Handmade Quality

The structure and material of the BLACK HARNESS

Master leather artist, Al Stohlman says that slower hand sewing is superior to machine sewing. It is the best method for lasting years of wear and service. With this in mind, we complete each section with only one length of thread for strength and durability.

Notice in the diagram how with machine stitched piece the thread doesn't go all the way through the leather, when one thread breaks, both threads will continue to unravel. With hand sewing, the thread goes all the way through the leather each time making for stronger construction.

Our combination of hand stitching and tough black latigo leather construction means our harnesses can go the distance. In one training session one dog pulled at his harness over 19 times and his last was as intense as his first. The comfortable fit gives equal stress to all a dogs power points allowing them to pull a great deal of weight without discomfort.

In the photos, Mike, a four year old German shepherd of Leerburg lineage never objected to the harness during his months of training and never hesitated in any lunging efforts. The shearling lined, comfortable fit of our superbly constructed harness is perfect for training or working your dog in any capacity.