What is the best harness for Yorkies?

[jeane]

buddy belt

[Sunny95]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Maxman posted a link.


Here's another one. Choke Free Pet Shoulder Collars Do a google for best price.

Thanks so much! I will check this out.

Do you guys have opinion on which one causes the least amount of matting? I was grooming Ginger this morning and on her chest, right where the harness lays, her hair is matting.

[Britster]

Originally Posted by _Chrissy_

Does the Buddy Belt size chart run true to size?
Did you need to go up a size?

I had trouble deciding between size 5 and 6 for my 16lb Jackson. He could fit in both but the 6 was on the bigger size and the 5 was on the smaller side.

I dunno, on the size chart it says size 5 is a 16-18" girth and 12-18lbs and a size 6 is an 18-22" girth and 18-25lbs. He has like a 17.5" girth so you'd think the size 5 would be too small but he fits on the smallest 3 holes, whereas the size 6 he only fit with it all the way tightened as the other holes made it too big.

So anyways we went with the 5.

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by _Chrissy_

Does the Buddy Belt size chart run true to size?
Did you need to go up a size?

The chart is true to size, but some dogs will fall in between sizes because of their build. Maximo is on the top end of size 3.5, but the way he is built, the size 4 fits a little better. I may change my mind about that once I see how Teddy breaks in his new 3.5.

The Buddy Belt is designed to conform to the body (but can still accommodate clothes), so you definitely do not want to add a size. Accurate measurements -- chest size and weight, are the best way to ensure a good fit.

[KazzyK810]

Originally Posted by Maximo

The chart is true to size, but some dogs will fall in between sizes because of their build. Maximo is on the top end of size 3.5, but the way he is built, the size 4 fits a little better. I may change my mind about that once I see how Teddy breaks in his new 3.5.

That's my ZoE! Thank heaven for the 3.5, because she is right between sizes, as she is large in the chest. I love that it fits her perfectly and unlike the puppia step-in harnesses that she has...she can't get out of it. That safety issue with the puppia scared the heck out of me. We are much happier and safer with the Buddy Belt

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by KazzyK810

That's my ZoE! Thank heaven for the 3.5, because she is right between sizes, as she is large in the chest. I love that it fits her perfectly and unlike the puppia step-in harnesses that she has...she can't get out of it. That safety issue with the puppia scared the heck out of me. We are much happier and safer with the Buddy Belt

The 3.5 is the only half size and was developed to accommodate larger chests like ZoE's and Maximo's. I bet I will end up putting him in the 3.5, it will just require a little manual breaking in. We did that with his size 3. He has a huge upper chest muscles and upper legs, skinny rear end, lol.

BBs "no-escape" factor was a big selling point for me too.

[Britster]

Too bad they don't have a 5.5! lol. It would be perfect for Jackson. Though, like I said, we've been happy with the 5. He rarely wears bulky clothes anyways, which would be the only type of clothing it would not fit over. T-shirts and light hoodies are fine and the BB will strap over them.

[Pinkb]

Here is another link for the choke free that includes how to measure etc. for this harness. It also shows the many styles available. choke free, non choking collar, leather step in harness, choke free collar, choke free harness, non choking harness

[Maxman]

Originally Posted by Pinkb

Here is another link for the choke free that includes how to measure etc. for this harness. It also shows the many styles available. choke free, non choking collar, leather step in harness, choke free collar, choke free harness, non choking harness

That's actually where I ordered it from,freidas pet boutique.

[DBlain]

here is another good web site for soft step in harness. I have never tried the choke free but it looks like an easy to use design so I might try it. For those that use it, do your dogs pull hard, I was wondering if the thin leather straps would cut into the dog. The thing I like about having a fabric vest is it seems like it would be more comfortable, with less chance of chafing and maybe safer since it is a bit larger. It has to be easy to put on and I like the closure on the top for both ease of use and safety, I have had times where I had to quickly lift my dog into the air.



CHOKE FREE Dog Harness Doggie Design Step In Vest PINK BOUTIQUE | eBay

[Harrysmum]

Originally Posted by Maxman

That's actually where I ordered it from,freidas pet boutique.

Me too! Dee there was excellent, helping me through all the sizing issues etc by email, and then shipping it to me 'over here' without huge shipping charges. Would thoroughly recommend Sally + Harry x

[sugarmamma]

Originally Posted by Harrysmum

Me too! Dee there was excellent, helping me through all the sizing issues etc by email, and then shipping it to me 'over here' without huge shipping charges. Would thoroughly recommend Sally + Harry x

I ordered through Frieda as well. My understanding is the physical store closed (due to illness or death.... ) but the online store remains open.

[Sunny95]

How does the choke free fasten? It says "vel-lock closure". What is that? Velcro?

[sugarmamma]

Originally Posted by Sunny95

How does the choke free fasten? It says "vel-lock closure". What is that? Velcro?

It is velcro secured by a D ring.

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[Bitsy]

Buddy Belts are our favorite! Maximo sells them! She is awesome!