Solid Leather Leash or Chain and Leather? How to Choose the Right Lead

One of the most common questions we get is whether to choose an all-leather leash or one with a chain section. Both are good. The right one depends on your dog.

Solid leather leashes

A solid leather leash is one continuous strap from handle to clip. It's quiet, light, and softens in your hand over the years.

Best for: dogs that don't chew the leash, everyday walks, and anyone who wants the classic look.

• Artisan Classic Leather Leash: hand-dyed full-grain leather, 1 inch or 5/8 inch wide, 3 or 4 feet long.
• Heritage Classic Leather Leash: a single piece of water buffalo leather, with no stitching or layers to wear out.
• Traditional Classic Leather Leash: bridle leather, and our longest solid leather lead.

Leather handle with chain

A padded leather handle paired with a chain gives you a comfortable grip with a section your dog can't chew through. Chain also stays clean in mud, rain and snow.

Best for: chewers, young dogs, strong pullers, and wet or muddy walks.

• Artisan Deluxe Leash Handle & Chain: our most popular leash, with a padded handle and 3 foot chain.
• Heritage Deluxe Leash Handle & Chain: water buffalo leather with Chicago screws.
• Artisan Classic Handle & Chain: a simple, affordable option in 13 colours.

Or build your own

Our Deluxe Leash Handle with Snap works on its own for close control of a big dog, or you can add a length to it:

• A chain length in heavy, medium or light, 3 feet (or 6 feet in medium).
• A leather length in 1 inch or 5/8 inch, in 13 dye colours.

It's handy if you walk more than one dog, or want a short lead for training and a longer one for trails.

Built for dogs that pull

Every one of our leashes uses Chicago screws instead of rivets as standard, so the clip and handle stay put under load.

Match it to the collar

Each of our three series uses its own leather, so if you pick the leash from the same series as the collar, the two will match.

• Artisan: hand-dyed full-grain leather in 13 colours. Pair an Artisan collar with an Artisan leash.
• Heritage: distressed water buffalo leather. Pair a Heritage collar with a Heritage leash.
• Traditional: bridle leather. Pair a Traditional collar with a Traditional leash.

Or see every option side by side: all leather dog collars and all leather dog leashes.