Harness

Is it better to get a harness from someone who wants measurements of your dog, or are the ones sized by weight "good enough"?

Thanks,

Genevieve

 

I've had my share of harnesses and these are equal to any in quality and unbeatable price

leather walking harness, I use just about everyday the past year, no complaints

http://www.stillwaterkennelsupply.com/harnesses.htm

 

Are you talking about a walking harness or a weight pull harness? If the latter, I get them custom made. I figure if I'm going to ask my dog to move a few thousand pounds, they should have the best harness I can buy. If you're talking about a walking harness, I don't see why one sized by weight wouldn't be sufficient.

 

Weight pull harness, sorry, should have clarified that.

Thanks,

Genevieve

 

I agree with Baha. With a weightpull harness, I find it is best to get measurements and weight. Nothing like spending $75 to get it and it doesn't fit.

 

Yep, they should be measured out.


www.cdpits.com has the best harness I have seen.

She is ALWAYS REALLY busy and may take 4-8 weeks.


Shane, @ stillwater has some for dirt cheap and they're ready to go. I bought one from him and we practiced with it, until cdpits got my 'competition' one done.

 

Thanks for clearing things up. I was confused cause people kept recommending Stillwater in other threads, but there was nothing on his site about measuring dogs.

Thanks!

Genevieve

 

Stillwater does have awesome products but I don't believe he has pulling harnesses. Here is where I got mine from. She did an awesome job and if it doesn't fit she will remake it for you. www.mightyharness.com

 

yep, he's got pulling harnesses. Well, he did as of 8 months ago or so. They are based on weight and not based on a dog's 'measurements'.


Iam not sure about mightyharness, but I know CDPITS has great stuff.


good luck!

Andrew

 

I get my harnesses from CDPits. I think hers are the best quality for the money.

 

the ones that go by weight have no way of getting the neck size right, they are usuly a little to long. It is easy to measure for one, CDpits has a diagram on there websites. I get my harnesses from Darren Sipe at www.southerndixiepitskennels.com just call him up and he will walk you through measuring your dog.

 

i have'nt ever used a harness. mayfield once said, "the only thing besides weight pull a harness is good for is taking pictures". everyone has differing opinions tough.

 

i prefer a harness when walking dogs, espeically if your dogs like to pull. Less stress on the neck.

 

Ended up going with a harness from Missy Kehler of The Working Canine http://theworkingcanine.com/ . Awesome person and great harnesses!! Full recommendation! Genevieve

 

obriens k-9 supply have great products and they like to throw extra stuff in..just to keep on good terms...stillwater is a very good and quick service also.

 

I can do custom harnesses, on each dogs measurements. The reason I do the harness that fits 10lb range of dogs, is because I like to use same harness on several dogs, that don't vary that much in size and wt.

All the other suppliers make good stuff, but I would say CDPits is my favorite.

Turn around on custom made wt pull harness, is about 1-2 weeks, others are ready to ship.