When you hear "custom collar," you might picture anything from a basic personalized tag to a one-of-a-kind creation dreamed up from scratch. At Fusion By Design Collars (FBD), "custom" means giving you the reins to personalize within our thoughtfully designed collection. Let’s explore what "custom" means to us, how it differs from other takes, and how you can order your own FBD custom collar.

What "Custom" Means at FBD

At FBD, "custom" is about meaningful choices—tailoring a collar to your dog’s fit and your style, built from our signature designs. Here’s what makes our "custom" unique:

• Perfect Fit: We offer 7 specific sizes based on your dog’s neck measurement. No generic "small" or "large" here—just a precise, comfortable fit.
  
• Your Personal Touch: You choose the strap leather colour (black or several shades of brown), crystal colours (if your design features them), hardware colour (solid brass, nickel-plated brass, or PVD black), and padding colour. Imagine a deep brown leather strap with topaz crystals and brass hardware, or a black collar with onyx crystals and PVD black accents—it’s up to you.
  
  
• Our Signature Designs: We’ve crafted a lineup of standout designs—classic leather, crystal-embellished, or padded for comfort. You pick one and customize it. We don’t do one-off commissions or bespoke creations; we refine our proven designs with your flair.
  
  
• Handmade Excellence: Every collar is crafted by hand in our Ontario, Canada workshop with premium leathers from top U.S. and European tanneries. It’s not just a looker—it’s built to last.

This isn’t the "custom" of adding a name to a stock collar or designing something entirely new. We focus on giving you control over key details within our curated collection, ensuring quality and consistency every time.

How to Order Your FBD Custom Collar

Ordering an FBD custom collar is a breeze, with a process designed to make your vision a reality. Here’s how it goes:

1. Explore Our Designs
   Head to fbdcollars.com and check out our design collection. Each one is a customizable base—browse our socials or visit our Facebook group to see past creations and get inspired.
   
   
2. Measure Your Dog’s Neck
   Use a soft measuring tape (or string and ruler) to measure around the middle of your dog’s neck—snug but comfy, with 2-3 fingers of space for puppies or fluffy breeds. Compare it to our 7 sizes (listed on the site) and choose one where your measurement lands near the middle of the adjustment range.
   
   
3. Select Your Customizations
   Pick your strap leather colour (black or one of our brown shades), crystal colours (if applicable), hardware colour (solid brass, nickel-plated brass, or PVD black), and padding colour. Our website outlines the options for each design—find the combo that fits your pup’s vibe.
   
   
4. Place Your Order
   Orders are placed online through our website, fbdcollars.com. Need help deciding on sizes or options? Email us at fbdteam@fusionbydesigncollars.com before ordering—we’re happy to guide you. Once you’re ready, head to the site, select your design, input your customizations, and complete your order. Orders aren’t taken via email, so the website is your go-to.
   
   
5. We Start Crafting
   After your order is placed, our artisans get to work. Each collar takes about 4 weeks to handcraft from scratch. You can adjust your choices within 24 hours of ordering—after that, we’re in production mode.
   
   
6. Shipping Your Collar
   Once finished, we ship via a Tracked Parcel service. You can opt for shipping protection or skip it—your call. Plus, we offer free shipping worldwide on all orders. Delivery takes 5-20 business days depending on your location, and you’ll get a tracking number to follow along.
   
   
7. Unbox and Enjoy
   When your collar arrives, you’ll see your choices come to life—a perfect fit, your colors, and that FBD quality. Slip it on your dog and revel in a piece that’s distinctly yours.

Why Choose an FBD Custom Collar?

Our custom collars blend personalization with dependability. You get to shape the size, colors, and hardware within designs we’ve perfected—think of it as your creativity meeting our craftsmanship. It’s not about starting from zero; it’s about making something great even better for you and your dog.

Ready to craft your collar? Explore our designs, pick your options, and place your order online. Questions? Email us first—we’re here to help. Let’s make something your pup will rock with pride.

To custom style and lasting quality,
The FBD Collars Team