The Psychology of Colour for Dogs by Poetic License UK

Red. A hot dynamic colour. Activating, encouraging, willing and powerful. A rich warm collar colour that looks even more glorious with gleaming gold accents. Regal red shades sit easily on the following fluff - black, white, grey, grey/brown, grey/black. Check out some vibrant Reds, subtle Reds and bold Red checks in our shop!

How about... orange? A balanced, vibrant, energetic, friendly and fun colour. A warm collar colour that looks sublime with caramel gold accents. Great on the following fluff - chestnut, golden brown, auburn and cream.

Yellow is a warm, bright and energizing colour. Happy, smiley and uplifting. Sunny yellow tones complement golden brass hardware. Great on the following fluff - black, grey, brown/black and chocolate brown. Sample some sunshine with either our bold Daffodil Yellow or our soft Lemon Stripe.

Green inspires positivity and represents peace and refreshment. Both earthy and vibrant greens look rich with the warm hue of golden brass hardware. Great on the following fluff - brown, red/brown, chestnut, chocolate brown and golden tones. Go green with our wide selection, from vibrant Grass Greens to muted Earth Toned greens - check out our shop for more greens:

Brown is the colour of earth and woodland. A no nonsense colour reflective of the peace and serenity of nature. Golden brown looks super with brass hardware. Warm tones on warm tones. Great on the following fluff - mid brown, cream and chestnut. Try Classic Tan Herringbone, Brown with a hint of Navy, Earthy Brown with Flecks of Green, Light Oatmeal Check or a bold classic Macleod Tartan - all in our shop:

Pink is the colour of innocence. It is soft, gentle and kind. Pretty pink collars look luxe with gleaming gold accents. Great on the following fluff - black, grey, ashy brown, white, cream, grey/black and grey/brown. Go elegant with our Bubblegum Pink, demure with our soft Pastel Check or bold with our Pink, Cream & Purple Check - all in our shop:

Purple is the colour of nobility, abundance and dignity. Throughout Biblical and archaeological history purple represents royalty. Royal purple deserves high gloss golden hardware. Great on the following fluff - black, white, cream, grey, grey/black and grey/brown. The spectrum of purple, from Royal Purple and Pretty Purple Checks to soft Lilac Herringbone Harris Tweed... All in our shop.

Blue characterises a calm and balanced spirit. Dependability, trustworthiness and faithfulness. Cool blue tones are accented with high gloss cool silver hardware. Great on the following fluff - white, grey/brown, grey/black, silver, deep chocolate and cream. Harris Tweeds in Neutral Brown & Navy Herringbone, textured Navy Barleycorn or how about a twist with Turquoise Check? All available in our shop:

Grey denotes security, steadiness and reliability. Steely grey looks super smart when offset with shiny silver hardware. Great on the following fluff - black, white, grey and grey/white. Try a Smart Grey Pinstripe Harris Tweed... or Red & Grey Check for a splash of colour, in our shop now:

Black is synonymous with elegance and sophistication. Black Harris Tweed looks gorgeous with either brass or silver hardware. Great on the following fluff - black, white, grey, grey/white, black/white or deepest brown/black. Striking Black & White Houndstooth Harris Tweed, subtle Black & Gold Herringbone or Black with a multi-coloured speckle, available in our shop:

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