Measuring For a Harness

It is very important to have a correctly fitted harness for your dog.  A properly fitted harness will help ensure the
best performance from your dog.  Follow the instructions below.  Please measure carefully.  Make sure that you
are measuring the dog and not the fur.  All measurements should be in inches.
Also note, that young dogs under the age of 1 year may require more than one harness due to their growing
bodies.  Large breed dogs may even need more because their bodies are not fully mature until the age of 2 or 3
years.

All harness orders will need the following measurements:

Neck:  This measurement will be taken at the broadest point on the base of the neck.  Place the beginning of the
tape measure on the shoulder blades, bringing it down to the beginning of the breast bone, and back up the other
side of the neck to the shoulder blades again.  This is a very important measurement for the harness because this
is where the harness will lay on the dog.  Do not use your dog's collar measurements.

Length:  Place the tape measure between the shoulder blades and run it down the dog's spine to the base of the
tail (where the tail begins).  Make sure that the dog is standing and straight when taking the measurement.  If your
dog is laying down or sitting, the measurement will be off.

Height:  Place the tape measure at the top of the shoulder blades (whithers) and run it straight down to the dog's
feet (touching the ground).  Make sure your dog is standing when you take the measurement.

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