The Dingley | Handmade British Wool Dog Collar (Small Breed)
- Slim 16mm premium natural leather strap with 15mm solid brass buckle
Made to order in Oxford · dispatched in 2–6 working days
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It arrives as finished British rope and braid from Sustainable Rope, founded by Kate Drury, a fourth-generation sheep farmer and a British Wool board member. It is graded at British Wool in Bradford, spun in Huddersfield, and woven by hand in Oxford. British farmers are paid properly for their wool, and it is made into a proper British material rather than bought in as the cheapest import. That is not an accident. It is what makes this worth making.
About this piece+
The Dingley Mini is made by hand in Green Dog's Oxford studio for the smallest breeds, Miniature Dachshunds, Jack Russells, Chihuahuas, Miniature Pinschers, and similar toy dogs. Every dimension is scaled down with the same care given to the full-size collar.
Built from a fishtail 2-row weave using 2mm British Dingley wool braid, lighter and narrower than the Classic collar, but strong enough for daily wear. Backed by a slim 16mm premium natural leather strap with a 15mm solid brass buckle, and an 11mm Green Dog brass disc, hand-stamped by me, on the D-ring.
4 sizes. Size exchanges and amendments available. Lightweight enough for the most delicate neck, made well enough to last for years.
What it's made from
- British Dingley wool, the ecru, fishtail 2-row weave, 2mm braid
- Slim 16mm premium brown natural leather strap, naturally finished, or choose from 6 new leather colours
- 15mm solid brass buckle, and an 11mm hand-stamped Green Dog brass disc on the D-ring
- 4 sizes from 8-13", for small and toy breeds | Wool weave width: approximately 20mm, 1cm thick
Also available: Dingley Classic and Dingley Sighthound.
Materials & construction+
Wool weave: Dingley, the ecru wool, in a fishtail 2-row weave, using 2mm wool braid. It is undyed. The colour is the colour the sheep grew. Approximately 20mm wide and 1cm thick, lighter and narrower than the Classic. My wool braid comes from Sustainable Rope, founded by Kate Drury, a fourth-generation sheep farmer and a British Wool board member. It is graded and baled at British Wool in Bradford and spun at a mill in Huddersfield.
Leather strap: Slim 16mm premium natural leather, naturally finished. Brown as standard, with five other leather colours to choose from.
Hardware: 15mm solid brass buckle and the Green Dog logo tag. Twelve-month hardware guarantee.
Sizes: Four, from 8″ to 13″, for small and toy breeds.
Scaled down with the same care as the full-size collar, and made to order in Oxford.
Sizing & fit+
Who it is for: Miniature Dachshunds, Jack Russells, Chihuahuas, Miniature Pinschers and similar toy breeds.
How to measure: Run a soft tape around the widest point of the neck, snug but not tight. Two fingers should sit comfortably underneath. On a small dog that is a genuinely small gap, so take the measurement twice.
Choosing a size: Each size is a range. Pick the range your measurement sits inside; if you land between two, take the larger one.
Available sizes: 8–10″ | 9–11″ | 10–12″ | 11–13″
Puppies: Buy for the neck the dog has now. Small breeds move through the ranges quickly, and an oversized collar does not sit properly while you wait for the dog to catch up.
If it is wrong: Message me — size exchanges and amendments are available.
Changing your mind: Picking a size range and a strap colour from my standard lists does not make this a bespoke piece, so you keep the full 30 days from delivery rather than the 14 the law sets as the minimum. Toy breed necks are easy to get wrong by half an inch, so read the measuring guide or message me before you order. If the size turns out wrong, size exchanges and amendments are available. Full detail on my returns page.
Who pays the postage on an exchange: If I got it wrong, I cover the postage both ways. If the neck measurement turned out not to suit the dog, each way is yours.
Faulty or damaged: Anything faulty, damaged or not as described is my responsibility, and I will repair, replace or refund it and pay the postage.
Care & durability+
Wool: The wool is untreated, which is what gives it the handle. It also means it will felt if it gets wet and worked, so do not wash it. Let mud dry completely and brush it out with a soft brush.
Leather strap: Wipe mud off with a damp cloth and let it dry naturally, not on a radiator. Condition it once or twice a year with a leather balm. That is all it needs.
Hardware: Wipe the buckle clean with a dry cloth. Covered by Green Dog's twelve-month hardware guarantee.
Not machine washable: Nothing in this range goes in a washing machine. The wool is untreated and will felt, and the leather and the metalwork would not survive it either. A finished piece is only as washable as its least tolerant part.
Wool is the one material here that genuinely gets better. Customers who have had these pieces for years tell me they have improved with use, not worn out.
Questions & answers+
Is this the same as the Classic Dingley, just smaller? Same wool, different build. The Mini is a fishtail 2-row weave from 2mm wool braid at roughly 20mm wide, against a 34mm wool weave on the Classic, and the leather strap is a matching slim 16mm. It is a lighter collar, which is the point.
Is it light enough for a Miniature Dachshund? Yes. It is built for exactly that kind of dog. The 2-row weave and the 16mm leather strap are the lightest combination in the wool range.
Can I wash it? No. The wool is untreated and will felt, and there is leather and solid brass on it. Do not wash the wool: let it dry and brush it out instead. Wipe the leather and air dry naturally.
What size should I buy for a puppy? The size that fits now. Each size is a range so there is some room, but a collar bought two sizes big will not sit where it should. Size exchange is included if you get it wrong.
How long will it take to arrive? 2–6 working days. Everything is made to order in Oxford, not picked off a shelf. Free UK tracked shipping over £55.
Delivery & returns+
Made to order in Oxford. Dispatched in 2–6 working days. Free UK tracked shipping on orders over £55. It's worth two minutes with the measuring guide before you order. If the size still isn't right, message me — size exchanges and amendments are available. You also have 30 days from receipt to change your mind, where the law asks for 14. If anything arrives faulty or not as described, I'll repair, replace or refund it and cover the postage. International shipping available at checkout.
