Measurement guide for an Urban trail or Long distance harness
What You'll Need
Fabric Measuring Tape Pencil/pen and paper Your dog Treats for your dog Preferably someone to assist you
Before You Start
Measuring
your dog for a harness is a simple matter of sketching an imaginary
harness on your dog's body. Here are some helpful tips to assure a
perfectly fitting harness:
Be sure your dog is standing straight and level with head up,
looking forward and legs square. Be sure your dog is not hunched over or
in a crouching position.
It is helpful to have someone assist you while measuring your dog.
They can distract your dog with treats or toys and keep their attention
while you measure. They can make sure your dog is standing "square"
(straight and looking forward), which will help you obtain consistent
and accurate measurements.
Using a SOFT measuring tape, measure the dog, not the fur. Be sure
to pull the tape snug against your dog's body, particularly with dogs
with heavy coats.
When going from "Point to Point", keep a finger on each point. For
example, when measuring Point A to B, then A to C, keep your finger on
Point A, when doing both of these measurements.
Do not pull the tape tight or the measurement will be short.
Provide your dog's breed, build and weight if possible. This helps
us determine if your measurements are correct. If we have a question
regarding your measurements, we will contact you.
Proper measurements are very important! Measure three times to be sure!
#1 Neck
Point
A to Point B. Measure from top of breast bone in front (Point A), to
the point of the withers at the base of neck, located right in between
the shoulder blades (Point B). Measure one side only and double it for
the measurement.
#2 Mid-Rib
Point
A to Point C. Measure from the top of the breastbone (Point A), down
between the front legs, to the mid-point of the rib-cage, on the belly
of the dog, which is right where the sternum ends (Point C). Basically,
you are measuring the length of your dog's sternum. Note that there is
some leeway with this measurement - as long as Point C is not measured
past your dog's sternum OR too close to your dog's front legs, then it
is a good measurement.
#3 Mid-Section
Point C to Point C. Measure around the widest part of your dog's mid-section (Point C).
When submitting your Urban Trail/Long Distance harness order, please remember the following:
Submit three measurements for your dog: Neck, Mid- Rib and Mid-Section (around dog)
Breed of dog and weight
