TheEclecticHound

Martingale Dog Collars, Leashes & Unique Accessories 🐾

New London, New Hampshire

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Note from shop owner Greetings! I’m closed for a bit to fill orders. I’ll be back open in a couple days 🐾

~Lara

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Last updated on May 29, 2023

Greetings! I’m closed for a bit to fill orders. I’ll be back open in a couple days 🐾

~Lara

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Adriana on Jun 4, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Always happy with my purchases from this shop! All of my dogs have collars from here and so do my sisters 💕✨️

Storybook Woodland Martingale OR Side Release Buckle Dog Collar - 1-inch or 1.5-inch Pink Spring Floral, Bear, Fox, Owl Pet Collar for Girls

Storybook Woodland Martingale OR Side Release Buckle Dog Collar - 1-inch or 1.5-inch Pink Spring Floral, Bear, Fox, Owl Pet Collar for Girls
Jennifer on Jun 2, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Great quality & well made. Terrific colors!

Nylon Dog Leash - Short, Long or Extra Long Strong Webbing Dog Leash with Optional Traffic Handle, Custom Length and Color Training Lead

Nylon Dog Leash - Short, Long or Extra Long Strong Webbing Dog Leash with Optional Traffic Handle, Custom Length and Color Training Lead
Melissa on May 25, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

this collar is great! so cute and unique, plus although my dog loves to roll in dirt, the collar remains clean! Think it's such good fabric, just resists soiling. Wonderful! thank you!

Storybook Woodland Martingale OR Side Release Buckle Dog Collar - 1-inch or 1.5-inch Pink Spring Floral, Bear, Fox, Owl Pet Collar for Girls

Storybook Woodland Martingale OR Side Release Buckle Dog Collar - 1-inch or 1.5-inch Pink Spring Floral, Bear, Fox, Owl Pet Collar for Girls
DeeDee White on May 5, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

This was my second velvet collar for my standard poodle. They are beautifully made!!

Moonlit Velvet-Wrapped Martingale OR Quick Release Buckle Dog Collar - Soft, Wide Navy Blue Luxury Velvet Pet Collar for Sensitive Necks

Moonlit Velvet-Wrapped Martingale OR Quick Release Buckle Dog Collar - Soft, Wide Navy Blue Luxury Velvet Pet Collar for Sensitive Necks
Amanda on Apr 16, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Love the leash! He's a puller and it works well.

Nylon Dog Leash - Short, Long or Extra Long Strong Webbing Dog Leash with Optional Traffic Handle, Custom Length and Color Training Lead

Nylon Dog Leash - Short, Long or Extra Long Strong Webbing Dog Leash with Optional Traffic Handle, Custom Length and Color Training Lead
Trisha on Mar 17, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful and solid quality! Works great for my lab/pit mix.

Moonlit Velvet-Wrapped Martingale OR Quick Release Buckle Dog Collar - Soft, Wide Navy Blue Luxury Velvet Pet Collar for Sensitive Necks

Moonlit Velvet-Wrapped Martingale OR Quick Release Buckle Dog Collar - Soft, Wide Navy Blue Luxury Velvet Pet Collar for Sensitive Necks
Hannah on Jun 3, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful fabric & great quality collar!

Blackberry Mosaic Martingale Dog Collar or Side Release Buckle Dog Collar - Black, Purple and Pink Geometric Fabric Wrapped Pet Collar

Blackberry Mosaic Martingale Dog Collar or Side Release Buckle Dog Collar - Black, Purple and Pink Geometric Fabric Wrapped Pet Collar
T on May 28, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Always excellent service and superb attention to quality & detail ♥️🐾

XS 3/4-inch funky martingale and 2.5-ft leash for Nucky

XS 3/4-inch funky martingale and 2.5-ft leash for Nucky
Bethany on May 27, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

This is the best collar we have ever had for Fred. It’s well made and very quality construction. The seller was wonderful.

Sasquatch Martingale Dog Collar or Quick Release Buckle Collar, Green and Black Buffalo Plaid, Bigfoot, Yeti Footprint Woodland Collar

Sasquatch Martingale Dog Collar or Quick Release Buckle Collar, Green and Black Buffalo Plaid, Bigfoot, Yeti Footprint Woodland Collar
Kathy on May 26, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Beautifully made collar that is stunning on my pup!

Scarlet Bohemian Martingale Dog Collar, Quick Release Buckle Collar, Rich Deep Cranberry Red, Pretty Black Filigree Paisley Batik Pet Collar

Scarlet Bohemian Martingale Dog Collar, Quick Release Buckle Collar, Rich Deep Cranberry Red, Pretty Black Filigree Paisley Batik Pet Collar

About TheEclecticHound

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Phoebs and me
Sweet Phoebe
Packaged and ready to send to you!
My hubby of 14 years and me.
Beautiful mixed textiles in jewel tones.

