The purpose of the collar is to protect the dog wearing it when and if it has to fight wolves. The collar base protects the dog's throat and carotid arteries, while the spikes are intended to deter bites to the neck or even injure wolves trying to do so.
The Maremas and Pyreneeans are bred for just that task laying low watching the flock and fighting wolves. They're amazing to watch when they go at it. And no I'm not talking about throwing down with wolves just bailing up other dogs that shouldn' t be there. Natural instinct
When you see great pyrs in the mountains it's really confusing, because on the one hand they are basically big floofy labradors, but on the other, they are gigantic wolf slayers. Even the size is confusing, your brain says L, your eyes say XXXXL. No risk as long as they don't think you're a threat to the herd. What constitutes a threat? YOU DO NOT KNOW. We had to pass a bit too close to one while mountain biking and we sent the most heavily armoured rider first...
tototototoro
The Maremas and Pyreneeans are bred for just that task laying low watching the flock and fighting wolves. They're amazing to watch when they go at it. And no I'm not talking about throwing down with wolves just bailing up other dogs that shouldn' t be there. Natural instinct
martineb72
They are great against coyotes, but less great at defending against a wolf pack.
OmNachoMama
This guy could have used one of these https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.11alive.com/amp/article/news/local/outreach/hero-central/decatur-georgia-dog-killed-coyotes-protecting-sheep-nurses-describe-care/85-38ff780e-627d-4d1c-8750-08525e1061e3
Volpe42
Just hope the dog doesn't try to scratch it's neck
Northwindlowlander
When you see great pyrs in the mountains it's really confusing, because on the one hand they are basically big floofy labradors, but on the other, they are gigantic wolf slayers. Even the size is confusing, your brain says L, your eyes say XXXXL. No risk as long as they don't think you're a threat to the herd. What constitutes a threat? YOU DO NOT KNOW. We had to pass a bit too close to one while mountain biking and we sent the most heavily armoured rider first...
huffnpuff72
So that’s where the punks got their ideas.
astromoondoggie
I would still hug his neck and ruffle his ears
cca220v
those sheep are so dangerous they had to take preventive measures ;)
newnhb
Dog Soldiers.
IncrediRis
pro tip: do NOT out one of these on a dog who gets excited to see you
Wildfyre1000
I want to boop!
A5tor
How does it scratch it's neck?
film888master9
Wheres the pic of the dog who fought off the wolves/coyotes?
fyrekitten
Pretty Akbash, almost got one but that's a lot of white hair
JoeMalmsteen
That's what the dogs want you to think, when they really just wear it because it looks badass.
doobiedoobop
Mid-00s Hot Topic vibes
TheLordFoxington
*adjusts my metal studded belt*
OkButWhyWereTheyFilming
Yea I'm pretty sure that dog got it at Hot Topic
TheOnlyRival
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Koetjeboe
Not being killed by a wolf is just a nice little perk that comes along with it
theoriginalgiga
Skye537
Getoffmyfrigginlawn
Like this.
/gallery/Ekpe4BC
Alsenoth
Basilisk Collar!
Munchman347
Actually, he got tired of the Scotsmen mistaking him for one of the sheep...
MiHaleEsSuHale
Sheep is grateful for the protection.
Zixtank
Goth doggos
unremarkableasterisk
Those doggies are punk as fuck.
QuartzPoker
Saw a story about one of these dogs. Took on numerous wolves and won.
robkyky
Battle armor
Funkman418
bad ass doggies
nevergoingtogiveyouupnevergoingtoletyoudown
Its also why their ears are trimmed. Better to safely shorten them surgically then to be torn fighting with a wolf.
nimeton0
Herebychoice
The dog's name: Spike
crushingbore
See you, space doggo.
Clockworkdancerobot
LiterallyAWizard
Well, the studs are. The collar itself is usually leather, though exceptions exist, as seen in #1
Rebelteam5
:) that was an enjoyable movie
nintyuk
I wish it wasn't only available on Netflix
G0MeatCube
Yeah I really enjoyed that one part... but oh jeez. I just can't remember the name of it.. what was that movie??
thegrimreaver
Nimona
xj4low
The movie is very different from the book.
Clockworkdancerobot
Both are very good.
Cabreza
Dog armor.
NekoKamiGuru
Sometimes a pig dog might have an armored vest to protect them against being gored .
freakdiablo
"Collar of Thorns - +2 armor, does 1d6 damage to opponent when opponent performs a melee attack"
Lynkfox
"Bite attacks" I'd say
Doismellbacon
*attempts a melee attack... With some neck armor like that, it must be rolled for, beyond that, perfectly put!
pjm82
When you think about it, it's actually very little armor to wear when you're taking on a pack of wolves
Cabreza
Dogs don't need as much armor as humans do to be badass.
landisfloatingrock
Morning Sam
Ialwayslookhungover
Mornin Ralph
ThreeDimesDown
streetsy0
God I miss these cartoons so much.
ExtremelyHappyGuy
This is why I love Imgur.
sorryforsayingthat
I got a serious old guy chuckle out of that