FAQ

The material Curogan is 100% nickel-free and therefore offers a good alternative for dogs who have previously had allergic reactions to wearing conventional chains. For many dogs with light coats, Curogan has also proven to be an excellent alternative to stainless steel. Keep in mind, however, that even with Curogan, fur discoloration cannot be ruled out if you have a very light-colored or white dog.

All three variants of stainless steel belong to the premium qualities and stand out for their robustness, high breaking loads and durability. Stainless steel is the hardest material and therefore also suitable for very large dogs.

Blackened stainless steel chains are a superficial color change achieved by a galvanic process. During the use of the collar, natural abrasion occurs, which would cause discoloration on light colored fur. You will see this on your light colored dog as a gray wreath on the neck. For this reason, a blackened chain is in no case suitable for light-colored dogs.

Stainless steel is a solid, stainless material throughout. Steel collars, on the other hand, are nickel plated and then chrome plated for double protection against rusting.

The collar consists of a steel core, which is protected against rusting by a layer of chrome. If the chrome plating is damaged (this happens during the use of the chain due to the abrasion of metal on metal), the formation of rust in contact with moisture is unavoidable.

Depending on the intensity of use, the chrome layer can be damaged by the abrasion of metal on metal, thus the steel core of the chain becomes susceptible to rust.

Stainless steel is the most robust material with the highest breaking load and durability. It is extremely easy to care for and should only be checked for abrasion every now and then.

Yes, it's very easy with lukewarm water and possibly a little detergent, then always dry carefully!

All collars made of stainless steel material are recommended for use near the coast or in permanently wet conditions.

Curogan is nickel-free and anti-allergic and can be a good alternative for light-colored dogs. But also organismic changes in the dog can result in a discoloration of the coat for no apparent reason. Even the most diverse investigations at veterinary universities could not deliver perfect results to this. So if your dog is proven to be allergic to nickel, you can use a Curogan collar as an alternative to any other metal. If your dog has light to white fur, it is still possible that his fur will also be discolored by Curogan.

The material brass is similar in its properties to the further development \"Curogan\" and was therefore replaced by Curogan. Brass is gold-colored, whereas curogan has a more red-gold hue.

Collars without a pull stop can be leashed in two different ways. Use under tension (without stop) is reserved exclusively for experienced dog owners.

Collars with pull stop or assembly chain and/or hooks for adjustment are also suitable for beginners in dog keeping and for dogs that are very anxious and in danger of slipping out of the collar. When pulled, the chain tightens enough to fit snugly around the neck, but never choke (be sure to choose the correct size for your dog).

The Sprenger ClicLock is a patented buckle made of stainless steel, which is secured with an additional slider (jacket) against dirt. By opening the ClickLock, the collar does not have to be slipped over the head of the dog.

By the way, the ClicLock is manufactured directly by us in Iserlohn/Germany.

If the jacket is lost, this does not affect the functionality of the ClicLock!

The name long link says that the collar consists of extra long oval links. This shape is particularly gentle on the fur and therefore especially suitable for long-haired dogs.

The individual links of the medium collar are smaller, narrower and rounder than those of the long link collar, but wider and more gentle on the fur than an armored collar. This type of collar is also available in different wire thicknesses and materials. It is suitable for short, medium and long fur.

The NeckTech is a stylish collar made of flat stamped material (stainless steel or Curogan, depending on your choice). It is particularly robust, by removing or adding individual links, the size can be adjusted to the respective dog.

For light-colored dogs, fur discoloration may occur depending on the material. Therefore, we recommend you to use the material Curogan for a light-colored dog or a dog with light/white fur on the neck. However, with light to white fur no guarantee against fur discoloration can be given.

For dogs with a nickel allergy, a collar made of Curogan is recommended. Curogan is a copper-tin alloy and 100% nickel free.

To avoid hair breakage, we recommend you use a long link collar or medium collar for a dog with a long and/or fine fur.

Any type of collar can be chosen for dogs with short coats. Short link collars or medium collars have proven to be effective.

The choice of the thickness of the collar depends on the size and weight of your dog. You can easily find the right collar for your dog using our collar finder.

For a very large and strong dog, we recommend a collar thickness of 4-5mm.

We recommend a double-row collar only for short-haired dogs such as Boxers or Dobermans. For longer or fine fur on the collar, an armored double-row chain collar lead to fur breakage.

For your visit to the beach, we recommend you to take a stainless steel collar.

All Sprenger collars made of stainless steel/black/matt material are marked with a small plate with a red dot. All other Sprenger collars are marked with a HS-Germany, HS GERMANY INOX or HS GERMANY CUROGAN stamp on the rings, swivels or other surfaces.

Every Sprenger collar has a mark/stamp on the ring.

