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BRILLIANTK9 ERGONOMIC DOG HARNESS DETAILED FITTING GUIDE

CLICK HERE and we will figure out the correct size for your dog.

Go to the Video Gallery for detailed measuring and adjusting videos.

The AKC (American Kennel Club) currently recognizes 200 breeds of dogs; that does not include the number of non-recognized breeds or mixed breeds. Because of the wide size diversity in dog breeds, we offer 25 fully adjustable sizes to ensure each dog gets the perfect fit.  

Other Harnesses are offered in 5-6 sizes, and no matter how adjustable, they do not fit the wide range of height, width, and length combinations. Poor sizing leaves dogs uncomfortable, which can cause rub spots or dogs backing out of the harness. 

We have provided information below, both written and in video, to help you with fitting our dog harnesses, as well as understanding how to properly use them.    

Section 1 is How to Measure.

Section 2 is How to Get the Perfect Fit on a BrilliantK9 Harness.

Section 3 is a List of all of our BrilliantK9 Harnesses and their Measurements.

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Section 1

How to Measure

1) Front Measurement - from the breastbone to the middle of the back.
2) Girth Measurement - the circumference of the dog at the middle of the back.
How to Measure

 

ONCE YOU HAVE YOUR MEASUREMENTS, SEE "DOG HARNESS SIZE CHART" (further below) TO FIND YOUR FIT

If you're not sure how to measure a dog for our harness click on the "Video Gallery" in the menu. You can also use the "Let Us Choose the Correct Size Harness" form, just Click Here

If your dog is a trim, active dog, narrow bodied, or longer than tall, the Lucy Fit is the right option. If you have a bully breed with a shorter ribcage or a heavy bodied dog, then the Original Fit will work best. Please remember the harness is designed to fit loose on the dog. If the harness is too tight it will not work properly and it will cause the dog to be uncomfortable.

Take into account the dogs coat: for heavy coated dogs, measure over the top of the coat; the harness will need to float on top of the coat. If you are at the end of a size range then go up to the next size. If you are not sure what size to buy you can always chat or message us. Send a picture of your dog from the side with height, weight and age, and we will be happy to help you with fitting a dog harness properly.

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Section 2

  

How to Get the Perfect Fit on a BrilliantK9 Harness

 Contact info@brilliantk9.com for special orders or if you have any questions.

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Section 3

DOG HARNESS SIZE CHART

Low Riders aka Long Body and Short Legs: Click Here Breed Type: Basset Hound, Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Dachshund, Dandie Dinmont, Glen of Imaal, Havanese, Japanese Chin, Maltese, Norfolk Terrier, Norwich Terrier, Pekingese, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen (PBGV), Petite Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Scottish Terrier, Shih Tzu, Skye Terrier, Standard Dachshund, Sussex Spaniel, Swedish Vallhund, West Highland White Terrier, etc.

Finn: #1 Front, 5 in. to 6.5 in. - #2 Girth 11 in. to 15 in. (if you need the chest or girth adjusted for a smaller please use the Size Form - Click Here) - Breed Type: The tiniest of toys (with bigger chest) - Chihuahuas, Miniature Dachshund, Toy Fox Terrier, and Yorkshire Terriers. This harness is also great for small breed Puppies - Order Here

Toy - Lucy Fit: #1 Front 7 in. to 9 in. #2 Girth: 11 in. to 16 in. - Breed Type: Basset Griffon, Italian Greyhounds, Miniature Pinscher, Papillons, Toy Poodle, Toy Fox Terrier - Order Here

Poppy - Low Rider Fit#1 Front 7 in. to 9 in. #2 Girth: 13 in. to 19 in. - Breed Type: Corgi Puppies, Miniature Dachshund - Order Here

Toy - Regular Fit: #1 Front 6 in. to 7 in. - #2 Girth 12 in. to 17 in. - Breed Type: Chihuahuas, Toy Spaniel, Yorkshire Terrier - Order Here

Oliver: #1 Front 7 in. to 8 in. - #2 Girth 13 in. to 19 in. - Breed Type: Chihuahua, Chinese Crested, Papillons, Pomeranian, Yorkshire Terrier - Order Here

