Perfect Fit Harness Selection Guide The 3 Pieces of a Perfect Fit Harness A Perfect Fit Harness is constructed from 3 individual piec- es—top, front, and girth—which clip together to make a com- Front plete harness. Because you can pick a different size for each piece piece, you can fit ALL sizes and shapes of dogs. Girth Top If you have a puppy, you can order an extra piece(s) in a dif- piece piece ferent size to accommodate his growth. Step 1: Measure Your Dog’s Girth Here are some tips to help you make decisions: Using a flexible measuring tape, measuresnugly around • If your dog can go into two different size ranges (for your dog’s body at a point about 2 inches behind his front example, a 20mm or a 40mm), you need to think about legs. Be sure that your dog is standing squarely. how strong a puller your dog is. A harness with thicker Step 2: Determine Your Dog’s Perfect Fit Size Range straps will distribute the pressure more evenly when he and Girth Piece Size pulls. If your dog doesn’t pull or you don’t think you’ll There are three widths of webbing, or size ranges, in the like thicker straps, then choose the smaller size range. Perfect Fit system with appropriately sized buckles and clips • There may be more than one choice of Perfect Fit girth for each. Within each size range, there are different sizes of sizes for your dog. For example, you have determined top, front, and girth pieces. You will choose your 3 pieces that your dog needs the 40mm size range and his girth from the same size range. measurement is 30 in., so either a 40mm Medium or Use the table below to determine which size range your dog Large girth piece will fit him. In this case, the manufac- fits into—15mm, 20mm, or 40mm—and which Perfect Fit turer recommends picking the bigger option because it girth size he requires in that size range. will provide more fleece coverage. Perfect Perfect Fit Girth Girth Fit Size Suitable for Girth Piece (inches) (cm) Range Size For small dogs & cats 12.5 - 15.5 XS 32 - 40 15mm (e.g., small Terriers). Not 15.5 - 20 S 40 - 52 (.59 in.) appropriate for strong pullers. 18 - 23 M 46 - 59 17.5 - 21.5 S 45 - 55 For small dogs that are 20mm strong pullers, medium 20.5 - 25 M 53 - 65 (.78 in.) dogs, and large dogs 24 - 30 L 62 - 76 (e.g., Spaniels and BCs) 29 - 33.5 XL 74 - 86 25 - 33 M 64 - 85 For very strong pullers, 40mm large dogs, and giant 29 - 36 L 74 - 93 (1.57 in.) breeds (e.g., German 33 - 41 XL 85 - 106 Shepherds) 36 - 47 XXL 93 - 122 Step 3: Finding the Right Top Piece and Front Piece Step 4: Putting the Three Pieces Together Once you have established your dog’s Perfect Fit size range When you receive your harness, put the three pieces togeth- and girth piece size, you need to consult the breed chart at er before you try putting the harness on the dog. the end of this document to see what size top piece and front piece the manufacturer recommends for your dog. 1. Connect the girth strap to the front piece: There is a D-ring on the center of the girth strap and there is an A large Border Terrier, for example, shows 20mm s-s-m in adjustable nylon strap with a clip on the bottom section the list. The letters refer to the size for the top