Why do only Pit Bull owners buy dog collars with spikes?

Question

I've never seen a poodle, lab, or collie with a spiked collar, but I see lots of Pits with them. Pit Bull owners are quick to defend what nice dogs they are, but it makes me wonder what the rationale behind the spiked collar is. Is it the owner trying to increase the dangerous look of his/her pet, or does the pet get in a lot of fights and need neck protection? Either way, either the dog or the owner - or both - are psycho.

So, what's with the spiked collars?

Answer 1

Guys with small you-know-what's (as well as insecure people) get pit bulls, so of course they're trying to make them look as tough as possible to cover up their own insecurity. It's the same theory as big trucks

Answer 2

The poodle next door wears a spiked collar his name is spike. I have seen boxers great Danes, saint bernards, cocker spaniel.pomerarians, kerry blues and chihuahua with spikes. My pit bull wears a hot pink collar. My last dog a 8lb poodle x wore a black spiked collar. It as to do with what people like. A lot of pits wear what is known as a punch collar when being trained for greater control. They are after all very strong and us good owners keep control so stupid people wont try to hurt our pets. Again my pit had to go to the vet because the dangerous kid next door hit him with a bat and cut open his head. and the only thing my baby did was be outside in his own backyard.
For the girl who asked how many pit attacks, last year 10 with 3 fatal. More kids were killed by their parents, around 2000. Stop letting the Media think for you and take a look at what is happening. There are people who want to ban more than pit bulls they want to make it where there are no dogs over 30lbs allowed. Stop giving up freedom

Answer 3

Well first of all I've seen more small dogs than pits wearing spiked collars. There are a lot of idiots out there, I'm getting a spiked collar for my pit because I don't want some other dog attacking her because it's owner is a idiot and does not know how to train a dog without beating it, or never let their dog interact with other dogs. Or people projecting fear making their dog more alert and agressive. Plus in my opinion it looks cool on muscular dogs. It won't be worn everywhere or when she goes to play with my friends dogs, just in public where the possibility of coming across some idiots poorly trained dog is heightened. Pits are the best dogs in the world when trained properly. Grow a backbone and educate yourself.

Answer 4

It is for image or effect mostly,however it can protect the dog's neck in a fight legal or otherwise. I own a red nose pit bull and i don't use a spiked collar. Her name is Baby and over the years we have chased bad guys in the rain together and she has always protected the children from all comers 4 legs or two. At 14 years today,she plays with other kids and grown ups a like.The dog often gets the blame for the owners screw ups. Anything with teeth will bite. I have bitten a few people myself.Please don't give into fear,get the facts. A dog is a dog unless humans teach them to be something else. Small dogs attack people also German Sheppards and Russian Wolfhounds were used as war dogs. The media needs to sell papers and viewership. Nothing does that better than drama(human or animal). People train chickens to fight,yet no one ever says those chickens will attack you.Please don't encourage the hate and fear in the world. Treat pit bull so called attacks and attacks on a case by case basis. Peace.

Answer 5

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Why do only Pit Bull owners buy dog collars with spikes?
I've never seen a poodle, lab, or collie with a spiked collar, but I see lots of Pits with them. Pit Bull owners are quick to defend what nice dogs they are, but it makes me wonder what the rationale behind the spiked collar is. Is it the owner trying to increase the dangerous look of his/her...

Answer 6

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Answer 7

I believe in functionality... and the best thing a spiked collar is for is dog-fighting, pure and simple! When you put a spiked collar on a dog, that means you either fight it or you don't want another dog to have a chance against it when your dog attacks. And how many dogs will play together with spiked collars??

Answer 8

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Answer 9

They are trying to make the dog look cool, thats all. My friend has a Newfie and she wears a spiked collar...lol I think it just looks neat but wouldnt put one on my dog I like utilitarian look something that is durable, easy to undo and has a colour to match the dogs coat. Most spiked collars are made of leather which I find to be less durable than Nylon collars otherwise I woul like a spiked collar because it looks neat, my dog isnt a pitty though. I know my friends dog was an American Bulldog and he just looked silly with a thin nylon collar on he looked much more distinguished with his 2 inch wide studded (not spiked) collar. I might add that he never fought with other dogs and ws very sociable. The only reason for the collar was that it suited him and looked good on him. I know some people just do it because they think its cool and say that the collars is there for fights but they are the idiots of the dog owner world and it shouldnt be assumed that all people put spiked collars on thier dogs to make them look tougher or increase thier own image vicariously. Not all dogs wearing spiked collars are pittys, but an inordinate number of them do because they got the breed in the first place to make themselves look tough and want to enhance the image further.

Answer 10

I think that the reason most of the time is that the owner just wants their pit to look cool or bad. But I've had a Chihuahua/weiner mix and I got him a little spike collar for Christmas and he looked cute in it so it's all up to the owner's tastes, I guess.

Answer 11

Someone trying to be macho. When you see a spiked collar on a large breed of dog, it's usually the owner, not the dog, you need to watch out for. Unless it's part of a pet costume contest and it's wearing a leather outfit with it.