Sheilajeanne Report post Posted October 16, 2017 (edited) The other day, I was looking for trigger snaps for dog leashes, and went into TSC. Their 1/2" snaps are only rated for 35 lbs. but a large dog like a German shepherd can weigh twice that! Tandy doesn't say how heavy a stress their snaps are designed to take. Anyone know of a manufacturer for snaps that DOES make a snap guaranteed to not break when a large dog puts it to the test?? I'd hate to have someone buy a leash from me, and have their dog get injured or killed as a result of snap breaking! The type of snap I'm talking about is the one in this photo Edited October 16, 2017 by Sheilajeanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SheltathaLore Report post Posted October 16, 2017 1/2" seems a bit narrow for a big dog leash - although I understand wanting to play it safe on behalf of the customer, in case they buy the wrong one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cradom Report post Posted October 16, 2017 Grainger has 90lb load snaps: https://www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGER-APPROVED-Round-Eye-Swivel-Snap-WP43830/_/N-mfi?breadcrumbCatId=4492&s_pp=false&picUrl=//static.grainger.com/rp/s/is/image/Grainger/4PB86_AS01?$smthumb$ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheilajeanne Report post Posted October 17, 2017 Crandom, thanks! Their Canadian website doesn't state load ratings. I'll have to make sure I'm ordering the same product. Shelta, leash size is strictly a personal preference. People who show dogs have leashes that are so thin they sometimes break! I'm fine with 1/2" but my dogs are extremely well trained and don't pull. It can be hard to find the larger snaps for 3/4" leads. Lead shanks for horses are usually 1' wide. I wonder what the load rating is on THEIR snaps?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
