If you have visited our Leather Tutorial you already know that there are many ways to tan leather. Each method or combination of methods results in a hide ready to be used in a variety of ways to create a wide range of products from animal tack and equipment, personal items, clothing and furniture, just to name a few. On this page you will find brief descriptions and color swatch photos of each leather tannage we find most appropriate for most of our dog tack. If you have any questions, please be sure to let us know.
Whereas most leashes, collars, and other dog equipment you will find in the pet stores that is made from a latigo leather are either mushy (how's that for a technical term) and too stretchy or else stiff as a board and tough as an old boot, we guarantee you will love our top grain retan latigo leather. We hand select every hide of latigo we use and pick only those with the best body and snap, proper oil content and silky texture. Our latigo is tanned using two complimentary processes for an excellent end product. First, the hide is vegetable tanned for tightness and strength; then it is retanned using oil to give it softness, a great touch and just the right snap. We're not kidding when we tell you that one of our clients, upon receiving her black latigo leash said, "My gosh, I want to sleep with it!".
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Wicket and Craig tannery offers some of the finest quality harness leather produced anywhere. We offer all four colors of harness leather the tannery produces. This leather is a meaty substantial leather that is soft, pliable and very kind to the hand. It has great body, minimal stretch, cleans and conditions beautifully, is strong and durable and performs well in most environments.
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These wonderful latigo leathers, while a bit lighter in weight than the traditional top grain retan latigo, are tanned a bit differently to offer some terrific bright colors. Most of our leather dog tack can be made from these leathers so enjoy color! For extra soft colorful but tough leather in even more colors, you will need to read about the ultra soft bull hide below.
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This very strong, high tensile strength moderate weight leather is so soft you won't believe it. The bull hides, like the latigo leather, are tanned using a dual process but it is done a bit differently. It is first vegetable tanned for toughness and strength. It is then retanned using chromium salts, the same process that gives garment leather and upholstery leather its terrific softness. It is also the chromium tanning that allows the tannery to produce the bright vivid colors. These hides are beautiful, ultra soft, strong, durable and weather resistent. Once you have a piece made of this leather, you'll want more!
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Most of the commercially available leather equipment for your dog that you will find sport hardware made from nickel plated steel, zinc die-cast or brass plate. It is true that most of the allergy and irritation reactions some dogs have to their equipment is due to the high nickel or zinc content in the hardware metals. If you've made it this far in your item selection, you will likely agree that selecting top notch leather and inferior hardware will lead to a disappointing piece of equipment. Our hardware is never plated but is made from only the best available solid brass, sand-cast Italian bronze and marine grade stainless steel made domestically or internationally. Regardless of your preference, our hardware will provide the best and longest service with minimal maintenance.
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Nearly any of our leather dog collars or harnesses can be personalized with either a brass or stainless steel engraved plate. For our engraved flat plates, unless a specific plate size is requested, all plates are of appropriate size for the width of the collar, leash or harness strap and we will permanently afix each plate to your new collar, leash or harness. All engraving is elegantly etched for superior legibility.
While there really is no set number of characters that can be engraved on each plate, just remember that the more text you want engraved, the smaller the engraving will be.
Item No.: CP-01 $15.00 ID plate, brass
Item No.: CP-02 $15.00 ID plate, silver
Go ahead, spoil your dog! Nearly any of our fine leather dog collars can have the beauty and comfort of an elk, lamb's wool, finished pig, calfskin, or kid goat lining added. Each lining is carefully secured with the same adhesive and stitching process used in the making of fine leather shoes. A soft smooth collar lining can help cut down on hair loss or skin irritations sometimes suffered by those more sensitive dogs. It can also provide added protection against trachea or neck muscle damage for working dogs.
| Item No: | CL-2001 | CL-2002 | CL-2003 | CL-2004 | CL-2005 |
| Collar Width | Elk | Calfskin | Pigskin | Lamb's Wool | Kid Goat |
| 3/4" | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| 1" | $14.00 | $14.00 | $14.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| 1.25" | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| 1.5" | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $19.50 |
| 1.75" | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $22.50 |
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If you love the look of stitching on leather but don't want a 2-ply collar, you can enjoy stitching anyway. Just let us know and we'll stitch your collar in a complimentary or contrasting color. Select beautiful stitching in white, black, brown, gold, silver, gray, red, green or blue.
Item No.: CO-001 $4.00 Collar Edge Stitching, choice of color
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Does your dog pull and constantly stretch even the toughest collars out of shape a bit? Adjustment hole eyelets may be the solution to your problem. Securely seated and guaranteed never to come out, eyelets can make your collar even more secure and add an attractive original touch, as well. Eyelets will be done to match your collar hardware selection.
Item No.: CO-002 $2.00 Collar Adjustment Hole Eyelets
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For a touch of snazz and class, studs can be added to nearly any collar. All studs are securely seated and are guaranteed never to come out. An appropriate stud size for the size of the collar will be installed and will be done to match the hardware you have selected for your collar. Depending on the width of your collar, one, two or three rows of studs can be installed. If you prefer a specific stud pattern, just let us know.
Item No.: CO-003, Collar Studs, Choice of brass or silver
| Neck Measurement | One row | Two Rows | Three Rows |
| < 12" | $2.00 | $4.00 | $6.00 |
| < 17" | $3.00 | $6.00 | $9.00 |
| < 22" | $4.00 | $8.00 | $12.00 |
| < 26" | $4.00 | $8.00 | $12.00 |
| 26" & up | $4.00 | $8.00 | $12.00 |
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For a really jazzy collar, our silver collar spikes can be added to nearly any collar. All spikes are securely seated and are guaranteed never to come out. Depending on the width of your collar, one, two or three rows of spikes can be installed. If you prefer a specific spike pattern, just let us know.
Item No.: CO-004, Collar spikes
| Neck Measurement | One row | Two Rows | Three Rows |
| < 12" | $2.00 | $4.00 | $6.00 |
| < 17" | $3.00 | $6.00 | $9.00 |
| < 22" | $4.00 | $8.00 | $12.00 |
| < 26" | $4.00 | $8.00 | $12.00 |
| 26" & up | $4.00 | $8.00 | $12.00 |
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