Updated October 2026.
Looking for a way for your cat to feel festive, but you don't want them inside your Christmas tree? You might also know from previous experience that your kitty will not be too open to a full on holiday costume, but you still want some pizzazz! You're in luck, there are options! Particularly in the area of holiday cat collars.
Several of the feline accessory companies now have their own lines of Christmas Cat Collars! If your cat isn't open at all to wearing a full on costume then a collar is a wonderful choice for a lot of reasons:
- Collars are designed with safety in mind
- All of these collars feature a breakaway safety buckle so the collar pops off if it gets caught
- Holiday cat collars bring a festive look to your kitty without the impact & complications of a full on costume
So let's get right into it and take a look at the ten top holiday cat collars of the year!
Best Overall
ADOGGYGO Christmas Breakaway Collar with Bow Tie Bell
This is the one to grab if you only want to buy one collar this season. The listing is aimed squarely at cats, and reviewers praise the quality, the holiday look, and a breakaway clasp that works the way it should.
This one comes in two size options, so you can pick the one that sits closer to your cat's neck size. Pair that with a snowflake-and-plaid pattern that owners repeatedly call cute and well made, and you get a no-drama pick for the season.
Best Buckle Design
LLHK 4 Pack Christmas Cat Collars with Bow Tie and Bell
This one earns its spot on safety alone. Instead of a pointed buckle, LLHK went with a round, cat-face-shaped release. You also get four collars in one order, each with its own individual holiday charm. That makes this a genuinely practical pick if you've got more than one cat to dress up.
It's also handy if you just want a couple of spares, since the first one will inevitably go missing under the couch. It's a small detail, but it shows the company thought about comfort and not just looks.
Best Classic Christmas Look
Faygarsle 2 Pack Christmas Cat Collars with Bow Tie
If you want the traditional red-and-green holiday look without anything too loud, this is the pick. The collar is soft cotton, and the handmade bow tie sits on elastic straps, so it comes off when your cat wants a plainer look.
The listing is written for boy and girl cats, and the breakaway release lets a cat free itself if the collar snags. It's sold as a red-and-green 2-pack, which makes it easy to rotate.
Best for Holiday Photos
MEMOVAN 2 Pack Breakaway Christmas Collar with Bowtie & Bell
Planning a round of holiday-card photos this year? This is the pick to reach for. Reviewers keep coming back to how adorable their cats look wearing these in a red-and-green plaid pattern.
You get two collars with two separate charms in the box, so it's an easy way to rotate styles or outfit two cats at once. It's a simple, no-frills breakaway design.
Most Festive Design
Giecooh Christmas Cat Collar, 2 Pack
This is the collar to grab if you want your cat looking genuinely festive rather than just wearing a red ribbon. The Santa-and-reindeer print is a step up from a plain holiday pattern, and it photographs well.
It comes as a two-pack, so it works for one cat who needs a backup or two cats who both deserve to look sharp. The breakaway hardware is worth calling out too: it's designed to release cleanly if your cat gets pulled or entangled.
Best Mix-and-Match Pair
Pohshido 2-Pack Christmas Cat Bow Tie Collars with Bell
This pack gives you two different looks. One collar is red with trees, stars, and gift boxes. The other is blue with Santa, snowmen, and gingerbread figures. Each has a gold bell and its own holiday charm, so a two-cat household can look festive without matching.
The listing is written for small to large cats and kittens, and the breakaway buckle is designed to release quickly.
Best for Multi-Cat Households
BoomBone 3 Pack Breakaway Cat Collar with Bell for Christmas
If you've got a few cats to dress up this season, this one comes as a three-pack, and one reviewer says it works across multiple cats.
The pattern is Christmas trees and flowers in red and green. The nylon build comes with a breakaway clip, which the listing describes as a safety feature.
Best for Small Cats & Kittens
Malier 2 Pack Christmas Cat Collars Breakaway with Bow Tie and Bell
This one's built for the smaller members of the household. The buffalo plaid and snowflake patterns are genuinely cute, and the cotton strap is double box-stitched at the stress points.
Just know going in that this is one of the smaller-adjusting collars on this list. That makes it a strong pick for a kitten or petite adult cat and a poor one for anything bigger.
Best Bowtie Styling
PREHAI Christmas Cat Collar with Cute Bow Tie Bell
The bow tie here does double duty. It's hand-sewn from a soft textile and can be worn two different ways, so you get some flexibility in how "extra" you want your cat's holiday look to be.
Beyond the accessory, it's a straightforward, well-liked breakaway collar. It's quick to adjust and easy to release with a simple tug if it ever gets caught on something.
