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Verbena · 04-26-2015, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ironmike86

Are the BB2 soft or firm?? I don't wanna get a good one till Winnie is 1 1/2 yrs....But all these cheap harnesses she get out of.. To small she is

We have one of the BB2 and a bunch of the leather BB. . The BB2 is stiffer then the leather ones.

Galen was an escape artist. He got out of a lot of them. He has not got out of any of the Buddy belts. . .we love them !! Definitely get one. . It is worth the money !

yorkiemini · 04-26-2015, 12:31 PM

Cali is in full coat. She has worn her BB all day on numerous occasions like 10 hour plane flights and no problems. They do mat some, but nothing that is a major problem. She doesn't even seem to notice it.

Verbena · 04-26-2015, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by capt_noonie

Mike, you can always sell the BB once she outgrows it. And the resale value on ebay is pretty good. Usually you can get 50% or more back from it. My first BB I got from ebay used. The BB and the matching leash for $35. The seller said her pup outgrew it.

Or you can keep it for your next pup!

Toto used to wear his 24/7 when MIL watched him while we were at work. Now that we've moved we don't keep it on unless we are going out for a walk.

True . . We got a few used ones.

Rachael1983 · 04-27-2015, 05:36 AM

As others have said you could leave them on all day. I made that mistake once and Emma chewed through it. So we had to get a replacement.

I have a collar for tags and use the harness for everything else. So I will probably sound very weird for saying this but I think of the harness like a bra like how women really like to take them off at the end of the day, that's how I think Emma feels when she gets to take hers off.

Verbena · 04-27-2015, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Rachael1983

As others have said you could leave them on all day. I made that mistake once and Emma chewed through it. So we had to get a replacement.

I have a collar for tags and use the harness for everything else. So I will probably sound very weird for saying this but I think of the harness like a bra like how women really like to take them off at the end of the day, that's how I think Emma feels when she gets to take hers off.

LOL . . Funny. . Only a woman would think that way. . I know i would

Just make sure it is a breakaway collar if you keep it on all day. We have had a few dogs on the site hang themselves or almost with regular collars getting caught on crates and others things . Your can find them in the kitty section. They make different sizes too

wigglewomyn · 04-27-2015, 09:50 AM

[QUOTE=capt_noonie;4553957]Mike, you can always sell the BB once she outgrows it. And the resale value on ebay is pretty good. Usually you can get 50% or more back from it. My first BB I got from ebay used. The BB and the matching leash for $35. The seller said her pup outgrew it.QUOTE]

Thanks for posting this! I have been waiting until my puppies are almost fully grown before getting a BB and have been getting tired of using the harnesses I have now. I think I will check out ebay later today and look to see if I can find any used ones.

By the way, what are the BB liners used for?

capt_noonie · 04-27-2015, 10:18 AM

Uni has sparse hair and sensitive skin, so the liners are an extra soft leather barrier for her underarms. It's not really necessary if your pup has thicker hair.

ironmike86 · 04-27-2015, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by capt_noonie

Uni has sparse hair and sensitive skin, so the liners are an extra soft leather barrier for her underarms. It's not really necessary if your pup has thicker hair.

How much does it increase the size ???

Sunnydayz · 04-27-2015, 09:57 PM

They typically have five adjustment holes. When they are little pups they will fo from size not to a two very fast, but after that the two last quite a while and if you have a small yorkie you probably wouldn't need to go any higher. My Gizmo wnt from one, to two, to three and he's full grown now at 8.4 lbs and he's on the middle adjustment hole. He has many buddy belts well because I just love them so much and have to always have lots of pretty ones lol. They also get super soft the older they get as the leather wears. I'm now going to be starting again because I just got a new yorkie pup, so back to the size ones for me HAHAHAHA , hey it gives me an excuse to buy more because I gave all my smaller ones to my daughter as Gizmo grew out of them, but they do last forever and in my opinion the best harness ever !!! :-)

capt_noonie · 04-28-2015, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ironmike86

How much does it increase the size ???

