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kezza · 08-02-2007, 02:46 PM

When i collect 'Pixie' in 5 weeks she will be fully vaccinated and ready to go! lol
anyway..i'm on the hunt for a very small harness..most of the pet shops i have looked in don't stock anything anywhere near small enough for a tiny yorkie!
I think maybe Ebay might be my best bet...i don't know where else to look.
I quite like the Puppia harnesses...anyone got one of those and where did you purchase it?

Yorkiekids · 08-02-2007, 03:05 PM

Petsupermarket has some small cute ones, and they will fit them for you.

HighlandYorkies · 08-02-2007, 06:45 PM

I have found harnesses in the UK too large as well....You are best to buy from the internet from the US where they really cater for small Yorkies.
Debra x x x x

pics of my tiny 4lbs Yorkies......
Tara7yrs; Casper4.5yrs; Tammy4yrs

YorkieinBe · 08-03-2007, 11:13 AM

When Oliver was a tiny puppy I used a ferret harness. It worked perfectly!

Brooke

DianeW · 08-04-2007, 04:35 PM

Hello Kerry

I Had The Same Problem With Harvey - Eventually I Found A Harness That Looks Like A Figure Of Eight,with A Clip To Attach The Lead To In The Middle, The Top Circle Being Smaller To Go Over The Head And The Other Circle Wrapping Around The Body, It Is Fully Adjustable. It Works Great For Us, But It Is Not Very Trendy Etc, Just Blue To Match His Extending Lead..... I Got This At My Local Market, They Have A Large Pet Stall And Are So Helpful (they Had Me Take Harvey In So They Could See This Tiny Baby I Had Talked About).

If You Cant Get Anything Let Me Know And I Will Look Around For You Up Here....

Bye For Now

HighlandYorkies · 08-04-2007, 09:46 PM

Try this site....
www.thepuppyshop.com
There are some cool ideas for harnesses on there - I might get some myself for my three !

kezza · 08-05-2007, 10:55 AM

Thanks all for your responses...i appreciate any help i can get!
I have found some ebay shops that sell puppia harnesses..so i think i may get one of those..(if a little pricey!) the ferret harness is a fabby idea!! and that website is cool too..and thanks Diane for the offer! i hope you and Harvey are well!

Just come back from visiting family in Essex over the weekend which was lovely..and summers arrived! it is HOT!

kezza · 08-05-2007, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HighlandYorkies

I have found harnesses in the UK too large as well....You are best to buy from the internet from the US where they really cater for small Yorkies.
Debra x x x x

pics of my tiny 4lbs Yorkies......
Tara7yrs; Casper4.5yrs; Tammy4yrs

Hi Debra!

Your Trio are just GORGEOUS!!

Kez x

Meggie · 08-06-2007, 08:05 AM

I called into my nearest Pets At Home today & they'd opened a new section called "Boutique".
Amongst the other stuff they had some small harnesses. The very smallest size of one design was too small for my little Ellie & she weighs 3lb.

kezza · 08-06-2007, 01:33 PM

Thanks meggie! I'm going to check out my nearest store asap!

kezza · 08-08-2007, 01:10 PM

I emailed my breeder today and mentioned i was looking for a small harness for pixie..and she said she is 'not in favour of harnesses at all'..she didn't say why..so emailed her back to ask her...im waiting for her reply..i wonder why though?

anyway..she said she uses a very Light Weight Slip Lead and she will give me one when i collect Pixie. She is a very knowledgable breeder, she has been showing at Crufts & breeding for 46 years so she should know what she's talking about!

I was just a bit surprised really as most YT'ers on here recommend/use them..i thought they were the best thing to use as it doesn't put pressure on their fragile necks..anyway..i will see what her reasons are and let you know!

kezza · 08-08-2007, 01:33 PM

I just got a reply from her!
She said she doesn't use harnesses because they ruin the coat (important if you show at Crufts i suppose!) and you have less control of the dog.
She said she will give me a slip lead when i collect pixie..so i will give that a try first..i may still get a puppia harness though.

Jody Renfroe · 08-08-2007, 01:37 PM

We got a small step-in harness for Scooter and it works really well. I looked at the ferret harnesses as well, but I was concerned because the ones I saw looked as though the front loop might put stress on his neck. jmo

Gingergirlsmom · 08-08-2007, 01:51 PM

and sized to fit!

Step-In Harnesses - Silk

She does a wonderful job and is gets them to you fast!

lara2913 · 08-11-2007, 03:35 AM

Puppia do a good range of harnesses and the smallest size is pretty tiny (although perhaps not small enough for a really really teeny yorkie). You can buy them from www.petlondon.co.uk. I use them for my 3 and they work great.

08-02-2007, 02:46 PM	#1
kezza Lovin my Pixie Pooh Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Posts: 2,824	Tiny harness... When i collect 'Pixie' in 5 weeks she will be fully vaccinated and ready to go! lol anyway..i'm on the hunt for a very small harness..most of the pet shops i have looked in don't stock anything anywhere near small enough for a tiny yorkie! I think maybe Ebay might be my best bet...i don't know where else to look. I quite like the Puppia harnesses...anyone got one of those and where did you purchase it? __________________ Princess Pixie Pooh..3lbs of pure naughtiness!Every Dog Should Have a Tail To Tell..

