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Title: Show Leads
Post by: Nat on January 19, 2004, 08:05:42 PM: I was wondering if anyone could recommend another lead that I could use to show Grace with instead of the "standard slip lead".

A lady that used to breed and show cockers here in jersey, said that i could use a slimline half check for now, until she grows out of pulling my arms out... :roll:

I just wondered if anyone had tried and tested leads in the ring, and thought they were any good ..??
Title: Show Leads
Post by: metpol fan on January 19, 2004, 09:05:51 PM: Hi Nat

I use a leather slip lead instead of a nylon one because i found them to harsh on the hands as Buffy pulls like a train sometimes plus i have had an extra bit sewn onto the lead that goes under her neck so it is wider and doesnt cut into her throat as i found she was quite sensitive there and wouldnt walk properly and she would gag, it is always difficult to pick a lead that will suit your dog, i was looking at a half check but it doesnt loosen off when you want to open the lead up and lay it over the shoulders when your have them in the stand, it is going to be trial and error.
Title: Show Leads
Post by: Kim on January 19, 2004, 09:44:23 PM: I also use leather leads now, because since having a strong male to show I found the nylon ones were cutting into my hands.
The ones I use are made to order and availble from a lady who shows & breed Flat coats.
I am very pleased with them and have a black one for my blacks & one made to match my goldens, I sent her a cutting of my gold bitch's coat for the colour match !
Title: Show Leads
Post by: Nat on January 19, 2004, 10:06:08 PM: Thanks Diane & Kim., I think Accolade do leather slip leads to order., where did you both get yours from ..?? Kim has your lady got a website?? Also what sort of length do you find the best...my nylon ones are quite long, and I do prefer the longer leads ...
Title: Show Leads
Post by: metpol fan on January 19, 2004, 10:31:17 PM: I bought mine from luxway, but they did only have one on the stand so you might want to order it if you are going to use them or if you are going to use kims lady.
Title: Show Leads
Post by: Michele on January 19, 2004, 10:44:31 PM: Quote
I also use leather leads now, because since having a strong male to show I found the nylon ones were cutting into my hands.
The ones I use are made to order and availble from a lady who shows & breed Flat coats.
I am very pleased with them and have a black one for my blacks & one made to match my goldens, I sent her a cutting of my gold bitch's coat for the colour match !

I use a leather lead as well and got it from the same lady as Kim mentions. If anyone wants her details they can PM me, but I will say that as she gets them made by someone else and depending on what the order book is like you may have a bit of a wait - I ordered mine at Bournemouth Champ Show (August) and it arrived just before Christmas! BUT I would wait that time all over again, it is absolutely lovely and very well made. I think it cost me about £15.....worth every penny. :D
Title: Show Leads
Post by: Jane S on January 19, 2004, 11:10:24 PM: We've got a nice black leather lead via the Flat Coat lady too - it's lovely & soft so well worth the waiting time :wink:
Title: Show Leads
Post by: Nat on January 20, 2004, 08:53:43 AM: Well I think I'll get one from the flatcoat lady, Michele I'll PM you for her details if that's ok, and maybe I'll have it in time for paington !!
Title: Show Leads
Post by: linda76 on January 20, 2004, 10:34:06 AM: Hi!

And about the nylon ones? Is that my little friends chew him and i quit to use leather leds...

the problem is that in Portugal we don't have much variety in show leads..... do you know any online sites where i can buy some???

Thanks,

Sandra
Title: Show Leads
Post by: Gilly on January 20, 2004, 07:00:18 PM: Hiya Linda....

I have the nylon kind and you can get them from Luxwayhttp://www.luxway.freeserve.co.uk/ (http://www.luxway.freeserve.co.uk/) or Hub Int. http://www.hubintsecured.co.uk/acatalog/P_index.html (http://www.hubintsecured.co.uk/acatalog/P_index.html)

Some more experienced members might have other links for you :)

Gilly
Title: Show Leads
Post by: Tori on January 20, 2004, 10:31:52 PM: Quote
We've got a nice black leather lead via the Flat Coat lady too - it's lovely & soft so well worth the waiting time :wink:

The 'Flat-Coat' lady is 'Gayplume ' Flaties, My last one coat me £16 last year. She doesn't have a web site, but she is at most Champ shows, although she can be hard to come across, or you can tel before hand. The leads are very strong ( thinks she said they will take 1 tonne weight - fine wire inside), came in a lovely soft leather and a varitey of colours.

TorieX
Title: Show Leads
Post by: Nat on January 21, 2004, 07:53:22 AM: Thanks everyone, im going to give the flat-coat lady a call today .. :D
Title: Show Leads
Post by: linda76 on January 21, 2004, 10:30:20 AM: Thanks Gilly!!!
Title: Show Leads
Post by: daftcockers on February 13, 2004, 03:43:30 PM: A gentleman does mail order for leather show leads in 14 colours at £15 each. Leads by Guymar if any one wants his number send me a pm.
Title: Show Leads
Post by: Dessie on March 10, 2004, 08:55:23 AM: Just to say a BIG THANK YOU to Kim & Michele for the details of the Flatcoat Lady. My leather leads arrived yesterday and I'm really really pleased with them. Definately worth the money.

Thanks again ladies.
Title: Show Leads
Post by: KellyP on March 10, 2004, 02:17:49 PM: I'd like to ditto Dessie's comments .. mine came yestersay.. very soft and very strong ... Jenni wanted to chew it.. Millie didn't want to practice up and downt he garden any more ... :roll:
Title: Show Leads
Post by: Michele on March 10, 2004, 04:29:28 PM: Glad you're pleased with them girls :D
Kelly, you won't have to try and walk off with mine now will you :lol: :lol:
Title: Show Leads
Post by: KellyP on March 10, 2004, 04:44:28 PM: hehe :oops: :lol: yes ... :wink:
Title: Show Leads
Post by: Nat on March 13, 2004, 09:14:52 PM: Yes me too thanks for the details, a friend from Jersey picked mine up from Chris at Crufts, and Im very pleased with them, tried on Grace last night, and it was lovely and soft .. :D
Title: Show Leads
Post by: Tori on March 14, 2004, 12:38:22 AM: Its good to hear that you have got your leads :), Word of warning though... Keep them save and don't leave them around at shows as i had my 1st one stollen from my bench a couple of years ago whilst i was excerising my other dog :evil: i wasn't best pleased i can tell you but i learnt a lesson the hard way :(

Happy showing

Torie & co