Dog Collar refers to a style of necklace consisting of a wide, flexible band of any material to be worn tight around the neck or that fits closely to the neck;; similar to choker.
M oreover, a Dog Collar is described as a wide "choker" style necklace worn tight around the neck above the collarbone just like a dog's collar, hence its name. Dog Collar mecklave was a popular look in the Edwardian times, around the turn of the 20th century. This look was popularized by Queen Alexandra who had a long graceful neck.
A Dog Collar is also known as "collier de chien" which is a type of short, multiple-strand choker-style necklace that fits tightly against the neck. Dog Collars are also known as "plaque de cou" (meaning "neck badge") when they are fastened by a clasp in the front. Dog Collars are 14 inches to 15 inches in length.