal, that's their thing, they're entitled to it. What's not ok is trying to make you feel like the way you're doing things is inferior to theirs. It's not, it's just different.
Easy to put into flowery speech, but blocking out the hate is harder to practice, to live out. I know how easy it can be to focus on the negative in what people say, or just on the negative people in your life, but if you keep something good in mind always, even something little: the weekend, good food, friends, or a holiday or something, then the bad stuff will fade away.
Anyway, I seem to have rambled a bit o.O
Overall Bullet Point of that: Be happy with who you are. At the end of the day it all comes back to you.
Ps: looking back at all this I apologize if all that kinda came out of nowhere and is way over the top XD my bad!
I think I might have a slight collar addiction. I now have like, 5 or 6 >.> But the store was closing and had a great sale, so what can I say X3
My bear doesn't feel comfortable letting me out wearing a collar, so I think that this one will be stuck in choker/bandanna town for life XD