The cord is USA made 550lb tensile strength Paracord, and the Beads are Maple Wood, a hard wood native to North America.

Remarkably durable! The beads are made of Maple, a hard neutral colored wood. The way the grain is angled on the lathe allows the beads to have a very strong stress point, they can *literally* be run over with a car (see instagram) and not break. The only returned collar was left out and chewed by a certain someones sister, in which case, one bead was broken and most beads had teeth marks.

YES! Comfort was one of my main focuses of the design! Because they fit rather loose like a necklace, when your pet is in lounge-mode the collar moves to where is most comfortable for the resting position on the neck. They are round and smooth, and can even act almost like a massager! (That's my special trick for my boy Gino!)

Dogwood Collars are a custom made to our customer's provided measurements, all sales are final. Please ensure you have measured correctly (see the measurements page!) prior to purchase and please reach out on our contact form! If there are any defects or problems with your order, please reach out to us as soon as possible and we will make sure to sort out the details.

I aim to have all orders made and shipped within two weeks of order submission!

Absolutely are! I color the beads, finish the beads, and tie the collars all myself in my studio. The Paracord, Beads and Brass Rings I source from US companies.

As the collar wears in with time and play, the wood becomes sealed with the oils from your pet's coat. At this point, feel free to wash the collar with soap and water, and coat it back in coconut oil for a new finish!

Yes! I generally string the beads a touch looser for pets with longer fur to allow free movement of pet hair.