Cotton Mill Rope Dog Lead in Midnight Blue

Rope: 12mm twisted cotton rope, 100% natural fibre. Cotton is milled and dyed in Yorkshire. Hand-twisted and finished in Green Dog's Oxfordshire studio.

Binding: Cobalt blue natural yarn, hand-bound at the handle splice and O-ring junction for contrast and structure.

Leather tab: A black veg-tanned cowhide tab at the handle, embossed with the Green Dog logo icon on one side and the Green Dog name on the other. It is a design detail, not a structural part of the lead.

Hardware: Solid brass trigger snap clip, solid brass O-ring, and Green Dog branded brass disc. Solid brass throughout. Twelve-month hardware guarantee.

Length: 130cm from handle loop to clip.

Length: 130cm from the handle loop to the clip, the standard Cotton Mill length and the most versatile for everyday walking.

Handling: The handle loop sits comfortably in the hand. Shorten it by taking a wrap around your wrist or dropping it over a shoulder when you want the dog closer.

Which dogs: 12mm cotton fills the hand rather than cutting into it. It is used daily by dogs of every size.

If you need a different length, get in touch before ordering.

Changing your mind: Thirty days from delivery to change your mind on this lead, which is longer than the 14 the law requires. It is made at my standard 130cm in a fixed colourway rather than to anything you specified, so the full window stands. If it arrives faulty, damaged or not as described, I will put it right with a repair, a replacement or a refund, and the return postage is on me. See my returns page.

Cotton: Hand wash lightly in cool water if it needs it. Air dry naturally. Never tumble dry and never on a radiator. The twist tightens when the rope is wet and eases again as it dries; that is the cotton behaving normally.

Leather tab: Wipe it with a damp cloth and let it dry naturally, not on a radiator. Condition it once or twice a year with a leather balm.

Hardware: Wipe the brass clean. It darkens into a patina with use, which is normal. Polish it lightly if you prefer it bright. Covered by Green Dog's twelve-month hardware guarantee.

Not machine washable: Not the whole lead, no. The cotton would survive a gentle hand wash, but the veg-tanned leather tab and the brass fittings will not take a machine. A finished piece is only as washable as its least tolerant part.

What is this lead made from? 12mm twisted cotton rope, milled and dyed in Yorkshire and hand-finished in Oxfordshire. Solid brass trigger clip, brass O-ring and branded brass disc, and a black veg-tanned cowhide tab at the handle.

Is 12mm cotton rope strong enough for a large dog? Yes. It is a substantial rope and it is used daily by dogs of all sizes.

What is the cobalt binding for? Contrast at the handle and the O-ring, and structure at the two points that take the most handling.

Can I wash it? Not in a machine. The cotton alone would take a gentle hand wash in cool water, but the veg-tanned leather tab and the brass fittings will not tolerate a drum. Air dry naturally, never on a radiator.

How long will it take to arrive? 2–6 working days. Everything is made to order in Oxfordshire, not picked off a shelf. Free UK tracked shipping over £55.