Wolf collar

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The roccale or vreccale, a spiked iron collar

A wolf collar (also known as a roccale, vreccale or carlancas) is a type of dog collar that is designed to protect dogs from wolves. Wolf collars are fitted with elongated spikes to stop wolves from attacking dogs on the neck. Such collars are mainly used in countries such as Turkey and Spain, where they are known as carlancas.[1][2]

Use

A wolf collar is normally made out of metals such as iron. The length of the spikes can be quite long, but styles differ in different places.[1] The dogs that normally wore the collars were ones used to protect livestock from attack by wolves. The purpose of the collar is to protect the dog wearing it when it has to fight the wolves. The spikes provide protection and can also be used as a weapon. There are some tales that suggest that dogs were only given them after they had killed their first wolf; however, these are normally considered to be inaccurate.[1]


A roccale of a different type

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Turkish Collars" (in English). Cobankopegi.com. Retrieved 2007-09-15. 
  2. ↑ Bergman, Charles (March-April 1997). "Spain's wolf wars: in a culture of indifference, a young biologist struggles to save a species in crisis - People vs. Predators" (in English). International Wildlife. Retrieved 2007-09-15. 
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