Our Lead Size Guide
Lead Size |
Clip Size |
Webbing Width (in/cm) |
Suggested Breeds |
Dog Weight |
Who It’s Best For |
| S | Small | 0.6" / 1.6 cm | Pug, Jack Russell, Dachshund, Shih Tzu, Toy Poodle, Maltese, Havanese, Miniature Pinscher, Italian Greyhound, Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise | 5–12 kg (11–26 lb) |
✔ Ideal for smaller dogs and lighter pullers ✔ Also suits slightly larger but gentle dogs |
| M | Medium | 0.6" / 1.6 cm | Whippet, French Bulldog, Cavalier, Spaniel, Saluki, Corgi, Beagle, Miniature Schnauzer, Cockapoo, Border Terrier | 10–20 kg (22–44 lb) |
✔ Good for compact but stronger dogs ✔ Overlaps with S for strong small dogs ✔ Overlaps with L for lighter large breeds |
| L | Large | 1" / 2.5 cm | Shiba Inu, Labrador Retriever, Border Collie, Dalmatian, German Shepherd, Boxer, Husky, Doberman, Weimaraner, Standard Poodle, Belgian Malinois | 18–40 kg+ (40–88 lb+) |
✔ Best for strong pullers ✔ Ideal for larger breeds ✔ Safer option if unsure between M and L |
S
Clip Size: Small
Webbing Width: 0.6" / 1.6 cm
Dog Weight: 5–12 kg (11–26 lb)
Pug, Jack Russell, Dachshund, Shih Tzu, Toy Poodle, Maltese, Havanese, Miniature Pinscher, Italian Greyhound, Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise
- Ideal for smaller dogs and lighter pullers
- Also suits slightly larger but gentle dogs
M
Clip Size: Medium
Webbing Width: 0.6" / 1.6 cm
Dog Weight: 10–20 kg (22–44 lb)
Whippet, French Bulldog, Cavalier, Spaniel, Saluki, Corgi, Beagle, Miniature Schnauzer, Cockapoo, Border Terrier
- Good for compact but stronger dogs
- Overlaps with S for strong small dogs
- Overlaps with L for lighter large breeds
L
Clip Size: Large
Webbing Width: 1" / 2.5 cm
Dog Weight: 18–40 kg+ (40–88 lb+)
Shiba Inu, Labrador Retriever, Border Collie, Dalmatian, German Shepherd, Boxer, Husky, Doberman, Weimaraner, Standard Poodle, Belgian Malinois
- Best for strong pullers
- Ideal for larger breeds
- Safer option if unsure between M and L