Why do some dog collars have spikes?

Years ago I saw an owner with a spiked dog collar. The spikes were deliberately quite blunt. The dog was big and powerful and prone to pulling very hard on his leash, which was a safety hazard for the lighter, smaller members of the family or for anyone during icy conditions. read more

The top type of collar called a “spiked collar” among other names historically was put on guardian and hunting dogs facing dangerous game animals - wolves, wild boars, bears, etc. The spikes kept the predators from being able to bite the dog’s throat and kill them. read more

The poodle next door wears a spiked collar his name is spike. I have seen boxers great Danes, saint bernards, cocker spaniel.pomerarians, kerry blues and chihuahua with spikes. My pit bull wears a hot pink collar. My last dog a 8lb poodle x wore a black spiked collar. It as to do with what people like. read more