Some women love leather handbags. Some women love leather leashes. I’m quite fond of both. I’m still on my quest for the perfect bag but I think I may have found a leash that comes close to perfection. We were sent a leash and collar from Stibbar to review.
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| Mr. N acting as a display case for the collar and leash. |
They coordinate with Mr. N’s coloring perfectly and are buttery soft in my hands. The leash required no breaking in whatsoever and people have been complimenting his leash on walks.
Cathy and Peter Soldan of Stibbar have been making leather leashes and collars for over eight years. Peter does the leather-work and Cathy designs them and interacts with the customers. She patiently put up with the scores of emails I sent and helped me throughout the design process (the color scheme was her idea). I like the degree of customization that is involved. You can pick the specific length, width, hardware kind and color and of course the two colors that make up the braided leash.
Mr. N has their six-feet ultralight leash which is made with two pieces of 3/8 buffalo tanned bullhide (tobacco and metallic turquoise) and the ultralight collar with a quick release snap. The metallic leather is higher maintenance and not as rugged as the regular leather but I couldn’t resist the shininess. They’re both super light but sturdy and all the hardware is small and light as well. Ideal for toy dogs.
Stibbar also makes a variety of other leashes (extra long, short, snap, martingale and unbraided), couplers, and other leather goods (bracelets, lanyards, straps etc). Cathy often travels to dog shows and agility trials to sell.
It’s our second blogiversary tomorrow and they’re generously offering a four-feet braided leash to one of our readers! Winner’s choice as to the colors.
This post was sponsored by Stibbar. They are not responsible for the contents of this article. All opinions expressed are our own.
August 7, 2015 11:00 am
You really do suit those leads, Mr N!
August 7, 2015 9:54 pm
Shiny things look good on him lol.
August 7, 2015 11:30 am
Very good looking leash and you look quite proud of it too, Mr. N!
August 7, 2015 9:54 pm
He likes new accessories.
August 7, 2015 12:06 pm
That looks like a very nice leash!
August 7, 2015 9:55 pm
I love the texture and look!
August 7, 2015 1:15 pm
That is a really nice looking leash. Jack has an unfortunate habit of peeing on his leash, so we don't have nice ones 🙂
August 7, 2015 9:54 pm
That is rather unfortunate. Have you looked at biothane? They're water-proof so…. easier to clean?
August 7, 2015 1:31 pm
Good luck to all who enter! We just wanted to stop by and say HAPPY HAPPY EARLY BLOGOVERSARY! Love from http://www.dakotasden.net
August 7, 2015 9:54 pm
Thanks Caren!
August 7, 2015 1:46 pm
I love the color woven into the leash. Very unique. I'm a leash addict too. I say I need so many, because I have 4 dogs and we need leashes in the house and in each car. I just love leashes.
Congratulations on your Blogoversary 🙂
August 7, 2015 9:53 pm
Thanks! That sounds like an excellent justification to me.
August 7, 2015 4:07 pm
What a fancy leash! Congrats on your Blogaversary too 🙂
August 7, 2015 9:53 pm
Thanks!
August 7, 2015 6:37 pm
That leash is absolutely gorgeous and it really suits Mr. N well!
August 7, 2015 9:53 pm
He prances when he walks and I think the leash goes with that.
August 7, 2015 8:30 pm
I'm the same way, I love leashed collars & leashes! So far, we've accumulated 2 leather leashes for each of our pups, but we sure could use a third one 😉 One can never have enough leashes!! Mr. N looks like the perfect model for the Stibbar leash!
August 7, 2015 8:31 pm
*leather collars & leashes
August 7, 2015 9:51 pm
Agreed. The more leashes the better! I think Mr. N has five. Or six.
August 7, 2015 8:39 pm
WOW, I am loving these products!!! I entered the giveaway, hope it's open in Canada too!!
August 7, 2015 9:52 pm
Unfortunately not.
August 7, 2015 9:06 pm
These are so pretty! I love it. I think that the leash you chose goes great with Mr. N's fur. That teal is gorgeous.
-Purrs from your friends at http://www.PlayfulKitty.net
August 7, 2015 9:52 pm
I think the blue pops nicely against his fur.
August 7, 2015 9:17 pm
What beautiful leashes! Luke has a leather collar, and I love it, but I don't think I've ever had a leather leash.
Happy Blogiversary!
Jan, Wag 'n Woof Pets
August 7, 2015 9:51 pm
Thanks, we mostly had nylon leashes but leather ones are now my favorite.
August 7, 2015 9:35 pm
Happy blogiversary! These are really pretty leashes, love the colors.
Love & Biscuits,
Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them
August 7, 2015 9:51 pm
Thank you, I do too.
August 7, 2015 11:14 pm
I ENTERED!!!! That leash is gorgeous. If I won I would have to order an extra one (the Boys must match). I love leather also – but the leashes I've seen are always so hard and bulky #notmystyle So thank you for this great review.
August 7, 2015 11:17 pm
Yeah, Mr. N can't do bulky at all for obvious reasons and I like lightweight leashes personally too. Even if you don't win, I think the boys need a matching pair. There's so few things that show nicely with fluffy dogs so you have to take advantage of the ones that do!
August 8, 2015 1:10 am
Leather dog leashes are the best and these are beautiful!
August 8, 2015 4:51 am
Oh that looks like a very nice leash. Happy Blogiversary!
August 8, 2015 8:22 pm
Do we get to pick from any of the colors? (metallic, mellow, and the standard colors) Or certain ones?
August 9, 2015 5:55 pm
Yes, the winner gets to pick whichever colors they want.
August 8, 2015 11:07 pm
Now that looks pretty darned cool – thanks for sharing!
August 9, 2015 4:42 am
I like the tobacco and navy color combination.
August 9, 2015 2:13 pm
Very beautiful leash indeed, and happy blogiversary! We haven't had a leather leash but if it's half as soft as you say I know I'd absolutely love it.
August 10, 2015 1:14 am
One of my students has one of these leashes. They are beautiful and crafted so well! I didn't know they made harnesses too…that's great!
August 10, 2015 2:38 am
I like that these are so unusual – I'm a big leather fan too!
August 12, 2015 5:54 am
Happy Blogiversary!!! I love all the great color combinations these leashes come in 🙂 I like the melt ice blue and cork colors.
August 12, 2015 8:57 pm
Those are gorgeous. Sure wish I needed a leash.