How to Measure for Dog Harnesses

MEASURING INSTRUCTIONS

CHECK MARK INDICATES THIS MEASUREMENT IS REQUIRED:

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# 1 Neck size:
Start at B (at the top of the breastbone located under the throat of the dog). You can feel this as an indentation below the dog's throat.

Pull the tape snugly along the dog's neck to A (at the front of the shoulders). Run your hand along the back of the dog's neck until you feel the boney shoulder area in the center of his back.

You need to measure from the center of the top of the breastbone to the center of the back in front of the shoulder area. DOUBLE THIS MEASUREMENT. Don't measure all the way around the dog's neck because you'll increase the potential for error. Measure this 3 times and then record this.

# 2 Back Length:
Start at A (at the front of shoulders) and measure to C (at the base of the tail). Measure 3 times and record.

# 3 Breastbone to Base of Tail:
Start at B (at the top of the breastbone) and measure down between the front legs. Bring the tape between the front legs and along the ribcage at a 45-degree angle to C (the base of the tail). Don't pull the tape really tight for this measurement because you want room for chest expansion. Measure 3 times and record.

# 4 Chest Expansion:
Measure from A (at the front of the shoulders) to D (the last rib). This measurement keeps the side straps below and behind the chest for maximum lung expansion.  Measure 3 times and record.

# 5 Collar Size (E):
Measure the circumference around the dog's neck where the collar sits on your dog. (This helps us double-check your #1 measure).

# 6 Weight of the Dog:
Please don't guess. Weigh your dog if possible or reference your last visit to the veterinarian.The easiest method to weigh your dog is to weigh yourself on a scale, lift the dog and record the new weight. The difference is dog's weight.

#7 Breed of the Dog:

#8 Age of Dog:

#9 Sex of Dog: