Picking a collar and lead for your Labrador isn’t always as easy as it sounds!
We find the best thing to do is to start by measuring your dog’s neck carefully, to check the length of collar you need.
Labradors are often medium in some styles, but large in others, so make sure you select the correct size before you buy.
Leads and collars come in a variety of different styles. So to save you searching around, we’ve collected some of our favourite styles and designs below.
Labrador Collars and Leads
Collars are great for your dog to wear at home or when out on a family walk. There are lots of styles to choose from, and we have picked a few of them to show you below:
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The Paws Collars Lovely decorated leather collar by The Paws  Buy from Amazon UK(paid link) |
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Dublin Dog Collars This smart red and grey Dublin Dog collar is water resistant and easy to clean Buy from Amazon UK(paid link)
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Plain Leather Collar Quality genuine leather collar, with strong stitching for daily use. Buy From Amazon UK(paid link) |
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Oscar and Hooch Collar Stylish signature collar by Oscar & Hooch, in machine washable suedette. Matching lead, more colours. Buy from Amazon UK(paid link) |
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Eco-Lucks Collar Made from recycled plastic bottles! Printed with chemical free ink Buy from Amazon UK(paid link)
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Ezy Dog Neo Collar Reflective strips on this cool camo collar help keep your dog safe in poor light. Neoprene lined. Buy from Amazon UK(paid link)
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Lupine Adjustable Collar Adjustable collar in six bright colours. Matching leads available Buy from Amazon UK(paid link)
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Labrador Puppy Collars and Leads
Puppies grow very quickly, so adjustable collars are often a great choice. The following puppy collars and leads are popular with our readers.
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Puppy Collar & Lead This fun designed small collar and lead are durable, as well as being soft and adjustable. Perfect for your small Labrador puppy! Buy from Amazon UK(paid link)
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Puppy Collar & Lead Soft weave collar and lead. Perfect for a growing puppy, with adjustable buckle. Buy from Amazon UK(paid link)
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Jazooli Puppy Collars Strong, adjustable puppy collars in lots of different colours Buy from Amazon UK(paid link) |
Labrador Leads
Which you lead you want to choose will depend not only on which you think is the nicest looking, but which is most appropriate to your dog and your current activity. For walks in the park or around town, a traditional collar and lead will probably be fine.
For field work a slip lead is usually most appropriate, or to manage a strong pulling dog you might like a harness as a temporary aid until training is complete.
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Brown Leather Lead High quality leather on a strong and durable lead. With chrome metalware fittings. Buy From Amazon UK(paid link) |
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Nylon Rope Slip Lead A very strong polyester rope that is also comfortable in the hand. Available with traditional hand sewn ends for a more authentic look. Buy From Amazon UK(paid link) |
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Halti Training Lead Double ended training lead with eight options. For heel training, obedience, distance training or just going for a walk. Can be used for two dogs. Buy From Amazon UK(paid link)
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Non-Pull Harness Designed to gently discourage your dog from pulling whilst walking on the leash. Buy From Amazon UK(paid link)
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Premier Dog Harness This positively reviewed easy walk nylon harness is designed to reduce pulling. Available in a variety of sizes, but Medium should fit most Labradors. Buy From Amazon UK(paid link) |
Engraved I.D. Tags
In the UK the Control of Dogs Order 1992 tells us that we must attach a tag to our dog’s collar when he is in a public place, with a note of our name and address.
Fortunately, this doesn’t have to be an issue when it comes to looking nice! We have found a couple of options for dog tags, which will enhance your best friend’s good looks, whilst providing that all important information.
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Glitter Paws Tag This fun tag comes in a huge range of colour options. With plenty of space on the back for your details. Buy From Amazon UK(paid link) |
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Traditional Tag This quality brass tag can be engraved on both sides, and comes complete with a split ring and professional black lettering. Buy From Amazon UK(paid link)
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I am surprised to see no mention of a Martingale collar/lead. At my dog training school they encourage use of the Martingale collar and lead for humane control of your dog.
I would also like to point out that there is a proper way to use head restraint collars, such as the Halti Training Lead. You should also have a conventional lead around the dogs neck. Reasoning is (again from my dog trainer) if your dog quickly snaps its head around (such as when it spies a cat) it can actually harm its neck if only the Halti training lead is used.
The Halti Training Lead is brilliant for training as it places pressure on the dog’s muzzle and dogs don’t like that. It however is not advisable to use this as the sole form of restraint.
Surprised that Traditional Tags don’t appear to comply with The Control of Dogs Act. Must have the surname of the owner and recommended that they don’t have the dog’s name
Bob, what country is that regulation for? I live in Australia where the dog’s name and a phone number are recommended.
I just noticed, the article points out that this applies to the UK.
I have just bought a Gen con lead that’s like a bridle. Its fabulous. Stops my labrador from pulling