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anneclaire · 03-01-2015, 10:39 AM

I am looking for a good step in harness. What would you all recommend?? Spice is a 2.7 6 mo old little girl.

JadeD · 03-01-2015, 11:44 AM

I bought a very cheap simple harness for my new Yorkie from EBay. It was only a few dollars and it works great. I have a 7 lb dog and it is almost maxed out for him even though it says up to 10 lbs. it is fully ajuga able to a small size. If your Yorkie is not always trying to escape or hard to handle a simple (cheap) harness like that might be great. My Yorkie is 9 years old and very laid back so I have no problems with him trying to wiggle out of it or anything.

I got this dog 6 weeks ago with no warning that I was getting a new dog so I had nothing for him except the collar he came with. I have bought him a new collar and a harness and leashes. He has clothes and hair ties. I had to get him a winter coat because even with a sweater on he was cold outside.

I have been happy with the cheap harness, but a different dog might not do as well with it.

Lovetodream88 · 03-01-2015, 11:49 AM

I would buy a cheap one until she is fully grown and then buy a buddy belt.

ShowGirlLola · 03-01-2015, 12:17 PM

I'd probably buy her a BB2 (synthetic leather buddy belt) a size 2 is $25 and is supposed to fit up to 4lbs.

She may need a size 3 fully grown, but it's very hard to find a secure harness for such a small dog so I'd rather spend a bit more.

I bought an extra small step in harness at petsmart and it didn't really fit until my dog was about 3.5lbs, which was ok because she wasn't finished her shots anyway. She was about 5lbs at 6 months, that's when I bought her size 3 buddy belt, now at 2 years and 7lbs she'd do better with a 3.5, but the 3 still fits.

ColesMommy01 · 03-01-2015, 12:21 PM

We have buddy belts. They're long lasting and extremely soft. Some people have had theirs 9+ years. When we first picked our pup up at 12 weeks and a little over 1# I had a size 2 and it still fits (he's about 2.5#'s and the size 2 goes up to 4#'s I think). I actually just recieved a new BB harness and leash for the pup I'll be picking up in a month, size 2 again since it seems she'll be in the 3-4 lb range fully grown. They're stylish, well crafted, and can take the wear and tear. PLUS one of the members here is a retailer and will help you with any questions you have.

JadeD · 03-01-2015, 12:30 PM

Not trying to get off track but does anyone know why some of my posts go through immediately and then others tell me they will post after a moderator approves them? I think I have 5 or 6 posts that are not approved yet and then 3 or 4 that showed up as soon as I posted them.

Thanks

ColesMommy01 · 03-01-2015, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JadeD

Not trying to get off track but does anyone know why some of my posts go through immediately and then others tell me they will post after a moderator approves them? I think I have 5 or 6 posts that are not approved yet and then 3 or 4 that showed up as soon as I posted them.

Thanks

It may be because you're "new" after a certain amount of posts(I'm not sure the number) yours will go through right after you click the "submit reply" button like the older members.

anneclaire · 03-01-2015, 01:13 PM

Thank you all! i will check into a buddy belt since it seems like it will fit better than others.

ironmike86 · 03-01-2015, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

I would buy a cheap one until she is fully grown and then buy a buddy belt.

yup

ironmike86 · 03-01-2015, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by anneclaire

Thank you all! i will check into a buddy belt since it seems like it will fit better than others.

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anneclaire · 03-01-2015, 03:37 PM

I hadnt realized they were so expensive! I think until I get more of her vet business (spayed blood work) done I will get a cheap one and then a buddy belt as it sounds like they last a long time .
Thank you all for your help and great advice!

ironmike86 · 03-01-2015, 03:47 PM

Yup thats why you wait till there full grown. A good harness is a must. Never know when danger comes and you need to yank the dog in your arms quick. Buddy belt will be the last harness you buy. Unless you buy another color

anneclaire · 03-01-2015, 03:54 PM

Thank you ironmike!!

ShowGirlLola · 03-01-2015, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by anneclaire

I hadnt realized they were so expensive! I think until I get more of her vet business (spayed blood work) done I will get a cheap one and then a buddy belt as it sounds like they last a long time .
Thank you all for your help and great advice!

