Since I like to take my dogs out running on the mesa, it helps to be able to see them a long distance away. I  have been putting hot pink coursing blankets on them, but I worry about them getting overheated on warmer days. So... I borrowed an idea from bird hunters who shoot over dogs - a hunter orange collar!

Glory Sporting a Hunter Orange Collar

It took me about 2 days, off & on, to crochet up this particular collar.  It measures 14" off the dog, but it stretches thanks to the ribbing.  Not only does it fit Glory's neck, but it expands to fit her much larger brother's neck, which measures about 16"!

I love that it can fit both of these necks, especially Nampa's as he is harder to see out on the mesa. That brindling really, really blends in well.  It's natural camouflage!

These collars will be offered on Summerhill Stitchery's webstore at Zibbet.com.  In addition to hunter orange, they will be offered in hot pink. If anyone is interested, I'll also make them in as a set in red & white for lure coursing with the NLCC (National Lure Coursing Club) group.  They'll be custom made to fit your dog's neck. So, in addition to greyhounds, I can make them also for whippets, saluki, borzoi, etc.

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