Beautiful, practical, handmade Australian whippet collars.
Created to last a lifetime.
When we were unable to find Australian made whippet-specific collars for our two boys, Ripley and Ollie, we decided to make our own. With a background in horses, we were familiar with quality leather work and wanted something that would be strong and yet comfortable.
Those two original collars we made stood the test of time and everywhere we went people would ask “where did you get those beautiful collars?” So we started making a few for friends, and then friends of friends…the idea for Flash Hound was born! Through necessity and an absolute love of our hounds we now create beautiful, practical, handmade Australian whippet collars for everyone.
Hand-crafted whippet collars.
We tailor make every collar to match your dog’s neck measurement. This will get the best, most comfortable possible fit.
Collars and matching leads available in different colours.
Suede lined for comfort and durability.
Personalised names can be added
A range of colour options available
Our Napa lined, fully hand stitched, padded collar made with Sedgewick English Bridle leather and solid brass or stainless steel fittings.
Hand stitched and created to last a lifetime.
Our Story
When we were unable to find Australian made whippet-specific collars for our two Whippets so we decided to make our own.
The search for a good quality collar.
We were on the hunt for good quality collars for our two rambunctious Whippets, Ripley & Ollie. And we were tired of having to buy a new “cheap” collar that has to be replaced every 12 months. But looking around at what was available, it was obvious that today’s cute, cheap collar and lead was tomorrow’s landfill. All we wanted was one good quality collar, that’s built to last (and actually ends up being cheaper in the long term and reduces landfill).
This type of quality was nowhere to be seen at any of the pet stores we stepped into. In fact, what we found was a large amount of pet industry products that were cheaply made and certainly not designed to last.
So, we decided to make our own collars!
Our first collars – all those years ago.
With a background in horses, we were familiar with quality leather work, so when it came to making our own collars, we wanted something that would be strong and yet comfortable.
And like our old horse gear we wanted it to last and not have to be replaced every couple of years.
So, with a few basic leatherworking tools and a leatherworking course under the belt, two rather lovely looking sighthound collars were born for Ripley & Ollie.
They proved to be quite the conversation starter – we were often asked “where did you get those beautiful collars?” So we started making a few collars for our friends…
Before we knew it, the idea for Flash Hound collars was born.
A quality Australian made, full leather collar that could withstand an active dog’s life and still look good enough to wear to Aunty Donna’s for afternoon tea.
The two original collars stood the test of time and remained on Ripley & Ollie until the day we had to say goodbye to each of them.
They now sit in pride of place with the boys ashes, their collars with each little box, still holding the scent of each of them within the leather itself so it’s like they’re still here.
