a guide for shops
write a dog harness size guide that works.
Owners can’t try a harness on in your shop, and breed is a poor guide: two dogs of the same breed can be very different shapes. A clear size guide gets the right harness out the door first time.
the measurements
what to ask for
chest girth
The one that matters most. Around the widest part of the ribcage, just behind the front legs.
neck
Around the base of the neck, where a collar sits.
weight
A useful cross-check, especially for puppies who are still growing.
getting it right
tips for your guide
- Tell owners to measure with a soft tape, with the dog standing
- Explain the two-finger rule: you should fit two fingers under the straps when it’s on
- Give the adjustment range for each size, not just one number
- Say if a style suits deep-chested or long-bodied breeds better
between sizes
say which way to go
For most adjustable harnesses, the bigger size is the safer suggestion, because it can be tightened. For a fitted, step-in style, the smaller one may be better. Whichever it is, say it on the page.
the shortcut
let the page do the maths
Put your chart into Size Finder once. Customers type in their measurements and get a size back, with your between-sizes advice built in. On WooCommerce, one click picks that size on the dog harness product page.