Paracord martingale dog collar diy

Martingale collars are necessary for sight hound breeds, like Greyhounds and Whippets, whose necks are thicker than their heads - allowing them to easily back out of standard buckle collars. Unlike standard collars, martingales have a cinch loop that restricts when a dog pulls on a leash, avoiding the possibility of es

You will need aprox. x17,5 of the "main" color (which will provide your "leading" strands) and x13 for the second color (counted in centimetres: the length of the collar x17,5 or x13). E.g. my dog needs 43 cms martingale collar, I used 8 meters and 6 meters of paracord. You will want to leave the middle strands that hold the beads about 8 cms longer than the other leading ones. And add about 5 cms to your leading ones to account for thickness of the collar so the collar fits your dog. Enjoy!

Personal note from the designer: Charlie's X Factor is my first self-made knot. This knot was a lot of fun to think up. My sister made a sketch and I worked it out. Great teamwork! I then started knotting a few centimetres and decided to make a tutorial. I hope that many people will try this knot. I would love it! This knot is based on the Alpenwutz (Nicola Leiner) with a sanctified edge.

It's SO EASY to make a paracord dog collar! These DIY collars are lightweight, weather resistant, and super durable. Plus they're very simple to make, using one knot that's perfect for paracord beginners. Both kids and adults will love making a custom collar for their pet, and all you need are a few simple supplies and 30 minutes of your time!