Hi Todd. Thanks for sharing your experience. I’m glad to know it worked for your little escape artist as it’s one of my top recommendations for dogs that try to slip out.

I have not. Personally, I am not a fan of that style harness.

Have you tried the Hurtta H harness as well? We have the Ezydog harnesses for our tweenies now and the H type Hurtta looks like the same type but padded and maybe better.

Thanks

Hi from over the pond
I also have the ezydog harness fit the best from other we tried doesnt pull on kneck or middle back easy to put on not bulky on our little chap would highly recommend

Hi Palcus. Summit and Gretel ‘s chest circumference is between 15.5 and 16.5 inches. They both wear the XXS (the size chart says that size fits a chest of 13-17 inches (33-43 cm). I hope that helps.

I have tried them. The Quick Fit harness anyway. When my Dachshunds get on a scent, they can pull really hard. The strap that goes across the front of the chest puts pressure on their throats and causes them to choke and cough. I’m glad they work for your dogs though.

Hi Camilla. Actually, a collar is more dangerous for the back, and especially the neck which is also prone to severe disk herniations. than a harness. I’m perplexed as to why your breeder said a collar is better. Here is my article that explains more and may clear up some of your confusion. https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/why-your-dachshund-should-wear-a-harness-for-walking/ The bottom line is, definitely switch to a harness.

Hi Aaron. I obviously replied to your email before this comment. I hope the size you chose worked.

I just moved to Denver and I have a 3 year old mini dachshund that I’m wanting to start hiking with. His neck measurement was 12″ and his chest was 17″-18″. He has some healed broken ribs from when he was a puppy and I was curious which size you think I should order? Just not sure if the 18-22″ would be too big or if he needs the room for his ribs?

Thank you!

Yes, we have. We were one of the original product testers before it became available to the public. It’s a good harness but just didn’t quite fit my miniature Dachshunds right and the strap still sat in the arm pit, which is the cause of most of our chafing issues. The Hi & Light is a lighter, more flexible version of the Front Range harness at fit a little better because it wasn’t so stiff. https://ruffwear.com/products/hi-and-light-dog-harness

Hi Tracey. A 12 week old puppy is going to grow a lot. I would suggest buying a cheap harness, that is the correct size to fit right now, and preferably adjustable, and wait to buy this harness until your Dachshund is full grown (11 months or so). Personally, I did buy two of these over the course of my puppy’s growing period but that was after going through 3 cheap harnesses to tide her over while she was growing. Sometimes she grew out of a harness in just a couple weeks!

They’re so simple but work so well. I like the lingonberry (? – red) color too.