Behind the Craft: How The Wave Leather Collar Was Built
Discover how The Wave 1.5-inch leather dog collar was engineered for performance sports, featuring full-grain bridle leather and solid brass hardware.
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Why Handmade Leather Collars Stand Out in Dog Sports & Agility
Discover why agility and dog sport handlers choose wide handmade leather dog collars for ring performance, durability, pressure distribution, and custom fit.
The Beginner's Guide to Choosing Custom Handmade Leather Collars for Dogs
Discover how to choose custom handmade leather collars for dogs. Learn proper neck measuring, leather thickness, hardware strength, and width selection.
How to Properly Clean and Care for a Custom Leather Dog Collar
Learn how to properly clean, deep-condition, and care for a custom leather dog collar, including crystal accents and solid brass hardware.
Every Collar Has a Story
Every Fusion By Design collar starts with an idea. Discover the stories behind the names, from places and remarkable dogs to the landscapes and moments that inspire each design.
What Goes Into a Handcrafted Collar (It's More Than You Think)
People ask us this all the time. "So how do you actually make these?" The TLDR answer? By hand. The longer (real) answer is what this post is about.
Behind The Bench, Volume 1
January came in hot—or rather, brutally cold—but the workshop stayed warm with new releases, sold-out collars, and a whole lot of leather work.
An Important Black Friday 2025 Update
A Note From Our Founder:Hey there, Every year around this time, our inboxes get flooded with the same thing — countdowns, doorbusters, “biggest sale ever.” And every year, it seems...
How to Choose the Right Collar Width For Your Dog
Choosing the right dog collar width depends on your dog's neck length, coat type, and breed size. From 3/4" collars for small breeds like Cavaliers to 2" statement collars for...
The Custom Dog Collar Experience (and How To Order Yours).
What does 'custom dog collar' mean at Fusion By Design? This blog answers that question and reveals how to craft yours—choose from 7 sizes, bridle leather top straps in black...
Explore the World of Luxury Leather Dog Collars: A Whole New Level of Style and Comfort For Your Dog.
Explore the world of luxury leather dog collars—stylish, durable, and comfy. See why pet owners love them and get answers to your most pressing questions in our blog!
$300+ For A Dog Collar?? That's Crazy! (Is It Though?)
Is $300+ expensive? Maybe! In this blog post, we talk about the desire for dog collars and leashes that are made in North America and some of the reasons why...
What Happened at FBD This Week - Weekly Wrapup
It's been a busy first week of February here at FBD. New Ready To Ship Collars, new Custom Design options, new (accidental) Limited Release, Tariffs and so much more. Read...
Do Tariffs Apply to FBD Collars?
If you’ve been following the news in recent weeks, your head is probably spinning from all the information overload. So much is happening in the world right now that it’s...
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Unpacking Leather Types: Why Your Fusion By Design Collar Might Not Feel "Soft" Right Away [VIDEO]
Have you ever gotten a beautiful new leather collar for your pup, only to find it feels a bit...stiff? In our latest blog post and video, we dive into the world...
How Long Do Fusion By Design Leather Collars Last? We Put Them to the 6-Year and 8-Year Test! [VIDEO]
Have you ever wondered how long a Fusion By Design leather collar will last? We get this question a lot, so we decided to share the results of our years'...