When measuring your dog for a harness there are a few points on the dog that are used.
This point is the top of the breastbone. You can usually feel the breastbone protrude from the rest of the chest.
The next point is the withers which is the spot between the shoulder blades like this:
The third point is the base of the tail. Lift your dog’s tail up to find this point.
The forth point is the point along the harness where the ribs end.
Diagram of all points (click to see a larger image):
Hints:
- Measure the body of the dog, not the fur.
- Make sure the dog is standing straight.
| A to B | Neck | |
| B to C | Top of breastbone, under the dog’s armpit around to the base of the tail. |
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| B to D | Top of breastbone, under the dog’s armpit to the last rib. |
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| A to C | Withers to base of tail. | |
| A to D | Withers to last rib. |
Point E is used for weight pulling harnesses.
hello — i’m looking to get 2 harnesses for my huskys…. want to join a team in HRM…. I heard you’re the best
If I can get you measurements — how long does it take for the harnesses? I live in Mt. Uniacke – where are you located?? thanks, Lorelle
Got in touch with you via email and totally forgot to approve the comment. Can’t wait to see your pups in our harnesses showing up in the HRM Urban Musher’s photo album!
- Steph