Fit & Style
4 essential dog measurements
How to Measure you Dog
Body length
This is a measurement from the base of your dog’s tail to the top of your dog’s neck.
To measure the body length, place the fabric tape measure right at the base of the tail—where the tail meets the body—and then extend the tape measure to the base of the neck, or where the neck connects to the dog’s back.
Chest girth
This is a measurement of the dog’s chest—the area from the top of the dog’s shoulder down around the armpits or the space right behind your dog’s front legs.
Tip to measure: Have your dog standing, locate the widest part between the dog’s shoulder blades and wrap the tape measure around the dog so the tape passes right behind the dog’s forelegs.
Neck girth
The neck girth is a measurement of the circumference of your dog’s neck. To take the neck measurement, hold the fabric tape measure right at the nape of the neck and wrap the tape around the dog’s neck, passing right over the top of the dog’s chest and around to meet again at the nape.
FAQ
Why a double-clip harness?
Harnesses can be a more comfortable option for your dog.
If your dog tends to pull or tug at their leash, harnesses can discourage pulling and help prevent your dog’s leash from getting caught under their legs.
Dog harnesses can also help avoid injury (such as throat damage) in small dogs and alleviate dog back pain.
Why a front clip?
The front clip works as a no-pull harness.
When your dog pulls on the leash, the harness gives you leverage, since it’s attached to the front of your dog’s body. If your dog tends to tug on their leash, you can try the front ring.
When they pull, pressure is applied to their chest rather than their neck to discourage them from pulling on their leash.
Also perfect for:
- Pups who don't like things
go over their heads. - Pawrents who need both front and back clips on
their walks. - Pups who need loose leash training.
Should I get a harness for a small pup?
A standard body harness with a back attachment is a popular choice for use with small dogs.
These harnesses can prevent potential throat damage if your dog pulls and make it less likely that your leash will get caught under your dog’s legs.
Harness vs. Collar
Collars may give you better control and require less physical strength from you as you’re walking your dog than harnesses, depending on your dog’s size.
However, dog collars aren’t the best option for all dogs. If the fit is too loose, your dog may be able to wiggle out and escape. This is especially true for dogs like Greyhounds and Whippets, whose heads are often smaller than their necks.
Also, if your dog tends to tug on their leash when walking, a dog harness may be a better and more comfortable option.