need a better idea for dog snaps for chains!

Unreal_tk · Post by **Unreal_tk** » Tue Sep 11, 2012 3:16 pm

Had these break two weeks apart from each other. The first one broke right after a wreck happened damn near my front yard, so I figured it was just a fluke thing. Then yesterday another one was broke. So an better ideas I am all for checking out!

PS these snaps are about a year old but very little use. Maybe 200 hours of use.

twist · Post by **twist** » Tue Sep 11, 2012 4:04 pm

There are alot of brass snaps out on the market. Make sure and find the ones that are built stouter I get mine from tractor supply and they are built alot better than alot on the market. Also if you go to the bull snap you will not have a problem but not very handy to un snap. Andy

bowtech36 · Post by **bowtech36** » Tue Sep 11, 2012 6:04 pm

x2 on the tractor supply snaps.

not color blind · Post by **not color blind** » Tue Sep 11, 2012 9:39 pm

Bull or 'horse' snaps for tie out chains.

ncmailman · Post by **ncmailman** » Wed Sep 12, 2012 2:39 am

Some bull snaps have a thumb or whatever you call it making them easier to snap unsnap.

henpeck · Post by **henpeck** » Wed Sep 12, 2012 11:14 pm

This about the only one I trust to use, you have to keep up with it because the swivel will wear out

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henpeck · Post by **henpeck** » Wed Sep 12, 2012 11:25 pm

I mainly use bulldog chain set ups with a ring on the chain that I run a 2" nylon collar through. They are fail safe, I also use old truck axles as anchoring pin for the chain.

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zachvu · Post by **zachvu** » Thu Sep 13, 2012 3:45 pm

Same problem...I bought some cheaper ones online and they were absolute junk. I gave the leashes to family and a few friends and they're all snapping, especially in the cold. I'll be visiting tractor supply soon to get some better ones!!

mountain top · Post by **mountain top** » Sun Sep 16, 2012 2:29 pm

henpeck wrote:I mainly use bulldog chain set ups with a ring on the chain that I run a 2" nylon collar through. They are fail safe, I also use old truck axles as anchoring pin for the chain.
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I like that setup. I've been using truck axles for years best tie out stake you can use!

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R Severe · Post by **R Severe** » Sun Sep 23, 2012 12:31 am

Thomas
I found the Mangamese Bronze snaps today. They are the same size as the ones you broke, just a lot stronger. I've never had a problem with these and have used them on some big hounds. There is one snap stronger and it's stainless, also the same size. The next size up is 4 1/2" long and has a eye of 1 1/8 it would be fine for a tie out snap. RS