This flat BioThane® dog collar – also known as a Centre Ring or Field Collar – features two straps joined with a central O-ring, giving the collar freedom to move and flex.
Originally designed for working and hunting dogs, the centre-ring style offers extra manoeuvrability and may help the collar ‘roll’ off if it’s ever caught on branches or obstacles during outdoor adventures.
Each collar is crafted with care in our NZ workshop – made with a focus on quality, comfort, and quiet, practical style. Pair it with the matching waterproof lead here.
Custom Fit – A minimalist two-strap design, made to your dog’s measurements for a comfortable, bespoke fit.
Waterproof & Easy to Clean – Genuine BioThane® gives you a collar that’s waterproof, odour-resistant, and effortless to wipe clean – perfect for the beach, the bush, and everyday wear.
Hand-Stamped Nameplate – Add a solid brass or stainless steel nameplate for clear, quiet identification. Each plate is hand-stamped and fixed with matching solid-brass rivets for durability.
Solid Hardware – Built with rust-proof metal hardware, including a secure buckle, centre O-ring, and D-ring for easy lead attachment.
Materials & Craftsmanship
BIOTHANE®
BioThane® is a premium brand of coated webbing, created by bonding a PVC or TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) coating to a polyester or nylon core. The result is a strong, durable, and waterproof material that’s lightweight, easy to clean, and resistant to chewing and scratching.
We only use genuine BioThane® because of its proven quality and reliability – unlike cheaper alternatives on the market, it maintains its strength, finish, and performance over time.
HARDWARE
Premium hardware, cast from solid brass, selected for maximum strength to ensure our products remain rust-free for life. All hardware is kept securely in place with strong solid brass rivets.
Solid brass is a natural metal so our "gold" hardware may arrive with a little tarnish, especially when travelling snugly against leather. This is completely normal and easily polished – a quick wipe brings back the shine. Over time, brass also develops a warm, natural patina that many owners love. If you prefer hardware that stays bright without patina, you may like to choose our silver option instead (nickel-plated brass or stainless steel).
CRAFTSMANSHIP
Our dog collars are custom made with quality craftsmanship and thoughtful design that prioritises your dog's comfort and safety.
Our nameplates are hand-stamped. Minor tooling marks or inconsistencies in the stamping enhance the unique charm and human element of your custom dog collar.
Collar Width Guide
Not sure which width to choose? See the Collar Width Guide in the image gallery.
Customisation Options
WIDTH
Each collar is crafted to fit the dog that will wear it. Please see our Size Guide if you need help choosing a suitable width. The length will depend on the neck circumference of your dog.
COLOUR
your choice of MANY colours of waterproof BioThane® strapping. Choose up to two colours for a contrasting look.
HARDWARE
Your choice of either gold (solid brass), silver (nickel-plated solid brass) or Matte Black (PVD solid brass) hardware.
NAMEPLATE
If you would like a nameplate added, your dog's details will be hand-stamped and clearly seen on the solid brass or stainless steel nameplate. The standard placement of the nameplate is on the strap with the holes, next to the O Ring, visible on the side of your dog's neck. However, if you would like a different placement just let us know - we can attach it wherever you like.
- On 1/2" wide collars we use a Small Nameplate.
- On 3/4" wide collars we use a Small Nameplate if one or two lines of information is given; if three lines of information is given we use a Large Nameplate.
- On 1" wide collars we use a Large Nameplate.
Nameplate Dimensions:
Small - 50 x 9.5mm - up to 2 lines of information in 2.5mm text
Large - 70 x 16mm - up to 3 lines of information in 3mm text
Care Instructions
Is this suitable for your pet?
If your dog has a history of being extremely tough on collars, such as, excessive pulling behaviour, we recommend using a specialty collar when attached to a leash or tie-out and keeping this biothane dog collar for 'good'. While our collars are extremely sturdy, and will withstand forceful tugging, there are determined dogs out there for which any collar is no match!
Please see our Sizing Guide for recommended collar widths.
Strap Replacement Service
All of our collars and leads are handmade in our own workshop, which means we can repair, resize, or refresh them at any time. When you’re ready for a new look, we can replace the strap and reuse your existing hardware - giving your custom piece a new lease on life.
Getting the size right means a better fit and a more comfortable collar for your dog. Here's how to measure your dog’s neck so we can make their collar just right - plus tips for growing puppies.
