Category guide · Shopify taxonomy 2026-08

Shopify category attributes for Pet Leashes

In Shopify's standard product taxonomy, Pet Leashes sits at Animals & Pet Supplies > Pet Supplies > Pet Leashes. Once a product has this category, Shopify shows the attributes below in the product editor. Filled attributes are structured facts — AI shopping assistants and Shopify's own search and filters can use them to match a shopper's question without guessing from your text.

The 6 attributes for Pet Leashes

Animal type — Specifies the type of animal a product is intended for, such as ducks, deer, or dogs
Examples: Beavers, Birds, Boars, Bobcats, Cats, Cattle, Chameleons, Chickens (44 values in total)
Color — Defines the primary color or pattern, such as blue or striped
Examples: Beige, Black, Blue, Bronze, Brown, Clear, Gold, Gray (19 values in total)
Leash design — Describes the functionality of pet leashes, such as detachable or retractable
Examples: Detachable, Retractable, Shock absorbing, Other
Material — Defines a product's primary material, such as cotton or wool
Examples: Acrylic, Aluminum, Angora, Bamboo, Biodegradable materials, Brass, Bronze, Canvas (82 values in total)
Pattern — Describes the design or motif of a product, such as floral or striped
Examples: Abstract, Animal, Art, Bead & reel, Birds, Brick, Bull's eye, Camouflage (51 values in total)
Pet control accessory features — Describes special features of pet control accessories, like adjustable or glow-in-the-dark
Examples: Adjustable, Comfort padding, Customizable, Glow-in-the-dark, Quick release, Reflective, Washable, Weather resistant (9 values in total)

More specific categories

Shopify recommends the most specific category that fits. Under Pet Leashes you can choose: Double Pet Leashes, Hands-Free Leashes, No-Pull Leashes, Slip Leads, Standard Leashes, Training Leashes. A more specific category can come with more attributes.

How to fill them

Open the product in Shopify admin → Category → choose Pet Leashes (or a more specific one).
The category's attributes appear below it. Pick values that are true for the product — for example, the colors you actually sell.
Only fill what you know. An empty attribute is better than a wrong one.

Many attributes are already in your store in another form: your variant options ("Color: Black, Olive") or words in your title and description ("100% cotton"). Listproof reads those and suggests the matching attribute values for you to approve — it never fills an attribute that isn't supported by your own product details.

Source: Shopify product taxonomy (release 2026-08, MIT license). Shopify can add attributes over time; your admin always shows the current list. See also: what category attributes are.

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