Good luck on finding the perfect leash! To tell you the truth, I don't think I could settle on just one. Petsmart has some that look worn, but they are brand new nylon, and the inside of the handle is fleece. bckrazy, I love some of the southwestern collars from the first link you posted, but maybe in the far future when I finally get my catahoula, I tend to like nylon and cotton better, even when it comes to horse halters.