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Originally Posted by lucyaboo  I checked out the Buddy Belts on your link & there is the Carrot belt at a size 3.5 for the 13-15 inch girth & weight from 7-9 lbs.
The 1st question - do these have any give or stretch at all? Both the girth (15) & weight (9-9.5) are at the top of Aussie's measurements, which leaves no room for any weight gain...
Now for general ??
The 2nd question, are dogs know to slip out of these harnesses? I have a houdini doggie 
And the 3rd, when measuring say for the size 4 or 5, the girls weigh in the size 4 range but girth might be in the size 5 range. What size is best to pick in your experience? tight or a little looser?
Thanks for any info...  |
Hi!
Buddy Belts are very secure, and that is one of the reasons I love them and use them for my boys. The leather does have a little give in it and will mold to your dog's body with use.
Selecting size -- A 15 inch chest and 9 + pounds, I would select the Size 4.
Make sure when you measure the chest that you pull the tape directly against the skin, behind the front legs. The more accurate the measurement, the better chance of getting the right size the first time.
My 2 boys have the same chest size, 14 inches, but Teddy is 8 pounds and Max is 9+ pounds. Teddy wears the 3.5 comfortably, but Max wears the 4 because he has big upper arms. There is plenty of chest room on both -- they wear the BBs on tight settings (there are 5 holes/settings), but they need the leg room in the "arm holes."