Rebel Blog

The Rebel Collar was created so that anyone can create their dream collar. From beginning to end the customer works with our rebel artist to design the perfect collar they imagine in their head so that we can bring it to life. This particular collar was crafted in loving memory of a person gone too soon, Ryan David Jackson.

This collar was crafted for a special service dog named Donkey, as a memento to keep his human dad’s memory alive. The design was inspired by one of Ryan’s tattoos so we wanted the style to closely reflect the artwork. 

Brie share’s her story and the meaning behind why Donkey and this collar are so special:

“Donkey was something we chose together. He was our puppy. What an honor it is to own such a special collar in his memory. This collar means so much. I could never express the meaning. I can only give a brief history to explain the design. 
Ryan David Jackson (initials on collar and also a tattoo Ryan had on his back) was a love that I had and lost. He lost his life on the scene of his car accident, Labor Day 2013. I never got to say "I'm sorry" or "Goodbye." The day he died, a big piece of me died too. At the time of his accident (1 am), I woke up in a panic. I felt it. I knew something was wrong. That afternoon I was given the news of his passing. I will never be able to explain the guilt and regret I feel. Never take your loved ones for granted; sometimes lives are cut short without any warnings. 
Crazy Rebels took the time to replicate pieces of Ryan's tattoos and design this beautiful piece of art in his memory. Whenever I think of Ryan, it makes me sad. My heart is broken. When I look at this collar, I want to smile knowing someone took the time and love to design something for me, so special, a piece of Ryan that I can physically see and touch. It makes it that much more special that my dog (our dog) has the honor of wearing it. I can't thank CR enough for the effort that went into this hand carved and hand painted collar, in memory of my lost love.” 

Our hearts go out to Brie and Donkey, such a good reminder that life is indeed fragile and should be lived with purpose. It is our intention to put this much meaning and love into each and every collar we craft for your dogs. We hope you can feel the love.

Catch more of this handsome guy on Instagram right here.

We have the greatest fans and we are so appreciative of all of your love and support that we've made this week all about you! 

HUGE GIVEAWAY: Through the end of March enter to win a $500 shopping spree to CrazyRebels.com! It's easy to enter on our Facebook page or right here, just let us know your email, LIKE our page, and SHARE the giveaway and you're entered to win big. Winner will be selected at random from all eligible entries.

DAILY CONTESTS: Tune in on Instagram for Daily Giveaways all week long. Simply follow the prompt each day to win super cool prizes, and the winner will announced the following day.

FLASH SALES: Be sure to keep an eye out for daily sales on your favorite items too. All because we love you!

We get a lot of questions about our collars, so we thought we’d share with you a little behind the scenes at how our collars are made. Each and every collar is hand crafted from beginning to end using raw materials, careful attention to detail, and a whole lot of love.

Before your collar is born: We start with whole cowhides of leather in a variety of colors and individually cut out each collar to your dog’s size specifications. In this way no two collars are ever exactly the same, which makes your dog’s collar as unique as he is. If you need help with sizing we are here to help you figure out the perfect fit for your pup. Not only do we customize the size, but also the width you prefer as well.

We are continually researching and educating ourselves on the very best leather, so that we can offer you the very best collars. While we ship worldwide, our leather is sourced and processed right here in the USA. This assures that the quality of our leather is carefully regulated by US standards. There are different grades of leather so of course we use only that of a high quality to ensure your collar stands the test of time.

The blue prints: Each collar is designed first with longevity, durability, and function in mind, and second for style and “wow”! Your collar needs to stand up to the rough and tumble lifestyle of a dog while also making people stop and stare. Our collar designs are unique and one of a kind so your dog stands out from the rest. We want you and your dog to be proud to rock a rebel collar.

Hard(ware): We know dogs play hard which is why we use only the strongest, longest lasting hardware available to ensure your buckle and d-ring never rust or fail. We offer solid brass, stainless steel, and military grade coated matte black hardware so you can create the look that suits your dog’s style.

The Shiny Stuff: Each detail of your collar can be customized, including the type of hardware and embellishments. We stock a huge assortment of leather, thread, padding, stones, pyramids, emblems, spikes, rivets, bumps, spots, and more in a variety of finishes including brass, antique brass, nickel, antique nickel, matte black, and matte white. This assortment allows you to customize every aspect of your dog’s collar from the sparkle right down to the color of thread.

Hard working hands: Because each collar is made by hand there is a great deal of labor that goes in every aspect of your collar. Some collars take longer than others, and some take a really long time, but it is always worth the time invested to see a dog wearing a brand new hand crafted Crazy Rebels collar that will last a life time.

Love: It’s free. So we make sure to put a whole lot of it into every collar we make.

We take great pride in being an honest and hardworking company. We encourage you to reach out to us if you ever have any questions about any of our products. Your input is taken to heart and we thank you for taking the time to let us know your thoughts.

For the remainder of February we've teamed up with a very special duo of rescued Dobermans named Whiskey and Jax. You might know them as @whiskeyandjax on Instagram, but their humans simply know them as the heart of their family.

These two boys were rescued from the Illinois Doberman Rescue Plus and our raffle-to-win giveaway is to benefit their awesome organization.  Every $5 donation gets you one raffle ticket. You can buy as many as you like to increase your chances of winning and of course donate more to the cause. 100% of proceeds from every donation are donated directly to the Illinois Doberman Rescue and for each $5 donation you make your name will be entered into a raffle drawing.

On February 28 one lucky winner will be chosen at random to win a customized Monster ID tag of their choice and a bandana collar in their choice of size and print. Stock up on raffle tickets right HERE, and be sure to share this cause with as many dog loving people as you know!

Jax and Whiskey's Rescue Story:

While we're indulging in chocolate and holiday goodness, we love to bake homemade treats for our pups to enjoy Valentine's Day too. These particular treats turn out pink because of the beets making them the perfect morsel to celebrate the token day of love.

The recipe is super easy to make and the end result is the cutest puffy pink hearts that dogs just love to snack on. Diesel and Dakoda made enough to bring to day school to share with their friends and they wanted to share their recipe with you.

Bone appetite!