Slip Lead: Quick to Put On for Shooting, Shows and Everyday Walks
A slip lead goes on and off in a single movement. Here you'll find slip leads with a stopper and show leads for your dog, for the field and the ring.
Kerbl Roma Round Leather Slip Leash, Dog Lead with Pull Limiter, cognac
Regular price: €17.54
Kerbl Fitty Lead Leash, Infinitely Adjustable, 200 cm, 12 mm, Grey/Black
Regular price: €16.49
Slip Lead: Lead and Collar in One
With a slip lead, the lead and collar are made in one piece. You simply slip the loop over your dog's head and you're ready to go. Here you'll find slip leads with a stopper such as the reflective 170 cm Maxi Safe or the Roma rolled leather, a show lead with a collar loop and the Fitty. Ideal for shooting days, the training ground and the show ring, and wherever you clip on and off a lot.
What a Slip Lead Is Good For
Also known as a retriever lead, it has its roots in gundog work: the dog is quickly let off to retrieve and then just as quickly put back on the lead afterwards. There's no need for a collar that could get caught in the undergrowth. A slip lead is handy in everyday life too, for example on the short way from the car to the field. At shows, a narrow show lead is used so that the dog's head and neck are shown off to best effect.
Setting the Stopper Correctly
The stopper makes sure the loop only tightens up to a certain width. Set it so that the loop slips loosely over the head and doesn't close any further around the neck than a well-fitting collar would. That way your dog can't slip out and isn't squeezed when it pulls. A slip lead without a stopper is not suitable for dogs that pull hard. For these dogs, a well-fitting harness is the gentler choice.
Frequently asked questions
Is a slip lead only meant for retrievers?
No, the lead has its roots in working with retrievers on shoots, but it suits dogs of every breed. It's especially practical for dogs that walk reliably on a loose lead and are often clipped on and let off.
Will a slip lead choke my dog?
With a correctly set stopper, the loop only tightens to the fixed width and doesn't choke. For dogs that still pull hard, however, it's better to use a harness.
How do I put a slip lead on properly?
Slip the loop over the head so that the lead runs backwards over the top of the neck and your dog walks on your left side. That way the loop loosens immediately as soon as the lead goes slack.
A Slip Lead Always Close to Hand
A slip lead combines the lead and collar in a single piece. You slip the loop over your dog's head and don't have to open or close a collar. That saves time on shoots, at the training ground and on short trips from the car to the field. A built-in stopper limits how far the loop tightens, so your dog can't slip out and still isn't squeezed. Narrow show leads show off the head and neck nicely in the ring, while reflective models keep you visible at dusk. For dogs that still pull hard, a harness is the gentler choice. Set the stopper so that the loop slips loosely over the head and only closes around the neck as far as a well-fitting collar would. Then the lead sits securely and comfortably, and you and your dog are ready to go in seconds whenever you head out.