Kong's Ultimate extendable dog lead is super strong, designed especially for extra large dogs up to 70kg or very strong dogs. Very large dogs often require a lead with heavy duty strength. This retractable lead offers a rugged design and is built to last. It offers 5m of freedom on a wide colour coordinated tape with reflective stitching for low light conditions. You can use this Kong leash for dogs up to 150 pounds, comparable to a Mastiff, American bulldog, or Leonberger. It also comes color-coordinated with reflective stitching for added safety, which you’ll need with those heavy pullers in low-light conditions. We would have liked a keyring slot for a baggie holder, but that’s not a dealbreaker. What to look for in the best retractable dog leashes Type Your dog's safety is reliant on this piece of mechanical equipment so don't go for the cheapest one you can find. The best retractable dog lead is a brand you can trust so do your research. The two biggest names in the extendable dog lead market are the Flexi lead and KONG retractable dog leads.

Tbh I wasn’t expecting much from this, had a lot of these “heavy duty retractables” before and with my really strong Cane Corso I didn’t give this much hope.Suitable for dogs up to 35kg, the anti-pull design features an automatic telescopic control for controlling the lead length. Popular Science started writing about technology more than 150 years ago. There was no such thing as “gadget writing” when we published our first issue in 1872, but if there was, our mission to demystify the world of innovation for everyday readers means we would have been all over it. Here in the present, PopSci is fully committed to helping readers navigate the increasingly intimidating array of devices on the market right now. A. We'd generally recommend using a harness rather than a collar with a retractable dog leash. You should avoid letting your dog run and jerk to a stop at the end of the leash, but it's much less likely to cause injury if the leash is attached to a harness. As the name suggests, a retractable dog lead essentially extends as your dog moves and enables you to retract the lead when you want your pooch closer. Because of this, they're a great way to give you the safety of your dog being on a lead, while still giving them some independence to roam and explore.

Why it made the cut: With 15 inches of chew-proof steel wire, this retractable dog leash promises to keep your munch-happy pups from chewing through their lead. For the most part, the color of the leash or handle isn't particularly important, though you might as well select a color that you like if there are different choices available. Some retractable leashes are brightly colored for extra visibility, which is useful for nighttime walks. Waste bag clipFlexi consistently comes out top for retractable dog leads, so we've gone straight in for this small lead which is suitable for dogs up to 12kg.