Would this be a good harness? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Winnie07 · 03-18-2011, 11:09 AM

Im currently looking for a new harness for my yorkie, the one she has now I feel like it is too small for her. She has the matching colllar to this harness, does it look like a good one?

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The one she has now is a different style, it wraps around her belly and clips on her back and I dont really like it, it's a real pain to put on!

Chrissybear · 03-18-2011, 12:13 PM

I prefer the Buddy Belt since it does not go around the dogs neck. Welcome to BUDDY BELT (A Division of Class Art Productions Inc.)

Look into this one it is a little more $ but its leather so as your dog wears it, it molds to your dogs body and gets softer!

One medical concern with yorkies is a collapsed trachea. So i prefer not to have anything around my dogs neck for that reason! Better safe than sorry i think

Good luck with your search! hope this helps!!!!

smartpuppiepets · 03-18-2011, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Winnie07

Im currently looking for a new harness for my yorkie, the one she has now I feel like it is too small for her. She has the matching colllar to this harness, does it look like a good one?

Top Paw&#0174 Mia Collection Dog Harnesses - Great Gifts Sale - Holiday Sales - PetSmart

The one she has now is a different style, it wraps around her belly and clips on her back and I dont really like it, it's a real pain to put on!

Have you used "PUPPIA" harnesses? I reccomend as one of the besti ever used for a puppy .
XOXO

Winnie07 · 03-18-2011, 12:50 PM

Where do you get them at? I went to their website and didnt see an order button or price.

Edit- Nevermind I see that you have to make an account

ErinsWhitney · 03-18-2011, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Winnie07

Where do you get them at? I went to their website and didnt see an order button or price.

Edit- Nevermind I see that you have to make an account

You can get them on amazon also.

Teegy · 03-18-2011, 01:45 PM

I'd say no because it seems to be around the throat, Yorkie's have delicate trachea, buddy belt is awesome because it's around the front legs and torso rather than the neck or throat

Princes mom · 03-18-2011, 03:09 PM

We use a step-in that doesn't go near the neck area. I tried Puppia (didn't purchase) on Prince once, but it is too high on the neck for a yorkie. I wrote to the company to ask why they advertise that it is not near the throat area, when it is, but never heard back from them.
This is the one I use on Ian...very easy on and off, and very secure.
PETCO Black Reflective Sport Harness at PETCO

FlDebra · 03-18-2011, 03:29 PM

I have mesh harnesses very similar to the picture Prince's Mom showed, for all of mine. Those are what I usually use for a walk. They are so strong and safe, I feel secure leaving the yard with them. I like the vest-type fabric harnesses made by so many YT vendors the best though. The fabric ones are soft and divide the pressure all over the body so no pressure-point rubbing (besides they are SO pretty!).

Yorkiedaze · 03-18-2011, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Princes mom

We use a step-in that doesn't go near the neck area. I tried Puppia (didn't purchase) on Prince once, but it is too high on the neck for a yorkie. I wrote to the company to ask why they advertise that it is not near the throat area, when it is, but never heard back from them.
This is the one I use on Ian...very easy on and off, and very secure.
PETCO Black Reflective Sport Harness at PETCO

I had the puppia also and I wrote the company the same thing. That harness made my Zada cough and choke so bad on the way to the Vet. three years ago, that by the time I got there she was in bad shape. She has never recovered.

I have always had step in harnesses ever since for all the girls. I get them from Chattiesmom and I have the Buddy Belts. Love them!!

trin7 · 03-18-2011, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Princes mom

We use a step-in that doesn't go near the neck area. I tried Puppia (didn't purchase) on Prince once, but it is too high on the neck for a yorkie. I wrote to the company to ask why they advertise that it is not near the throat area, when it is, but never heard back from them.
This is the one I use on Ian...very easy on and off, and very secure.
PETCO Black Reflective Sport Harness at PETCO

This looks like a great harness but it seems pretty big - the smallest size I could find is 15". Darwin, my lunker is 13 1/2" in diameter and Mabel is only 10". Do they have these kind in a smaller size. Thanks!

Britster · 03-18-2011, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Princes mom

We use a step-in that doesn't go near the neck area. I tried Puppia (didn't purchase) on Prince once, but it is too high on the neck for a yorkie. I wrote to the company to ask why they advertise that it is not near the throat area, when it is, but never heard back from them.
This is the one I use on Ian...very easy on and off, and very secure.
PETCO Black Reflective Sport Harness at PETCO

That looks exactly like a Puppia pretty much... how is this one not as high up on the neck?

