Doghook

A doghook — also known as a snap hook, swivel hook, or trigger clip — is the go-to connector for detachable bag straps, keychains, pet accessories, and lanyards. Its defining feature is a spring-loaded gate that opens with thumb pressure and snaps shut automatically, allowing quick attachment and release. The quality difference between a premium doghook and a commodity one comes down to three things: gate spring tension (too stiff and it is frustrating, too loose and it is insecure), swivel smoothness (no binding at any rotation angle), and finish durability (no flaking after months of metal-on-metal contact). Our doghooks are individually tested for all three before packaging.

Core Advantages & Specifications:
- Body material: Zinc alloy (standard), brass (premium), stainless steel (outdoor/heavy-duty)
- Gate mechanism: Stainless steel spring with internal stopper — rated for 50,000+ cycles
- Swivel: 360 deg smooth-rotation eye with internal bearing or plain swivel post
- Sizes: Overall length 25mm–100mm; gate opening 5mm–25mm
- Finishes: Electroplated gold, silver, gunmetal, rose gold, matte black, rainbow PVD
- Load rating: 15kg (zinc alloy) to 60kg+ (stainless steel) depending on material and size
- Attachment styles: Fixed eye, swivel eye, screw-in stud, rivet-mount, strap-loop

Q: How do I choose between a fixed eye and a swivel eye doghook?
A: Swivel eye doghooks prevent strap twisting — essential for shoulder bags and crossbody straps that move with the wearer. Fixed eye doghooks are more compact and work well for static applications like keychains and decorative hangtags.

Our doghooks are produced on dedicated automated lines with in-process spring-tension testing at three checkpoints. MOQ starts at 1,000 pieces; sample orders welcome for design validation. Request our doghook specification sheet with load-rating charts.