Show Dog Lead

[Tracym]

I'm finally showing something I've done - folks on this forum have been invaluable to me, helping me figure out to do this stuff. So here's my show lead. Made to match the jacket (fabric shown). I've got a burner on it, and my first ever fancy knot - a 11 bight gaucho knot over a turks head. The knot isn't perfect, I wanted it rounder, but it'll do for a first attempt. That knot slides - so when the lead is over the dog's neck, I can slide the knot up to keep it in place. And it's going on my show dog tomorrow - hope it brings us luck. The name of this one is "Cheetah".

Only thing I haven't done is, I would like to cover the back braiding. Still deciding how to do that - Brian's braid, or maybe a long pineapple knot. I need to keep it think, I cannot have a lot of bulk especially at the end on the dog.

[benlilly1]

I don't know anything about braiding leads but I really like it!

[Tracym]

Thanks very much.

[TXAG]

Yep...looks nice...

[bucksnort]

Nice work, especially for a first. Back braid on the loop looks good too, not easy to do. Buck

[Peter T]

Very nice work, Traceym. Well done. I hope your dog appreciates all the work you've put into it!

Pete

[Tracym]

Thanks everyone. This isn't my first lead, just first fancy knot. And 2nd burner If anyone has any suggestions for improvement, please feel free.

Edited November 23, 2013 by Tracym