A lead rated for the wrong weight of dog is either overkill on a small dog or a genuine risk on a large one, which is why this style comes in more than one length and thickness.

Ancol's Viva Rope Lead Reflective is built from poly-weave webbing with a reflective weave running through it and leather finishings, adjusted for fit using a leather adjuster rather than a fixed loop. Ancol offer it across four length and thickness combinations: 150 x 0.8cm rated to 20kg, 120 x 1.0cm to 30kg, 120 x 1.2cm to 50kg, and 150 x 1.2cm also to 50kg.

• Poly-weave webbing with reflective weave and leather finishings
• Leather adjuster for fit
• 150cm x 0.8cm, maximum 20kg
• 120cm x 1.0cm, maximum 30kg
• 120cm x 1.2cm or 150cm x 1.2cm, maximum 50kg
• Available in Blue and Red

On choosing a length. The four combinations aren't simply small-to-large: 120cm comes in two thicknesses (1.0cm for 30kg, 1.2cm for 50kg) and 150cm does too (0.8cm for 20kg, 1.2cm for 50kg), so it's worth matching both the length you want to hold and your dog's actual weight rather than assuming longer always means a bigger dog.

Who it's for: owners choosing a lead by both length and their dog's weight, wanting the reflective visibility of the wider Viva range in this adjustable style.