Different Styles of Collars & Harnesses for Vizsla

Dog collars & harnesses are used to control and guide your dog. They give you the possibility to attach the dog leash to your dog. A collar and leash form the connection between your dog and you. A harness helps to distribute the load evenly over the body, especially when running, climbing etc. In addition, they also serve as an ornament for your dog and are therefore often chosen for their appearance rather than their functionality. We have tried and tested all possible types are are ready to help with the choice of the best harness and collar for Vizsla.

Types of Collars for Vizsla

• Waterproof Collars
• Basic Collars
• Leather Collars
• Training Collars and E-Collars
• Luxury Collars
• Flea and Tick Protection Collars

5 Best Dog Collars for Vizsla

Best Waterproof Collars for Vizsla

Swimming is a natural state of Vizsla. They are born to swim, not afraid of wet weather or dirty  environment. For such activities it is advisable to pick high quality waterproof collar.

You can easy wash after such a walk, it doesn’t have any odor, your pup is not wearing something wet on, and your regular collar will be safe and sound.

You may also like: Best Dog Swimming Pools Review

Best Basic Dog Collars for Vizsla

Vizlas have very beautiful sleek golden-rust coat color. Its reddish shade looks even better with contrasting in color collars. Choose something bright or black, made of durable and easy to wash materials, as your pup is going to wear this collar every day. It should also soft and comfortable for Vizsla neck and with appropriate size.

Bright collars will match perfectly to Vizsla. But do not forget, any collar looks much better on the healthy shiny hair.

Best Leather Dog Collars for Vizsla

Many pet parents, like me, prefer something more solid and durable than polyester. I am talking about leather dog collars. Your dog feels very soft and natural texture around his neck during all day.

Such a collar never feels cold even if wet. It looks expensive and beautiful. The only drawback I found – leather collars dry rather slow. So it is better to wear a waterproof one for swimming sessions. 

Best Training Collars and E-Collars for Vizsla

Basic training is essential for every dog, and hunting dogs are not exception. Training collars are very helpful during early age of the pup. They can help with solving the problem of collection food from the ground when the dog is at the distance, not to run away, and many others.  You can train both obedience and ban commands, using different modes.

If you do it for the first time, refer to a specialist for instructions. Never use an E-Collar for puppies under 6 months.

Hunting is one of the most important activities of Vizsla. And the collars must be safe, long lasting, functional, with all modes, necessary for hunting. Special tracking collars are a must.

For options see our article about GARMIN Tracking and Training Collars 

Best Luxury Dog Collars for Vizsla

Your Vizsla is actually your family member. Occasionally you take her visit friend, or attend a birthday party. And she deserves to wear something exclusive and eye catching. And of high quality and comfortable at the same time.

Flea and Tick Protection Collars

This collar is is not a substitute of a regular dog collar. This is an extra protection for your pup from ticks and fleas, if you prefer such instead of other meant. Fleas and ticks bear potential threat to health and well-being of your dog, so do not neglect to buy it.

You may also like: How to Protect Your Pup from Ticks and Fleas

5 Best Dog Harnesses for Vizsla

Collar or harness? To attach a leash to your dog, both collars and harnesses are suitable. There are cases when you should rather use a collar instead of a harness for your dog, or vs, or it makes sense even both. But there are cases when harness is a better solution: for sports like running or hiking, for travelling in the car, to stop pulling. More details you will find in our Buyer’s Guide.

Author’s Choice

People’s Choice

Premium Choice

Best for Active Dogs

Best Budget

Buyer’s Guide

What to Look for When Buying a Dog Collar or Harness for Vizsla

Collar or Harness – Which is Best Suited and When?

Whether a collar or a harness is better for dogs is a controversial question. Both the collar and the harness have their pros and cons. Here we will show you in which situations the use of a dog collar is best and in which situations you should rather use a dog harness.

Collars for Vizsla are available in a wide variety of materials and in many different shapes, colors and designs. You can choose among them based on your tastes, purpose of use and budget. Take into consideration the following pros and cons.

Dog Harnesses for Vizsla are also available in a wide variety of materials, shapes, colors and designs. There are cases when harnesses are much better than a collar. Let’s see their pros and cons.

It is not possible to say in general terms that harnesses or collars are better – it always depends on the dog, the intended use.

What is Suitable, When and for Which Dog?

If your dog has learned to walk on a loose leash and is easy to control, it makes sense to use a collar, because this will restrict your dog the least. Collars are suitable for normal walking as well as for dog training.  However, if your dog is restless, still very young, very spirited, easily scared, or has not yet learned to walk calmly on a leash, it is more suitable to use a dog harness for normal walking.

If the dog (or the owner) pulls the leash permanently or jerkily, strong forces act on the dog’s body. These forces are naturally distributed over a larger area when using a well-fitting better with a harness than with a collar. Constant pulling on the collar is painful for your dog in any case and can be harmful to your dog’s health by damaging sensitive organs in the neck area and of course the spine.

For specific training (e.g. for leash handling) at the dog training area a collar is better suited than a harness. It enables a more precise control of the dog, because the dog leash is attached to the collar further forward than with a harness. With a collar you can steer your dog much better than with a harness. Even large, heavy dogs, or dogs where the neck and chest muscles are particularly strong, can be brought under control more easily with a collar than with a harness thanks to the shortened leverage on the collar.

A special car harness must always be used is your dog is travelling on the front or back seat and you secure him with special seat belts. In an accident he will be injure his neck if secured by collar.

Harnesses can also have a negative effect on your dog’s health, as they may often restrict movement of the dog’s front legs and shoulder blade. In addition, many harnesses are too tight in the dog’s armpit area. This also often causes an unnatural position of the elbow. All in all, poorly adapted harnesses often sit too loosely, which can also lead to an unnatural posture of your dog. When buying a harness, you must pay close attention to design and size, because a harness, unlike a collar, can effect your dog’s free movement

Material and Design of Collar and Harness for Vizsla

Vizsla breed is a gun dog that spends a lot of time outdoors, very often in water and mud, hunting in the field or forest, walking the park. We recommend to choose collar with the following criteria to make it convenient for you and your dog:

• Durable real leather or nylon
• Waterproof
• Easy to clean
• Simple design
• Sturdy closure
• Personalized

How to Select the Right Vizsla Collar Size

See detailed information in our article devoted to How to Choose a Perfect Collar.