Leerburg Leather Dog Leash - Black - 6 Foot By 3/4 Inch - Handmade By the Amish

I am a dog leash snob! I have bought several leather leashes over the years...many of them end up broken, or as gifts to friends once I find something better. I have tried Ray Allen, Signiture K9's oiled leather leash (nice, but still has not held up as well as the leerburg lead), I've bought leashes from Petco and Petsmart, all of poor quality.

The nice thing about the leerburg lead is that I didn't have to do ANYTHING to it to soften it up. It already has that nice broken-in feel that can take years. The only other leash I like as well as this one is one bought from Petsmart almost 10 years ago when they sold better quality products. After buying it..it was stiff as a board. I had to oil and condition it multiple times and use it for about 5 years before it started to feel like my leerburg leash felt right out of the package. I love this lead! I also love that he offers them in 1/2 size instead of 3/4. I'm a runner..and I have a German Shepherd who likes to run with me! Holding a 3/4 leash in my hand is difficult while running so the 1/2 size is perfect. My other older leash from petsmart is a 3/4 leash..and let me tell you Petsmart does NOT carry this same type of lead anymore. If you are looking for a strong, soft, well made leather leash definitely order this product. You will be happy!

Also to note about Ray Allen...they used to make quality equipment as well. In the past few years though their service has gone down hill. I believe the company was sold to someone else and it hasn't been the same since. Their leashes are nice after a few years but very stiff right after getting them in the mail.

Leerburg (and specifically Ed Fawley) doesn't mess around when it comes to the quality of the products he uses for his dogs and subsequently sells on his website, and this item is no different. The leather is top quality, craftsmanship is flawless, and the brass clip is solid. I use this leash to walk my GSD puppy and would consider any other product.

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I've used several other leashes with my seven month old doberman and like this one the best. The leather leash comes somewhat broken in and flexible from the start. I'm not sure if anything was used to condition the leather prior to shipping, but I suspect there was. The leash does have a bit of a leathery smell to it that I imagine will fade with time. I suspect that the leather will need to need additional conditioning as time passes. If you dislike the smell of leather this may not be the leash for you.

One big benefit of a leather leash like this over a nylon leash is that leather is easier on your hands. My dobie doesn't really pull on her leash, but I still noticed that the nylon would cause callouses on my hands. No such problem with this leather leash. As others have noted, this leash is well constructed and will likely stand the test of time.

My only other gripe with the product is the color of the bronze snap/clip. The rivet is a silver color (plated?). I would prefer if the snap was similarly colored/plated. However, this does not detract from the overall function or quality of the product.

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The instructor in my pup's training class recommended this leash and I am very happy to have it. When a dog pulls, which is inevitable with a puppy, most leashes will hurt your hands. The soft leather of this leash makes training less "painful" for the human!

Although the leash was rather stiff when I first got it, it has already become more supple.

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Great craftsmanship. You can tell they take the time to make these leashes. It is worth the extra money to get a hand crafted leash