MEASUREMENT GUIDES
Find the Right Fit for Your Dog
A proper fit starts with accurate measurements. Use the guides below to measure your dog for Alpine Outfitters harnesses before placing your order.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
BEFORE YOU START
Measure with your dog standing naturally.
Have your dog stand straight and level with their head up, looking forward, and legs square. Use a soft measuring tape and measure the dog’s body, not the fur. For heavy coats, pull the tape snug but not tight.
Measure three times for consistency. Providing your dog’s breed, build, and weight also helps Alpine Outfitters confirm the right fit.
X-BACK HARNESS
Measurements Needed
#1 Neck
Start at the center front of the chest bone near the top, where the webbing will cross the chest. Measure to the spine between the top tips of the shoulder blades, then double it for the full neck circumference.
#2 Last Rib
Start at the center front of the chest bone near the top. Measure down the center of the chest, then angle toward the base of the tail. Feel for the last rib and stop there.
#3 Length
Start at the last rib and measure to the base of the tail. Add the last rib measurement to the base-of-tail measurement for the full length, then double-check with one continuous full-length measurement.
URBAN TRAIL, ADJUSTABLE URBAN TRAIL & FLYBALL
Measurements Needed
#1 Neck
Start at the center front of the chest bone near the top, where the webbing will cross the chest. Measure directly to the spine between the top tips of the shoulder blades, then double this measurement.
#2 Mid-Rib
Start at the center front of the chest bone near the top. Measure down the midline of the chest and continue to the intersection with the girth strap at the deepest part of the chest.
#3 Mid-Section / Girth
Start at the deepest part of the chest and measure around the largest part of the ribs. The girth strap often falls about 1 to 1.5 inches behind the front leg.
SUBMITTING YOUR ORDER
Include the details needed for the best fit.
When ordering, include the required measurements for your harness style, your dog’s breed and weight, and your dog’s name if you’d like it sewn onto the harness for custom orders.
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