Ancol Viva Reflective Rope Dog Lead Blue 1.07m x 12mm

Ancol Viva Reflective Rope Dog Lead – Blue, 1.07m x 12mm

This is the 12mm Viva rope lead in blue: the thicker of the two Ancol make, and the one they rate for dogs up to 50kg. The 1.07m length is common to both thicknesses, so choosing between them comes down to how much dog is on the other end — 12mm for a strong or heavy dog, 10mm for a small or mid-sized one.

Wet weather is where a rope lead earns its keep over flat webbing. Poly-weave does not soak up water and go heavy the way a cotton lead does, and a round 12mm section stays grippable in a wet hand where a flat strap slides straight through it. Ancol build this as an all-weather lead and list swimming among the things it will put up with, so a rained-on walk and an unplanned detour into a river are both within its remit.

Performance & Benefits

• 12mm poly-weave webbing, 1.07m long, round in section rather than flat.
• Sheds water rather than absorbing it, and stays manageable in a wet hand.
• Ancol rate this thickness for dogs up to 50kg.
• Reflective weave through the webbing for low light and evening walks.
• Satin-finish trigger hook for a collar or harness ring.
• Leather-effect finishing details at the handle and hook end.

Suitable For

• Dogs up to 50kg on Ancol's own rating — large breeds and strong pullers.
• Wet, muddy winter walking and dogs that swim.
• Roadside walking after dark, where headlights light the reflective weave.
• Owners pairing the lead with a blue Viva collar or harness.
• Heavier than a small dog needs — the Ancol Viva Reflective Rope Dog Lead Blue 1.07m x 10mm is the better buy for anything up to 30kg.

How to Use

• Clip the trigger hook to the D-ring of a correctly fitted collar or harness.
• Handle loop over the wrist, slack held in the hand — not wound round fingers.
• Pull the hook against the ring after clipping to be sure the gate has shut.
• Wipe clean with a damp cloth and allow to air dry naturally.
• No bleach, no tumble drying and no direct heat.

Specification

• Length 1.07m. Thickness 12mm.
• Poly-weave webbing with reflective weave detailing and leather-effect finishing.
• Satin-finish trigger hook.
• Ancol product code 697170. Rated by Ancol for dogs up to 50kg.
• Also made as 1.07m x 10mm for dogs up to 30kg. Ancol's colour range is black, red, blue, pink, lime and purple, with availability varying between the two thicknesses.
• Ancol publish no breaking strain, no fibre composition, no reflective material type, no clip metal and no weight for the lead, so none is stated here.

Care & Caution

• Reflective is not illuminated — the weave throws light back but produces none of its own. On unlit paths, add a lit collar band or clip-on light.
• Check the trigger hook and the stitching for wear before each walk and stop using the lead if either is going.
• Wet rope running through a hand can burn it if the dog lunges. Gloves are worth considering on a strong dog.
• Not a tether. Do not tie the dog up by it or leave it clipped to anything unattended.