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Why do some dogs have studded collars?

Is it just for fashion? Sorry if I sound ignorant but I've been wondering lately.
I mean collars with spikes on them

when you say studded do you mean with the jewels or do you mean with the spikes? both usually are for pure fashion but the reason spiked collars were made is for outside or sheep dogs so if another dog or other animal trys to attack them their necks are more protected

Children enjoy seeing clothing that makes them feel special. Little girls especially like to wear clothing that makes them feel they are brightly made up like a princess or a movie star. Jessica turned six last month. She is an eager kindergartner that likes to be involved in everything. She can at times be very opinionated and sometimes, on rare occasions, forces her strong opinions on others around her.

Like any other average six year old, Jessica likes to dress up and even though she is young, she has already developed her own sense of fashion and style. Some of her favorite clothes are rhinestone t shirts that have a little studded rhinestone collar or a studded rhinestone design, such as a flower, on them. There is nothing too outrageous for this precocious six year old.

Jessica enjoys shopping and socializing with her friends as they talk about subjects that interest them. She and a friend from school have recently begun calling each other on the telephone. It is surprising that an hour can pass and the two are still engaged in conversation. At six years old, little Jessica is already an independent thinker and she knows what she likes and what she will wear. Color, style, and a fashionable little bling t shirt round out her idea of a fashionista. Soon enough she will be borrowing the car and dating, look out Mom and Dad, your little girl is growing up fast, but at least you know that she will carry her already developed sense of fashion with her as she gets older.

Sofi Clothing (http://www.soficlothing.com) is a children's clothing designer and retailer that allows youngsters and parents to design your own bling t shirts and rhinestone t shirts for perfect self expression. Billings Farnsworth is a freelance writer.

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What are the license plate frame rules and regulations in New Mexico? Does anyone know?

Ever since I had my car I have had a studded license plate frame and now that I have gotten a new car it is currently on there but it somewhat blocks the registration sticker a little so I wanted to get a new one.

Well I bought one at walmart that looks like a spike collar and it shows the registration sticker perfectly...but...on the back it said somehting like...how California prohibits the spiked one and to check local regulations beofre installing...I have seen chain ones and light up ones that are more distracting that my spiked one but I was just wondering if anyone knew if there was a law prohibiting them in NM more specifically Albuquerque?

I mean you'd think if it was sold here... that it would be okay...

Thanks!

Inquire of the Dept. of Motor Vehicles and get their opinion. Each state has its own laws regarding license plate surroundings.

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Which articles of clothing are considered to be of punk style?

I am drawing a picture and I need to know. I know of a few items, but I want to make sure I have everything just right. I take my art very seriously. Here is a list of items that I have written down.

Mohawk (obviously)
Leather jacket
Spiked collar/cuffs
Converse
Black boots
Multiple mini hoop earrings
Shoulder spikes
Lip rings
Jean pants/shorts with rips/paint splatters
Studded/spiked belt
Tattoos of skulls, stars, etc.
Fingerless gloves
Silver chains
Eyebrow piercings

Anything else?
Best answer gets 10 points.
And for the record, I know I'm not punk because I don't label myself. I'm asking this because I need input, not because I need help fitting in with the rest of the sheep. Pay better attention next time.

Heh, the Ramones..

a T-Shirt made out of the British Flag.

the leather jacket needs to have an anarchy symbol painted on the back. Could also go with a denim jacket with the sleeves torn off - but still needs a painted on anarchy symbol.

The boots gotta be Doc Martens... for stompin' and rompin'.

I read an article about punks once, and one of the guys had sewn an anarchy patch onto the skin of his hand.

Jeans gotta be one size too big, because when they got the jeans they fit but they've been squatting in an abandoned building all year and lost some weight. Jeans have holes in the knees and one big rip next to the left seam from the pocket to the knee, that's held together with safety pins.

also, the mohawk is not necessary - a shaved head or just really greasy hair will do just as well. back in the day, punks didn't have access to that much styling gel or aqua net. Many used to just use glue.

Are we going classic punk here, or new punk?

For new punk, use converse shoes instead of doc martens, definitely go with the leather jacket, or a "destroyed" hoody that is held together with safety pins. Mayhaps a Utilikilt.

a faux-hawk.

Gagued out ears.

Edit: Boss DJ is quoting someone. I remember hearing this exact same thing before. I do not, however, know who he is quoting.

When it comes to the art of giving, a gift of clothes is fraught with peril. We all have stories to tell, and if you don't, you will. Just give it time.

Mine started early. My grandmother, having survived the Depression, knew how to stretch a dollar. Clothes for her grandkids were always purchased 3 or 4 sizes too big so we could "grow into them". And she passed this charming trait on to my mother. So, we endured our baggy clothes, with the sleeves and pant legs rolled up, until we were finally big enough to wear them with dignity. By which time they were ready for donation.

Then there's my husband. Heaven forbid I should try to give the man a Polo shirt with an uneven hemline. Most Polos are made longer in the back to help them stay "tucked", but hubby goes un-tucked -- always. He rejects any polo that breaks the rule, no matter how subtly. For an otherwise easy-going guy, his behavior is almost perverse.

