Hi katrina. This is not a forum so I’m usually the only one that reads the comments. If you are in the US or Canada, you can join my Dachshund club on Facebook and ask there: https://www.facebook.com/groups/159272951179453. I do know that there is a size limit to these harnesses (they are only made so big) but I’m not sure what that limit is. You will need to get your new dog’s chest measurement and compare it against the size chart to find the right one. As far as fit, it should fit the same as for a smaller Dachshund.

The front range harness works best for our dachshunds and our standard does great with true love harness

Hi Jake. Thanks for sharing your experience. Since I’ve really only reviewed this harness, your comments may help others looking for alternatives.

We’ve tried literally almost 100 harnesses, including some that you mentioned. This harness is still my favorite. We haven’t had any trouble with the stuff (but a little flexible) part on the back where the two pieces of Velcro overlap. However, harnesses can certainly fit different dogs differently. Even from the same breed.

I think you are correct about the Front Range harness. At least that was our experience of it. Chester and Gretel are skinny. Some of the bigger Dachshunds in our club have the harness and their owners seem to like it. I still think it looks a tad bulky on some of them. Great company and product though. It’s just not for every dog.

Right now my go to harnesses are a standard “H” harness from Yellow Dog Design (made in the USA!) and the Gooby Comfort X. For me, a standard “H” shaped harness fits my dog around the chest well enough without putting pressure on the throat. The Puppia harness are really comfy but they do put a little pressure on the very bottom of my dog’s throat but my dog seems comfortable. The Good2Go harnesses from Petco are very similar to the Puppia harnesses but they have a slight dip at the neck. We did a test fit in the store but I didn’t buy one yet since they have mixed reviews and are pricy compared to others. My favorite so far is the Gooby Comfort X harnesses. Only cost $9.09 shipped from Amazon or locally at Petco (with pricematch to online Petco.com price). They are soft like the Puppia harnesses but the “X” shape doesn’t put any pressure on the neck. At least two companies have copied the pattern but I haven’t tried the clones yet. Haven’t tried the Ruffwear Front Range since it looks a bit stiff and bulky for a small dog.

I found your product reviews very helpful. Thank you. Hope my comments are also of use to other dachshund owners as well.

The harness came in the mail and so far it’s pretty much perfect on Mimi. Her movements are not restricted at all and it molds to her chest bone nicely. I read about how this harness stretches out a bit so I will keep watch of that but other than that it’s nice to have another harness besides the Puppia harness.

I hope it works for Mimi!

Puppia’s soft roman harness is the one of the few harnesses that actually fit her. I had a Buddy Belt 2, but the quality only lasted for a year of use and I don’t want to pay over $40-50 for the original. If you’re going to try a Buddy Belt stay away from the Buddy Belt 2 and get the original if you have the money. I like how this harness is designed and it doesn’t look too restricting on your Dachshunds at all. I decided to buy it on Amazon today and it will come on Sunday. I bought the pink and I can tell that it’s going to look great with my brown Yellow Dog rope leash. I have my fingers crossed just in case it doesn’t work on Mimi.

That’s exactly why I love it so much. Thanks for sharing.

Hi Jackie. I apologize for my delay in getting back to you. I have been sick.

Unfortunately, it’s hard to find a front clip harness small enough for a 16-week old Dachshund (assume that is what you have?). The very smallest Easy Walk harness may work. If I remember right, it goes down pretty small.

The premise of a front-clip harness is that when a dog pulls, it turns them around… thus not “rewarding” them from pulling. They pull because they really want to go somewhere and the front clip harnesses makes them “change direction”. This can also be taught with a regular harness and training. You can find many articles online about teaching your dog not to pull. The idea though is that ever time your dog starts to pull, you turn and walk the opposite direction (or turn a corner). At first, you may have to literally pace back an forth in a tiny area. But eventually you may be able to take a few extra steps without him pulling.

Hope that helps.

I do have a question for you though! Is there a front-clip harness that you’d recommend? I’m trying to train the pup to walk alongside me but sometimes he gets too excited and starts pulling. I’d love to be able to get a front-clip to help train him faster since it seems he forgets that pulling means we don’t move anywhere haha. I looked up reviews for Petsafe Easy Walk Harness but it seems that doesn’t fit well for dachshunds 🙁

Hi Roxanne. I am positive the harness is available on Amazon. I rechecked the links in my article to make sure. Here is the link again: http://amzn.to/2l4xNvi Please let me know if you are still having trouble.

This harness fits right in their armpit. If your dog refuses to walk forward, and you continue to pull on the harness, it will just pull tighter into their arm pit. I’m not promising that he couldn’t flail around and contort himself to get out of it but I would find it very unlikely… and almost impossible if the harness is a snug fit.

He slips out if he refuses to walk forward. I have 2 dachshunds, and use a double leash. I’m sure he has just slipped out as if he walks out of it too. I adjusted it tight, but must be slipping.

Hi Charlotte. Iv’e been using these harnesses for years and have never had a problem with my Dachshunds slipping out. Maybe if you explained a little bit about HOW your dog slips out of his harnesses I could address your question a little better. For example, do you mean while out on walks? Also, what other harnesses have you tried?

Hi Lee. Welcome to being a dog owner! 🙂 I’ve heard great things about the Buddy Belt. I’m also concerned about chafing but plan to try them sometime to see. If Miss G hates Velcro, the Velpro Mesh Harness may not be a good one for you guys. In order for the Velco to hold securely, yes, it is thick. I would say maybe 1 inch wide and 3 inches long.

Hi Chris. These harnesses are intended for all types of dogs so I would say yes.

Great. I hope you guys love it like we do 🙂

Thanks Marc bur I never mentioned that my goal was to get Gretel to stop pulling nor that this harness would stop any dog from pulling. My intention is to keep her safe on the occasion that she does pull and this harness is perfect for that. On another note, we tried the front range harness and did not have the same experience. Glad it worked for you and your pup though.

Awesome. Thanks for letting me know. I’m glad to see it’s getting easier to buy. I’ll try to find it on Amazon and add the link here.

VERY helpful…thank you!!!