Size of Leash

Caledon · 10-01-2010, 12:31 PM

I need to get a thinner leash as I've lost my old one and can't remember what size it was.

The one I have now is 5/8" and my instructor said it was a bit thick for obedience work.

Would 3/8" be too thin for an 80lb GSD?

Looking at leather.

angelas · 10-01-2010, 12:39 PM

I have a 1/4" and would image even with another 1/8th it would be to thin for a GSD. I had a really nice braided & riveted one for Lucky that was 1/2". It was the prefect size for her (often over 60lbs) and for my hand.

Stosh · 10-01-2010, 12:46 PM

I use a 3/8 leather lead and Stosh is a 78 lb, 8 month old puppy. I always hold the lead in my left hand so I fold it over a few times, the thinner one makes it easier to do that, especially if I have to switch it to my right hand. And it's comfortable in my hand. I wouldn't worry about the strength of it, a leather lead isn't going to break.

Elaine · 10-01-2010, 12:49 PM

I prefer a 1/4" for training, but 3/8" is just fine. Your instructor is correct that your leash is too big.

10-01-2010, 12:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Caledon Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,787	Size of Leash I need to get a thinner leash as I've lost my old one and can't remember what size it was. The one I have now is 5/8" and my instructor said it was a bit thick for obedience work. Would 3/8" be too thin for an 80lb GSD? Looking at leather. Last edited by Caledon; 10-01-2010 at 12:34 PM.

10-01-2010, 12:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Elaine Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,784	I prefer a 1/4" for training, but 3/8" is just fine. Your instructor is correct that your leash is too big. __________________ Elaine and the herd

10-01-2010, 12:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
angelas Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: East Central SK Posts: 1,459	I have a 1/4" and would image even with another 1/8th it would be to thin for a GSD. I had a really nice braided & riveted one for Lucky that was 1/2". It was the prefect size for her (often over 60lbs) and for my hand.

10-01-2010, 12:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 8,434	I use a 3/8 leather lead and Stosh is a 78 lb, 8 month old puppy. I always hold the lead in my left hand so I fold it over a few times, the thinner one makes it easier to do that, especially if I have to switch it to my right hand. And it's comfortable in my hand. I wouldn't worry about the strength of it, a leather lead isn't going to break.

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