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Sighthound Martingale Collar

September 3, 2017

Sighthounds such as Greyhounds, Wolfhounds, Saluki, and Whippets, tend to have long narrow necks and need a different style of collar to other breeds.

This Sighthound Collar is made from Full Grain London colour Bridle leather that is strong and yet soft and pliable. It is a martingale or half check dog collar with a leather check loop and solid brass rings.
The inside of the Sighthound dog collar is padded with a soft leather helping to protect your dog's neck. A thick layer of neoprene is used for the padding so you need to make allowances for that when measuring your dog for this collar.
Stitching is carried out by hand using traditional saddlery skills. White linen thread is waxed before use and sets of the dog collar perfectly.
The half check action will tighten preventing the collar from pulling over your dog's head, but it releases and falls down their neck when not in use.
Visit http://www.oaksidesaddlery.co.uk/dog-collars-and-leads.php#!/Sighthound-Martingale-Leather-Dog-Collar/p/48624594/category=12580117 to learn more about my Sighthound Martingale Collars
 

Small Breed Leather Dog Collars

August 31, 2017

It's not just big dogs that need their own handmade leather collar. Small dogs need them to.
Made by hand using the finest English bride leather my small dog leather collars can be as narrow as 1/2 inch wide. Perfect for the smaller breeds of dog.
Solid brass roller buckle and dee ring provide long-lasting and fantastic good looks. Handmade to your measurements for a perfect fit. Stitched by hand using waxed linen thread and made entirely in Great Britain.
This collar is a traditional leather do...
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Slip Leads - Perfect for walking a variety of Dogs

August 30, 2017

A slip lead is great for dogs that either like to pull their head out of their collar or for when they don't need to wear a collar such as working and hunting dogs. My dog slip leads have a handle at one end and a slipped loop at the other end. This makes my slip leads great for dog walkers with a variety of dog breeds and for kennel and veterinary assistants that need to move and walk many different dogs.
This lead is handmade from full grain English Bridle leather in London Tan. This makes f...
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A Proper Leather Dog Lead

August 21, 2017

If you have been looking for a real leather dog lead then look no more!
My standard leather dog leash is made from the finest Oak Bark Tanned English bridle leather from J&FJ Bakers. Bridle butt is the best and strongest cut of the hide, perfect for a dog leash.

Stainless steel trigger hooks will not rust and provide a lifetimes worth of use. The trigger hook is stitched by hand to the leather dog lead using 4 cord, heavy, linen thread. Hand stitching is a traditional skill where each stitch pa...
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Traditional Leather Dog Collar

August 16, 2017

Why not treat your best friend to their own leather dog collar. My classic leather dog collars are made from J&FJ Baker's Oak Bark Tanned English Bridle leather. A superior leather that is soft, strong, and supple, perfect for your dog's collar.

Stainless steel West End buckle and dee ring will not rust and will easily last the life of the collar.
Black genuine English leather is cut and finished by hand entirely in Great Britain (By me!)
Hand stitched using traditional hand stitching skills usi...

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Rochester Leather Belt

August 13, 2017

A solid Brass Swage buckle sets the Rochester Leather belt apart from the rest.
Dark Stain Oak bridle leather from J&FJ Bakers in Devon is used to make your made to order leather belt. Hand cut and finished to your exact size means that you get the best fit for your waist.
Three lines of Oakside's signature hand stitching compliment the Rochester leather belt's equestrian roots. Notice that the stitching runs along the length of the leather? This keeps the strength of the leather by not making ...
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Convertible Length Leather Dog Lead

August 11, 2017
Another one of my leather dog leads that can change its length. This one can quickly change its length from long to short by halving its length.
Made from a single piece of Bridle Back Oak Bark Tanned English Bridle Leather from J&FJ Bakers. Keeping it a single piece ensures that the leathers strength is not compromised. Maybe a good idea as this lead was made for a Police German Shepherd!
To shorten the lead it is simply pulled through the ring near the trigger hook where it jams against the r...

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Leather Cleaning

August 10, 2017

When your dog's collar or any other leather starts to look a bit passed it. It probably just needs a good clean and conditioning.
Give your leather a wipe over to remove most of the dirt and allow to dry. You don't need to 'scrub' it hard just remove the worst of it.
I then use Renapur. A small amount on a sponge is all that you need. Simply rub it into the leather. Your leather doesn't have to be really clean and it can still be a bit damp. Renapur will remove any left over dirt and condition ...

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Dog Clipper Servicing

August 9, 2017

Dog clipper servicing
It's not just horse clipper that need servicing, dog clippers can be just as bad. Especially if you are a dog groomers!
I will strip your clippers down to their component parts. Clean and remove all traces of hair and grease. Reassemble and test to ensure that they work.
Once they are assembled I will then give them the all important Portable Appliance Test for safety.
Visit http://www.oaksidesaddlery.co.uk/clipper-service-and-repair.php to learn more about Oakside Saddlery'...

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Adjustable Leather Dog Lead

August 8, 2017
A handmade leather dog lead that can quickly change it's length from Long, to medium, to short.
The big solid brass trigger hook attaches to your dogs collar and the smaller solid brass trigger hook attaches to one of the three brass rings attached along the length of the lead.
To keep the dog leash tidy as its length is shortened the small trigger hook is passed through each ring as it shortens the dog leash.
Australian Nut genuine English Bridle leather is used throughout the hand making proce...

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Simon Harrison Cordwainer at Oakside Saddlery Handmade, bespoke leather Made in England. Leather Collars and Leads for your Dog, Handmade, made to Measure Leather Belts, Leather camera straps, Leather briefcases and messenger bags, watch straps, And Leather rifle slings for Field Sports. All made in the Traditional Hand-stitched way

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Oakside Saddlery

67 Windmill Rise

Minster

Kent

ME12 3QA

United Kingdom

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