I am looking at getting my first show lead, and from a posting a few weeks back, the rescoe show lead was suggested to the OP.

How do you measure which size to get? I see that they come in 6, 8, 10, 12 & 14. My boy has about a 13" neck right now (he is just 6 mo). I don't want to order to small. I am hoping on ordering the correct size now & a larger one for when he grows.

13" neck at 6 months? Are you absolutely sure? I have a 3 month old pup here that has bigger than 13". Perhaps you did not measure right?

I just took a look at the leads you mentioned. I wouldn't buy that for a lab. Those leads are made for smaller dogs. That is why they have such small neck sizes listed. I tried to use a martingale type lead once. Hated it, and so did my pup!

I agree. The Resco martingale leads are not appropriate for labradors. A Resco snap on lead and a fine choke chain would be better. You also should have an English style slip lead for specialties and breeder judges.

No, I measured correctly, just did not type correctly. He has about a 16" neck

Thanks everyone for the information on the martingale. Is there a specific chain that I should look for? I was looking at the snake chains, but wasn't sure if they would be ok for just starting him out, or should I use a fine standard choke?

Just a fine standard choke.