For the 4-legged loves of our lives

By day I'm a Communications Manager at Dartmouth Cancer Center. A job I love. But my passion for the creative, affinity for crafts and textiles, and love for animals needed an outlet too. Thus, The Eclectic Hound was born.

When my husband and I first adopted our retired racing greyhound, the first order of business was to find her a new stylish collar to begin her life as a pampered member of the family. Ok actually, the first order of business was finding her a new name! Her racing name, "Invoice," wasn't exactly flattering and I probably wouldn't be motivated to run if that were my name either... As literature lovers, we tossed around a few ideas and landed on "Phoebe," who is Holden Caulfield's little sister in Catcher in the Rye. Now the doting could begin :).

I don't have children of my own, so all that desire to knit and sew cute stuff went into dear Phoebe instead. Hours of online browsing for ribbon, fabric, webbing, and supplies, and a few more hours of trial-and-error at my sewing machine later, Phoebe had the perfect collar. However, in the process of deciding on materials for Phoebe, I found hundreds of other fabrics and materials I couldn't resist.

And that's where you come in!

I listened to that creative calling, but rerouted a bit by opening up shop to outfit the 4-legged children of your lives instead! Every item I make is one I would keep for myself. I send them away to you with love and a little piece of Phoebe and me.

I donate a portion of my proceeds and all the merchandise I can to animal rescues, humane societies, foster organizations and greyhound adoption agencies, and that's what makes me so happy to send away my creations. I've been able to not only satisfy my creative need, but help animals. And what better thing is there?! I'm also a proud member of Etsy's Handmade4Hounds shop, which donates 100% of its proceeds to a different sighthound non-profit each month.

After 5 wonderful years together, we lost sweet Phoebe to lymphoma at age 11. Though I miss her every day, her spirit is still with me and she will forever be my inspiration for The Eclectic Hound.

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ABOUT MY SHOP NAME
It is merely an excuse to not box myself in to one style. I never know when inspiration will hit and you'll never know what "eclectic" new gems will pop up in my shop next!

Thanks for stopping by!
~Lara

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Lara 🐾

Owner, Maker, Designer, Canine Outfitter Supreme

I live in lovely New London, NH with my husband and two Morgan horses, and in memory of my retired racing greyhound, Phoebe, who was breathtakingly beautiful, hysterically funny, and remains a constant inspiration for me every day.🐾

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Last updated on Oct 25, 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Care instructions

Collars are washable! I recommend hand washing them in a sink of warm soapy water, rinsing well, gently squeezing the water out (no ringing or twisting please!) and setting the collar on its edge on a folded towel for 24 hours to best hold its shape while drying.

You can use a washing machine, but I recommend putting the collar in a laundry bag or sock first to protect the hardware and the inside of your machine. DO NOT machine dry (the webbing could warp or melt).

What is a martingale collar?

Martingales were originally designed for sight hounds, such as greyhounds, whose heads are smaller than their necks and can easily slip traditional buckle collars, but are becoming increasingly popular for all breeds.

Martingales are made up of two pieces: the back strap which contains the size adjuster slide and the martingale loop, which functions by gently tightening around the dog’s neck when pressure is applied to the leash, so the dog can’t back out of the collar. Once pressure is released, the collar relaxes back to its resting position.

Martingales don't open and close but rather are put on and removed by sliding over the dog’s head, then adjusting it down to neck size.

Please contact me for further info about martingales! :)

Sizing details

Collars are adjustable up to several inches. If you’re not sure what size to order, please include your dog’s neck measurement (and head circumference measurement for martingales) in your order and I’ll create a perfectly fitting collar just for him or her.

SMALL: Expands from 10-13 inches
MEDIUM: Expands from 13-16 inches
LARGE: Expands from 16-19 inches
X-LARGE: Expands from 19-22 inches

X-SMALL (8-10") and XX-Large (22-25") are also available upon request. If your dog is in between sizes order up one size for a martingale since it will need to be large enough to slide over your dog's head without hurting him. For a buckle collar, include your dog's neck measurement in the "Note to Seller" box and I'll custom make an in-between size.

Can I send you my own fabric?

YES! If you have special fabric in hand, or find fabric online that would be just perfect for your baby, I'm more than happy to custom make a collar out of it.

You can either mail the fabric to me, or if it's available online, I'll set up a custom listing for you and order the fabric myself.

Please contact me for a list of my favorite online fabric shops or for help finding the PERFECT design for your baby!