Ancol Viva Reflective Rope Dog Lead Red 1.07m x 10mm

Ancol Viva Reflective Rope Dog Lead – Red, 1.07m x 10mm

Ancol make the Viva rope lead in two thicknesses, and this is the 10mm — the one they rate for dogs up to 30kg, which is the right end of the range for terriers, spaniels, whippets and mid-sized crossbreeds. It is 1.07m long, in red, with reflective weave through the webbing.

The difference between this and a flat webbing lead is felt in the hand rather than seen on the shelf. A round rope section rolls into the palm and you can close a fist on it, where a flat strap wants to lie edge-on and dig in under load. At 10mm it is a slim cord rather than a fat one, so it coils into a coat pocket and does not swing about on a small dog, but it still gives you more to hold than a flat tape lead of the same width would.

Performance & Benefits

• 10mm poly-weave webbing, 1.07m long, round in section rather than flat.
• Comfortable to close a hand around, and slim enough to coil into a pocket.
• Ancol rate this thickness for dogs up to 30kg.
• Reflective weave through the webbing for low light and evening walks.
• Satin-finish trigger hook onto a collar or harness ring.
• Lightweight, weatherproof, and finished with leather-effect detailing.

Suitable For

• Dogs up to 30kg, on Ancol's own rating for the 10mm.
• Owners who dislike the way flat webbing digs in when a dog leans on it.
• Everyday town and park walking, morning and evening.
• Wet weather and dogs that go into the water.
• Not enough lead for a dog over 30kg or a hard puller — the Ancol Viva Reflective Rope Dog Lead Red 1.07m x 12mm is the one for those.

How to Use

• Clip the trigger hook to the D-ring of a properly fitted collar or harness.
• Handle loop over the wrist, slack in the hand — not wound round the fingers.
• Tug the hook against the ring to check the gate has closed.
• Wipe clean with a damp cloth and allow to air dry naturally.
• Do not bleach, tumble dry, or dry in direct heat.

Specification

• Length 1.07m. Thickness 10mm.
• Poly-weave webbing with reflective weave detailing and leather-effect finishing.
• Satin-finish trigger hook.
• Ancol product code 697020. Rated by Ancol for dogs up to 30kg.
• Also made as 1.07m x 12mm for dogs up to 50kg. Ancol's colour range is black, red, blue, pink, lime and purple, and not every colour is made in both thicknesses.
• Ancol publish no breaking strain, no fibre composition, no reflective material type, no hook metal and no product weight, so none is stated here.

Care & Caution

• Reflective is not illuminated. The weave only returns light that already falls on it, so it does nothing on an unlit path without a torch or a lit collar band.
• Check the stitching, leather-effect trim and trigger hook before every walk and replace the lead if you find wear.
• A rope lead can burn the hand if a dog lunges and the lead runs through it. Gloves are a reasonable precaution on a strong dog.
• Not a tether. Do not tie your dog up by it or leave it attached to anything unattended.