Anyways, I love Puppia for the most part. I'm still searching for that 'perfect' harness but I always end up going back to Puppia. Jackson is a bigger boy at 16lbs but it's all my friends Yorkies wear (4lbs and 6lbs) and they have no coughing/gagging troubles.

But Buddy Belts are great and I'd recommend them! They just didn't fit Jackson properly. Another cheaper but similar option is the leather 'ChokeFree' harness.

concretegurl · 03-18-2011, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Teegy

I'd say no because it seems to be around the throat, Yorkie's have delicate trachea, buddy belt is awesome because it's around the front legs and torso rather than the neck or throat

Pateut · 03-18-2011, 06:36 PM

Then what is the buddy belt that helps with bladder that isn't controlled?

Teegy · 03-18-2011, 07:09 PM

that's for old people with the trots

concretegurl · 03-18-2011, 07:37 PM

Have you seen the cloths harnesses people on here sell? They are like t-shirts and dresses with D-rings...so cute and so functional!

Check the for sale section on here...there are also silk harnesses and others...the prices here are totally decent and the quality of the hand made items by other members is incredible.

03-18-2011, 11:09 AM	#1
Winnie07 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 68	Would this be a good harness? Im currently looking for a new harness for my yorkie, the one she has now I feel like it is too small for her. She has the matching colllar to this harness, does it look like a good one? Top Paw&#0174 Mia Collection Dog Harnesses - Great Gifts Sale - Holiday Sales - PetSmart The one she has now is a different style, it wraps around her belly and clips on her back and I dont really like it, it's a real pain to put on!

03-18-2011, 12:13 PM	#2
Chrissybear Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Valencia, Ca Posts: 196	I prefer the Buddy Belt since it does not go around the dogs neck. Welcome to BUDDY BELT (A Division of Class Art Productions Inc.) Look into this one it is a little more $ but its leather so as your dog wears it, it molds to your dogs body and gets softer! One medical concern with yorkies is a collapsed trachea. So i prefer not to have anything around my dogs neck for that reason! Better safe than sorry i think Good luck with your search! hope this helps!!!! __________________ Gizmo's Mommy

03-18-2011, 12:50 PM	#4
Winnie07 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 68	Where do you get them at? I went to their website and didnt see an order button or price. Edit- Nevermind I see that you have to make an account Last edited by Winnie07; 03-18-2011 at 12:52 PM.

03-18-2011, 03:09 PM	#7
Princes mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,566	We use a step-in that doesn't go near the neck area. I tried Puppia (didn't purchase) on Prince once, but it is too high on the neck for a yorkie. I wrote to the company to ask why they advertise that it is not near the throat area, when it is, but never heard back from them. This is the one I use on Ian...very easy on and off, and very secure. PETCO Black Reflective Sport Harness at PETCO __________________ Prince, rest in peace. We miss you and love you so much.

03-18-2011, 03:29 PM	#8
FlDebra Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FL Posts: 7,651	I have mesh harnesses very similar to the picture Prince's Mom showed, for all of mine. Those are what I usually use for a walk. They are so strong and safe, I feel secure leaving the yard with them. I like the vest-type fabric harnesses made by so many YT vendors the best though. The fabric ones are soft and divide the pressure all over the body so no pressure-point rubbing (besides they are SO pretty!). __________________ FlDebra and her ABCs Annie, Ben, Candy Promoting Healthy Breeding to the AKC Yorkshire Terrier Standard

03-18-2011, 01:45 PM	#6
Teegy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,631	I'd say no because it seems to be around the throat, Yorkie's have delicate trachea, buddy belt is awesome because it's around the front legs and torso rather than the neck or throat

03-18-2011, 06:36 PM	#13
Pateut Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 149 Blog Entries: 1	Then what is the buddy belt that helps with bladder that isn't controlled? __________________ Pate Celine And Meeps!

03-18-2011, 07:09 PM	#14
Teegy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,631	that's for old people with the trots

03-18-2011, 07:37 PM	#15
concretegurl Between♥Suspensions Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vaissades Posts: 7,979	Have you seen the cloths harnesses people on here sell? They are like t-shirts and dresses with D-rings...so cute and so functional! Check the for sale section on here...there are also silk harnesses and others...the prices here are totally decent and the quality of the hand made items by other members is incredible. __________________ Shan & 8 kids now!