Gold Details, Moss Greens & Natural Earth Shades on Black Dogs
Warm greens, gold detailing, deep slates — colours that feel natural on black coats rather than competing with them.
Black dogs tend to look best in tones that carry some weight.
Soft colours can be lovely, but earthy shades bring structure.
Gold adds warmth. Moss blends into movement. Slate looks effortless.
Nothing loud.
Nothing fighting for attention.
Just colours that settle well.
Rodney · Bracken & a Gojiberry Christmas Custom
Rodney the Springador wears Bracken like it belongs to him — steady, grounded, outdoorsy.
Moss on black has a way of sitting quietly but still being seen, and on Rodney that balance is clear.
The gold stars give just enough lift to stop the tone disappearing into his coat, but never look sharp or shiny. They’re noticeable, but still gentle.
His red Fawn Hollow custom tells a different story — a deep crimson red for presence, Eclipse black for depth beneath it.
It’s richer, slightly bolder, and it suits him just as well.
Gold stars soften the contrast so the collar doesn’t shout, it simply stands out.
Why these work for Rodney:
🐾 textured black fur benefits from warm detail
🐾 gold adds an elegant touch
🐾 Gojiberry offers richness where moss offers calm
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Bracken Speckled Star Explorer Collar
Design Your Own Collar (Gojiberry & Eclipse)
Loki · Bracken
Loki the border collie has more contrast in his coat - strong black, clear white, and sharper lines.
Some colours can look a little busy on markings like Loki's, but moss tones sit somewhere in the middle. Not dark enough to blend in, but not light enough to be too ostentatious.
Just present.
The gold star detail also helps break up the solid tone, adding small points of light that sit nicely across both dark and pale fur.
It’s not dramatic - just tidy, consistent, and effortlessly classy.
Why Bracken suits Loki:
🐾 works with black + white coats rather than against them
🐾 visible without being too bright
🐾 detail stays clear from every angle
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Bracken Speckled Star Explorer Collar
Bertie · Golden Slate & Gojiberry/Old Country
Golden Slate gives Bertie, the staffy cross, a more polished look - the kind of collar that doesn’t need bright colour to be noticeable. It is deep enough to show well on black fur, but cool enough not to look too bold and Bertie wears it well!
The blue base and gold stars pull definition from his coat instead of blending into it. The gold star detailing brings warmth to the blue slate base, and the overall effect is tidy and confident rather than overly seeking attention.
His Gojiberry custom collar is warmer and more expressive — the deep crimson red has more presence, and the Old Country nameplate keeps it grounded with a traditional touch, Gold foiling finishes it with polished detail, without tipping into being too bright.
Two very different looks, both suited to him in their own way.
Shop Bertie's Collars
Golden Slate Speckled Star Explorer Collar
Design Your Own Collar (Gojiberry & Old Country)
Guinness · Bracken
As a miniature poodle, Guinness has tighter curls than most black dogs - meaning colour doesn’t sit flat, it moves.
Bracken holds very well in this kind of coat texture. The moss tone still shows through, and gold stars create tiny highlights that don’t get lost amongst the curls.
It’s a practical colour for dogs with texture. It's balanced, visible, and not too high-contrast.
Why Bracken works on curly coats:
🐾 curls break up colour — gold reconnects it
🐾 moss reads natural rather than too bright
🐾 soft tone, steady and easy visibility
Button · Bracken
Button has a feathered coat. It isn't curly like Guinness, but textured enough that some collars can disappear into it.
Bracken doesn’t.
The green sits slightly warmer than Button's tone, and the gold handpainted speckling helps maintain a clean edge to the collar even at a distance.
It’s the kind of colour that works in every environment - fields, woodland, indoor lighting. And the kind of collar where nothing about it feels out of place.
Well suited for:
🐾 feathered coats
🐾 dogs who suit natural tones
🐾 owners wanting definition without brightness
Shop Guinness's and Button's Collars
Bracken Speckled Star Explorer Collar
Nelson · Golden Slate
Nelson is a smooth-coated lab, and smooth fur reflects colour differently.
Golde Slate works because it isn’t too dark — black-on-black melts, but dusky blues on black stay visible.
Paired with gold hardware and gold speckled stars, it becomes crisp without looking sharp.
This is a collar that feels composed.
Not too decorative. Not too dramatic.
Just, right.
Why Golden Slate fits Nelson:
🐾 smooth coats need clear tone edges
🐾 golden slate reads sophisticated, not overly loud
🐾 gold adds clarity and an elegant, detailed finish
Shop Nelson's Collar
Golden Slate Speckled Star Explorer Collar