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Verbena · 02-11-2013, 06:33 AM

I have a question. Has anyone tried both the Chokefree Pet Shoulder Collar and the Buddy Belts? Which do you prefer ?

Chokefree Pet Shoulder Collar

Pet Collars and Harnesses that do not choke dogs and cats

Buddy belt

Buddy Belts

(Put the links of what they both look like if someone doesn't know)

Deb1 · 02-11-2013, 06:58 AM

I haven't tried either one but am also interested to know more. I have a Puppia harness but Teeka has outgrown it and I need to start looking for a new harness. I like the looks of the choke free one on the top.

Teresiana · 02-11-2013, 07:14 AM

Funny...I'm just about to purchase a choke free from Lil Sis. I'm just trying to decide on the color. I don't have a BB. But, the choke free looks less bulky to me. And the on & off looks a little easier too. I decided to go with the choke free.

DvlshAngel985 · 02-11-2013, 07:43 AM

I went with the buddy belt because of its shape. Kaji is not a square or a rectangle so I'm not sure how comfortable that one is. I also like that the BB is secure. Not that the choke free isn't. Haven't tried it.

Been using the BB exclusively for 2 years now, and it works great under and over clothes. Especially the naturals BB Kaji got for his birthday last year. It's so thin and buttery soft.

Ldyrev1 · 02-11-2013, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Verbena

I have a question. Has anyone tried both the Chokefree Pet Shoulder Collar and the Buddy Belts? Which do you prefer ?

Chokefree Pet Shoulder Collar

Pet Collars and Harnesses that do not choke dogs and cats

Buddy belt

Buddy Belts

(Put the links of what they both look like if someone doesn't know)

Teri, I really do appreciate you posting the links for both of these (I don't know how to put links in yet). I just looked at Lil Sis's choke free harnesses and really like them. TBH I thought a Buddy Belt was for keeping boy puppies from peeing. LOL Sometimes it just takes me a while to catch up.

Lil Sis · 02-11-2013, 08:12 AM

FYI

To purchase Buddy-Belt -- our very own Maximo

Buddy Belt Harness

I sale the Choke*Free Should Harness (lil sis)

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...e-harness.html

I use the choke*free of course

. It is simple to put on and off, very safe and with the design imposible to come undone, or for the pup to get out -if fitted correctly.
I also love the colors and the look.

I think they are both excellent harnesses... and of excellent quality

Harrysmum · 02-11-2013, 08:33 AM

Hee hee!

I started the exact same thread almost a year ago to the day....

I've got both, had them imported (they didn't sell BB's in the UK at the time, they do now...

).

Ok, personally...I find with BB's, the size has to be more exact, due to the buckle holes. The leather's very hard to start with, and take a while to soften up. Apart from that, no problems.

Again personally, Choke Free's are lovely and soft - the rectangular 'arm-holes' look strange to start with....but once on, you see that they go around the shoulder blades, which aren't circular....so the fit's just right

The only anti I have, is that Harry's not too keen on the sound of velcro opening, when we take it off.

Teri, I think you probably need one of each....in every colour

Sally x

Verbena · 02-11-2013, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harrysmum

Hee hee!

I started the exact same thread almost a year ago to the day....

I've got both, had them imported (they didn't sell BB's in the UK at the time, they do now...

).

Ok, personally...I find with BB's, the size has to be more exact, due to the buckle holes. The leather's very hard to start with, and take a while to soften up. Apart from that, no problems.

Again personally, Choke Free's are lovely and soft - the rectangular 'arm-holes' look strange to start with....but once on, you see that they go around the shoulder blades, which aren't circular....so the fit's just right

The only anti I have, is that Harry's not too keen on the sound of velcro opening, when we take it off.

Teri, I think you probably need one of each....in every colour

Sally x

I am sorry I must have missed you thread. Galen doesn't even fit in a regular harness yet. . .kitty harness is what I have been trying to get him used to at the moment.

Both of them look like they have positive attributes. Wasn't sure. So I figured I would ask. And of cause I will either get it from Lil sis or Maximo. Always support our family!