08-02-2007, 03:05 PM	#2
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 12,432	Petsupermarket has some small cute ones, and they will fit them for you. __________________ Susan, Piper & Sebastion

08-04-2007, 04:35 PM	#5
DianeW YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cheshire, England. Posts: 470	Hello Kerry I Had The Same Problem With Harvey - Eventually I Found A Harness That Looks Like A Figure Of Eight,with A Clip To Attach The Lead To In The Middle, The Top Circle Being Smaller To Go Over The Head And The Other Circle Wrapping Around The Body, It Is Fully Adjustable. It Works Great For Us, But It Is Not Very Trendy Etc, Just Blue To Match His Extending Lead..... I Got This At My Local Market, They Have A Large Pet Stall And Are So Helpful (they Had Me Take Harvey In So They Could See This Tiny Baby I Had Talked About). If You Cant Get Anything Let Me Know And I Will Look Around For You Up Here.... Bye For Now __________________ Take Care - Diane and little Harvey MEMBER OF THE SPOILED ROTTEN CLUB AND PETITE PUPS UNITED

08-05-2007, 10:55 AM	#7
kezza Lovin my Pixie Pooh Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Posts: 2,824	Thanks all for your responses...i appreciate any help i can get! I have found some ebay shops that sell puppia harnesses..so i think i may get one of those..(if a little pricey!) the ferret harness is a fabby idea!! and that website is cool too..and thanks Diane for the offer! i hope you and Harvey are well! Just come back from visiting family in Essex over the weekend which was lovely..and summers arrived! it is HOT! __________________ Princess Pixie Pooh..3lbs of pure naughtiness!Every Dog Should Have a Tail To Tell..

08-06-2007, 08:05 AM	#9
Meggie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lancashire, England Posts: 515	I called into my nearest Pets At Home today & they'd opened a new section called "Boutique". Amongst the other stuff they had some small harnesses. The very smallest size of one design was too small for my little Ellie & she weighs 3lb. Last edited by Meggie; 08-06-2007 at 08:08 AM.

08-03-2007, 11:13 AM	#4
YorkieinBe Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 152	When Oliver was a tiny puppy I used a ferret harness. It worked perfectly! Brooke

08-04-2007, 09:46 PM	#6
HighlandYorkies DEBRA'S DORKY YORKIES4 Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Highland Scotland Posts: 703	Try this site.... www.thepuppyshop.com There are some cool ideas for harnesses on there - I might get some myself for my three !

08-06-2007, 01:33 PM	#10
kezza Lovin my Pixie Pooh Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Posts: 2,824	Thanks meggie! I'm going to check out my nearest store asap! __________________ Princess Pixie Pooh..3lbs of pure naughtiness!Every Dog Should Have a Tail To Tell..

08-08-2007, 01:10 PM	#11
kezza Lovin my Pixie Pooh Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Posts: 2,824	I emailed my breeder today and mentioned i was looking for a small harness for pixie..and she said she is 'not in favour of harnesses at all'..she didn't say why..so emailed her back to ask her...im waiting for her reply..i wonder why though? anyway..she said she uses a very Light Weight Slip Lead and she will give me one when i collect Pixie. She is a very knowledgable breeder, she has been showing at Crufts & breeding for 46 years so she should know what she's talking about! I was just a bit surprised really as most YT'ers on here recommend/use them..i thought they were the best thing to use as it doesn't put pressure on their fragile necks..anyway..i will see what her reasons are and let you know! __________________ Princess Pixie Pooh..3lbs of pure naughtiness!Every Dog Should Have a Tail To Tell..

08-08-2007, 01:33 PM	#12
kezza Lovin my Pixie Pooh Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Posts: 2,824	I just got a reply from her! She said she doesn't use harnesses because they ruin the coat (important if you show at Crufts i suppose!) and you have less control of the dog. She said she will give me a slip lead when i collect pixie..so i will give that a try first..i may still get a puppia harness though. __________________ Princess Pixie Pooh..3lbs of pure naughtiness!Every Dog Should Have a Tail To Tell..

08-08-2007, 01:37 PM	#13
Jody Renfroe YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,375	We got a small step-in harness for Scooter and it works really well. I looked at the ferret harnesses as well, but I was concerned because the ones I saw looked as though the front loop might put stress on his neck. jmo __________________ Scooter's Mom: PROUD MEMBER OF THE SPOILED ROTTEN CLUB

08-08-2007, 01:51 PM	#14
Gingergirlsmom and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 7,330	These silk harnesses are great and sized to fit! Step-In Harnesses - Silk She does a wonderful job and is gets them to you fast! __________________ Can't wait to meet you at.... the 2009 YorkieTalk Meetup in Alexandria

08-11-2007, 03:35 AM	#15
lara2913 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,922	Puppia do a good range of harnesses and the smallest size is pretty tiny (although perhaps not small enough for a really really teeny yorkie). You can buy them from www.petlondon.co.uk. I use them for my 3 and they work great. __________________ Indy, Benjamin and Malachi There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face- Ben Williams Last edited by lara2913; 08-11-2007 at 03:36 AM.