One of the most common questions we receive from customers is "What's the difference between the Personalized 1.5" Basic Tactical Dog Collar and the Extreme Personalized 1.5" Dog Collar?". And the truth is, there's only one difference - the buckle. We use the same military-grade abrasion resistant nylon webbing for all of our collars and leashes, and the design of the collar is exactly the same. You might be wondering why the Cobra buckle warrants a near $30 price difference, and its because the AustriAlpin Cobra buckles are the best of the best, and they truly don't have any competition. They set their price and we're happy to pay it in regards to your pups safety.
Still wondering which model you should get for your pup? The key factors in deciding whether you should order our Basic or Extreme model lies entirely in your dog. Is your dog relaxed on walks, walking along with you at your pace? Does your dog sniff every thing - left, right, under, over - moving side to side and slightly tugging on the leash? Or... is your dog full of crackhead energy and would be jumping over any fence in sight if only you didn't hold the other end of the leash? For those of you who are reading and saying, "yep, that's my dog" to the latter- I think you already know which collar your pup needs!
Given that the Basic model features a standard yet durable plastic buckle, that model is ideal for a calm pup who is well-behaved on a leash. The buckle can absolutely withstand minor tugging and wear & tear, but it is plastic and is possible to break with enough (or the right angle of) force. Although its handcrafted by our supplier right here in Florida and is not some overseas made in China buckle, it comes down to the fact that plastic is breakable. If your pup still has some "Squirrel!" or impulsive zoomies moments, the added security of the Extreme model is definitely for you. We always recommend to play it safe and make the extra investment if you're unsure!
Equipped with the renowned AustriAlpin metal Cobra buckle, the Extreme model is capable of withstanding over 2,000 lbs of force. This buckle is typically employed in extreme sports such as mountain climbing and paragliding. It may sound over-the-top, but it ensures that your pup is as safe as possible. The Extreme model ensures the security you need for an energetic and adventurous pup, allowing you to have peace of mind that it will never break! Say goodbye to buying a new collar every month (unless you want different color options).
Need EXTRA security? We can add a metal tri-glide to our 1.5" Extreme models upon request. Just a heads up, the 1.5" metal tri-glides do not work well with adding velcro for additional patches since they're thinner than the plastic tri-glides. The velcro + two layers of webbing doesn't fit nicely, and makes the collar very difficult to adjust.