A ruff is a high, frilly collar that's worn snugly around the neck, or a similar frill of feathers or fur around an animal's neck. ... Some religious figures, like bishops and choir members, sometimes also wear ruffs.

What is a wolf's ruff?

Wolves have a thick ruff of mane that runs from their cheeks, down their neck to their shoulders. The fur on their neck should be thick with longer guard hairs and well blended in color. ... German Shepherds can have a longer or more proportioned neck, but often lack the mane ruff.

What is a synonym for ruff?

flounce, disturbance, garrotter, frill, throttler, strangler, neckband, choker, dog collar, garroter, trumping, fray, furbelow, ruffle, collar, affray, neck ruff. ruff, Philomachus pugnaxnoun.