I needed to take a moment and provide this review for the service and concern shown to me by the vendor of this product. I ordered the "large" version of this collar for my Chessie who has a 20 1/2" neck. When I received the collar it was way to small even though it was supposed to fit her according to the sizing recommendations. Having looked at maybe 30 different collars (my first time buying a collar on line) I did realize quite quickly that sizing is all over the place from manufacturer to manufacturer so it was a chance and I took it. So lesson learned, no issues. I requested an RMA from Amazon to return the product left the seller a short feedback note stating the collar was to small, and moved on. I ordered another collar from a different vendor that was said to fit a dog with anywhere between a 19" and 26" neck, so I figured I could not go wrong and I ordered it. Upon receiving my notification from Amazon about my order, I also received an email from this vendor letting me know that they were sorry for the issue and offered to make it right. I relayed to them that I had already ordered another collar and that I did not blame them or harbor any grief over the issue but they insisted on making me happier than I already was. They did. I will say that it was nice to feel like your decision to buy from them made a difference and not just a few bucks. Kudos to the folks at Soft Touch Collars for standing behind not only your product but your desire to please your customers, Thank You.
Now about the product. I just received it so I cannot comment on how it will look in a year or so after multiple swims in the lake (her favorite hobby), trips through the woods and rolls in the snow. Upon initial inspection it does appear that it is well made. The stitching is accurate and I did not see any loose/mis-sewn stitches. The hardware is heavy no doubt and will most likely hold up quite well. I just now put it on her and it fits fine. If you are considering this collar, just consider ordering a size larger if you are close to the collar size limit. Nice product, great customer service.

Beautiful collar! I bought the medium it for my 70-ish pound 1 year old black & tan doberman, it looks really nice with his coloring and it's soft and flexible and very sturdy. Had it for about 2 months now and it still looks great even after all the dog parks/backyard digging/beach swimming/daycare. I also really like the ring on the back of this, makes it super easy to hook and unhook the leash when my hands are full or he's extra wiggly. I saw some reviews that it was irritating to the skin but we haven't had any problems. He's on the last hole so if he gets any bigger I'll come back for the large. Highly recommended!

When you order this collar, order some mink oil and rub the collar down to water proof it and cover up any scuffs or scratches.
When the collar arrive and we were adjusting it for our pup she scratched a few places. It wasn't very noticeable and after treating it with mink oil they disappeared. The collar design is genius. No more reaching under and fishing for the leash loop. I will order another as my dog grows.
*Mink oil may cause your collar to turn a bit darker. The first photo is before the oil and the second is when I first applied the oil. I let the collar cure overnight and it lighten up a bit.

First of all, I can state that Vaun Duffy Products is a company with truly World Class regard for product design, quality and customer satisfaction. I recently purchase a Large Soft Touch Collar, and a Soft Touch Heavy Duty Braided Leash. I think the collar and leash are the best value you will find on any similar product. For dogs who appreciated comfort, and owners who appreciate comfort, good design, and quality with a touch of style, at a reasonable cost, this is the choice.

Now, I'll explain in detail why I made those statement; because, I'm a retired Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality Engineering, Manager from the defense industry who likes to tell stories. I recently adopted a 15 month old Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog (I know, I never heard of one either). This dog is a very affectionate, self-minded, "people" dog, who likes to sleep a lot, with major energy bursts in between. He is a water dog who likes to run off the end of the dock into the lake, swim back to the beach, jump up and down looking for admirers; and then, charge off to do it again, over and over. He always attracts people wanting to pet him. When this dog gives you a handshake, or a "love pat" to the arm, leg, or chest you know instantly why they're called a Leopard Dog. I really regret that someone previously taught him to "sit and shake". I wish they had stopped at "sit".

