“Good quality leather goods are expensive, and while leather goods that are properly cared for will last a long time, they aren’t invincible. They will eventually show signs of wear. Dog leads in particular.
Quality leather is best put to use, and only requires minimal care. A wipe down with a damp cloth if it gets wet and muddy, before allowing it to dry at room temperature. An occasional check of the stitching now and again, and a treatment of leather conditioner if the leather becomes stiff is all that is necessary for a lead in continual use.
Repaired Dog Lead
The most common failures on dog leads are the clip breaking, or stitching becoming worn. Both of these are easy fixes that will extend the life of the lead significantly.
There is a great amount of satisfaction in replacing the clip on a quality lead that has been well used and cared for.
I have one customer who has purchased several top quality leads from another maker. All were well made with solid fittings. The leads had clearly had a lot of use, and the leather was still in great shape. But, as sometimes happens, the clips failed. Clips are constructed to allow them to swivel, and with a lot of use the clip metal can wear and the clip comes apart. The good condition of the leads meant that it was better to replace the clip than buy a new lead. A replacement clip was sourced, the old base removed and the new clip stitched into place.
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