Lily - Low Rider Fit: #1 Front 8 in. to 11 in. - #2 Girth 15 in. to 19 in. - Breed Type: Dachshund, Dandie Dinmont, Petite Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Scottish Terrier, Swedish Vallhund - Order Here

Petite - Lucy Fit: #1 Front 8 in. to 10 in. - #2 Girth: 14 in. to 18 in. - Breed Type: Border Terrier, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Maltese, Manchester Terrier, Poodle, Toy Spaniel - Order Here

Petite - Regular Fit: #1 Front 7 in. to 9 in. - #2 Girth 15 in. to 19 in. - Breed Type: Boston Terrier, Pug - Order Here

Callie: #1 Front 8 in. to 11 in. - #2 Girth 15 in. to 19 in. - Breed Type: King Charles Cavalier, Norfolk Terrier, West Highland White Terrier, etc. - Order Here

Stripper: #1 Front 8 in. to 10 in. - #2 Girth 15 in. to 21 in. - Breed Type: Mini Australian Shepheard, Sheltie - Order Here

Small - Lucy Fit: #1 Front 9 in. to 11 in. - #2 Girth 17 in. to 24 in. - Breed Type: Basenji, Beagle, Border Terrier, Cocker Spaniel, Corgi, Jack Russell Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, Rat Terrier, Shetland Sheepdog, Swedish Vallhund - Order Here

Zeke - Low Rider Fit: #1 Front 11 in. to 14 in. - #2 Girth 19 in. to 27 in. - Breed Type: This is great for the long, low Dachshund, Dandie Dinmont, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen (PBGV), Scottish Terrier, Skye Terrier, Swedish Vallhund - Order Here

Small - Regular Fit: #1 Front 8 in. to 10 in. - #2 Girth 19 in. to 27 in. - Breed Type: Boston Terrier, French Bull Dog, Pug, Bichon, Miniature Bull Terrier - Order Here

Tweener: #1 Front 10 in. to 12 in. - #2 Girth 20 in. to 26 in. - Breed Type: French Bull Dog, Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier - Order Here

Snugg - Low Rider Fit: #1 Front 13 in. to 16 in. - #2 Girth 21 in. to 29 in. - Breed Type: This is great for the long, low, wide Basset Hound, Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Dandie Dinmont, Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen (PBGV), etc. - Order Here

Garminn: #1 Front: 11 in. to 14 in. - #2 Girth: 18 in. to 24 in. - Between the Lucy Small and the Lucy Medium. Perfect for the Petite Border Collie, Large Rat Terrier, Large Sheltie, Whippet - Order Here

Medium - Lucy Fit: #1 Front: 11 in. to 14 in. - #2 Girth: 21 in. to 29 in. - Breed Type: Border Collie, Belgian Malinois, Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Shetland Sheepdog, Greyhound - Order Here

Medium - Regular Fit: #1 Front 11 in. to 13 in. - #2 Girth 22 in. to 30 in. - Breed Type: Australian Cattle Dog, Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, English Bulldog - Order Here

Ares: #1 Front 12 in. to 15 in. - #2 Girth 22 in. to 30 in. - Breed Type: Perfect for the long round bodied Australian Cattle Dog, Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Terrier, or the larger, all legs, Border Collie - Order Here

Dixie: #1 Front 12 in. to 15 in. - #2 - Girth: 23 in. to 31 in. - Breed Type: Australian Cattle Dog, Australian Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, Border Collie, Dalmatian, Golden Retriever, Labrador, Standard Poodle - Order Here

Large - Lucy Fit: #1 Front 13 in. to 16 in. - #2 Girth 25 in. to 34 in. - Breed Type: Boxer, Doberman Pinscher, Giant Schnauzer, Portuguese Water Dog, Standard Poodle - Order Here

Large - Regular Fit: #1 Front 12 in. to 14 in. - #2 Girth 27 in. to 37 in. - Breed Type: American Bulldog, American Staffordshire Terrier, English Bulldog - Order Here

XLarge: #1 Front 13 in. to 17 in. - #2 Girth 28 in. to 39 in. - Breed Type: American Bulldog, Bernese Mountain Dog, Great Dane - Order Here

King: Special Order Only

Giant: Special Order Only