Hold shutters open
Shutter Dogs, Tiebacks & Stays
Shutter dogs (also called tiebacks or stays) hold open shutters against the house so the wind cannot slam them. Choose from classic S-scrolls, rat tails and decorative shapes in cast iron, aluminum and stainless steel from Lynn Cove and John Wright.
Near salt air? Cast aluminum and stainless hold up best. See our materials guide.
- In-stock hardware ships within the next business day
- Cast iron, cast aluminum or stainless steel
- Lag, post or sill mounting options
- Questions? 1-888-778-4774
31 products
S-Scroll Shutter Dogs(7)
John Wright
Classic Scroll Shutter Dog
The traditional S-scroll · lag or post mount
John Wright
Beveled Scroll Shutter Dog
Beveled-edge S-scroll · lag or post mount
John Wright
Stainless Scroll Shutter Dog
Stainless steel S-scroll · lag mount
John Wright
Aluminum Scroll Shutter Dog
Cast aluminum S-scroll · 6 3/4" · lag mount
John Wright
Scroll Shutter Dog Value Pack
One window, everything included · dogs, lags, magnets, anchors
Lynn Cove
Heavy Duty 'S' Stay
7" flat S-scroll · galvanized or stainless · lag mount
Lynn Cove
Classic 'S' Stay
6" or 7" narrow S-scroll · lag or plate mount
Rat Tail Shutter Dogs(5)
John Wright
Rat Tail Shutter Dog
Traditional rat tail · lag or post mount
John Wright
English Rat Tail Shutter Dog
English rat tail · lag or sill mount
Lynn Cove
Flat Rat Tail Stay
8 1/4" · lag or plate mount
Lynn Cove
Protruding Rat Tail Stay
8" · stands off the wall · lag or plate mount
Lynn Cove
Traditional Rat Tail Stay
5 3/8" stainless · lag mount
Decorative Shutter Dogs(8)
John Wright
Charleston Shutter Dog
Lag or sill mount
John Wright
Georgetown Shutter Dog
Large or small · lag or sill mount
John Wright
Beacon Hill Shutter Dog
Lag mount
John Wright
Shell Shutter Dog
Colonial romantic · lag or post mount
John Wright
Grape Shutter Dog
Colonial romantic · lag or post mount
John Wright
Flower Shutter Dog
Colonial romantic · lag or post mount
Lynn Cove
Propeller Stay
7" stainless · lag mount
Lynn Cove
Dolphin Stay
6 3/4" cast aluminum · lag mount
Accessories(8)
John Wright
Magnetic Shutter Dog Holder
Stops the dog spinning · rare-earth magnet
John Wright
Shutter Dog Post Mount
Mounts a dog on wood trim instead of a lag
John Wright
Shutter Dog Lag Bolts & Screws
Replacement lags · stainless 4 1/2" or 6"
John Wright
Lag Shield Anchor
For brick, block and masonry · 3/8"
John Wright
Sill Mount Set
Hold-open arm off the sill · 18" hand forged
Lynn Cove
Shutter Stay Lag Bolts
Replacement stainless lags · 4", 6" or 8"
Lynn Cove
Anti-Vibration Brackets
Stops rattling · 2"
Lynn Cove
Decorative Lag Escutcheon
Covers the lag hole
Lag, Post or Sill Mount?
A shutter dog mounts on the wall where the bottom rail of the open shutter lands, then turns to hold it. Match the mount to that wall:
- Brick, stone or stucco: a lag mount driven into a masonry anchor.
- Wood siding or trim: a post (round plate) or plate mount that screws to the surface.
- Little wall space: a sill mount attaches to the window sill instead.
- Fixed shutters: faux dogs give the look without the hardware.
Questions
What is the difference between a shutter dog, tieback and stay?
They are different names for the same job: a pivoting piece of hardware that holds an open shutter against the house. Lynn Cove calls them stays; many homeowners call them shutter dogs or tiebacks.
Do I need shutter dogs on fixed shutters?
No, fixed shutters are screwed in place. Many homeowners add faux shutter dogs anyway for the finished, authentic look.
How many do I need?
One per shutter, so a pair for a window with two shutters. Most shutter dogs are sold as a pair.
Which material lasts longest near the coast?
Stainless steel and cast aluminum resist salt air best. Powder-coated cast iron is traditional and durable inland.
Ordering Shutters Too?
Tell us you want working shutters and we will help you pick hardware that fits the sizes you order.