I typically walk/train him on a choker collar. He absolutely refuses to move and inch from the back door on the heavy duty run I made him because the heavy duty clip and cable leash pull on the choker. I got him a 1" x 22" leather collar of cheaper quality; because, I wanted to reward him to swim without a chocker, and make the run more comfortable. The cheaper 22" collar was somewhat loose at it's tighest notch, but no other heavy leather product at either the local national pet chain, or local pet boutique came close to fitting him. He immediately tried to get the collar off, and tried to chew the loose end that was left after adjusting to the tightest notch. After his first swim in the pet boutique collar, I left him on the run, on the deck to dry. I came back 15 minutes later; and, he had almost stretched that collar to where he could get loose. The 1" x 22" collar is now 7/8" x 24".

The 24" Soft Touch Collar fits perfectly at the tightest notch, leaving room for growth (hope not). It has an inner layer of soft quality leather which is 1 1/2" when flat, continuously stitched with higher quality cord to a 1 3/8" wide, thicker outer layer of quality leather. Delta has made no attempts to remove this collar. The stitching is only interupted where the leash eyelet is attached at the top of the collar. The boutique collar has a rolled pattern on it's edges which looks like stitching. The Soft Touch Collar buckle is secured by double stitching of the folded thick leather. The stitching actually includes 2 loops of cord around the outside of the leather. The boutique buckle is retained by 2 rivets, immediated followed by the leash eyelet and single stitching of the folded leather. The Soft Touch Collar has two leather loops to retain any extra belt, so there is no temptation to chew on whatever hangs out after the buckle. The separate tag eyelet, adjacent to the buckle, is also a big plus because Delta's name tag is prominent, and easily readable to his admirers, while I hold the leash in an attempt to keep him from delivering a "love pat".

As for the Soft Touch Leash, it is of the same high quality leather. The people end has the soft inner layer of leather that is stitched all the way into the braid. Both ends are braided, which not only looks good, but provides shock absorption to increase the overall strength of the leash. The design of the braid at the dog end even appears that it would increase the leash's tensile strength. Having designed a run for him in which I wanted no component rated at a load lower than 400 pounds, I know how hard it is to find a leash clip rated at anything higher than 90 pounds. I don't know the load rating of this solid brass clip; but, it appears to be at least as strong as the 210 pound rated plated steel clip I found.

Now the topper. I recieved the leash less than 48 hours after ordering it. I put them on the dog, and went for a walk. The dog, and I, were comfortable with the set up. I put the dog in the back of the car, did not take the leash off, and went to change my shirt. In the minute, or two, I was gone, he had chewed through the leash just above the braid. I was not happy with Delta. I decided to write Vaun Duffy Products, with a picture, to explain what had happened. As I stated to them, it was clearly not their fault; but, I like the leash, even if Delta doesn't, and I asked if I could get a discount on a replacement. Gary, from Vaun Duffy, responded within 30 minutes of my e-mail, and shipped me a free replacement.

Given my work experience I believe I know World Class values when I see them. I don't know if Gary is the owner, or an employee; but, he's a class act with a class product.

I have an initial review on this collar, because I previously purchased it for my own dog. After experiencing the great quality of the first, I ordered a second as a gift to my Aunt, who also has a Doberman. Called the 'Dog Whisperer' in fun, she was also impressed with collar and appreciated the gift. Her collar has also held up to the test of an energized pup and time has revealed its' great quality.
Previous review: This collar is SO sturdy! I own a doberman and this collar is definitely an upgrade from the standard you find in most big box pet stores, and at a fraction of the price. I now have no fear when I walk my rambunctious pup of slippage or discomfort. Believe me, this upgrade was necessary! If you own a larger breed dog with super-dog strength, then invest in this collar, you will not be disappointed. The padding is for the dog's comfort and prevents the collar from cutting into his/her neck. It is fully adjustable and can be worn to fit snugly and comfortably. I love the material and the color actually has gotten darker with time, which goes very well with my Doberman's coloring. The packaging was great, shipping prompt and I would order again, as a matter fact I did order this again! I ordered a second collar for my Aunt who also recently purchased a Doberman. This an honest review for a product bought at full price with no incentive to review.