How to Coordinate Accessories for Two Dogs

Styling one dog is fun.

Styling two dogs together opens up even more possibilities.

But there's an important difference between:

Matching

and

Coordinating.

Your dogs don't necessarily need identical collars, identical Bow Ties, or exactly the same colors to look like they belong together.

In fact, two dogs often look more polished when their accessories coordinate without being identical.

One might wear Sage Green while the other wears Champagne.

One might wear a Bow Tie while the other wears a Floral Collar.

Or both dogs might wear the same accessory style in different colors selected specifically for their coats.

The goal is to create a visual connection while still allowing each dog's individual appearance and personality to come through.

Here's how to do it.

1. Decide: Matching or Coordinating?

Start by choosing the overall direction.

There are two main approaches.

Matching

Both dogs wear:

• The same collar color

• The same Bow Tie

• The same accessory style

• Or nearly identical combinations

This creates a very obvious pair.

It's cute, simple, and especially effective for siblings or dogs that look quite different from each other.

Coordinating

Each dog wears something different, but the colors or styles work together.

For example:

Dog 1: Sage Green Collar
Dog 2: Champagne Collar

or:

Dog 1: Navy Bow Tie
Dog 2: Dusty Blue Bow Tie

This creates a more styled and intentional look.

Neither approach is better.

The choice depends on the dogs and the occasion.

2. Start with Each Dog's Coat Color

Before choosing matching accessories, look at the dogs individually.

Imagine you have:

Dog 1: Black coat
Dog 2: Cream coat

An Ivory collar might look beautiful against the black dog.

But on the cream dog, it may create very little contrast.

Instead of forcing both dogs into Ivory, you could coordinate:

Black dog → Champagne

Cream dog → Emerald Green

Now the colors are different, but both can belong to the same elegant palette.

That's often more flattering than exact matching.

3. Use One Color Family

One of the easiest ways to coordinate two dogs is to stay within a related color family.

For example:

Green Palette

Dog 1: Sage Green
Dog 2: Dusty Olive

or:

Dog 1: Sage Green
Dog 2: Emerald Green

The colors aren't identical, but they clearly belong together.

4. Try a Blue Palette

Blue gives you plenty of options.

LA Dog Store colors include:

• Blue Light

• Dusty Blue

• Navy

• River Blue

• Royal Blue

• Teal Blue

For a soft pair:

Dusty Blue + Blue Light

For something elegant:

Navy + Dusty Blue

For a bolder combination:

Royal Blue + Teal Blue

This approach works particularly well when the two dogs have different coat colors.

5. Use Warm Neutrals for an Elegant Pair

If you prefer something subtle, try:

Champagne + Ivory

Champagne + Tan

Copper + Champagne

Gold + Ivory

These combinations work beautifully for:

• Family portraits

• Weddings

• Engagement photos

• Formal events

• Professional pet photography

Neutral combinations also tend to age well in photographs.

6. Choose Complementary Colors Instead of Similar Colors

The accessories don't even need to come from the same color family.

Try combinations such as:

Sage Green + Champagne

Navy + Gold

Emerald Green + Ivory

Dusty Blue + Blush

Copper + Dusty Olive

Teal Blue + Champagne

Black + Gold

The key is that the colors look intentional when seen together.

7. Let Each Dog Have Their Own Personality

Suppose you have two dogs.

One is calm and elegant.

The other is energetic and playful.

You don't need to style them identically.

You could choose:

Dog 1 — Calm

Champagne Collar

Dog 2 — Playful

Sage Green Bow Tie Collar

The color palette connects them, while the accessories reflect their individual personalities.

That's often more interesting than making them clones of each other.

8. Match the Style, Change the Color

This is one of the easiest formulas.

Give both dogs the same accessory type but different colors.

For example:

Dog 1: Navy Bow Tie
Dog 2: Champagne Bow Tie

or:

Dog 1: Sage Green Collar
Dog 2: Dusty Blue Collar

The matching style creates unity.

The different colors create individuality.

This is especially effective when the dogs have different coat colors.

9. Match the Color, Change the Style

You can also do the opposite.

Choose the same color but different accessory types.

For example:

Dog 1: Sage Green Bow Tie Collar

Dog 2: Sage Green Floral Collar

Now the shared color ties the dogs together, but each gets a different look.

