Leashes
Leash picks for Dobermans — waterproof, heavy duty, and value.
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Best Water Proof — Orange Biothane Dog Leash
BioThane is a grippy, leather substitute that is stronger and more weather resistant than leather and much stronger. What we love about the Viper BioThane dog leash is its simplicity, strength, and the fact that it's waterproof. BioThane, which is a coated polyester webbing, has a break strength of 1000lbs per inch of width which makes it virtually unbreakable when pulled on by your dog.
The positives of this leash:
- Waterproof
- Strong enough for any dog
- Simple, aesthetic design
- Offered in many color options
The negatives:
- BioThane is not bite proof and is not suitable for dogs that tend to chew on the leash or puppies
Best Heavy Duty – FIDA Red Heavy Duty Dog Leash (1 Inch)
The FIDA heavy duty leash is the heavy duty leash you pick when you want don't want to have to worry about whether its strong enough. The most current iteration of this leash is approximately 6ft with a second traffic handle, upgraded heavy duty hardware whose hook like collar attachment is designed not to rely on clipping mechanism to secure your dog, meaning that there is no real chance of mechanical failure of the bolt snap at the end of the leash. The nylon, which is not specifically strength tested but is stronger than both leather and BioThane, has a exterior coating that makes it somewhat waterproof and protects it from the elements.
The positives of this leash:
- The strongest of our leash picks on both core Nylon used and hardware
- Traffic handle for close control in close quarters
- Multiple color options to best suite your dog's collar
The negatives:
- The manufacturer periodically changes the hardware which may increase or decrease the overall quality of the leash
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Best Value – Heavy Duty Dog Leash
This is the budget leash option. This leash meets many of the same specifications as the FIDA leash at 6ft with the added traffic handle. Where this leash shines is on price at less than half the cost of any other options. What is being sacrificed to cause this difference in price? Not much. The primary driver of the price difference is the hardware being less sturdy/rugged and therefore (although it is not specifically tested) less strong than options like the FIDA heavy duty leash.
The positives:
- Friendly for all budgets
- Meets the standard 6ft leash specs
- Clean, simple, black design
The negatives:
- Cheaper hardware may lead to leash failure at a lower pull strength than other options
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