That's why I suggested the BB2, it's $25, most harnesses are at least $15 and won't fit such a small pup.

You may be able to find it locally to save on shipping, buddy belts website has a store locater.
Amazon also has most colors for $25 with free Prime shipping.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GUOJI8K..._UG68ub1TEYHW3

After she's fully grown I'd splurge on one of the really soft leather ones.

03-01-2015, 10:39 AM	#1
anneclaire YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Leon, Iowa USA Posts: 474	Step in harness? I am looking for a good step in harness. What would you all recommend?? Spice is a 2.7 6 mo old little girl.

03-01-2015, 11:44 AM	#2
JadeD YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: NC Posts: 1,201 Blog Entries: 1	Simple Harness I bought a very cheap simple harness for my new Yorkie from EBay. It was only a few dollars and it works great. I have a 7 lb dog and it is almost maxed out for him even though it says up to 10 lbs. it is fully ajuga able to a small size. If your Yorkie is not always trying to escape or hard to handle a simple (cheap) harness like that might be great. My Yorkie is 9 years old and very laid back so I have no problems with him trying to wiggle out of it or anything. I got this dog 6 weeks ago with no warning that I was getting a new dog so I had nothing for him except the collar he came with. I have bought him a new collar and a harness and leashes. He has clothes and hair ties. I had to get him a winter coat because even with a sweater on he was cold outside. I have been happy with the cheap harness, but a different dog might not do as well with it.

03-01-2015, 11:49 AM	#3
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,249	I would buy a cheap one until she is fully grown and then buy a buddy belt. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

03-01-2015, 12:30 PM	#6
JadeD YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: NC Posts: 1,201 Blog Entries: 1	Not trying to get off track but does anyone know why some of my posts go through immediately and then others tell me they will post after a moderator approves them? I think I have 5 or 6 posts that are not approved yet and then 3 or 4 that showed up as soon as I posted them. Thanks __________________ It's raining Yorkies here! LOL Teek ,Rowan , Raksha (Grand Puppy) , Raelyn

03-01-2015, 12:17 PM	#4
ShowGirlLola YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 1,354	I'd probably buy her a BB2 (synthetic leather buddy belt) a size 2 is $25 and is supposed to fit up to 4lbs. She may need a size 3 fully grown, but it's very hard to find a secure harness for such a small dog so I'd rather spend a bit more. I bought an extra small step in harness at petsmart and it didn't really fit until my dog was about 3.5lbs, which was ok because she wasn't finished her shots anyway. She was about 5lbs at 6 months, that's when I bought her size 3 buddy belt, now at 2 years and 7lbs she'd do better with a 3.5, but the 3 still fits.

03-01-2015, 12:21 PM	#5
ColesMommy01 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: where there's no good sushi Posts: 1,423 Blog Entries: 1	We have buddy belts. They're long lasting and extremely soft. Some people have had theirs 9+ years. When we first picked our pup up at 12 weeks and a little over 1# I had a size 2 and it still fits (he's about 2.5#'s and the size 2 goes up to 4#'s I think). I actually just recieved a new BB harness and leash for the pup I'll be picking up in a month, size 2 again since it seems she'll be in the 3-4 lb range fully grown. They're stylish, well crafted, and can take the wear and tear. PLUS one of the members here is a retailer and will help you with any questions you have.

03-01-2015, 01:13 PM	#8
anneclaire YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Leon, Iowa USA Posts: 474	Thank you all! i will check into a buddy belt since it seems like it will fit better than others.

03-01-2015, 03:37 PM	#12
anneclaire YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Leon, Iowa USA Posts: 474	I hadnt realized they were so expensive! I think until I get more of her vet business (spayed blood work) done I will get a cheap one and then a buddy belt as it sounds like they last a long time . Thank you all for your help and great advice!

03-01-2015, 03:47 PM	#13
ironmike86 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,628	Yup thats why you wait till there full grown. A good harness is a must. Never know when danger comes and you need to yank the dog in your arms quick. Buddy belt will be the last harness you buy. Unless you buy another color

03-01-2015, 03:54 PM	#14
anneclaire YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Leon, Iowa USA Posts: 474	Thank you ironmike!!