"Big Brother" Herm Sprenger Stainless Steel Fur Saver Collar, 4 mm

Each of Herm Sprenger dog collars has a special engraving with a brand name HS-Germany (HS-GERMAN INOX / HS-CUROGAN) on the rings, swivels and some additional places on certain products. This marking functions as a verification of brand recognition for each Sprenger product.

Moreover, all stainless steel dog collars are labelled with an additional tag with HS label on a red surface. It also helps to differentiate a stainless steel collar from a chromed steel one at the first glance.

Fur saver dog collar is a chain dog collar with large, long links that have special shape to prevent dog hair cutting and entangling. This type of dog choke collars is a perfect choice for dogs with long and fine fur.

Fur saver dog collar, as well as a dog choke collar, is a chain dog collar with smooth links and a ring that glides along the chain and tightens the loop over dog's neck to stop it pulling, or other undesired action, or to obey a command of a trainer/handler. The smoothness of a chain makes it release quickly without a harm for a dog's health.

No matter how you treat this tool, the chain collar is NOT suitable for:

• puppies under 6 months,
• dogs with a flat nose or a thin neck,
• dogs left unattended.

Both fur saver and choke chain dog collars are made of a metal chain which tightens around a dog’s neck when the handler pulls or jerks back on the leash.

A dog choke chain collar consists of short links that provide perfectly smooth, flat surface for a "live" ring to glide along the chain and tighten/release promptly. But their use is restricted to dogs with a short coat.

Fur saver collars are made of larger, long links that are safe for long and fine fur. They do no cut or entangle it in training and walking and are absolutely safe for long-haired dogs. Thus, fur saver dog collars may be used for dogs with short, medium, and long fur.

A dog chain choker collar is not meant to choke your dog. If it does, you are using it incorrectly.

How do I use a dog choke collar properly? Check if the collar sits high on your dog’s neck, just below the jaw. That is the right position in which you draw your dog’s attention to you when applying only slight pressure. One quick jerk is enough to make a collar tighten just for a second and then return into a loose state when you release it.

To measure the neck size of your dog for a fur saver choke collar put a measuring tape closely to a dog's neck right under the jaw and right behind the ears. Mind that two fingers should slip between the collar and the dog's neck. Or you can measure his neck and add two inches.

When the collar is on his neck it should allow you to slide two fingers under the collar and your dog's neck. If there's extra room, you need a smaller size. If both fingers don't fit, the collar is too small and you need a larger one.

1. Hold one of the chain’s end rings and push the chain through the ring. You have now formed the straight chain into a loop circle with both end rings touching.
2. Put the collar in front of the dog so it looks like a horizontal 'P.' Place the resulting loop around your dog’s head.
3. Attach a leash to the ring that does not have the collar sliding through it.

When placed on your dog in this manner, pulling on the leash will cause the collar to tighten. When you relax the leash, the collar loosens.

If placed on your dog incorrectly, the links of the collar go from the leash through the other ring and then UNDER the dog's neck. If placed on your dog incorrectly, the collar will often not automatically loosen when you pull on the leash.

Be sure that you put the chain collar on your dog in the appropriate orientation. If you walk with the dog on your right, leash-end of the chain should hang from the left side of your dog’s neck. If your dog walks on your left, leash-end of the chain should hang from the right side of your dog’s neck.

Please, choose the collar according to the following factors:

• dog’s neck size
• dog’s weight
• dog’s fur length and color
• allergy to nickel.

You will find more information about each product on the product pages. If you are still not sure which collar to choose for your dog, ask our support manager or a local dog trainer.

There are many reasons for the metal to leave spots on a light dog's fur. One of the reasons is the dog’s allergy to nickel. As a solution, Sprenger offers the nickel free materials like curogan and solid brass to provide these dogs with a comfortable alternative. However, the collar may stain dog’s fur without any apparent reason.

A stainless steel collar is less likely to rust. And here is why. Chromium and nickel are present throughout stainless steel, not just on the surface (compare - steel with chrome coating that can be easily damaged and result in rusting). Because of this, the microscopic layer will form itself anew, even when the steel is cut or scratched.