Not raw, just no hair (base of the back of the neck, not all the way around). I've had her 2 days. I think I will look for a flat leather one? I am not sure - the current collar is a soft braided one. I use a separate nylon choke type collar when we walk so I think it just must be the way the current one sits on her neck. Any recommendations? would a harness be better or will I see the same type of rub spots?

I have 2 dogs that are allergic to most Nylon collars. I buy them Lupine collars and their hair grew back on their necks. Yeah Leather would work too.

Buddy has a problem with collars. He scratches his neck plum raw. I did find a harness that he tolerates. It's a New Freedom harness (kindof like puppia). And, as much as I hate leaving it on him, it actually is as safe as a collar. In fact it will pull off easier than a collar.

I don't want him tagless because he has been known to dart out the door. He is microchipped, but I don't know how many people would think to have a collarless animal scanned. So far it has worked out well. But, like I said. it can be slipped out a little bit too easlily.

Hope this helps.

I read somewhere that some dogs react badly to a substance they use in tanning leather.  So keep an eye on your baby for awhile.  You may be one of the luck ones that have a dog not bothered by it at all.  I have a rolled leather collar for Zipper and she's not allergic to that substance, but she prefers no collar at all!  .  So does Button!  I dont keep collars on the girls inside or in my fenced back yard when I'm home.  I just put them (or harnesses) on when we go walking. 

They are the MOST wonderful collars.  They are all I buy.  They are guaranteed for -life- even if they are chewed through.  You just return it and get a brand new one!  Here is their website.

lupinepet.com/

They have these at my pet store. I thought they were cute and looked like good quality. I will consider this if the leather doesn't work out. She doesn't seem allergy prone but I will keep an eye on her.