piece, front of the front Y piece. Put this strap through the D-ring piece, and girth piece, in that order: small top piece, small and insert the clip into buckle below the front leash at- front piece, and medium girth piece. If the measurement we tachment point. took in step 1 determined that this Border Terrier needs a small girth piece, then we can substitute a small girth piece 2. Connect the front piece to the top piece: There are two for the medium girth listed. adjustable straps with clips at the top ends of the Y front piece. Insert these clips into the buckles on the side of There are some common mixed breeds on the list, but if you the top piece that is opposite the side with the D-ring. can’t find yours, then look up the breed that most closely Step 5: Putting the Harness on Your Dog matches your dog in terms of build and body type. 1. Put the harness over the dog’s head with the front piece on If you are unsure about what sizes to order, please write to your dog’s chest and the top piece on his back. customer service at [email protected]. Include your dog’s age, height, weight, girth measurement, breed(s), as well as 2. Insert the clips on the girth strap into the buckles on any other relevant facts about his build or body type. either side of the D-ring leash attachment on the top piece of the harness. If you find that any of the pieces you order are not suitable, return the piece to us (with the labels still attached so we 3. Tweak the 5 points of adjustment until the harness fits know that it has not been used) and order a bigger or small- snugly, but not too tight! er size. We will not charge shipping for sending you the re- Tips for a proper fit: placement piece, if you live in the USA. • You should be able to easily get 2 flat fingers between your dog’s body and the harness. • From a side view, the girth strap should be as vertical as possible so that it doesn’t pinch the dog’s arm pits. The dog must have full range of leg movement and the neck area should be free from material. • If the front piece is too baggy, not only can you replace this for a smaller one, but you can also try a smaller top piece, which will lift the baggy front onto the dog’s breastplate where it will fit more snugly. Front leash attachment point Adjustable strap D-ring on on bottom section girth piece of the front Y-shaped piece Clip together the 2 straps on the top of the Y-shaped front piece to the buckles on the bottom of the top piece Connect the girth piece to the front piece. Connect the front piece ot the top piece. Top piece lies on the dog’s back Put the harness over the dog’s head & clip Dog’s these ends head together Right Left leg leg Girth strap clips together behind dog’s front legs Put the harness on the dog and clip together. Perfect Fit Breed Chart top piece – front piece – girth strap BREED PUPPY SMALL MEDIUM LARGE 15mm 15mm 15mm Affenpinscher xs-xxs-xs xs-xxs-xs xs-xxs-xs 20mm 20mm 40mm 40mm Afghan Hound m-s-m l-m-l l-s-l l-m-l 20mm l-m-xl 20mm 20mm 20mm Airedale Terrier OR s-xs-s m-s-m l-m-l 40mm l-s-l 40mm 40mm 40mm 40mm Akita l-s-l l-m-l xl-m-xl xl-l-xl 40mm 40mm 40mm 40mm Alaskan Malamute l-m-l xl-m-l xl-m-xl xxl-xl-xxl 40mm 40mm 40mm 40mm