Distinctive Goodies
for the Discriminating Dog (and owner)

"Signature Designed "

Hand Braided and Custom Beaded

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Details and Info
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NOTICE: As of 21September2009,
DUE TO SEVERAL UNFORTUNATE SITUATIONS,
all lead, bead, earring orders placed from outside the
North American continent will be required to remit a PayPal payment for a
50% non-refundable deposit at the time the order is placed
[Unless other arrangements have been made]

ALL DEPOSITS ARE 100% APPLIED TO PURCHASE PRICE

We're sorry to have to resort to this, but I can't find any other way to handle the problem.
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Basic Prices on Leads We get many inquires about lead prices. We haven't had them posted here before, because THE PRICES VARY..... depending on lead length, bead choices, number of beads, rush orders, and other variables. We continually search hard and long for our unique beads and combinations, and we REFUSE to use Pony Beads and other cheap plastic kiddie beads on expensive leads for your show dogs. Most (but not all) of our unique and beautiful beads are specially custom hand made for us by a very talented Lampwork Artist If I wouldn't personally use it in the show ring.....I WON'T MAKE IT

For our non-USA clients, we have tried to include the correct metric measurements.....

Basic price for a minimum length 30-33" (76-84cm) plain braided lead, NO beads,
with or without snap is about $1.50-$1.65USD per inch (2.5cm).....apprx $55.00 USD or so
+ shipping and handling; + price of beads (unless they are specified to be included in the lead price) .

The braid is triple softened and rolled, braided around a 100#-140# (45-63k) center core to help prevent stretching and breakage.
Packaged in its own drawstring pouch, with "Care and Feeding" instructions, conditioner pad and buffing cloth,
loose or attached snap included ONLY if requested.
Note: If you've already ordered a lead from us, we will only send the extra accesories ( pad, cloth, etc) with the first lead (unless you request them).
They can be used for all successive leads you may order.

Kangaroo Metallic Gold or Silver are $6.00 MORE....because they cost ME more, and the lace is shipped direct from Australia.

Cost of beads can vary considerably.

We will happily and diligently work with you to design the "just right" arrangement of available beads according to your own personal imagination, wants, and needs. Hopefully between us (along with photos and email), you will have that one-of-a-kind show lead that #1 You were involved in designing, and #2 A unique design you can proudly take into the ring on your lovely show dog.

I prefer to braid with the collar loop end (so you can use any collar you want - WHEN you want) ....
and just send along the snap if asked to, unless client requests "snap only". Most don't.
Snaps are available in Silver, Black, & Gold.
Collar Rings are available in Silver & Gold

We GUARANTEE our work and our leads.....IF you take care of the lead and the beads according
to our recommendations (INSTRUCTIONS are included with the first lead) ...... AND keep it in the pouch it comes in.....when not in use.
If it breaks from faulty workmanship, you need to send it to us at your expense,
and we will remake it for you...EXACTLY LIKE THE ORIGNAL. NO changes. And send it back to you.
(If we no longer have the beads you originally had, then we will happily substitute to your liking)

You have to remember that GLASS BEADS WILL BREAK. So you need to take care of them.
We cannot guarantee ANY bead against breakage, but we can back up our leatherwork, UNLESS you abuse it.

[NOTE: Tossing a handful of hand-made Kangaroo beaded leads into a show bag and only taking
them out and untangling the "bird's nest" at a show for use, does NOT constititute CARE.
If they break, stretch, lose beads, or are damaged from this type of abuse and neglect,
we WILL NOT remake them at no charge, nor will we guarantee them.
It's quite easy to see if the leads have been abused in this manner,
so we really suggest you care for them......they're unique, lovely and well worth a little xtra TLC ]

PLEASE BE AWARE:
Any braided lead that has a snap attached in the braid cannot be warranteed.
Snaps move and wear on the leather.
Which is why most of our clients prefer the collar LOOP as opposed to a permanently attached snap.
However, YOUR preference is what I will make for you.

SHIPPING
Is normally done via USPS 3-Day Priority within the continental US.
International Priority EXPRESS is preferred for overseas orders.

US shipping provides continual tracking, but we have had trouble with the tracking for European orders shipped via
Flat Rate Small Box Priority due to the Customs differences for each country.
So even though it's considerably more expensive, we are now recommending the
International Priority Express method, because we can track the shipment and it's supposed to be faster through Customs.

We can also send out of the country by Straight Mail......or by Priority Mail.
HOWEVER, from EXPENSIVE experience, we have learned that since we have no way to either track the progress
of the package or verify whether the package actually arrived at its destination.....or not....we prefer not to use these services.
We WILL use them if you insist, but we will not guarantee a refund if the package mysteriously doesn't show up.
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ALL ORDERS ARE PREPAID You may successfully & securely prepay for your order through PayPal You do not need to have an account with them  PLEASE NOTE: Once you and I have both decided and finalized the style, color, beads, price, etc, (VIA EMAIL, PHONE, PHOTOS) on your lead, all I need is your EMAIL address & I will send your invoice via PayPal with totals, details & instructions.  Remember, when using PayPal, there will be a 4.8% service charge added on and included in your total amount due before Shipping. (Example: If the cost of lead is $80.00, add 4.8%SC of $3.84, making total cost before shipping $83.84) We will itemize it all on your invoice. Here's how the PayPal invoicing works: We will send a detailed invoice through PayPal to the email address you provide. You go to the secure PayPal site and enter your information....... including the email address you provided, along with your (secure) credit/debit card information. Once your information is entered, the invoice we sent to you will be activated and you only need to click to pay it. You are NOT required to Have or to Create an Account with PayPal to be able to pay via bank/credit/debit card through them. It's Really EASY...SECURE...FAST.... & CONVENIENT! The Invoicing Method works GREAT!! Thanks to a few mishaps, we have stopped accepting any checks. Sorry... We Ship Leads & Beads WorldWide

Be sure and get some Great Photos of your dogs (and YOU)
when they're wearing their new Creations!

AND, if you already have those great photos, but they need to be "edited" a bit,
click HERE to go our PHOTO ENHANCEMENT page

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