If you must give clothes this season, there's one giftee on your list who's sure to look great in any outfit you buy him. He'll wear your gift with pride and appreciation, head held high and tail wagging.

That's right, your dog. Or your best friend's dog. It's so easy you'll wonder why you didn't think of it before.

Dogs love any kind of attention you lavish on them. So, Spike will wear his outfit - whether it's cute or ridiculous - as soon as he sees how happy it makes his owner. Spot will eat up all that extra attention he gets from strangers. And Fifi might even want to Vogue for the camera.

Clothes shopping for dogs is a lot like clothes shopping for babies. Unless you're going for practicality, cuteness is what counts. And that's easy to accomplish, given that any dog wearing clothes looks pretty darned cute.

Choices in dog clothes range from winter sweaters to football jerseys and summer tees. You can get a set of flannel PJ's for bedtime or a terry robe for after bath. There's even an entire line of Harley clothes for dogs, complete with leather cap and studded collar. Dog costumes made for parties and holidays are just too cute for words.

If you really want your gift to be a hit with admirers, accessorize. Try a designer dog collar and maybe a cool pair of sunglasses--they make them just for dogs. And I recently heard that leg warmers are making a come back.

Got a mischievous sense of humor? Making the baby look silly might be a no-no, but it's good clean fun when it comes to dressing up a dog. There are some really creative doggie costume out there that are good for a chuckle or two.

There's really only a couple of rules you'll need to keep in mind when shopping for dog clothes:

One is that if the dog in question is an avid chewer, you should avoid buying him anything tempting. Shiny buttons, fringe, and feathers are examples that come to mind. An object that can easily be chewed off and swallowed is a choking hazard and can get stuck in the dog's digestive tract.

The other rule is that any dog, no matter how tolerant, will be more comfortable wearing clothes that fit. Proper fit typically requires measuring from the dog's collar to the base of her tail for length. Most garment's girth can be adjusted with velcro tabs, but could still be an issue with a barrel-chested breed such as a bulldog. Measurements are typically in inches.

Remember that a dog will never "diet down" into an outfit that's too small , or -- unless you're shopping for a puppy or a pregnant female -- "grow into" an item that's too big. (Sorry, Grandma.)

Oh, and one more thing--if you're handy with a sewing machine, you can make your own dog clothes creations. Just don't forget to include an opening for the dog to relieve himself. Don't laugh, it happens a lot!

Now, if you're shopping for your own dog, you're all set. But if you're buying clothes for someone else's dog, I've got a few more tips for you.

Surveys conducted on the subject of gift preferences of men and women have shown that men prefer gifts that are more playful or practical. So, if the dog's owner is male this might translate into a doggie Harley jacket, a funny costume, or a reflective hunting vest (more on practical clothing in another article!).

Women, on the other hand, prefer gifts that are beautiful, memorable, and personal. It shouldn't be hard to find an item of clothing for a woman's dog that's either beautiful or memorable or both, and it will of course be personal!

Exception: if the woman is someone you don't know well. The more distant the relationship between giver and receiver, the riskier it is to give a personal gift. So, be they man or woman, if you don't know the dog owner very well, you probably shouldn't be buying dog clothes for their pet.

I hope you'll have fun picking out something nice for the canine on your shopping list. If you get a chance, send me a photo!

© 2004, Carolyn Schweitzer. Lifelong dog-lover, power-shopper, and former family dentist Carolyn Schweitzer is owner and editor of Great-Dog-Gift.com . If you need inspiration for dog clothes, stop by. The site offers a wide range of choices for dog gift shoppers, plus shopping and gift-giving tips. (Also advice on dog care and feeding.) She's always looking for new dog gift ideas and dog stories to share with her readers. You can reach her by email at netbrainer@verizon.net.

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80s-style punk costume?

My school Social is coming up, and the theme is Time Warp. I want to go as an 80s-style punk, but I'm not sure about my costume. I was thinking a black band t-shirt (Metallica or something), ripped-up black jeans, black Doc Martens, a black studded dog collar, safety pins in my ears, fake eyebrow, lip and nose piercings, either a bracelet made of safety pins, Anarchy wristbands or studded wristbands, black eyeliner, dark purple lipstick, my jaw-length hair spiked out and dyed black, and black nailpolish.

Is this accurate? I want my costume to be as authentic as possible. Please let me know if you have any suggestions.
Unforuntaely, my hair isn't long enough for a mohawk, and I'm not sure that red or green will hold, my hair is kind of orange. It's supposed to be copper-orange, but it's a bit dye-f*cked at the moment.
Thanks heaps, On The Radio Uh Oh. Teased hair and everything I can do - I assume dyeing it black works?

Metallica shirt = so not punk. Things have since merged a bit more (if only for the sake of irony), but in the 80s, Metallica was seen as a bloated stadium metal band, which was the opposite of "punk".

