MEASURING INSTRUCTIONS RETRIEVER LEASH
The length of a retriever leash is always and everywhere given in its total length, i.e. with the collar closed.
Therefore, you have to mentally subtract the circumference of your dog's neck from the specified leash length in order to know how much the leash length is from the neck to the end of the hand loop.
For example, if you are super happy with a 1m hand loop leash and then simply order a retriever leash with a length of 1m, it will definitely be too short for you at least around the circumference of your dog's neck!
Please measure again, for example with a household string, so that you are really satisfied and happy with the leash made especially for you.