Help! Harnesses Question - YorkieTalk.com Forums

sallen15 · 07-24-2007, 04:57 AM

I'm sure this has been posted a million times and I did a search but couldn't really find what I was looking for. I am looking for a good harness for Lucy, right now she is using Lil Paws brand harness, which I love however it is getting a little tight around her neck and I want to get her a new one that fits her better. My problem is that I have only seen the lil paws harness in one size.

So my question is what other brand of harnesses that buckle easily like the lil paws brand are there? And where can I find them?

Or what is the best harnesses for these lil pups, we take her outside to potty so I want a harness that I can leave on her all the time. Thanks in advance

sallen15 · 07-24-2007, 05:09 AM

I actually meant Li'l Pals brand...oops

Vinnie's Mom · 07-24-2007, 11:04 AM

If you're looking for a high quality harness and don't mind paying a little bit more a lot of members recommend Buddy Belts, I ordered mine last night and can't wait. They are great for animals prone to collapsing tracheas.

KathyinCali · 07-24-2007, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Vinnie's Mom

If you're looking for a high quality harness and don't mind paying a little bit more a lot of members recommend Buddy Belts, I ordered mine last night and can't wait. They are great for animals prone to collapsing tracheas.

I'm waiting for the Buddy Belt also. I've hard nothing but good reviews on them.

Lucy Lu · 07-24-2007, 08:42 PM

I was looking at them too and I wondered if they were irritating to the skin if the dogs hair is cut very short for the summer. Does anyone have them? Is the leather very stiff or softer? Do they run true to size? Any feedback would be appreciated.

MyFairLacy · 07-24-2007, 09:43 PM

The Li'l Pals harnesses I have seen are in a figure-8 style and I know Petsmart carries harnesses that are figure-8 style in bigger sizes than the Li'l Pals so I would look there. My parent's yorkie has one in red.

Here is a link to a figure-8 harness. It is showing a large on on a lab but they make them just a little bigger than the Li'l Pals size you are using now
http://www.petsmart.com/global/produ...N=2032961&Ne=2

Vinnie's Mom · 07-25-2007, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Lucy Lu

I was looking at them too and I wondered if they were irritating to the skin if the dogs hair is cut very short for the summer. Does anyone have them? Is the leather very stiff or softer? Do they run true to size? Any feedback would be appreciated.

I emailed the company because when i measured Vinnie he was over 11 inches in girth, so he was right on the border of being able to get a size 2 or 3. Since he's only 8 months old the company suggested I get a size 3 so he has room to grow, they also suggested it's better to have it a little loose then too tight. I would measure him according to the company's website and if you question it, email them!

yorkiesrcool7 · 07-26-2007, 08:54 AM

Easy walk harness is a brand that i have used and still do actually. It is easy to fit and does not put any strain at all on my furbaby. I bought mine off of premierpetdirect.com

sallen15 · 07-27-2007, 06:09 AM

Thanks everyone for all the advice. I decided to go with Chattiesmom silk harnesses. I ordered two 1 in irridecent light pink and the other in teal! Can't wait to get them

Yorkieluv · 07-27-2007, 06:14 AM

sallen15, I think you will be pleased. Since they are silk, they are less likely to cause matting.

tjdmom · 07-27-2007, 06:37 AM

I just noticed this am that Zoe is having some breakage of her hair and I'm thinking it's because of her harness. She does not wear it all the time but I'm assuming it is still damaging her coat. Do the silk harnesses cause less breakage or does any one have a recommendation?

cj125 · 07-27-2007, 07:01 AM

Just ordered the silk from ChattiesMom

They're great! Beautiful, washable, and easy on the hair!

Dunkaroo · 07-27-2007, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by sallen15

I'm sure this has been posted a million times and I did a search but couldn't really find what I was looking for. I am looking for a good harness for Lucy, right now she is using Lil Paws brand harness, which I love however it is getting a little tight around her neck and I want to get her a new one that fits her better. My problem is that I have only seen the lil paws harness in one size.

So my question is what other brand of harnesses that buckle easily like the lil paws brand are there? And where can I find them?

Or what is the best harnesses for these lil pups, we take her outside to potty so I want a harness that I can leave on her all the time. Thanks in advance

When Dunks was a puppy I used the harness from petco, they come in different sizes (S, M, L - I believe) - http://www.petco.com/product/7813/As...Harnesses.aspx

Now, my Dunks uses this harness called SPORN. It stops for the dugs to pull YOU while you walk them... It's been very helpful since it has a color which you can leave on, you just have to take off the part that goes under his leg that attaches to the leash... it looks complicated, but its really not... Here's their website: http://www.sporn.com/

Hope this helps!