This works especially well when one accessory style suits one dog's coat or personality better than the other.

10. One Bow Tie + One Floral Collar

This can be a beautiful combination for two dogs.

Instead of putting identical Bow Ties on both, try:

Dog 1 → Bow Tie

Dog 2 → Floral Collar

Then coordinate the colors.

For example:

Navy Bow Tie + Dusty Blue Floral Collar

or:

Champagne Bow Tie + Sage Green Floral Collar

or:

Black Bow Tie + Gold Floral Collar

The accessories are different, but the overall styling remains connected.

11. Consider the Dogs' Sizes

Two dogs may have very different body sizes.

Imagine styling:

A Chihuahua + A Golden Retriever

Putting visually identical accessories on both may not produce an identical effect.

The same Bow Tie can appear much more dominant on the smaller dog.

That's why you should think about proportion, not just color.

Each accessory should look appropriate for the dog wearing it.

12. Measure Each Dog Separately

Never assume two dogs need the same collar size just because they're the same breed.

Measure each dog's neck individually.

LA Dog Store collar sizes are:

Size	Neck Size	Collar Width
XS	6–8" (15–20 cm)	3/8" (1.0 cm)
S	8–11" (20–28 cm)	3/4" (2.0 cm)
M	11–14" (28–36 cm)	1" (2.5 cm)
L	14–18" (36–46 cm)	1" (2.5 cm)
XL	18–22" (46–56 cm)	1" (2.5 cm)
XXL	22–26" (56–66 cm)	1.5" (3.8 cm)

Sizing Tip: If a dog falls between sizes, size up.

Measure both dogs separately before ordering.

13. Same Breed Doesn't Mean Same Size

Two French Bulldogs can have different neck measurements.

Two Golden Retrievers can too.

Age, weight, body structure, coat, and individual genetics can all influence neck size.

So even when you're creating a matching look:

Match the style—not necessarily the collar size.

Correct fit comes first.

14. Coordinate Accessories for a Black Dog + White Dog

This is a great pairing because the dogs already create natural visual contrast.

Try:

Elegant

Black dog → Champagne
White dog → Navy

Natural

Black dog → Sage Green
White dog → Dusty Olive

Bold

Black dog → Gold
White dog → Emerald Green

Soft

Black dog → Blush
White dog → Dusty Blue

You don't need the same color for both dogs to make them look coordinated.

15. Coordinate Accessories for Two Dark-Coated Dogs

If both dogs have dark coats, lighter accessories can help separate them visually.

Consider:

Champagne + Ivory

Sage Green + Dusty Blue

Gold + Copper

Blush + Soft Pink

For professional photos, this can also help prevent accessories from disappearing into dark fur.

16. Coordinate Accessories for Two Light-Colored Dogs

With white, cream, or very light dogs, deeper colors can create beautiful contrast.

Try:

Navy + Emerald Green

Royal Blue + Teal Blue

Red + Navy

Copper + Dusty Olive

Black + Emerald Green

This can create strong visual definition in photographs.

17. Coordinate a Brown Dog + Black Dog

Earthy colors can work beautifully with this pair.

Try:

Brown dog → Sage Green

Black dog → Champagne

or:

Brown dog → Navy

Black dog → Copper

or:

Brown dog → Dusty Blue

Black dog → Gold

The key is to give each coat enough contrast while keeping the palette connected.

18. Coordinate a Gray Dog + White Dog

This combination gives you many options.

For something elegant:

Gray → Champagne
White → Emerald Green

For something soft:

Gray → Blush
White → Sage Green

For something classic:

Gray → Navy
White → Dusty Blue

For something bold:

Gray → Red
White → Black

19. Use a Three-Color Palette

If you're struggling to coordinate two dogs, choose three colors.

For example:

Sage Green + Champagne + Ivory

Then use those colors across:

• Dog 1

• Dog 2

• Bow Ties

• Flowers

• Owner clothing

• Background

You don't need every color on every dog.

The shared palette creates the connection.

20. Coordinate Two Dogs for Family Photos

If the dogs are joining a family portrait, don't style them separately from the humans.

Look at the entire group.

Suppose the family is wearing:

Cream + Beige + Denim

You could choose:

Dog 1 → Sage Green

Dog 2 → Champagne

Now the dogs fit into the photograph without looking overly matched.

