Dog collars were first used by royalty. It’s believed that dog collars originated in ancient Egypt specifically, and ancient Egyptian artistic depictions of dogs wearing collars date back to 3500 - 3000 BC. Dogs also enjoyed special status in ancient China, and the official dogs of the Imperial Palace (Pekingese) likely wore ornate collars. The ancient Greeks gave dog collars a more practical purpose when farmers created spiked dog collars as a way of protecting their dogs’ throats during wolf attacks. During the Middle Ages, dog collars were used to identify a dog’s social role and job (pampered pets of the elite often wore jeweled collars while hunting dogs wore simple leather collars). The middle class began keeping dogs as pets during the Renaissance, and most of these dog collars were made from affordable leather and often included a padlock as a way of proving ownership (if you had the key, the dog was presumed to be your pet). By the 1700s, dog collars had begun to include tags with the owner’s name or a witty saying. Materials like leather, silver, brass, and gold were often used in the making of dog collars. Today, dog collars are made of more comfortable materials such as nylon and there are even specially treated collars available that help repel fleas and ticks.
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