Gundog showing people, what lead do you use?

[EllieBeast]

As in the title really

Erik is 6 months old tomorrow and is entered for his first couple of shows.

I need to get him a show lead really, I’ve done everything upto now with just a rope slip lead. I was thinking of getting a nice rolled leather slip lead to show him in, is this ok/the done thing? I’ve never used a chain on him or really had need to, he’s pretty good with heel work in not too exciting environments and at ringcraft

I’m a complete showing numpty/newbie so any advice very gratefully received! He’s a German longhaired pointer, if that makes any difference.

 

[gallopingby]

Nice rolled leather slip lead is fine, no chain. Good luck

 

[EllieBeast]

Nice rolled leather slip lead is fine, no chain. Good luck

Fab, thanks so much

 

[satinbaze]

Yes round leather slip lead. Essenjay make nice plain ones of good quality. In flatcoats we use brown for liver dogs and black for black dogs. A little bit of bling is beginning to filter onto the leads but not sure for a GLP so maybe start with plain

 

[blackcob]

Sharon at Essenjay will know what you need.

 

[EllieBeast]

Thanks so much guys! I’ve heard of essenjay, do I just send them an email and see what they suggest?

Satinbaze- yes I was thinking a nice dark brown I already use a fluoro pink jaeger lead for gundog training I’d definitely be disowned for adding bling

Here’s the boy, scary how much he’s grown!

 

[satinbaze]

Here is a link to their website. Personally I wouldn’t get the narrowest for a puppy but probably the 5 or 6 mm . If you are happy with the length of your slip lead you use for training then go with a similar length. Give essenjay a message and I’m sure they will help

Essenjay Leather Supplies - hand crafted leather dog leads and collars — hand crafted bridle quality leather dog leads and collars

hand crafted bridle quality leather dog leads and collars

essenjayleathersupplies.co.uk

 

[EllieBeast]

Here is a link to their website. Personally I wouldn’t get the narrowest for a puppy but probably the 5 or 6 mm . If you are happy with the length of your slip lead you use for training then go with a similar length. Give essenjay a message and I’m sure they will help

Essenjay Leather Supplies - hand crafted leather dog leads and collars — hand crafted bridle quality leather dog leads and collars

hand crafted bridle quality leather dog leads and collars

essenjayleathersupplies.co.uk

Fab, thanks so much will drop them a message now. I like that it’s a little company and all uk made too!

 

[druid]

Springers all on a rolled slip (4mm, black with a brass ring). Mine come from France so probably not much use to you with customs!!

I got the terrier's leads from Rabart Canine (rolled leather semi check) as they will make exactly what you want to order (Black, brass chain, extra long handle so I can drape it over my shoulder when he's on the table) cheaper than Essenjay and they comeover and support Irish Champ shows, so happy to give them my business.

 

[EllieBeast]

Another good option, thankyou! I like that I can choose brass fixings. I’ve emailed essenjay for a quote but not heard back just yet.

 

[druid]

I'm ridiculously fussy, I think it comes from my love of proper leather headcollar with brass buckles. I much prefer the look of brass if it suits the dog.