Kona · 07-27-2007, 07:42 AM

PetSmart has another brand of step in harnesses - something like comfort fit.

I agree with a previous poster, Chattiesmom makes great step in harnesses!

143munchkin · 07-27-2007, 01:13 PM

I've got some cute harnesses on my site here. Some on clearance also:

http://www.swankpets.com/collars-har..._65_66_89.html

I wouldn't leave them on all day, but for special occasions,they would work well.

07-24-2007, 04:57 AM	#1
sallen15 YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Chester, OH Posts: 410	Help! Harnesses Question I'm sure this has been posted a million times and I did a search but couldn't really find what I was looking for. I am looking for a good harness for Lucy, right now she is using Lil Paws brand harness, which I love however it is getting a little tight around her neck and I want to get her a new one that fits her better. My problem is that I have only seen the lil paws harness in one size. So my question is what other brand of harnesses that buckle easily like the lil paws brand are there? And where can I find them? Or what is the best harnesses for these lil pups, we take her outside to potty so I want a harness that I can leave on her all the time. Thanks in advance

07-24-2007, 11:04 AM	#3
Vinnie's Mom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: PENNSYLVANIA Posts: 765	If you're looking for a high quality harness and don't mind paying a little bit more a lot of members recommend Buddy Belts, I ordered mine last night and can't wait. They are great for animals prone to collapsing tracheas. __________________ Beth - Mom to Vinnie, the wonder-yorkie!

07-24-2007, 09:43 PM	#6
MyFairLacy Donating YT 8000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 9,655	The Li'l Pals harnesses I have seen are in a figure-8 style and I know Petsmart carries harnesses that are figure-8 style in bigger sizes than the Li'l Pals so I would look there. My parent's yorkie has one in red. Here is a link to a figure-8 harness. It is showing a large on on a lab but they make them just a little bigger than the Li'l Pals size you are using now http://www.petsmart.com/global/produ...N=2032961&Ne=2 __________________ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

07-27-2007, 06:14 AM	#10
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,830	sallen15, I think you will be pleased. Since they are silk, they are less likely to cause matting. __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

07-27-2007, 07:01 AM	#12
cj125 Mia and Max's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NV Posts: 2,323	Just ordered the silk from ChattiesMom They're great! Beautiful, washable, and easy on the hair! __________________ October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month STOP Puppymills ~ Spay or Neuter your pets!!!

07-24-2007, 05:09 AM	#2
sallen15 YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Chester, OH Posts: 410	I actually meant Li'l Pals brand...oops

07-24-2007, 08:42 PM	#5
Lucy Lu Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 100	I was looking at them too and I wondered if they were irritating to the skin if the dogs hair is cut very short for the summer. Does anyone have them? Is the leather very stiff or softer? Do they run true to size? Any feedback would be appreciated.

07-26-2007, 08:54 AM	#8
yorkiesrcool7 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: jacksonville Posts: 8	Easy walk harness is a brand that i have used and still do actually. It is easy to fit and does not put any strain at all on my furbaby. I bought mine off of premierpetdirect.com

07-27-2007, 06:09 AM	#9
sallen15 YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Chester, OH Posts: 410	Thanks everyone for all the advice. I decided to go with Chattiesmom silk harnesses. I ordered two 1 in irridecent light pink and the other in teal! Can't wait to get them

07-27-2007, 06:37 AM	#11
tjdmom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: upstate ny Posts: 2,856	I just noticed this am that Zoe is having some breakage of her hair and I'm thinking it's because of her harness. She does not wear it all the time but I'm assuming it is still damaging her coat. Do the silk harnesses cause less breakage or does any one have a recommendation?

07-27-2007, 07:42 AM	#14
Kona Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,864	PetSmart has another brand of step in harnesses - something like comfort fit. I agree with a previous poster, Chattiesmom makes great step in harnesses! __________________ Kona Bernie

07-27-2007, 01:13 PM	#15
143munchkin Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san diego Posts: 89	I've got some cute harnesses on my site here. Some on clearance also: http://www.swankpets.com/collars-har..._65_66_89.html I wouldn't leave them on all day, but for special occasions,they would work well. __________________ Please Visit http://www.swankpets.com An Online Luxury Dog Boutique Just for Small Dog Breeds!