The liners? They are very soft and thin leather so doesn't really increase the size at all. The other BB we have I lined with faux sheepskin. And while it is thick, it flattens down. So you don't have to compensate for the liners.

ironmike86 · 04-28-2015, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by capt_noonie

The liners? They are very soft and thin leather so doesn't really increase the size at all. The other BB we have I lined with faux sheepskin. And while it is thick, it flattens down. So you don't have to compensate for the liners.

I may add one for my little Yorkie..Just want to get the right size.. Wheres the sheep skin option??

capt_noonie · 04-28-2015, 03:35 PM

the faux sheepskin isn't made by BB. I just went to my local fabric store and bought an 1/8 yard of the sheepskin and sewed it on myself.

ironmike86 · 04-28-2015, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by capt_noonie

the faux sheepskin isn't made by BB. I just went to my local fabric store and bought an 1/8 yard of the sheepskin and sewed it on myself.

Thats why I couldn't find the option. Good idea thanks

04-26-2015, 12:31 PM	#17
yorkiemini Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Posts: 4,285	Cali is in full coat. She has worn her BB all day on numerous occasions like 10 hour plane flights and no problems. They do mat some, but nothing that is a major problem. She doesn't even seem to notice it. __________________ . Cali , and Cali's keeper and staff, Jay No, not a "mini" Yorkie - She loves to motor in her Mini Cooper car Last edited by yorkiemini; 04-26-2015 at 12:32 PM.

04-27-2015, 05:36 AM	#19
Rachael1983 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Burbs of DC Posts: 2,198	As others have said you could leave them on all day. I made that mistake once and Emma chewed through it. So we had to get a replacement. I have a collar for tags and use the harness for everything else. So I will probably sound very weird for saying this but I think of the harness like a bra like how women really like to take them off at the end of the day, that's how I think Emma feels when she gets to take hers off. __________________ Owned by Troy(RIP) & Emma

04-27-2015, 09:50 AM	#21
wigglewomyn YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Syracuse Posts: 404	[QUOTE=capt_noonie;4553957]Mike, you can always sell the BB once she outgrows it. And the resale value on ebay is pretty good. Usually you can get 50% or more back from it. My first BB I got from ebay used. The BB and the matching leash for $35. The seller said her pup outgrew it.QUOTE] Thanks for posting this! I have been waiting until my puppies are almost fully grown before getting a BB and have been getting tired of using the harnesses I have now. I think I will check out ebay later today and look to see if I can find any used ones. By the way, what are the BB liners used for? __________________ Mommy to Duncan and Little Miss Elliot - RIP Tuki and Anya

04-27-2015, 10:18 AM	#22
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	Uni has sparse hair and sensitive skin, so the liners are an extra soft leather barrier for her underarms. It's not really necessary if your pup has thicker hair. __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

04-28-2015, 03:35 PM	#27
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	the faux sheepskin isn't made by BB. I just went to my local fabric store and bought an 1/8 yard of the sheepskin and sewed it on myself. __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

04-27-2015, 09:57 PM	#24
Sunnydayz YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Redondo beach Posts: 675	They typically have five adjustment holes. When they are little pups they will fo from size not to a two very fast, but after that the two last quite a while and if you have a small yorkie you probably wouldn't need to go any higher. My Gizmo wnt from one, to two, to three and he's full grown now at 8.4 lbs and he's on the middle adjustment hole. He has many buddy belts well because I just love them so much and have to always have lots of pretty ones lol. They also get super soft the older they get as the leather wears. I'm now going to be starting again because I just got a new yorkie pup, so back to the size ones for me HAHAHAHA , hey it gives me an excuse to buy more because I gave all my smaller ones to my daughter as Gizmo grew out of them, but they do last forever and in my opinion the best harness ever !!! :-)