21. Coordinate Two Dogs for Professional Photography

Professional photography makes small styling details much more noticeable.

Before the session, consider:

Dog 1 coat + Dog 2 coat + Accessories + Background + Owner outfits

Ask the photographer about the background if possible.

Then choose accessories that don't disappear into either the dogs or the setting.

For a clean studio session, two coordinated collars can sometimes photograph better than two large decorative accessories.

22. Coordinate Two Dogs for a Wedding

Two dogs at a wedding can look incredible when their accessories connect with the wedding palette.

Suppose the wedding colors are:

Sage Green + Ivory + Champagne

You could style:

Dog 1 → Sage Green Bow Tie Collar

Dog 2 → Champagne Floral Collar

Now both dogs fit the wedding palette without looking identical.

Other elegant wedding combinations include:

Dusty Blue + Champagne

Blush + Ivory

Navy + Gold

Emerald Green + Champagne

Sage Green + Dusty Olive

23. Consider Different Roles at a Wedding

If one dog has a special role—such as a ring bearer—you can make their accessory slightly more prominent.

For example:

Dog 1 — Ring Bearer

Bow Tie Collar

Dog 2

Coordinating Floral Collar

The accessories visually connect the dogs while making the special role clear.

24. Coordinate Two Dogs for Fall

Fall gives you a beautiful palette.

Try:

Copper + Sage Green

Dusty Olive + Champagne

Emerald Green + Gold

Navy + Copper

Tan + Sage Green

These combinations work especially well against autumn leaves and natural outdoor backgrounds.

25. Coordinate Two Dogs for Winter

For winter or holiday portraits:

Red + Emerald Green

is the obvious classic.

But you can also try:

Navy + Silver

Emerald Green + Champagne

Red + Ivory

Black + Gold

Navy + White

These can feel seasonal without requiring holiday-themed prints.

26. Coordinate Two Dogs for Spring

Spring is perfect for softer colors.

Try:

Blush + Sage Green

Lilac + Mint

Dusty Blue + Soft Pink

Champagne + Sage Green

Blue Light + Ivory

These combinations work especially well for outdoor and floral photography.

27. Coordinate Two Dogs for Summer

For summer, brighter combinations can work beautifully.

Try:

Teal Blue + Citrus

Royal Blue + White

Apricot Orange + Teal Blue

Mint + Blue Light

River Blue + Ivory

Summer is a good opportunity to be a little more playful.

28. Don't Use Too Many Statement Accessories

Two dogs already create more visual information than one.

If both dogs are wearing:

• Huge floral arrangements

• Large Bow Ties

• Multiple colors

• Tags

• Additional clothing

the image can become busy very quickly.

Sometimes the best combination is:

One statement accessory + one simpler accessory.

For example:

Dog 1 → Floral Collar

Dog 2 → Simple coordinating Vegan Leather Collar

That creates balance.

29. Think About Long Hair vs. Short Hair

If one dog is long-haired and the other short-haired, identical accessories may look very different.

On the short-haired dog, a Bow Tie may appear large and highly visible.

On the long-haired dog, the same Bow Tie may partially disappear.

Instead of forcing perfect matching, adapt the accessories.

For example:

Short-haired dog → Standard Bow Tie

Long-haired dog → Flower Bow Tie

Then coordinate the colors.

Now both accessories have similar visual impact.

30. Prepare Both Dogs Before Photos

Before taking a photograph:

Dog 1

• Check collar

• Center Bow Tie

• Arrange fur

Dog 2

• Check collar

• Center accessory

• Arrange fur

Then step back and look at them together.

You may discover that something that looked perfect individually feels unbalanced when they're side by side.

Make the final decision based on the pair.

31. Position the Dogs Before Final Accessory Adjustments

Don't perfectly center both Bow Ties and then spend ten minutes moving the dogs into position.

By then, everything may have shifted.

Instead:

1. Put accessories on.

2. Position both dogs.

3. Get them sitting or standing.

4. Center the accessories.

5. Arrange the fur.

6. Step back.

7. Take the photograph.

This is much more efficient.

32. Coordinate Without Losing Individuality

This is perhaps the most important rule.

Your two dogs don't need to become identical simply because they're being photographed together.

If one looks amazing in Emerald Green and the other looks better in Champagne, use both.