American Bulldog l-s-m l-m-m l-m-l l-m-l 15mm 15mm 20mm 20mm American Cocker Spaniel xs-xxs-xs xs-xs-m s-s-m m-s-m 15mm 15mm 15mm American Hairless Terrier xxs-xxs-xs xxs-xxs-s xs-xs-s 40mm 40mm 40mm 40mm Anatolian Shepherd l-m-l xl-l-xl xl-l-xl xxl-l-xl 20mm s-xs-s 20mm 20mm 20mm Australian Cattle Dog OR m-s-m m-m-l l-m-l 20mm m-s-s 20mm 20mm 20mm 20mm Australian Kelpie s-xs-s s-s-m m-s-m l-s-l 20mm s-xs-s 20mm 20mm 20mm Australian Shepherd OR m-s-m m-s-m l-s-l 20mm m-s-s webbing size top piece – front piece – girth strap Perfect Fit Breed Chart top piece – front piece – girth strap BREED PUPPY SMALL MEDIUM LARGE 15mm 15mm 15mm Australian Silky Terrier xxs-xxs-xs xxs-xxs-xs xs-xs-s 15mm 15mm 15mm Australian Terrier xs-xxs-xs xs-xs-s xs-xs-m 20mm l-m-l 20mm 40mm Barbet OR l-m-l l-m-l 40mm l-m-m 15mm 15mm 20mm 20mm Basenji xxs-xxs-s xs-xs-s s-xs-s s-s-m 20mm 20mm 20mm 20mm Basset Bleu de Gascogne s-xs-s s-s-m s-s-m m-s-m 20mm s-xs-s 20mm 20mm 20mm Basset Fauvre de Bretagne OR s-s-m m-s-m m-s-m 20mm s-s-s 20mm 20mm s-xs-s l-m-l 20mm 20mm Basset Griffon Vendeen (Grand) OR OR m-s-l l-m-l 20mm 40mm m-s-s l-s-m 20mm 20mm 20mm 20mm Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit) s-xs-s s-s-m m-s-m m-s-m 20mm 20mm s-s-s l-m-l 20mm 20mm Basset Hound OR OR l-s-m l-m-m 20mm 40mm m-s-m l-m-m 20mm 20mm 20mm 20mm Bavarian Mountain Hound s-s-m m-s-m m-s-l l-s-l 20mm 20mm 20mm 20mm Beagle s-xs-s s-s-m m-s-m m-s-l webbing size top piece – front piece – girth strap Perfect Fit Breed Chart top piece – front piece – girth strap BREED PUPPY SMALL MEDIUM LARGE 20mm 20mm 20mm 20mm Bearded Collie m-s-m l-m-l l-m-l l-m-xl 15mm 20mm 20mm 20mm Bearded Collie / Terrier Cross xs-xs-s s-s-s s-s-m m-s-m 20mm 20mm 40mm 40mm Beauceron m-s-m l-m-l l-m-l l-m-xl 15mm xs-xs-m 15mm 15mm 20mm Bedlington Terrier OR xxs-xxs-s xxs-xs-s s-s-m 20mm s-xs-m 20mm 20mm 20mm 40mm Belgian Shepherd Dog s-s-m m-s-l l-m-l l-s-l 20mm 20mm 40mm Belgium / Lurcher Cross l-s-m l-m-l l-m-l 20mm 40mm 40mm Bergamasco l-m-l l-m-l l-m-l 40mm 40mm 40mm 40mm Bernese Mountain Dog l-m-l xl-m-xl xl-l-xl xl-l-xxl 15mm xs-xs-m 15mm 15mm Bichon Frisé OR xxs-xxs-s xs-xs-s 20mm s-s-m 40mm 40mm 40mm 40mm Bloodhound l-s-m xl-m-xl xl-l-xl xxl-l-xl 15mm 15mm 15mm Bolognese xs-xxs-xs xs-xs-s xs-xs-m 20mm 20mm s-xs-s l-s-l 20mm 20mm Border Collie OR OR m-s-m m-s-l 20mm 40mm s-s-m l-s-l webbing size top piece – front piece – girth strap Perfect Fit Breed Chart top piece – front piece – girth strap BREED PUPPY SMALL MEDIUM LARGE 15mm xs-xs-s 15mm 15mm 20mm Border Terrier OR xxs-xxs-s xs-xxs-s s-s-m 20mm s-xs-s 20mm 40mm 40mm 40mm Borzoi m-s-l l-m-l l-m-xl xl-l-xl 15mm xs-xs-s 15mm 15mm 20mm Boston Terrier OR xxs-xxs-s xs-xxs-s s-s-m 20mm s-s-s 20mm 20mm 40mm 40mm Bouvier Des Flandres m-s-m l-s-m l-m-l l-m-xl 20mm l-m-l 20mm 20mm 40mm Boxer OR m-s-m l-m-l l-m-l 40mm l-s-m 40mm 40mm 40mm Briard l-m-m l-m-l l-m-l 20mm 20mm 20mm 20mm Brittany s-xs-s m-xs-m m-s-m m-s-l 20mm 20mm 40mm 40mm Bulldog m-s-m l-m-m l-m-m l-m-l 40mm 40mm 40mm 40mm Bull Mastiff l-s-m l-m-l l-m-l xl-m-xl 20mm 20mm 40mm 40mm Bull Terrier m-s-m l-m-l l-m-m l-m-l 20mm m-s-m 20mm 20mm 20mm Bull Terrier (Miniature) OR s-s-s s-s-m m-s-m 20mm m-s-l webbing size