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CritterGear lets you pick a product type first, then choose from 300+ fabric patterns to build a matching set for your dog or cat. Every item is hand-stitched in Londonderry, New Hampshire, and the hardware is guaranteed. Start on the product page, click Select options, and choose your pattern and size. The main decision is which product category fits your pet's needs, since collars, harnesses, and leashes serve different purposes.
Start With the Product Type
CritterGear organizes its catalog by animal and product category, so the fastest path is to decide what your pet actually needs before browsing patterns.
| Product | Starting Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Adjustable Collars | $12.00 | Everyday dogs that wear a collar with tags |
| Breakaway Collars | $12.00 | Cats, because the collar releases under pressure |
| Harnesses | $20.00 | Dogs that pull, or pets that slip standard collars |
| Leashes | $16.00 | Matching a collar or harness |
| Catnip Pillows | $4.00 | Cats, using locally-sourced New England catnip |
| Catnip Kickers | $9.00 | Cats that like to wrestle and bunny-kick |
If you have a cat, the breakaway collar is the safer default over an adjustable collar. If you have a dog that pulls on walks, a harness distributes pressure better than a collar. Leashes are the easiest add-on once you've picked a collar or harness.
Choose Your Pattern
The 300+ patterns are the core of the customization. Fabrics are sourced from United States suppliers only, so the pattern range is the main variable you control.
- Match a set: Pick one pattern and apply it across collar, harness, and leash for a coordinated look.
- Match the pet's personality: The catalog is built around "simple or crazy, pretty or tough" — so a calm senior dog and a high-energy puppy can each get a different fabric.
- Order of operations: Choose the product, then the pattern, then the size. The Select options button on each product page is where these choices happen.
If you're buying for multiple pets, note the pattern name before moving to the next product so you can rebuild the same look.
What You're Paying For
Two things justify the price over a generic pet-store collar:
- Handmade construction — each product is hand-stitched in New Hampshire, not mass-produced overseas.
- Durable nylon cores and guaranteed hardware — the structural parts are built to last, and CritterGear guarantees the hardware.
The catnip products use locally-sourced catnip from throughout New England, which is a specific sourcing choice rather than a generic filler.
Common Questions Before You Buy
Can I customize beyond the pattern? The site's customization flow is pattern and size selection through Select options. There's no indication of custom sizing or engraving, so plan around the listed options.
How do I know which size? Sizing is selected at the product page alongside the pattern. Measure your pet's neck or chest before ordering, since the choice happens at checkout rather than after.
Is everything made in the USA? Yes — hand-stitched in Londonderry, New Hampshire, with fabrics from US suppliers.
What if the hardware fails? CritterGear states it guarantees all hardware, so that's the first thing to check if something breaks.
A Practical Buying Path
- Decide: collar, harness, leash, or catnip toy.
- Open the product page and click Select options.
- Pick your pattern from the 300+ options.
- Select the size.
- Repeat for matching pieces, keeping the pattern name handy.
For a first order, a collar plus a matching leash is the lowest-risk combination — you confirm the pattern and quality before committing to a harness.