FLEXI Vario Retractable Dog Leash (Cord), 16 ft, Medium, Red

Over the years I have had many retractable leashes. The cheap ones work poorly, break, are heavier than need be, and don't fit your hand properly. I have had two previous Flexi leases and both were excellent. One was a large black one used with Guide Dog (Labrador) puppies we raised. The second was a tiny pink one used with a 22 year old Yorkie/Shihtzu mix. After 6 years it snapped. Turned out our dog was 10 pounds bigger than max weight for that leash. I chose the above leash to correspond with the proper weight of the dog. It's about 33% bigger than previous tiny one but still light and comfortable.The quality of the Flexi products is great. They look good, are well-made, retract smoothly, and lock firmly. They are comfortable to hold. 26' is a nice length. Our little 22 pound Yorkie/Shih-Tzu, poodle mix is very active and we walk 2-5 miles a day. The leash is made in Germany by people who obviously take pride in their workmanship. The plastic used is very nicely molded and really strong and durable.My advice: don't mess around with cheaper leashes. These Flexi leashes will last longer, work better, and give you comfort that you can control your dog. The price isn't that much higher than the junk leashes that don't retract well, weight a ton, and cheap plastic molding break if dropped on pavement. I am so happy I stuck with Flexi.

This just came today, so this is only my initial impression, but so far I'm very pleased and looking forward to trying it out.I have been through two retractable leashes already. The first one the recoil mechanism broke in less than a month (I have a 17 pound Pomeranian). This was after multiple times of not recoiling and having to pull her back hand over hand. I got a refund.Next, I tried a "tape" retractable. I have had this one for under two weeks, and, well you see I'm writing a review for a third. The leash hook to the dog would not rotate enough so that made the tape rotate and retract twisted. Again, having to pull her back by hand. Also it does a rapid recoil AFTER it has recoiled in. So, it is pulled in, but I guess it's still loose on the spool, so once there is no tension at all it will rapidly coil the leash in the housing, sometimes freaking out my dog (it's loud). Finally, the battery cover came off the top for the not so bright LED light. Oh, and no poop bag holder either. I'm returning that one tomorrow.So, we come to Flexi. The packaging alone has already put the other two to shame. I purchased the Vario model with all the accessories. The weight, heft and construction are great, it feels like an actual product or tool instead of a plastic toy.The multi box is cool, easy to add or remove. It can be used for bags, treats, you could even put money or a house key in it. It opens on both sides and there is a removable rubber stopper on the bottom for a bag opening.The light is my only concern, as it is attached by a Velcro ring. I hope it holds over time dio we shall see.So, so far, impressed, looks and feels sturdy and I Wil be back in a month or so to update my review after we've tried it out.

These leashes are the best I've ever found. After buying several retractable leashes that failed after six months with my 10 pound dog, I bought one of these. The pink one was purchased in 2016, the black in 2017. You can see by the grooves near the handle how much my dogs (12 and 14 pounds) have pulled. Both dogs and pulled these out of my hands repeatedly where the leashes have been flung five to ten feet landing on pavement. They never broke apart, and the retraction mechanism has never failed. I would buy this product endlessly. The only reason I have not bought new ones - they also clean up beautifully and have not failed. I want to buy new ones only to refresh the look. But these work perfectly well, so I don't.

I bought this product because I needed a longer leash for my Savannah kitten. I had a harness with a 6 foot bungee cord leash. If you haven't heard of a Savannah they are extremely energetic and athletic, more so then the average cat. Well, she would love to run and make quick dashes. Unfortunately the 6 foot bungee extension was way too short. This retractable leash gave me the extra length so she could run with some freedom, yet be well under my control. The one negative is the end that attaches to the harness has no give and would suddenly stop her. It was a problem easily solved as I just attached the end to the original bungee leash I was using. This also gave me 6 additional feet of freedom for her. She's an F4 Savannah so shouldn't get above 13 pounds so this leash should be perfect for her through her adulthood.

This leash has the round rope Cord, which is much more sturdy and reliable than the newer version (Flexi Vario Tape Leash).We had a Flexi leash with cord for our old dog that lasted 12 years! But now that we got a new puppy (Mini Aussie, 3 months old, 15-16 lbs) and couldn't find the old one, we purchased the latest Flexi model, the tape leash, thinking newer is better. But the tiny little bundle of energy snapped it the first day! We thought it was defective, so bought another one (from Petco, keeping the receipt this time, just in case). Two days and SNAP. We replaced it a third and final time (using the receipt for an exchange) and it broke again!!! This tiny little puppy snapped a tape leash for medium dogs up to 55 lbs three times in less than a week and a half.Now we've had the cord leash for three months and our now-20-pound Mini Aussie hasn't been able to make a dent in it! I love this leash! We got it with the Multi Box for bags and flashlight (that sticks on with tape, which I was concerned about, but is holding fast so far). Highly recommend

Desde hace unos 15 años utilizamos mis Perrhij@s y yo las correas retráctiles Flexi, el mejor producto para controlar a su mascota al pasearlos, además proporcionan un exceso de libertad comparado con las correas comunes, por supuesto tus mascotas tendrán la seguridad de no ser atropelladas o perdidas, ya que los materiales son sumamente resistentes al tamaño y peso fuerza de tus mascotas.Saludos

We had an older flexi that was quite beat down from years of neglect and so decided to get a newer one. Although these leashes aren't the cheapest, the build quality and feel of the retraction method is really not comparable to cheaper leashes.We probably baby our dog a little too much, but this leash helps us feel comfortable with keeping her safe on our walks (drivers in our neighbourhood are insane). Considering how long they last, and the comfort and reassurance this leash provides us, I feel it is very worthwhile.Also comes with options of addons, like anti-shock leash inserts, a box that locks into the leash to easily hold poo bag rolls or treats (strongly recommend!), and LED lights for walking in unlit areas during night.Great leash system overall!

Perfect for my cats. Right length and weight. The are 7 and 10 Pounds respectively

Lo adquirí para la mascota de mi novia que es una raza pequeña y están ambas fascinadas con la versatilidad y durabilidad de la correa. Sí es muy pequeño el espacio para una mano de adulto promedio, pero para ella es perfecto. Los materiales son resistentes, de fácil lavado. La correa tiene longitud adecuada para darle libertad sin que se aleje demasiado. No dudaría en comprarla nuevamente, aunque no será necesario por un buen tiempo.

Color is perfectly matching my dog's harness.And functionally, it's as described. Works well and I think, it's going to last a long time.