Also, studded collars, facial piercings, etc... weren't terribly popular in the 80s (at least the early 80s... by the late 80s, things had branched out more). Keep in mind the 80s punk look was more deliberately identified with street culture, so obvious accessories were generally considered gauche (as, if you can afford studded collars and wristbands, you obviously had money), as opposed to the 70s when it was still largely influenced by glam, and late 80s/90s when the "Hot Topic" look started becoming big.

Try a plain t-shirt or flannel (also could work: plain black longsleeve, a girly/frilly blouse but mostly covered up by jacket or hoodie), military blazer or peacoat (the older and rattier, the better), black jeans (cuffed) or skirt (w/ stockings) both black, Doc Martens, etc... NOTHING "anarchy" related (it was considered tacky and juvenile), no facial piercings (but as many earrings as you can fit on your ears is fine... but ONLY your ears), safety pins should be practically placed (to close up holes, to fit the clothing properly, etc...) if used at all, etc... Hair should either be teased/feathered (a la Siouxsie Sioux) or left down - unless you're willing to shave the sides, I wouldn't spike it/put it into a mohawk. No black nail polish. If you wear any jewelry, keep it simple like a chain necklace (possibly with a cross)... certainly no safety pins and definitely nothing studded... again, safety pins were more for practical purposes, and studs were for bikers and the gay S&M scene (when they finally became big in punk in the mid 80s, they were typically only on jackets - not collars or bracelets).

That would be more authentic. The look you seem to be going for is more of a 90s "mall goth" look than 80s punk.

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Why dress your Pit Bull or Staffy like a Gayboy Cruiser?

Why the heavy chains and harness? even they would not break a well made collar and lead.
Do you dress your dog in chains and leather like they were extras in Al Pachino's film Cruising? You know, the film about murder in the 1970s gay scene?
Dont forget the leather cap with chains, and spikey studs for the collar though.

LOL. That's too funny. I think they do it to increase their "tough" image. All it really does is back up the bad pit bull image, which is false for well bred APBTs.

On the other hand, I use PLAIN leather collars with metal straps on all of my APBTs, because they WILL break plastic buckles, and I have had one break through a nylon collar before.

Got dog breeding problems? Canine artificial insemination is the only sure-fire solution. Every dog breeder experiences breeding dog mating behavior hassles from time to time... In my years as a Veterinarian, I've seen them all! And you'll see, DIY canine artificial insemination is easy.

Here are some common dog breeding problems that canine artificial insemination helps to overcome:

Behavioral Problems

Behavioral problems are a frequent reason breeders turn to AI. While an experienced stud dog can often unerringly detect receptivity in bitches, many, especially young dogs, just don't get it. Often this is due to past punishment of mounting behavior. And some male dogs just have a very low sex drive, particularly submissive dogs that are naturally low in the canine social pecking order.

Another common problem is the over-excited stud dog who becomes erect before successful penetration. Being territorial animals, the confidence and thus sexual behavior of the dog is highest when they are on their home turf. So for natural matings, the bitch should be brought to the male's home otherwise his sexual behavior may be inhibited. When this is not possible, AI is an option.

Bitches may also be aggressive toward the intended sire and not allow breeding, for whatever reason. Often this is simply due to inappropriate timing for the mating. She is simply not ready! Natural encounters with such bitches can damage a dog's libido. Similarly some male dogs are so aggressive that natural mating is not advisable.

AI also protects the stud dog from injury that may occur if the bitch thrashes about during a tie.

Protecting the Dog from Infection

For many stud dog owners, the decision to do canine artificial insemination exclusively, is made to protect the dog from infection from a bitch.

Physical Problems

AI can be used to overcome a significant difference in size between the bitch and the dog.

In the male, AI can overcome weakness or pain when mounting due to arthritis, injury or prostatic disease. A dog with a missing limb or an injury to a rear leg or spine may not be able to stand on his rear to tie bitches. As long as the disability doesn't reflect a genetic or structural unsoundness, canine artificial insemination can keep this dog producing.

Geographic Separation

If the bitch and the desired stud are some distance from each other, and transportation of the bitch to the male is not practical, his semen can prepared and be shipped to her.

To Cover Two Bitches at Once

The ejaculate, if of good quality, can be split to cover 2 bitches.

Overcoming Time Constraints

Fresh dog semen can last up to 6 days in the bitch. An early AI, a little before the dog or bitch are physiologically quite ready to mate, can be used to effectively "cover" the following 3 to 4 days if other commitments preclude a natural mating during that time.

Similarly, to maximize litter size many breeders opt to inseminate "one last time" just after the sexual interest of the bitch or dog has passed.

To Allow Semen Evaluation Prior to Breeding

Breeders that do canine artificial insemination exclusively find that the opportunity it provides to continually evaluate their stud's semen is invaluable in picking up fertility problems before they become serious or result in missed litters.

To Boost the Stud's Confidence

A skillfully managed collection can help the dog gain confidence and actually train him for a natural breeding career, rather than overly tiring him from unsuccessful attempts at natural mating and spoiling him for natural breeding.

Anyone can easily learn to DIY AI at home.

Watch the video link below and see for yourself!

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