Best Guarantee
azuza 2 Pack Christmas Cat Collar with Bell (Santa & Christmas Tree Design)
This one rounds out the list with genuinely sturdy hardware: a chrome-coated metal D-ring paired with an eco-friendly plastic breakaway buckle. You also get an unconditional return/exchange guarantee stated right on the listing.
The glitter-antler bow tie charm attaches with an elastic band that's meant to be reusable on other collars, so it doesn't get boxed up when the season ends.
Additional Cat Collar Info
Fitting the Collar & Putting It On
There are lots of collars and options out there that aren't necessarily the safest for your cat. Every collar I've recommended above is a break away collar so you shouldn't have any worry from a safety perspective. There are still a few things you should consider though!
The collar should be snug so it doesn't pull over your cat's head easily, but you want enough space there to fit two fingers between your cat and the collar. This ensures it isn't so tight that it is choking your cat! Cut off long collar ends after fitting the collar.
If your cat has never worn a collar before then give yourself a few days at least to get your cat used to the idea of wearing the collar:
- If you have any Feliway Spray definitely give it a little spray first
- Introduce your cat to the collar and let her sniff it and play with it
- Leave it in your cats bed or a place she likes to sleep for a day so her scent gets on it
- After a fun play session and some pets put the collar on for the first time, have treats handy and be liberal with them
- If your cat doesn't seem bothered then try leaving it, if she does then pop it off and rinse and repeat this process over the next few days
In the first few weeks you're likely to find that your cat is going to get the collar off of her here and there. If this happens just pop the collar back on and provide treats, pets and play time. This helps her associate positive things with the collar. And of course double check the collar is snug, but with the two fingers of space mentioned above. Eventually most cats will get used to wearing a collar if you consistently enforce it.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cat Collars
Measure your cat's neck first, then check it against the collar's adjustment range rather than assuming "one size fits all cats." The Malier 2-Pack tops out at just 10". It's a good match for a kitten or petite cat but likely too snug for a larger breed.
If you've got a bigger cat, the LLHK and azuza go the highest of the collars with a stated range, both up to 12". The ADOGGYGO sells two size options, 7.5"-10.5" and a smaller 6.5"-8.5". Once you've got the right size, use the two-finger rule from the "Fitting the Collar" section above to make sure it's snug but not tight.
Every collar in this roundup uses a true breakaway buckle rather than an elastic-stretch design or a collar with no safety release at all. That's non-negotiable on this list. In practice, owners report both ends of the spectrum. Reviewers of the ADOGGYGO specifically note that its clasp works as it should, while some owners of the LLHK say their cats worked it off with little trouble.
Neither is a flaw exactly. It's the nature of a safety feature that's designed to give under pressure. For more on why breakaway design matters and how to think about collars generally, see our guide "Should Cats Wear Collars? Absolutely."
On most of these collars, yes. The bow tie or charm attaches via a removable elastic loop or band (see ADOGGYGO, Faygarsle, MEMOVAN, PREHAI, and azuza above), so you can pull it off without needing a whole new collar. The Giecooh lists removable charms and bells, the BoomBone a removable bell, and the Malier a removable bell and bow tie.
One reviewer of the Pohshido also notes its bow tie can come off for a different look. The LLHK 4-Pack doesn't specify whether its charm is removable, so we can't confirm it either way.
It's practical: a spare collar means you're covered if one gets lost or needs a wash mid-season. If you've got more than one cat, a multi-pack also means everyone gets dressed for the holidays without a separate order. The BoomBone 3-Pack and LLHK 4-Pack are the biggest bundles here if you've got a full house of cats to outfit.
Durability feedback across almost every product on this list is mixed. Some owners report a collar lasting the whole season, others see wear within a week or two. A cat who's rough on collars, scratches at them, or gets snagged on furniture can wear one out faster than a cat who barely notices it's there.
Wrapping It Up On The Best Christmas Cat Collars
The market has about a million different cat collars out there, but let's be honest, we cat owners only want collars that are first and foremost safe! But second of all we want them to be festive so our feline friends can celebrate the holidays with us, even if they don't really know they are celebrating until treat or present time!
Every collar here has breakaway technology to ensure your cat's safety whether they are indoor or outdoor cats. Each collar also has a festive look, and most come with a jingle bell so your cat can help ring in the season!
Do you use lots of different collars to keep your cat seasonally dressed? Is your cat already spruced up for the season? Send me a picture so I can post it here!
If you have any other festive cat collars that you love that I totally missed then please please leave a comment below or send me an email so I can update this article.
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