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05-25-2013, 01:41 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Delaware
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| Show leads I hope I'm posting this in the correct forum. I have checked all of the local pet stores in my area and none of them carry show leads. Where did you all get yours from? I'm specifically looking for a loop lead made from kangaroo leather. Thanks for your help! |
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05-25-2013, 01:47 PM | #2 |
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05-25-2013, 02:26 PM | #3 | |
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dog shows will always have show leads. Is this for a Yorkie? If so most of us use the loop lead that has a silk piece at the neck and not the kangaroo leather. There are some on line shops for dog show equipment including leads.
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05-25-2013, 04:02 PM | #4 | |
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Yes Gemy. This is for a Yorkie. What is the lead with the silk piece made of? My wife has been taking our Abby to handling classes and liked the feel of the kangaroo leather. | |
05-25-2013, 04:17 PM | #5 | |
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The slim kangaroo leads, with the silk neckpiece I've truly only seen sold at Westminster. They might have them on line though. Kangaroo leather is very strong and I do love it, I have those leads for my big dogs for the show ring. But of course we don't use the loop kind of lead there. Kindness leads can be made of various materials, the idea is the neck piece is a broadish silk fabric.
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05-25-2013, 05:41 PM | #6 |
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| Ok Gemy, thank you. My wife and I are totally new to the showdog world and learning as we go I guess. |
05-26-2013, 01:04 AM | #7 |
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| If you google Kindness Show Leads, it will put your right on them! I am not a show person, so those that DO show will be able to tell you which of these is acceptable....seems I see the Yorkies being shown with the "string" type leads over those with the wide silk part at the throat....I like those beaded leads! but there again, you dont want to show up, looking like a "novice, with a garish lead", having all the "pros" snickering at you.....so dont listen to me and what I like! Talk to the people like gemy, Amazing Yorkies, etc, that show....they know what "fits in"..... |
05-26-2013, 05:17 AM | #8 |
YT 2000 Club Donating Member | The most important thing is to get really trained well on how to keep that neckpiece up high on the neck. Just below the ear. Yorkies have delicate tracheas and you don't want to cause an injury. So practice, practice, practice, setting the loop correctly. Yorkies in fact all dogs should be shown on a loose lead. You don't want to use that lead to force up the head, or if you will using that lead to keep the dog's head lifted. Instead train your dog to keep their head up, through your voice, rewards, treats, etc. And don't let any-one tell you that the head carriage of a Yorkie should be set at 90 degrees. That is incorrect. Carried high yes - even at times approaching 90 degrees but essentially what you are looking for at a moderate speed trot the underside of the jaw is carried parallel to the ground. You will also need to know how long the lead needs to be. Here is how to measure. With your left arm. bend your elbow to approximately 90 degrees and measure from your hand to the ground the distance. Purchase a lead of that length or you could go six or so inches shorter. After the neck piece is in position you gather up the extra lead in the palm of your hand. As novices stay away from the beaded leads, until you are very comfortable with the plain leads, in holding the extra lead in your palm. Most pro handlers do not use the fancy beaded leads in the rings. Many prefer the plain old fashioned colors. They want nothing to distract from the appearance of the dog. So a dull brown, or black lead is often used. Don;t worry about being a novice in the ring. AKC now has special classes that novices can enter their dogs in. The judges are asked to be very supportive of novices in the ring. The other fact is quite simply, unless you are a very talented novice, most of us recognize immediately a novice in the ring. lol not a problem. But back to the kangaroo leather leads. They need to be conditioned after you buy so that the leather becomes soft and supple. A good leather conditioner should be purchased. It is why I almost always go with a cotton fabric lead. I like the feel of cotton in my hand for the wee dogs. If you have anymore questions just ask. ANd most importantly have fun in the ring
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05-26-2013, 09:06 AM | #9 |
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| I carry the Madan Kindness Show Lead. The neck piece is made of Satin & the lead is waxed to prevent fraying. I only have 2 available in my site: toplinepet.com YT members save 10% off, please PM me or leave a note during checkouton the space provided- note for merchant/ seller: YT10 & I will refund the discount back into your PayPal acct. Or simply answer the 1 question survey. Thank you!
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05-27-2013, 11:44 AM | #10 |
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| Terriers are shown with Kangaroo but toy dogs are usually shown with paracord or toy lead (nylon or silk) weight leads. Lots of toy dogs also have kindness or kindness martingale which can be silk, satin, felt, or suede. You don't want a lead that's heavy looking - it should be appropriate for the size of the dog being shown and not take away from the dog's appearance. |
05-28-2013, 07:21 AM | #11 |
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| Call or email Deb. She had several show leads custom made about a year ago. They are kindness leads with a small neck piece. She may be able to send you one to try out.
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05-28-2013, 12:35 PM | #12 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Delaware
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| Thanks Michele. I will get ahold of Deb. Congrats again on a great weekend and thanks again for allowing me to take up so much of your time the other night. |
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