Leather [rolled] collar and leash

[elisabeth_00117]

I am going to purchase a new rolled leather collar and leash (leash doesn't need to be rolled, actually I prefer that it isn't) and was hoping for some ideas.

I have been looking on all the sites I frequent (Ray Allen, DSG, Prodogz, Hallmark, Leerburg, etc.) but haven't seen one that I like without the shipping costs being equal too or more than the items themselves.

Does anyone have any recommendations for us Canadians to sites that don't charge an arm, leg and tail to bring them to us? Or does anyone have any Canadian sites with high quality items like this?

Thanks.

[VomBlack]

Have you looked into Ebay or Amazon? I'm not sure how Canadian friendly they are as I never tried ordering from them when I lived up there.. I just remember Canada Post being difficult at best to deal with.

[elisabeth_00117]

Yeah, they aren't the best. Just ask Jason_L, took 3 tries before they sent his DVD's back to him from here! Jesh!

The shipping costs are what's getting to me!

I haven't ordered much on Ebay because I am nervous about the quality, I want a nice one that will last. Looking for a nice obedience lead as well for our upcoming trials.

[Larien]

I have a leather leash that I LOVE, and I'm pretty sure it's a Weaver, but I can't remember, and it's not marked... Several years later, and it's still supple, soft but VERY strong, it's not even thick at all but is showing no signs of stress or possible breakage. Weaver has several lines of dog stuff, I also have a horribly stiff leash by them, so it's best to see these kinds of things in person - you just can't judge the quality online.

That said, I have several Weaver leather rolled collars that I love and are very, very nice.

As far as rolled leashes go, I do have one, that I got from a local equine shop but they do ship, not sure of charges, they're called Big D's. It's a very nice leash, I think it will supple up after use, and the rolled handle is very comfortable.

[GSD_Xander]

I ordered one of the Amish leather leashes from Leerburg and have to admit I do like it a lot. It was spendy but I was ordering a couple collars too so it softened the blow of the shipping costs a little.

[VomBlack]

Originally Posted by elisabeth_00117

Yeah, they aren't the best. Just ask Jason_L, took 3 tries before they sent his DVD's back to him from here! Jesh!

The shipping costs are what's getting to me!

I haven't ordered much on Ebay because I am nervous about the quality, I want a nice one that will last. Looking for a nice obedience lead as well for our upcoming trials.

My family sent my stuff while I was in Canada and only 1 of the 3 boxes made it to me.. it was a little concerning, lol.

Ebay can be hit or miss, there are a few "stores" on there that do have decent quality items. Other than that i'm not sure, I recently splurged on some new equipment and stuff for Odin but they were all US sites.

[elisabeth_00117]

I have a few obedience leads and nice collars (all leather) that I got from an amish guy down here in St.Jacobs but there is a huge wait list for orders.

The one rolled leather I purchased Stark out grew so I need another. Plus I want my leather leash to be a smaller width.

I will take a look on ebay and maybe just suck up the shipping fees and do a large order, maybe I'll ask a few friends in my area if they want to order things and do a huge order to make the shipping worth it.

[GSD07]

What about dogsportgear.com/allK9? They have nice leashes and rolled collars as well. Is $6 shipping too much? (I don't know how much would be for Canada, though, but the company is located in Canada).

[FG167]

Originally Posted by GSD07

What about dogsportgear.com/allK9? They have nice leashes and rolled collars as well. Is $6 shipping too much? (I don't know how much would be for Canada, though, but the company is located in Canada).

This is where I get my leather stuff and I LOVE it! Fave leashes came from there

[elisabeth_00117]

Originally Posted by GSD07

What about dogsportgear.com/allK9? They have nice leashes and rolled collars as well. Is $6 shipping too much? (I don't know how much would be for Canada, though, but the company is located in Canada).

I usually purchase from there.. maybe there was a glitch in their website but when I went on the other day to make an order it said it was $54.50 for the shipping ON TOP of my order costs, but now they are only asking for $9.50... very possible it was an error in their system or something.

Going to call them and ask. I'm willing to pay a decent shipping costs but not ones that are the same amount as my order or double! And I am not making a small order either!