Measuring a dog for a harness

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A yellow Labrador lying in the sun

One tape measure, two numbers, and the reason most harnesses are bought one size too big.

A harness fits by the chest, not the weight. Two dogs of 20 kg can be a size apart.

Measure the widest part of the chest

Run the tape round the ribcage just behind the front legs. Keep two fingers under it. That number picks the size.

Check the neck

The front strap should sit on the breastbone, not the throat. If the size that fits the chest is loose at the neck, go with the chest and tighten the neck strap.

Between sizes

Choose the smaller one if your dog is still growing out of puppy fat, the larger one for thick winter coats. Either way, returns are free for 60 days.

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