Epplers Report post Posted April 20, 2023 I am wanting to make a long dog leash but not sure what leather I should use. Its for a Siberian husky, not sure of weight yet because he was skin and bones but now gaining weight every week. Shouldn't be much over 60 pounds. I found some 5/8' x 96" x 3.2 to 3.6mm thick Latigo strips. Is that thick enough for a leash? He doesn't pull much walking but if he hits on a smell he liks he squats low and pulls and there is no pulling him back.any help would be appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastorBob Report post Posted April 20, 2023 I would go for at least 3/4" - 1" in width. You can double up on the thickness by laminating it. I would also put two handles on it...one lower so you can have him heel. The other allowing him a little freedom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted April 20, 2023 that should easily work for your dog. I make mine 3/4" and 4mm for American Bullies they weigh about a 130 lbs. and pull like the dickens. I've owned a husky also and they don't pull near as hard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
