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| Lupine Collars and Harnesses Sizing and Fitting |
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The best way to choose the correct size collar or harness is to measure your pet. A tape measure is the most accurate, or a piece of string can be used and then measured against a ruler.
For Collars, measure the inital snug measurement around the mid-point of the pet's neck.
For Harnesses, measure around the ribcage, just behind your pets front legs. Measeure while your pet is standing.
Measure snug against the fur for the intial measurement.
A little extra room is needed for a comfortable fit. This can be estimated by taking
the actual snug measurement and adding an additional 5% of that amount to the total.
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| If your pet’s snug measurment equals 17 inches |
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| Figure out the additional 5% for comfort by mulitplying 17 inches times .05 which equals .85 inch. |
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| Add the additional .85 inch onto your original 17 inch measurement for a total of 17.85" |
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| In this example, your pet would need a collar or harness with a size range that includes 18 inches. |
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| 1/2" products are best for pets weighing up to about 20 pounds. |
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| 3/4" products fit the widest range of dogs, from smaller Terriers to Labrador Retrievers. |
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| 1" products are suited to medium and larger dogs. |
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| Please Note: We do not recommend any of our products be used for tie-out. |
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About Specific Products
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Adjustable Collar: Great collar for walking dogs who are well mannered on leash and for holding id tags. At Sunshine Puppy we reccomend that collars should not be left on unattended dogs or on dogs who are playing, with the exception of breakaway collars which will come off if the dog's collar gets entangled or hung up. |
| Cat Collar: The only item we recommend for all-the-time use on a cat. Cat collars feature a breakaway buckle designed to release under about 5 lbs. of pressure. The collar should be adjusted to fit so that the cat cannot get its jaw under the collar and force the buckle open. This collar is for ID purposes only. The Breakaway Cat Collars are not for leash-walking. If you want to walk your cat on a leash we reccomend the H Harness. |
Roman Harness: A traditional non-restrictive harness, which slips on over the dog’s head. Roman Harnesses remove pressure from the throat and neck, transferring it to the shoulders and chest.
To put the Roman harness on your dog, unbuckle the clasp on the girth.The strap with the D-ring should be on top, with the D-ring pointing towards the tail. Place the two adjustable shoulder straps over the dog’s head.
Pick up the dog’s left front paw and place over the sternum strap, so that the strap passes between the forelegs.
Adjust and buckle the girth.The girth should be supported by the ribcage all the way around, especially underneath.
Adjusting the shoulders smaller will shorten the front-to-back length of the harness.The Roman Harness is not recommended for cats. |
Step In Harness:A wraparound style of harness that is also non-restrictive, reducing pressure on the throat.When unbuckled, two openings are created for the paws, with an adjustable sternum strap between. Bring the ends up and over your dog’s back and fasten the buckle.The lead is attached to both D-rings. Adjust the front and back straps for a secure fit, then adjust the sternum strap so it fits smoothly.
The Step-In Harness is not recommended for cats. |
H-style Harness: Offered in 1/2" patterns only. Best for cats, but can also be used on a small dog. When the collar is adjusted so that it cannot slip over the cat’s head, it unlikely the cat will escape.
This harness should not be left on an unattended or unleashed cat. |
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If you have any questions about choosing the correct product or size,
please email us at SunshinePuppy.org@comcast.net.
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