Leashes and harnesses

One guide comparing handmade and mass-market options, each with the drawbacks listed.

Dog leash lengths, materials and clips: 4, 6 and 15 foot leads

What a 4, 6 and 15 foot leash is each for, how leather, biothane, rope and nylon leads wear, and why the clip at the end is the part that fails first on a strong dog.

Updated October 14, 2026