Stainless steel: HS-GERMANY INOX

Steel: HS-GERMANY

Curogan: HS-GERMANY CUROGAN

For collars with ClicLock: HS-INOX?

The INOX stamp serves as a recognition feature of every Sprenger product.

INOX is the abbreviation of the French term inoxydable. The INOX stamp is the abbreviation of the French designation inoxydable.

Products for high requirements with a long service life.

This pendant is the trademark and identification for HS collars made of stainless steel.

You can wash your Curogan collar with lukewarm water and possibly some detergent if it is very dirty. Afterwards you should dry it with a cloth.

You can wash your stainless steel collar with lukewarm water and possibly a little detergent if it is very dirty. Afterwards, you should dry it with a cloth.

If they are very dirty, wash them with lukewarm water and possibly some detergent. Afterwards, you should dry them with a cloth. Do not use metal polish.

If they are very dirty, wash them with lukewarm water and possibly some detergent. Afterwards, you should dry them with a cloth. Do not use metal polish.

The chain is easy to maintain, does not smell, does not rot, durable, can be easily disinfected, faithful companion for many years with proper use and adequate care.

The chain gives security due to pull stop for fear dogs (no slipping out of the collar).

Sie hat Sicherheit durch hohe Bruchlasten, und ist gut geignet für große Hunde

For the dog it is comfortable to wear, also the collar protects against hair breakage.

Under total length incl. rings (hanging measured)

long-link: -1cm to +2cm

short-link: -0.5cm to +1.5cm

Place the measuring tape where the collar should be later. Place it so that it lies against the coat and can be moved easily. There should still be a finger width of space. If you do not have a tape measure at hand, you can simply use a string and then measure it with a folding rule.

To determine the right harness size, measure the neck circumference and chest circumference of your dog. In the following measurement table you can then read the appropriate size.

A collar without a assembly chain is pulled over the dog's head. To determine the appropriate size, you should therefore add 5 cm to your measured neck circumference.

For a collar with a assembly chain, you should choose 8 cm larger than the neck circumference of your dog.

You can determine the size of your collar with Cliclock by opening it and placing it straight on a flat surface. Make sure that you do not measure the Cliclock twice.

Our NeckTech is available in two lengths. To get the right size for your dog, you can easily lengthen or shorten the necklace by adding or removing individual elements.

The length of the NeckTech can be individually adjusted to fit your dog. To remove or add elements, you need a suitable, soft base and a screwdriver.

You can carefully pry open the elements with the screwdriver. Then add or remove the desired amount of links until you reach the desired length. Then place a cloth or similar over the NeckTech to protect it and press the previously pried open element back together.

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To determine the appropriate glove size, measure your larger hand - this is usually the writing hand. Place a tape measure around your hand at the widest point below the knuckles, above the thumb, and close your hand into a fist. You can then read off the appropriate size in our measurement table.

To determine the right muzzle size, measure the distance from the tip of your dog's nose to behind the ears. Using our table, you can then read the appropriate size.

Which leash you should choose depends on many factors. Here, the area of use and especially your personal preferences are important.

Shorter leashes are very suitable for the city stroll, public transport or even crossing streets, etc.. Here the focus is on safety and direct impact. Shorter leashes are also particularly suitable for training with your dog and obedience.

Adjustable leashes are particularly well suited for daily walks. They can be adjusted depending on the situation, but are rather not suitable for traditional dog sports.

Longer leashes are useful, for example, when a leash is not possible, but you want to give your dog more room to play. They are also particularly suitable for training the hunting instinct, tracking work or mantrailing.

If there are special features of an article, for example regarding the size, you will find this out on the product detail page. You can find the corresponding information under the item \"Measure/Size\".

The collar, especially collar with an assembly chain, should be removed when free running and especially when playing with other dogs.

The collar should hang loosely around the dog's neck, in no case too tight (breathing), in no case too loose (losing).

The collar is threaded ring by ring. As a help serves this video

There are different chains for different challenges/requirements - we will be happy to advise you on which chain suits your requirements and your dog!

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Our rubberized leashes are currently available in 6 different high-visibility colors and feature a reflective stripe to increase visibility in the dark, which is especially important when walking near roads in the evening.

Due to the rubber coating, the leashes always remain grippy even when wet and can be held well in an emergency without slipping through the fingers.

Our toys and balls made of natural rubber have proven themselves, however, as with any dog toy, no toy is indestructible and should therefore never be left unattended to the dog.

Neoprene is a rubber material that we use as padding for our harnesses. Neoprene is extremely soft and has a smooth surface, this allows even short haired dogs to feel comfortable in the harnesses. Even when worn for a long time, your dog will not have chafing because the neoprene conforms to the dog's shapes.