Dogs and cats are pretty adorable generally, right? It's true enough, but sometimes just like humans it's nice to give your pet a distinctive look.

Collar Charms are one of the easiest way to make your dog's look, and there are lots available so you should be able to find something to suit.

As a general rule these collar charms look good on smaller dogs especially of the lapdog variety.

Big dogs usually look better in big collars without fripperies such as charms, and on the safety side too, you have to consider they could get lost in a game.

The first choice for charms would be Aria, who make glittery, fashionable charms for pets.

What does a dog love more than a bone, and you will love the Enamel Bone Charm in a selection of three colors, pink, white and blue, glittery with rhinestones. Perfect for a small dog, the pendant is a mere inch long.

Aria also do a regal range, with the Majestic Crown Charm, a fabulously elegant crown either in crystal or pink, detailed with glittering rhinestones.

It comes in two colors and has a proper lobster clip fastening. This sophisticated little number would look a treat against pets of any shade although grey, white and black fur would set off the pendant the best.

The Pawprint Charm, at half an inch long, comes in either blue, white or pink sparkling stones. A more masculine design, so therefore more suitable for little boy dogs. Another design which would suit rakish little terrors is the silver or brass Skull and Crossbones designs.

Everyone loves the heart shaped pendants - they always look so pretty on a sweet little dog, especially when it sparkles. At one inch long this cute little charm will set your pet's face off to a tee.

Pet Studio is another supplier with a line in collar charms for your pet, such as the Crystal Crown charm. With flower designs, open heart designs and funky star designs, you will ahve more than enough to choose from.

Adorning your dog with small trinkets doesn't have to cost the earth either.

Pet Studio also have a truly classy charm in their showcase, the Open Heart Silver Charm, which if you look carefully you would swear it's from Tiffany.

Charms are great fun just for everyday wear, but can be especially useful for fancy dress parties, gala parades and dog/cat shows. They add a little bit extra to the look, and provide some dazzle when it's needed.

And if you are a cat lover, don't get jealous, there is a complete range too for cats in the same designs!