Harrysmum · 02-11-2013, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verbena

I am sorry I must have missed you thread. Galen doesn't even fit in a regular harness yet. . .kitty harness is what I have been trying to get him used to at the moment.

Both of them look like they have positive attributes. Wasn't sure. So I figured I would ask. And of cause I will either get it from Lil sis or Maximo. Always support our family!

Why would you have seen it....it was over a year ago!

What makes me giggle, and always amazes me - is the fact that all over the world, we're worrying and weighing up just what is the best and exactly right for our Littlies...brilliant, isn't it....!!!

Sally x

Maximo · 02-11-2013, 10:02 AM

I am completely biased

, but we love our Buddy Belts! I became a retailer because they are my favorite accessory that my boys have and I feel really good about selling them.

I wrote on our blog why we love the BB: Buddy Belt Dog Harness - Dog Life and Style

My guys are so comfortable in them.

In terms of softness, some of the colors start out softer than others and require less or no time to break in. The Luxury and Fancy editions, and Special Edition Cocoa are super soft. I also found that my boys' black ones are softer. I love the BB's durability and the peace of mind knowing that my little rascals aren't going to get out of them.

Like any product, there isn't one that is best for all dogs and people, but for us, the BB is the ultimate harness.

Verbena · 02-11-2013, 10:35 AM

How are they with longer hair? Do they break the hair around the legs?

Maximo · 02-11-2013, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Verbena

How are they with longer hair? Do they break the hair around the legs?

Buddy Belts do not break my boys' long hair. (Our car seat tethers broke some hair in the middle of Teddy's back, but I have covered the tethers and we don't have a problem now).

There is an exhibitor here who started with a one show boy and one pet girl. He said the pet girl never had any breakage, but his boy had a little on his back so he stopped using the harness while the boy was showing.

The Choke Free doesn't break hair either, judging from my YT friends' doggies' coats.

msyorktown · 02-11-2013, 01:00 PM

I have two buddy belts, one for Raelle and one for Orion, not too sure which I'm getting for Jersey, may try the choke free one for her, that way I'll have both!

Verbena · 02-11-2013, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Maximo

Buddy Belts do not break my boys' long hair. (Our car seat tethers broke some hair in the middle of Teddy's back, but I have covered the tethers and we don't have a problem now).

There is an exhibitor here who started with a one show boy and one pet girl. He said the pet girl never had any breakage, but his boy had a little on his back so he stopped using the harness while the boy was showing.

The Choke Free doesn't break hair either, judging from my YT friends' doggies' coats.

Good to know. I am going to wait until he gets a little bigger and get one. He is so little right now lol. I really like the idea of them.

JANICE C · 02-11-2013, 01:44 PM

I'm leaning more towards the BB because My Chloe is only 5 months old and still growing....She 11inches around and almost 4lbs so I think she would be in the size 3.....I'm thinking the size 3 would fit her awhile .... As the Choke Free Harness would have to just fit her now. Unless I read wrong but I thought it said to order a inch larger but not to have the harness to big or the dog could get out of it. I think if she was done growing I might try the Choke Free Harness.

02-11-2013, 06:33 AM	#1
Verbena Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: with my flying monkeys Posts: 15,620 Blog Entries: 7	Harnesses I have a question. Has anyone tried both the Chokefree Pet Shoulder Collar and the Buddy Belts? Which do you prefer ? Chokefree Pet Shoulder Collar Pet Collars and Harnesses that do not choke dogs and cats Buddy belt Buddy Belts (Put the links of what they both look like if someone doesn't know) __________________ Teri . . . Galen Jameson Frazier Seraphina Luna Rosencrantz, Saber Tooth Tiger, Pussy Willow Pandora Guildenstern

02-11-2013, 06:58 AM	#2
Deb1 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,983 Blog Entries: 3	I haven't tried either one but am also interested to know more. I have a Puppia harness but Teeka has outgrown it and I need to start looking for a new harness. I like the looks of the choke free one on the top. __________________ Proud Mommy to Max, Teeka, Tatiana and forever in my heart Tameka! My sunshine doesn't come from the skies, it comes from my puppies eyes!

