Leather Lead: Comfortable in the Hand and Built to Last for Years

Leather Lead: A Natural Material with Character

A leather lead becomes more supple with every walk and feels comfortable in your hand, even when your dog gives a strong pull. Here you'll find the riveted Mexica made of through-dyed leather, the adjustable Vegas, the GoLeyGo Vegas with a magnetic clasp and the Roma rolled leather as a training lead and as a slip lead. There are also collars from the same range to match.

Why Dog Owners Love Leather

Leather offers a good grip and is tear-resistant without cutting into your hand. Unlike nylon, it doesn't slip through your fingers as easily when it's wet. Through-dyed leather keeps its colour, even when the surface shows signs of use over time. Rolled leather is especially soft, doesn't kink and is easy to wind up. You can set adjustable models short for town or long for country paths and change them over whenever you need to.

Care for a Long Life

For your leather lead to last many years, it needs a little care. If it gets wet, let it dry at room temperature, not on the radiator, otherwise the leather becomes hard and cracked. Rub it now and then with leather grease or leather balm and it will stay supple. Check rivets, stitching and clips regularly. The magnetic clasp on the GoLeyGo Vegas makes clipping on and off easier when you only have one hand free.

Frequently asked questions

Is a leather lead strong enough for big dogs?
Yes, a well-made leather lead of the right width will hold even powerful dogs. What matters is that the clip and rivets suit your dog's weight and that you check the lead regularly for cracks.

Can I wash a leather lead?
Leather doesn't belong in the washing machine. Wipe off dirt with a damp cloth and let the lead dry slowly. Then rub in a little leather care so it stays soft.

My dog keeps chewing the lead. What can I do?
Many young dogs take the lead in their mouth because they're excited. Give your dog a toy to carry instead and reward it when it lets go of the lead. Until that works, a sturdy chain lead is a sensible interim solution.