🐾 Leash Size Guide

Leash Size Guide

Choosing the right leash is essential for safety, comfort, and proper control during walks. This guide helps you understand leash lengths, types, and which size is best for your dog’s breed and activity level.

🔍 How to choose the right leash

1. Leash length

Each length serves a different purpose:

  • 120 cm (4 ft) – Best for city walks, crowded areas, young dogs in training.

  • 150 cm (5 ft) – Balanced daily-walk length for most dogs.

  • 180–200 cm (6 ft–7 ft) – More freedom, ideal for calm dogs or nature walks.

  • Long training lines (3–10 m / 10–30 ft) – For recall training, tracking, or open fields

2. Leash width

Choose width depending on your dog’s strength and size:

  • 1.0–1.2 cm – Toy & small breeds

  • 1.5–2.0 cm – Medium breeds

  • 2.0–2.5 cm – Large & strong dogs (Labrador, Husky, Malinois)

Wider leashes = stronger and more durable.
Narrower leashes = lighter and softer.

3. Handle comfort

Look for:

  • Soft neoprene padding

  • Anti-slip grip

  • Reinforced stitching

  • Weatherproof materials

🐶 Recommended leash sizes by dog size

Dog Size Dog Weight Recommended Length Suggested Width Notes
Toy 1–5 kg 120–150 cm 1.0 cm Perfect control for small dogs
Small 4–10 kg 120–150 cm 1.0–1.2 cm Ideal for city walks
Medium 8–20 kg 150–180 cm 1.5–2.0 cm Daily walks, training
Large 20–35 kg 150–200 cm 2.0–2.5 cm Better durability and grip
XL / Strong breeds 30–50+ kg 150 cm 2.5 cm Maximum control and safety

🦴 Leash Types Explained

Standard Leash

The safest and most reliable option for everyday walking.

Retractable Leash

Allows freedom but not recommended for strong or reactive dogs.

Training Long Line

Used for recall training, tracking, and controlled freedom.

Double Leash / Coupler

For walking two dogs with one handle.

📏 Quick Safety Tips

  • Always check the stitching and carabiner before use

  • Replace the leash if frayed or chewed

  • For strong pullers → choose wider and shorter leashes

  • Never use retractable leashes near roads