Mendota Pet Snap Leash - British-Style Braided Dog Lead, Made in The USA - Camo, 3/8 in x 4 ft - for Small/Medium Breeds

I have used Mendota leashes for years and have been highly pleased with them. These new ones seem to be made of a different material which is smoother and seems less sturdy. My older ones are still going strong after 12 years of use. I hope these new ones will be as reliable, but only time will tell. I bought the 4' and 6' leashes. They are both longer than the description indicated, which may not be a problem, but certainly is an inconsistency.

Nice overall look, wish they were a little sturdier, but they still get the job done. Further Note, the white gets dirty FAST

Mendota never disappoint. I've had same leash for 18 years. No wear.

I had a matching leash purchased with a collar but it was so rough and scratchy that we all hated to use it. This Mendota leash is really nice and feels great. So many great color options to match any collar.

I am revising my review from Sept. 2016 (posted below current review). Previously, I gave the Mendota leash a review of two stars. However, I am jumping to four stars after convincing myself (and the hubby) to give the leash more time. The Mendota leash has always been, ideally, what I look for in dog leashes in terms of grip and comfort level for both dog and handler. Even now, when I think its quality has slightly declined, the leash still serves its function better than other leashes I've seen--especially for its price-range. So yes, it is more slippery than past products. And perhaps the color is a bit too bright for my taste. However, the leash is getting more grip with time and handling (no doubt because of the natural oils from our hands and other things that, perhaps, should not be mentioned) and color is but a vanity in the end.So this is why I believe the Mendota leash deserves 4 stars instead of my previous 2:1) comfort: the leather joint and rounded rope allows for easy grip that flat nylon and chain leashes don't give2) length: 6 ft. is adequate to allow my dogs to roam, but short enough to tighten the slack easily at a moment's notice without needing a hose reel3) durability: these leashes usually last me years, especially now that my Husky has calmed down a lot in adulthood4) price: for the quality, comfort, and practicality of the leash, the price is hard to beatAs for cons:1) slippery: but that goes away2) too bright color: frankly, it's not that important (and maybe people will see us better in the dark)--not many cons that I can think of, in all honesty.So I'm going to stop looking at other leashes and return to loving the Mendota leashes.--------------------------------------------------PREVIOUS REVIEW--------------------------------------------------"Looking for the Mendota leashes of the past--and got disappointed"I have bought three leashes from the Mendota line on Amazon in the past and loved them. So when my Siberian Husky snapped his red snap leash--at the leather joint, and not the rope itself--, I delayed but finally purchased another red Mendota snap leash as a replacement. I ordered the leash directly from the company website as the red color was not available on Amazon (purchase date: Sept. 21, 2016). The new product is a huge disappointment from past experiences.I have always returned to the Mendota leashes in the past for their excellent grip and control. The rope was thick, strong, heavy, and was of a braided cord that gave excellent grip everywhere on the rope--not just where the leather joint is. I could easily grab the leash anywhere along the line when my husky was pulling and maintain control. However, with the new leash and the switch to the polypropylene rope, the leash is slippery, meaning the slightest tug from the dog and the rope is gliding through your hands like water. Yes, I still have hold of the handle and the leather, but I no longer have the ability to shorten the leash at will by just grabbing any portion of the rope when those brazen squirrels dash by. The rope is also much thinner, though I trust the polypropylene will hold in terms of tension strength. Finally, a minor note: the current red color is more of a glossy bright red (because of the plastic quality of the polypropylene, no doubt) than the solid matte red coloring of the past. As a preference, I preferred the stately matte red than this new garish red.I'm greatly disappointed because I had trusted the quality of the Mendota leashes for their easy and sturdy grip. I do not know why the switch to polypropylene was made, but I'm now searching elsewhere for a leash similar the the Mendota of the past. The last satisfactory purchase was the "Mendota Products Dog Snap Leash, Hunter Green, 1/2-Inch x 6-Feet" on May 26, 2015 from Amazon (for a second dog)--and that was excellent quality. I wish I had gotten two... wish I knew what material the last leashes were made of... Wishes, wishes...

It's a great puppy lead and the rope shape makes it so much more comfortable than the standard flat lead. It's much more durable than the trendy cotton rope leads, too. I've cleaned it several times (soaked in hot water and dish soap, scrubbed at spots when necessary) and it's held up very well.

They look good, feel good, and LAST!

I bought this leash in red with black accents about two years ago. I’ve used it every day and like it a lot. Now I purchased a turquoise harness for my dog and so I bought another leash in turquoise to match it when we go for walks in the park. The leash is sturdy but lightweight. The material doesn’t get dirty so my original leash looks brand new. I don’t feel the need for any padding in the handle, because my dog is small. If you have a big dog who pulls a lot you might want some padding, but otherwise I highly recommend this leash.

Only make of lead that I use.Soft on your hands and very strong. Large breeds need the 1/2 inch thick ones, small breeds can use the 3/8ths one. The length is either 4 ft or 6 ft. Made in USA so imperial measurements.Best lead you will ever buy.

Overall, the leash is soft, light weight, and seems very well made. My only "negative" is the brass clasp is so well made, it's a bit larger and heavier than expected. The material is a bit different from the mendota slip lead material (this is much thicker and bulkier). Also, not as soft and seems it needs some time to break in. I'm very happy with the leash aside from the clasp and how bulky this material seems to be compared to other Mendota leashes although, that might benefit some people, it's not what I was looking for.*Update - leash is fine but I purchased a 3/8 inch snap leash that has a smaller buckle and softer rope much like the slip leads as I expected.

Very thick and girthy rope for your dog. Feels nice and robust, probably won't snap. Also the colour is very nice and the clasp feels like it will last. I do recommend it, though it is pricey.

Love this leash. Matches perfectly with her halter and feels so safe and strong. Comfortable when walking.

Returned the leashbecause it wasn’t long enough but it did look good quality