Dynmeow Reflective Dog Collar - Double Layer Thick Nylon with Neoprene Padding - Soft, Breathable Pet Collar for Small, Medium, Large & XL Dogs - 11 Colors (Purple X-Large) - Perfect for Night Walks, Training & Outdoor Adventures

have not reviewed anything I’ve purchased the day I received it before, and this is a review of two collars of which I wasn’t sure would be different based on the sales photos.They are the Dynmeow (grey) in large for $11.99 USD and the Black Rhino (blue), also in large for $19.95 USD.Based on looks of the product photos, what was I going to be getting with the Black Rhino for an $8 difference (or nearly twice the price)?With the Dynmeow, which is stated to be made in China (Americans don’t work cheap, get over it.) has a more stiff collar, the adjustment holes are more aligned (see photos) but look to be coming undone straight out of the package. The metal buckle is a lighter/thinner gauge metal and not as rounded/smooth and the padded neoprene is very thin compared to the Black Rhino. The Dynmeow has much wider and visible reflective stitching but the stitching in general looks to be better on the Black Rhino.Having thicker neoprene and a less rigid collar, I decided to keep the more expensive Back Rhino. Although I’m paralyzed and only have one arm, putting it on him and buckling it up was quite simple (34 years practice). Plus he minds well. I only put this because in reading the reviews, some complain about the buckle being difficult if you take the collar off and on often (who does that?).I was concerned about the buckle rotating under his neck, defeating the neoprene padding design. While it looks tight and in its new state, I can easily slide four fingers under the collar and the buckle stays on the back of his neck which is also where the D-ring is for a leash.Without the use of the clip I have for his tags, the design of the plastic tag holder is impossible (for me) to use with just a ring. I think it would stretch the ring a lot as well due to the width of the plastic tag holder. It’s positioned more towards his left side and the plastic part is held on by a pretty thin loop of material. I’m hoping it doesn’t rip off. Probably the only poor design element of the collar. I am also curious to see how the neoprene holds up during any scratching. Looks easy to tear.His Blueberry branded collar (also in the photos if Amazon allows the amount of photos I took) is a bit stiff too, and has been replaced once due to a crack in the plastic clasp. So the metal buckle gives me some added comfort for the rare moments he decides to pull a bit and the neoprene should help where the plastic rubs him a bit raw.As I said, I think both collars are probably made in China but the Black Rhino does boast that it’s been designed in the USA (for those feeling the need to be patriotic ).I tried to give good photo comparisons and hope I can upload them all. While I do not know how the neoprene will hold up, I do feel that the Black Rhino is worth the extra $8 over the Dynmeow collar. Plus there’s only 66 reviews for the Dynmeow and 16K plus for the Black Rhino, for whatever that’s worth.NOTE: See my Black Rhino review for pictures comparing them.The collar is very durable! I would have given 5 stars if the color was as bright as shown ( I bought the bright green), otherwise it's great!So far so good, and standing up to heavy wrestling pups. Have only had a couple of weeks. I like spot for tags. Bought orange. Wish it stayed a little brighter but, you know, he's he's dog.Sturdy collar for my great daneI bought 3 for my labs and they’re great! Vibrant colors, seem very durable! Love them!Love the built in reflector. Can see from a good distance.Perfect for my 52 lb pitbull. Very soft no rubbing for her sensitive skin. I got a Large to allow extra room for her training collar to go above it. Definitely ordering a couple other colors.They fit perfectly.