Your choice of pet leash should match the power and type of pet you have.  Dog lovers need a leash that is strong enough so that it cannot be broken.  However, you never want a leash that weighs your pet down.  If you have a cat, feret or small (non-terrier) dog, a lightweight web or nylon leash is great.  If your dog is strong, you can still rely on a web leash but it needs to be wider.

I like to use a 30 foot horse lead line with my pit bull when I’m walking near the lake or by fields.  The horse lead line is strong enough that I can always maintain control of my pet while allowing here plenty of space to run, swim and explore.  Obviously, if I’m walking in a city park, street or state park I use a regular 6′ web leash.  I like web leashes because they are relatively inexpensive, work well in rain and snow and remain strong.  The one downfall is if your dog bites the leash, it will quickly loose strength. 

What’s your favorite type of leash?