We strongly suggest providing an accurate measurement when placing your order. Old collars can stretch or sit differently, so measuring them often gives an inaccurate size - a quick neck measurement using the guide below will give the best fit.
1. Using a soft tape measure, record the circumference of the neck at the point where a collar would naturally lie. If you don’t have a tape measure, you can use a piece of string, ribbon, or strip of paper, then lay it flat against a ruler to measure the length.
2. Pull the tape so that it is snug but not tight - close enough that the collar will sit securely without slipping over the head, while still remaining comfortable for your dog. Record the measurement.
3. Enter this measurement in the Neck Circumference field when prompted. This measurement will be the middle hole of the collar, we will add at least another two holes either side.
Puppies - If your dog is a puppy, please let us know and we will make an allowance for growth when sizing the holes for the collar. Please feel free to give us a range (up to 12cm, i.e. 24-36cm) so that we can make sure there are enough holes to suit your dog's growth. We can be very flexible with the number of holes provided in the collar.
Customer Satisfaction Promise
We believe in our products and stand by the quality of workmanship, craftsmanship and materials in each one. See our Customer Satisfaction Promise for more information.
The collar is so cool, very beautiful colours, we chose a coral and yellow combo - our dog Buddy looks like a Hawaiian sunset 😂 the gold engraved plate feels a bit luxurious. Love it. No more average collars. Thank you.
It took me FAR too long to choose a collar style and color combination but I am so happy with the outcome! I even messed up my color option on the order and I immediately reached out and they fixed it no problem. Came pretty quickly from NZ to CA, USA. (About 2 weeks)
Brass/gold hardware is beautiful, the colors are vibrant/eye catching and the biothane material is great for cleaning and reapplying to my slightly messy border collie/aussie girl.
I chose orchid and dusty turquoise with the strap in mandarin. Couldn’t be happier with my purchase. Now my dog can’t lose her hanging dog tag anymore.
I would 1000% order from them again and recommend. Also nice to support small business. Thanks Kinfolk leather!!
These collars are absolutely stunning. Both my dogs have them now. A game changer for’water dogs’. No more smelly collars and both boys look super handsome. Better than buying shoes or handbags - the same luxury feel yet much more useful 😊. I get a huge amount of pleasure out of these beautifully crafted doggy accessories.
Great quality and the optionality of colours was amazing. We loved being able to tailor our puppies collar to our own specifications. We even received proactive recommendations from the team, that would help the collar last longer as our puppy grew. Great service! Couldn’t be happier
Love the 2 tone combo, needed a collar for duck shooting that wasn't bright pink (like her other one!) And love the o-ring idea just incase she gets caught up on something. Biothane is so good for water activities, just wipe clean and never gets smelly. The quality of these collars is outstanding , many thanks to the Kinfolk leather team!
This is the second collar I have commissioned from Kinfolk Leather and I could not be happier! The quality craftsmanship is top-notch, and the attention to detail really shows. It fits my girl beautifully and looks stunning. She’s been getting so many compliments on our walks! Highly recommend for anyone looking to treat their pup to something special. I wouldn’t hesitate to order again!
Absolutely in love with these products! They are made to such a high standard, such amazing quality and the colour is to die for! It’s something that will last and last, I spoke with Helen and she was super helpful in getting the correct fit for my dog. Thank so much!
Store owner replied:
Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you think the two-tone O-ring collar is beautiful. We hope it brings a lot of joy to both you and your pup!
The collar is great from farm life to beach life. I’ve found it hard to get a collar that lasts for Ralph but the bio thane collar is great quality and Ralph loves getting comments from people about how good it looks!
Store owner replied:
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that the Biothane O-ring collar is holding up well from farm life to beach life. It’s great to know Ralph is getting compliments and enjoying his new collar. Thanks for choosing Kinfolk Leather!
Beautiful collar! I love the olive/wine combo on Elsa. Exceptional quality and a great price. I love biothane products as they don't smell and clean up so easily. Thanks a lot.
I have spent soo much money on dog collars and dog leads over the years, some good some not good.. but I have never purchased and recieved such a beautiful product, delivered with such pride and care.
The colours I choose are stunning! But also the products themselves are top quality.
So glad I came across this business. We will recommend you to all who ask, and also those who don't!