If one suits a Bow Tie and the other looks better in a Floral Collar, that's fine.

The goal is:

Connection—not duplication.

LA Dog Store Color Options

LA Dog Store collars are available in:

Apricot Orange, Black, Blue Light, Blush, Champagne, Citrus, Copper, Dusty Blue, Dusty Olive, Emerald Green, Gold, Gray, Green, Ivory, Lilac, Mint, Navy, Purple, Raspberry Rose, Red, River Blue, Rose Gold, Royal Blue, Sage Green, Silver, Soft Pink, Tan, Teal Blue, White (Crystal Buckle), and White (Plain Buckle).

With this range, you can create matching or coordinated combinations for almost any coat color, event, season, or photography style.

10 Easy Two-Dog Color Combinations

If you just want quick ideas, start here:

1. Sage Green + Champagne
Natural and elegant

2. Navy + Dusty Blue
Classic and refined

3. Emerald Green + Gold
Rich and luxurious

4. Blush + Sage Green
Soft and romantic

5. Copper + Dusty Olive
Perfect for fall

6. Ivory + Champagne
Clean and timeless

7. Royal Blue + Teal Blue
Bold and playful

8. Dusty Blue + Blush
Soft and photo-friendly

9. Black + Gold
Formal and dramatic

10. Navy + Champagne
One of the easiest combinations for formal photos

Two-Dog Accessory Checklist

Before styling your dogs together:

✓ Measure each dog separately

✓ Choose the correct collar size for each

✓ Consider both coat colors

✓ Decide between matching and coordinating

✓ Choose a shared color palette

✓ Consider each dog's personality

✓ Adjust accessory size to each dog's proportions

✓ Consider long vs. short fur

✓ Think about the photography background

✓ Coordinate with family or wedding colors

✓ Avoid too many competing accessories

✓ Position both dogs before final adjustments

✓ Check Bow Ties and florals immediately before the photo

✓ Prioritize comfort over perfect matching

Conclusion

Coordinating accessories for two dogs doesn't mean buying two identical outfits.

In many cases, the most beautiful combinations come from giving each dog a slightly different look while connecting them through color, style, or theme.

You can:

Match the accessory and change the color.

Match the color and change the accessory.

Use two shades from the same color family.

Choose complementary colors.

Give one dog a Bow Tie and the other a Floral Collar.

Start by considering each dog individually—their coat color, size, fur length, personality, and proportions.

Then look at them as a pair.

The best combination should make people think:

"They look perfect together."

Not necessarily:

"They're wearing exactly the same thing."

Whether you're preparing two dogs for everyday photos, a professional session, a family portrait, or a wedding, coordinated accessories can create a polished look while still allowing each dog to be completely themselves.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should two dogs wear matching collars?

They can, but they don't have to. Two dogs often look more polished when their collars coordinate through related or complementary colors rather than being completely identical.

What colors work well for matching dog accessories?

Sage Green + Champagne, Navy + Dusty Blue, Emerald Green + Gold, Blush + Sage Green, and Copper + Dusty Olive are all attractive combinations.

Should two dogs wear the same Bow Tie?

They can, especially if you want a clearly matching look. Alternatively, choose the same Bow Tie style in different colors to give each dog more individuality.

Can one dog wear a Bow Tie and the other a Floral Collar?

Yes. This can create a particularly attractive coordinated look. Use related colors to visually connect the two accessories.

Should dogs of the same breed wear the same collar size?

Not necessarily. Measure each dog's neck individually. Dogs of the same breed can have different neck circumferences and may require different sizes.

How do I coordinate accessories for a black dog and a white dog?

Because their coats already provide strong contrast, you have many options. For example, try Champagne on the black dog and Navy on the white dog, or Sage Green on the black dog and Dusty Olive on the white dog.

How do I coordinate two dogs for wedding photos?

Start with the wedding color palette. Give each dog a different color or accessory from that palette—for example, a Sage Green Bow Tie Collar on one and a Champagne Floral Collar on the other.

Should two dogs have identical accessories for professional photos?

Not necessarily. Professional photographs often look more intentional when the accessories share a color palette but still complement each dog's coat, size, and personality individually.

How many colors should I use when styling two dogs?

A simple palette of two or three coordinating colors is usually enough. Too many strong colors can make the overall look feel busy.