This is a great quality collar. The buckle actually has a bit of weight to it. The material is thick and well sewn. The flower slides around a bit, but I fixed that by wrapping a rubber band around the base of it to tighten the loop. This is the 2nd year my dog Margo has worn her Christmas color. I put it on right after Thanksgiving and she keeps it on until a week or so after New Year's. It's held up nicely and she and I have gotten lots of compliments on it. My only minor criticism is that the metal ring is a "D" shaped ring and the flat side shifts outward so it's showing whenever I attach her leash and stays that way afterwards until I slide it back. It doesn't affect the function of that part of the collar or the collar as a whole, it's just an asthetic issue. I don't notice half the time, but I thought it might be useful for people to know anyway. I still recommend this. It's affordable and adorable.