Care Instructions
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Our Side Release Collars need regular inspection. Check for dirt and hair trapped in the buckle and for degradation due to exposure to river or sea water. Damaged buckles may fail to close properly or come undone, it is important to make sure both wings are secured in position. Excessive ear scratching can damage these buckles and damage the stitching. To keep your collar clean, wash as required with mild detergent and allow collar to air dry. Do not machine wash or tumble dry.
Our Hound Collars are fitted with roller/pin buckles. Check stitching regularly. To keep your collar clean, wash as required with mild detergent and allow collar to air dry. Do not machine wash or tumble dry.
Our Half Check Collars are fitted with half check chains. The chain may discolour your dog's hair if it is not wiped clean and dry. To keep your collar clean, wash as required with mild detergent and allow collar to air dry. Do not machine wash or tumble dry. For safety's sake - do not leave your dog unattended in a half check collar as the loose hanging chain may get caught on something. Remember to regularly check the stitching, especially if your dog likes a good scratch.
Our Harris Tweed Dog Bows will need an occasional wash to remove dirt. Choose a mild detergent suitable for wool, then allow to air dry in a warm place. If bow is reluctant to sit nicely after washing, simply give it a gentle press with a warm iron taking care to avoid the elastic at the rear. Do not machine wash or tumble dry.
Our Harris Tweed leads will need an occasional wash to remove dirt. Choose a mild detergent suitable for wool, then allow to air dry in a warm place. Do not machine wash or tumble dry. Check the stitching and integrity of the trigger snap hook regularly.
Our Harris Tweed Bags will need an occasional wash to remove dirt and old biscuit crumbs (if it's a treat bag) Choose a mild detergent suitable for wool, then allow to air dry in a warm place. Do not machine wash or tumble dry.
Our Luxe Chenille Hound collars are fitted with roller/pin buckles. These collars are hand washable with a mild detergent. Check all collars regularly to make sure stitching is intact and that buckles have not degraded.
Our Luxe Chenille side release collars are fitted with premium buckles, however they do need regular inspection to make sure hair or dirt has not become trapped in the buckle mechanism. Buckles may fail to close properly if there is dirt trapped inside them. Hand wash these collars when needed and leave to air dry. Do not machine wash or tumble dry. Side release buckles will deteriorate rapidly on exposure to sea water or dirty river water.
Our Chenille bow ties may need a llittle coaxing back into shape after their journey. Hand wash as needed and gently press with a warm iron if needed, but use a press cloth or handkerchief to protect the pile of the chenille. Take care not to touch the elastic with the hot iron.