A Guide to Finding the Best Collar Color for Your Furry Friend

It can be difficult to select a collar color that complements your dog, and it becomes even more difficult when so many options are available. What color dog collar name plates should you get for your dog, then? You should pick a color that will go well with your dog’s coat because colors you like might not look as good on your dog.

2 easy guidelines when choosing a collar color that complements your dog’s coat.

Rule 1: Consider the temperature. Is the coat of your dog cool or warm?

There are three types of colors: cool, warm, and neutral. Cool colors include greens, purples, and blues. Warm colors include tan, brown, and red. Grey, white, and black are neutral colors. Your dog’s coat color will be classified as neutral or warm. After deciding whether the temperature is cool or warm, look for the opposite for your dog’s coat.

For instance, choose cool hues like blue or green if your dog’s coat is warm, like red or brown. Tan, chocolate, and buff are other warm-colored coats. You are fortunate if your dog has a black coat. A dog with a black coat can wear almost any color. A white dog gives you the same options as a black dog. Since grey is neutral, you can choose a grey dog that is either warm or cool, but you should choose something that contrasts, which brings us to rule #2.

Rule 2: Does your dog have a light or dark coat?

Choose a collar color that contrasts with the color of your dog’s coat by considering lightness and darkness. Look for collars in lighter colors if your dog has a dark coat. Choose a collar with a darker hue if your dog has a light coat. For instance, even though navy is a cool color, if your dog’s coat is dark brown, it will not stand out as much as a royal or light blue collar.

Lilac or pastel blue will not look very good on someone with a buff coat. However, light and dark coats will look good in bold, cool colors like emerald green and royal blue. Choose a lovely light or bright red or pink instead of chocolate brown or maroon if your coat is cool and dark.

Example

Regarding dogs, Oki, the cute white poodle, and her dark grey partner are the perfect examples of complementary colors. Although Oki can easily pull off any outfit, her owners have selected our purple Paw Shaped Pet custom made dog tags that come with a small lobster Claw Clip and Split Ring for her. Her bright coat and the pattern’s delicate off-white accents perfectly harmoniously give her a sophisticated and fashionable look.

However, the grey poodle, dressed in a bright red outfit, steals the show. She stands out in any environment thanks to the striking color contrast with her dark fur. These two puppies together demonstrate how complementary colors can enhance their natural beauty and sense of style!

Conclusion

Despite this advice, you should still choose something you enjoy because your dog will enjoy it if you do! The PetPro Mart LLC dog tags online store offers a wide range of collars and colors to match the coat color of practically any dog, male or female. See our post on Irish Dogs and Collars for additional illustrations of various dog coat colors and matching collars.