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Post by jimmy2014 on Dec 9, 2014 4:01:32 GMT -5
I just wondered if anyone knows the best harness for my rescued lurcher please, I have bought at least three so far but they. don,t seem to fit very well,it would be great to hear what everyone thinks.
thanks Trudy
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Post by vickyb on Dec 9, 2014 4:19:52 GMT -5
Without a doubt to me it's the ruffwear webmaster but it's not cheap but they last forever and are virtually escape proof. They've just brought out a cheaper version but I haven't seen it or heard anyone's opinion of it. www.ruffwear.co.uk/best-sellers/webmaster-harnessSometimes if you keep googling it - especially this time of year you might find a slight reduction on them. Muddy Paws are very helpful re sizing but my greyhound girls with 30" chests have medium ones but there is masses of adjustment in them. Sapphy has one of these, have you tried them? They can get out of them though if they are escapologists! They also do The Perfect fit ones which I've never tried but I know some people here like them. dog-games-shop.co.uk/harnesses-fleece-lined |
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Post by gazer on Dec 9, 2014 4:28:48 GMT -5
Ruffwear here too, we love them in our house, as Vicky says, escape proof and last forever, you have a handle on the back to grab with if need be. I wouldn't walk my 2 girl lurchers in anything else, I use a double ended lead, for extra control and to take the pressure off the neck when they pull. Not cheap but worth it  |
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Post by lurcherlot on Dec 9, 2014 4:53:58 GMT -5
Another Ruffwear fan ....
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Post by andywillow on Dec 9, 2014 4:54:02 GMT -5
Ruffwear are fabulous, they really are escape proof, I do know of dogs that have escaped from the dog games perfect fit harnesses.
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Post by jimmy2014 on Dec 9, 2014 4:59:06 GMT -5
Thank you all that is exactly what i was thinking,good to hear everyone confirm it
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Post by Ted on Dec 9, 2014 10:06:24 GMT -5
All four of my Hounds have Hunter harnesses made in Norway, they are nearly 99% escape proof and the way the clasp up means the Hounds do not have to step into them. You can get them in different sizes, they are adjustable and come in different colours. I bought the original ones from Zoars Ark pet & horse store in Neath but you can buy them around 40% online. The only problem is you really need two per Hound, one for when they are not wearing a warm coat and one when wearing it, otherwise you have to adjust them everytime depending whether they need their coat or now. They also come in two types, one of which has two extra rings as the Hounds are used in Norway to tow a small cart or sleigh, slightly more expensive than the type without the extra rings. Note they have a handle that you can grab if required and that has a ring to which I connect their lead onto rather than to their collar. The handle is also very handy as I can use my Hounds as mobile walking sticks, especially in very icy weather, before now I have had hold of two of Hounds harness handles when my arthritic knees are playing up. They really enjoy helping Dad in this way.
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Post by thedogpack on Dec 9, 2014 18:03:21 GMT -5
Another Ruffwear fan here too
Totally escape proof and doesn't cut under the armpits like so many other harnesses do . All my hounds have Ruffwear . My little lurcher is very nervous and she can escape from the Dog Games Perfect Fit Harness , ok if they pull forward , but pull backwards and off over the head it comes  |
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Post by Letty's Mum on Dec 10, 2014 13:06:21 GMT -5
Another Ruffwear user here  |
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Post by samburns on Dec 10, 2014 16:00:42 GMT -5
...and here too |
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Post by sassbu on Dec 10, 2014 16:36:29 GMT -5
Without a doubt to me it's the ruffwear webmaster but it's not cheap but they last forever and are virtually escape proof. They've just brought out a cheaper version but I haven't seen it or heard anyone's opinion of it. www.ruffwear.co. Virtually escape proof, virtually, virtually? ?!!!! But I have been parading Tabsi around in one of these with the misguided belief that they were fully escape proof Vicky!!! Tut! Do I need to but another one to put on the other end of her to make it full proof then?  From a worried Tabsi owner!!!  |
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Post by vickyb on Dec 10, 2014 17:13:05 GMT -5
Without a doubt to me it's the ruffwear webmaster but it's not cheap but they last forever and are virtually escape proof. They've just brought out a cheaper version but I haven't seen it or heard anyone's opinion of it. www.ruffwear.co. Virtually escape proof, virtually, virtually??!!!! But I have been parading Tabsi around in one of these with the misguided belief that they were fully escape proof Vicky!!! Tut! Do I need to but another one to put on the other end of her to make it full proof then? From a worried Tabsi owner!!! - taking the cop out 'don't blame me' stance lol I really can't see how a hound could get out but I'm ready to be proven wrong - there's always one  I'm sure sweet little Tabsi would never try to escape  |
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Post by greybeard on Dec 10, 2014 18:08:25 GMT -5
Virtually escape proof, virtually, virtually??!!!! But I have been parading Tabsi around in one of these with the misguided belief that they were fully escape proof Vicky!!! Tut! Do I need to but another one to put on the other end of her to make it full proof then? From a worried Tabsi owner!!! - taking the cop out 'don't blame me' stance lol I really can't see how a hound could get out but I'm ready to be proven wrong - there's always one I'm sure sweet little Tabsi would never try to escape So hope that " sweet little Tabsi" isn't the exception that proves the rule!Think she's fab,but so glad our 2 are happy and good enough to have common or garden harnesses.Saying that - Ruffwear is always always at the back off my little mind if needed.Cath |
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Post by Nettie on Dec 13, 2014 12:05:19 GMT -5
Without a doubt to me it's the ruffwear webmaster but it's not cheap but they last forever and are virtually escape proof. They've just brought out a cheaper version but I haven't seen it or heard anyone's opinion of it. www.ruffwear.co.uk/best-sellers/webmaster-harnessSometimes if you keep googling it - especially this time of year you might find a slight reduction on them. Muddy Paws are very helpful re sizing but my greyhound girls with 30" chests have medium ones but there is masses of adjustment in them. Sapphy has one of these, have you tried them? They can get out of them though if they are escapologists! They also do The Perfect fit ones which I've never tried but I know some people here like them. dog-games-shop.co.uk/harnesses-fleece-linedA friend has bought the new style for her rescue Weimerama (sp?) and is very impressed with it and it's fit. I use a perfect fit on Bella, since she's still growing/ filling out it means that I may have to replace a part of it if it gets two small. It comes in 3 separate parts so you can mix and match to get the perfect fit, they are fleece lined and comfy and I can't see how she could get out of it if she tried. Sent from my HTC One using proboards |
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Post by julies on Dec 16, 2014 12:41:48 GMT -5
I vote for either Xtra dog fleece harness with a ring at the chest and on the spine with a double ended lead or a Mekuti harness and again with the double ended lead so you have two points of contact Julie x |
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