Lupine Dog Lead

Yes, this is light in weight, but from experience we know that this is actually sturdier than a 2-layer Grreat Choice nylon leash from Petsmart. The padded handle is a huge asset to the handler, as the other's handle can cut your skin when the dog jerks. I just need to hold on to my receipt, so if my Portuguese Water Dog puppy is left alone with the leash on, and eventually chews through it, Lupine will replace it.

Very well made reasonably priced light-weight leash. Based on this leash purchase I will defintely consider buying other dog products manufactured by Lupine. Particularly like that Lupine products are manufactured in the United States.

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The padded area ( handle ) of this leash is SO very nice--my dog will pull if Mr. Bushy Tail ( aka=Squirrel ) shows up, this is an easy way for me to 'ask' him to settle. I love this leash and think you would too !

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This is an sturdy everyday sort of lead / leash. The one thing I would recommend you think about before purchasing it is the style of the clasp. This matters because clearly different clasps are better suited for certain types on collars, harnesses, halties, head leaders etc.. Really give some thought to what kind of walking device you use with your dog. For example If you have your dog wearing a harness that clips with two rings at the top of his / her back this lead is tricky to get on and off. The opening is limited by the design of the clasp opening in. It is best suited for a single ring collar or something similar. I have one and do use it , but I have discovered for me a new dog owner that things like the clasp really matter. I have learned through trial and error that I prefer a different style clasp on my leashes and leads. The construction of the Lupine is great. It does not get knotted due to the flat design, I just wish it has a different type of clasp. I know there are names for the different types of clasps, I am spacing all of them at the momentjust trust me this style whatever it is named, is one of the most difficult to get on and off due to a limited amount of space created once you press on the clasp to open it , to take it off, sometimes the ring of the collar it almost too big to fit through the narrow opening created only when taking the leash off because clearly the collar ring is also in that space.

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Leash is a good deal for what you get--light & strong (but sure, if you let your dog gnaw on it long enough, it'll tear eventually).

I found the padded handle's stitching to be a bit rough on the hand. One could argue this is an intentional trait to make a firmer, non-slip grip. But I wish it had a softer feel, like neoprene or the same nylon as the rest of the leash. Perhaps the handle will soften up over time after some washings.

The padding also makes the handle more rigid. Again, desirable for some, but for me, I sometimes like to wrap the handle around my hand a couple times to shorten the length, and this rigidness makes it more difficult to do.

The "reverse-gate" metal snap is well made & easy to open & close. You push in to open, like a carabiner, instead of pulling back the little nub like most leashes--just takes a little getting used to. I found that dirt & debris (e.g. sand from the beach) tend to clog the mechanism of the typical snaps with the retractable pin. But I think this reverse-gate snap will be more resistant to that problem.

Overall, a good value w/some caveats depending on your preference.