02-11-2013, 07:14 AM	#3
Teresiana Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 2,194	Funny...I'm just about to purchase a choke free from Lil Sis. I'm just trying to decide on the color. I don't have a BB. But, the choke free looks less bulky to me. And the on & off looks a little easier too. I decided to go with the choke free. __________________ Teresa, Yoshi, Momo & Prima

02-11-2013, 07:43 AM	#4
DvlshAngel985 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 12,693	I went with the buddy belt because of its shape. Kaji is not a square or a rectangle so I'm not sure how comfortable that one is. I also like that the BB is secure. Not that the choke free isn't. Haven't tried it. Been using the BB exclusively for 2 years now, and it works great under and over clothes. Especially the naturals BB Kaji got for his birthday last year. It's so thin and buttery soft. __________________ Littlest JakJak We miss you Kaji

02-11-2013, 08:12 AM	#6
Lil Sis Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,008	FYI To purchase Buddy-Belt -- our very own Maximo Buddy Belt Harness I sale the ChokeFree Should Harness (lil sis) http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...e-harness.html I use the chokefree of course. It is simple to put on and off, very safe and with the design imposible to come undone, or for the pup to get out -if fitted correctly. I also love the colors and the look. I think they are both excellent harnesses... and of excellent quality __________________ Shinja mom to Remy lil Sis to Bailey and Sammy

02-11-2013, 08:33 AM	#7
Harrysmum Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Chessington, Surrey, UK Posts: 5,062	Hee hee! I started the exact same thread almost a year ago to the day.... I've got both, had them imported (they didn't sell BB's in the UK at the time, they do now...). Ok, personally...I find with BB's, the size has to be more exact, due to the buckle holes. The leather's very hard to start with, and take a while to soften up. Apart from that, no problems. Again personally, Choke Free's are lovely and soft - the rectangular 'arm-holes' look strange to start with....but once on, you see that they go around the shoulder blades, which aren't circular....so the fit's just right The only anti I have, is that Harry's not too keen on the sound of velcro opening, when we take it off. Teri, I think you probably need one of each....in every colour Sally x

02-11-2013, 10:02 AM	#10
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	I am completely biased , but we love our Buddy Belts! I became a retailer because they are my favorite accessory that my boys have and I feel really good about selling them. I wrote on our blog why we love the BB: Buddy Belt Dog Harness - Dog Life and Style My guys are so comfortable in them. In terms of softness, some of the colors start out softer than others and require less or no time to break in. The Luxury and Fancy editions, and Special Edition Cocoa are super soft. I also found that my boys' black ones are softer. I love the BB's durability and the peace of mind knowing that my little rascals aren't going to get out of them. Like any product, there isn't one that is best for all dogs and people, but for us, the BB is the ultimate harness. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

02-11-2013, 10:35 AM	#11
Verbena Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: with my flying monkeys Posts: 15,620 Blog Entries: 7	How are they with longer hair? Do they break the hair around the legs? __________________ Teri . . . Galen Jameson Frazier Seraphina Luna Rosencrantz, Saber Tooth Tiger, Pussy Willow Pandora Guildenstern

02-11-2013, 01:00 PM	#13
msyorktown ♥Love My 3 Furrbutts♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Whitby, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,912 Blog Entries: 2	I have two buddy belts, one for Raelle and one for Orion, not too sure which I'm getting for Jersey, may try the choke free one for her, that way I'll have both! __________________ Jacqui, mom to Raelle , Orion , Jersey and Gizmo https://www.facebook.com/PreciousPawzGroomingSpa http://jlevy.scentsy.ca

02-11-2013, 01:44 PM	#15
JANICE C Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: MA Posts: 624	I'm leaning more towards the BB because My Chloe is only 5 months old and still growing....She 11inches around and almost 4lbs so I think she would be in the size 3.....I'm thinking the size 3 would fit her awhile .... As the Choke Free Harness would have to just fit her now. Unless I read wrong but I thought it said to order a inch larger but not to have the harness to big or the dog could get out of it. I think if she was done growing I might try the Choke Free Harness.