Before you Start
CLICK HERE to understand which harness is best for your dog.
Use a soft measuring tape. Be sure the dog is standing square and level with
head up and legs square. Be sure the dog's back is not hunched or roached.
Measure the dog, not the fur. Weigh your dog if possible. Proper measurements
are very important!! Measure twice to be sure! DO NOT pull the tape tight or
the measurement will be short. If you have ANY questions about measuring, feel
free to email or call Daphne
Lewis at 253.839.1502.
1. Neck: Start from the top of the breastbone in the
front of the dog (big bone that sticks out between the front legs in front
of the dog) to the base of the neck where it joins the spine- NOT all the
way back to between the shoulder blades, but in front of the shoulder blades
at the base of the neck......... Take from the top of the breastbone to
the base of the neck on ONE side and double it.........the average medium
build dog will be around "22" (2 x 11)
2. Last-Rib: Start from the top of the breastbone again,
down between the front legs and up the side of the dog diagonally toward
the base of the tail (draw a harness on the dog). Take the measurement
just behind the last rib (behind the rig cage).
3. Length: Hold the tape at the last rib and continue
on the same line to the base of the tail. Be careful not to measure too
long or the harness will pull down over the hips and restrict movement.
Measuring:
Study the pictures above, measure and write down each measurement on a scrap
of paper -- then measure again! If the numbers do not match closely, keep
measuring until you get consistent measurements.
When ordering harnesses, please provide all of this information
in the measurements field of the PayPal order form:
- Neck
- Last-Rib
- Length
- Dog's name
- Breed
- Weight
We sew the dog's name
on the harness. Providing Dog's Breed, build and weight is helpful
for us to determine if your measurements are correct. If we (Alpine Outfitters)
have a question on the accuracy of your measurements, we will contact you.
Some harnesses made to “off standard” measurements may not be returnable.
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