How To Choose a Showlead
How To Choose a ShowleadShopping for a showlead for the first time? Choosing the proper showlead for your dog is an important part of your showing regimen. The proper lead will not only allow you to show your dog to its highest potential, it will also highlight and accentuate its most prominent features. We have a wide variety of showleads to choose from, but with a little bit of research and time you will be able to find the best fit for you and your dog; here's how:Talk to other exhibitors and handlers that show the same breed and variety of dog as you do. Experienced handlers will have had years of experience and will have experimented with a variety of lead types. They should be able to offer you advice on which type of lead is commonly used in your breed. Or check out what we recommend for your breed HereHere at Handlers you have the opportunity to design your own lead. Here is a step by step guide on how: Measure your dogs neck, under the jawline and behind the ears. Then take another measurement around the widest part of its head, the ears. You can find the size of lead you seek, in our size chart, under instructions. Browse through our catalogue and see if we have the type of lead you seek on offer. If not, send us a query, there is a good possibility that we can make it for you anyway. When you find the lead you like, click on the "to order click here" at the bottom of the page. First make your size selectionChoose a colour. For leads for small to medium sized breeds, you need only choose once. But if the lead is Large, for a large breed and braided, you can choose up to three colours in the braid. Choose the colour of the trimmings. For leads for small to medium sized breeds, you need only choose once, either Gold or Silver colour. But if the lead is Large, for a large breed and braided, then first you choose either Gold or Silver for the swivel hook and rings. Then you must also select a suitable colour from: Black, White, Grey, Brown, Red or Purple for the other trimmings on the lead. The next step is to choose the colour of the handle. Choose the colour you think will fit for your lead. All leads have the option of removing the handle, but before you do, check out our instructions video "How the Handlers Handy Handle works"Mix "N" Match You can mix and match even further and make a few changes to your lead in this section. You can choose to change the colour of the ribbon collar in your showlead. Shorten the length of lead if you wish. Also, you can lengthen the lead to your specifications at a nominal cost for raw materials. If you seek other changes to your lead, feel free to send us your request and we will do our best to meet your specifications.Finally the fun bitThat is if you like a little *BLING* (or a lot). We offer a wide selection of beads and pendants. Take a look, you can choose from beads, write a name or term of endearment or choose from a selection of pendants - even design your own. Have fun with it - we do!
Size And Length Charts
Here you will find three size charts. One that shows in general which size is fitting for various breeds, another as a general guide to the standard length of the leads we make. The third that gives the details on how wide and long the ribbon collars are on our showleads. As we custom make our leads, you are welcome to request the length that suits you most. A nominal surcharge applies to lengthening, to meet extra material costs. We will advise you of this charge for your concent, prior to making your lead, if this applies to your order.
Size and Length Charts
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Size for Breeds
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Length Size
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Collar Size
Washing
Washing instructions
Although our leads are not machine washable, they are hand washable.
Simply wash in warm, soapy water and drip dry.
Iron ribbon collars with a cool iron
How The Loop Lead Works
How the Loop Lead Works
Put your mouse over pictures to see description and click on picture to enlarge
No need for a chunky snap hook - safe, secure and elegant for the showring
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Adjust lead lenght
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