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Karen, I'm hoping you'll see this post...did you use a Ruffwear harness on Maggie? I have a friend interested in one for her quadpawd.
anyone else using it for a small dog? she's afraid it might be too bulky?
Thanks.
Tracy
Maggie was amputated for soft tissue sarcoma 10-20-09
Maggie lost her battle with kidney disease on 8-24-13
Hi Tracy,
I did get a Ruffwear harness for Maggie, but we were already 3 years in. She HATED it, but that was her, she did not like wearing anything. Mag never had trouble getting around so I didn't need to help her walk. It was handy for getting her in and out of my truck- I could do it one handed. But she was so little- or close to the ground- that using the harness handle to help her was not practical.
I did have trouble fitting Mag- what kind of pup does your friend have? Pugs are very broad chested for their length. Maggie needed a XS based on her girth measurement. But once I got the harness it was way too long for her. I then tired an XXS which was just the right length- but no way to get the front strap around her. I ended up modifying the straps on the XXS to get it to fit her.
And to give you and idea of how small the XXS is there is a pic of Barney wearing the harness!
Send me a PM if you want more info.
Karen
Thanks Karen for replying! I meant to say my friend's dog is a Pug too. That's why I wanted you to answer 😉
She wanted it for hiking for her dog but wondered if it might be too cumbersome for small dog. She'd seen someone with one I guess.(she lives in NY and I'm in ME).
Barney's photo is a hoot!!! 🙂
Thanks for the info and I'll pass it on.
Tracy
Maggie was amputated for soft tissue sarcoma 10-20-09
Maggie lost her battle with kidney disease on 8-24-13
Thanks for the great input Karen!
We've sold plenty of XXS and XS harnesses but oftentimes they get returned for a larger size. It seems some "small dog" owners tend to think they need a "small" harness for their "small" dog and may neglect to follow the instructions for measuring. It is the dog's girth, not perceived size that determines a proper fit. But as Karen indicated, all dogs are different and the body shape may make a difference.
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