Here's where I bought Cher's show lead:
Kangaroo Leashes and Collars

And her show collar:
The 3c's Dog Show and Grooming Supplies

 

I have bought online from some suppliers, recently I bought a kangaroo leather all-in-one, which I had made to get the size I wanted and beads without out colour- very pleased with it. But usually I buy at the shows. I do prefer to use a chain collar to nylon and the leashes that loop through instead of a clip.

 

my mom bought her show collars/leads at the shows. i just use everyday collars/ leashes. i use a braided nylon one for walkies and a 15ft one for park trips. hes on choke chain,but im switching to a harness.as he seldom needs correction on lead.lol.
sorry i cant help on ''show leads'' tho.lol

 

Should I be getting a 1.2mm, 1.4mm,1.6mm or 2.0mm??

 

Should I be getting a 1.2mm, 1.4mm,1.6mm or 2.0mm??

I'm not even sure since I just do it by sight. That link that I posted is a vendor that is at all of our shows. I *think* it's the 2.0, but I can't be sure unless I see it in person. I get the curb link ones, I have always hated hex link chains. And I use a kangaroo lead that loops around the ring on the chain, I don't like snaps.

 

I use both a nylon show collar and lead on my girl. The breeder uses a chain with nylon lead on older dogs. Since I use a chain for obedience, she only has a nylon collar for show ring time. Like everybody else has said, I also use the lead that loops back on itself.

 

I just took a few pics of Cher's lead/collar for you.

 

I would go with Resco cordohide loop show leads. They are strong, inexpensive and smooth on the hand. For Reggie, we use a fine silver or gold chain collar.
I have found that Kangaroo leather *can* break with a strong dog. I was quite unhappy after spending $50 on a show lead.

Dog Show Leads - Snap Leads - Loop Leads - Slip Leads

The loop leads are at the bottom. They are inexpensive too, so if you get one and don't like it it's no big loss.

 

Thank you Julie for taking the time for taking the pictures! That helped a lot! I like your show lead and collar.

 

Do you guys recommend nylon or chain collar for a 5 month old puppy?

 

I'd probably start out with nylon. But wouldn't be surprised if I had to switch to a chain choker. Razzle was in a chain collar by the time she was 8 months old. It really depends on the dog-different dogs respond better to different collars.

 

Also what size lead do I need for a 5 month old puppy?

 

I use either a nylon choke or a thin (thinner than the one Julie posted pics of) chain choker.

For a lead, I buy a thin (probably 1/8") latigo leather lead that's probably 2 feet long or so, the ones where the clasp is braided onto the lead. I then unbraid it and remove the clasp, then braid one of the rings from the collar onto the lead. You then wind up with a permanent one-piece arrangement.

All of these items are usually purchased at shows. If you're going to buy a chain choker, I'd stay away from the "snake" chains, they can make cuts on the dog's neck.

 

I have used the same as above - bought at local shows, but the vendor does sell online as well. They guarantee their products. I have 3 latigo leather leads and gold jeweler link chain - started out w/ a small one when she was a pup (14 in) and now have 18 & 20 inch ones. They sell the leads w/o the metal clip and will put them together for you if want.
The also have other styles of leather leads and have always been very helpful when I've dealt w/ them at the shows.

pro-mohs

 

Thanks Murrey, what is a snake chain?

 

So far I have been using a nylon collar and leash but he will start showing in the next month, so I need to have a couple show leads and collars.

 

I am not a show person.......but I love this thin lead.....I used it at the UDC shows, I have it in black and brown

Hogan Custom Leather: Show Clip Lead

They also make the same lead that is braided onto either a chain or leather show collar.

I also have these, everything I have ordered from them has been really good quality.

Hogan Custom Leather: Show Chain

Hogan Custom Leather: Show Choke

 

Please tell me, why do you show your dogs like you do, i mean why do you put the show chain so high?

Here in DK and Eu we do it different?
I hope you understand my ?

 

The same reason you have yours at the base of the neck with the dog leaning forward like a hood ornament in the wind. Style preference.

 

Ok, thank you for your responds ;o)

 

In the north east the largest vendor at most of the shows is Cherrybrook. They also have a few stores around Jersey

Show Dog, Grooming and Pet Supplies - Cherrybrook