I have one of these - It's nylon, but I LOVE it -
it's the most versatile leash I have ever owned, and i only wish it came in leather or PURPLE to match Fizzy's collar -

http://www.petsmart.com/global/produ...=1115231801290

it's called a 'Euro leash" and it has a clip on EACH end, and "D" rings mounted in various spots along the leash - you can make it a regular leash with a loop on the end, a 4' leash with the 'extra' loop by the collar, you can fasten it around a table leg or tree to tie the dog up, or loop it around your body for hands-free walking ( though I personally would not recommend walking an exhuberant golden that way! LOL!) it can also hook easily onto another leash to make them longer.....

I know you are looking for a leather leash, but actually, if you check with the crafters at craft fairs and such, or a leather shop they could make you one, - or you could, yourself, as you mentioned. and this would be a very versatile version!

I know that years ago when we trained our first goldens in the mid 80's, the training school we went to in Addison, IL made their own leather leashes - which I still have. they are really nice, and last forever - esp if they are 'braided' not 'sewn' which weakens the leather.

laura