Why do small dogs need a specific type of harness?

Small dogs don’t necessarily need a specific type of harness, but they do need one that’s tailored to fit, made to evenly distribute pressure, and designed to prevent escapes. Some small dog breeds may have delicate frames or be prone to tracheal issues, so a well-fitted harness can help avoid neck strain, pressure, and injury.

How do you measure a small dog for a harness?

Measure your small dog for a harness by getting chest girth and neck measurements. Use a soft measuring tape to measure around your dog’s chest, just behind the front legs, and measure the neck circumference at the base of your dog’s neck. Compare those measurements to the size guide for the harness you want, sizing up if your dog is in between sizes. When properly adjusted, your dog’s harness should fit snugly, with just enough room for two fingers underneath.

Are step-in harnesses good for small dogs?

Step-in harnesses are usually good for small dogs because they're easy to put on and fasten. They can be especially helpful for dogs who dislike having things pulled over their head. Step-in designs are usually quite comfortable for small pups, too.

SMALL BREED DOG HARNESSES (Free Shipping)

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Buckle-Down The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Ravenclaw Checker Dog Harness, Small: 14 to 17-in chest slide 2 of 3

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$13.95 Chewy Price

$17.95 List Price

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Arrives between Jul 22 and Jul 27

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Lucy & Co. Iced Coffee SZN Reversible Dog Harness, Small: 14 to 18-in chest slide 2 of 7

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Lucy & Co. Iced Coffee SZN Reversible Dog Harness, Small: 14 to 18-in chest

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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$27.73 Chewy Price

$32.00 List Price

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Sassy Woof STAR WARS The Mandalorian Dog Harness, Small: 16 to 21-in chest slide 2 of 5

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Sassy Woof STAR WARS The Mandalorian Dog Harness, Small: 16 to 21-in chest

Rated 3.7 out of 5 stars

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$32.99 Chewy Price

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The Worthy Dog Leopard Sidekick Harness, Beige, Small: 15 to 18-in chest slide 2 of 3

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The Worthy Dog Leopard Sidekick Harness, Beige, Small: 15 to 18-in chest

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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$26.00 Chewy Price

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Arrives between Jul 21 and Jul 25

LupinePet Step In Dog Harness, Jelly Roll, Small: 12 to 18-in chest

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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$20.97 Chewy Price

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Arrives between Jul 22 and Jul 26

WAUDOG Waterproof Dog Harness with QR Tag, Green, Small

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

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$38.86 Chewy Price

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DOOG Step In Neoflex Dash Dog Harness, Blue/Black/Brown, Small: 12.5 to 17-in chest

$26.99 Chewy Price

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Arrives between Jul 22 and Jul 26

Red Dingo Padded Dog Harness, Purple, Small

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars

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$45.95 Chewy Price

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maxbone Easy Fit Dog Harness, Camel, Small: 10-20 inches

Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars

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$45.00 Chewy Price

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Kurgo RSG Townie Polyester Reflective Back Clip Dog Harness, Coastal Blue/Charcoal Gray, Small:...

Rated 2.9 out of 5 stars

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$25.99 Chewy Price

$57.99 List Price

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Arrives between Jul 22 and Jul 26

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Lucy & Co. Geyser No-Pull Dog Harness, Small: 14 to 18-in chest

$33.99 Chewy Price

$34.00 List Price

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Necoichi Ninja Rayon Dog Harness, Small, Green

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars

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$19.99 Chewy Price

$29.99 List Price

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Sassy Woof Disney's Ariel Dog Harness & Leash, Small: 16 to 21-in chest

$51.99 Chewy Price

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Arrives between Jul 22 and Jul 28

Blueberry Pet Step In Bahamas Vacation Dog Harness, Bahamas Vacation, Small: 16.5 to 21.5-in ch...

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

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$21.99 Chewy Price

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Arrives between Jul 24 and Jul 28

LupinePet Nature Inspired Original Design Adjustable Dog Harness, High Country, Small: 12 to 20...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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$21.29 Chewy Price

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Arrives between Jul 22 and Jul 26

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Parisian Pet Freedom Adjustable Dog Harness, Polka Dot, Small: 10 to 12-in chest

$24.99 Chewy Price

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Arrives between Jul 21 and Jul 25

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Lucy & Co. Italian Vacay Reversible Dog Harness, Small: 14 to 18-in chest

Rated 3.7 out of 5 stars

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$32.00 Chewy Price

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Sassy Woof On a Roll Dog Harness, Blue, Small: 16 to 21-in chest

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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$27.99 Chewy Price

$32.99 List Price

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Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
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Arrives between Jul 22 and Jul 28

LupinePet Nature Inspired Original Design Step In Dog Harness, High Country, Small: 12 to 18-in...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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$21.29 Chewy Price

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Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
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Arrives between Jul 22 and Jul 26

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Lucy & Co. Magnificent Mermaids Pearl No-Pull Dog Harness, Small: 14 to 18-in chest

$40.00 Chewy Price

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Sassy Woof Powerpuff Girls Dog Harness, Green, Small: 16 to 21-in chest

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars

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$32.99 Chewy Price

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Arrives between Jul 22 and Jul 28

Sassy Woof Disney Princess Belle Adjustable Dog Harness, Small: 16 to 21-in chest

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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$32.99 Chewy Price

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Arrives between Jul 22 and Jul 28

LupinePet Original Designs Jelly Roll Adjustable Dog Harness, Small: 12 to 20-in chest, 3/4-in ...

Rated 2.3 out of 5 stars

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$31.00 Chewy Price

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Arrives between Jul 22 and Jul 26

Lucy & Co. The Cinnamon Teddy No-Pull Dog Harness, Brown, Small: 14 to 18-in chest

Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars

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$35.00 Chewy Price

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Lucy & Co. The Looking Sharp Reversible Dog Harness, Green, Small: 14 to 18-in chest

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

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$32.00 Chewy Price

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LupinePet Original Designs Ripple Creek Step In Dog Harness, Small: 12 to 18-in chest, 1/2-in w...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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$22.55 Chewy Price

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Arrives between Jul 22 and Jul 26

Sassy Woof Care Bears Cheer Bear Dog Harness & Leash, Small: 16 to 21-in chest

$54.99 Chewy Price

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Arrives between Jul 22 and Jul 28

Sassy Woof Daffodil Dog Harness & Leash, Small: 14 to 24-in chest

$54.99 Chewy Price

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Arrives between Jul 22 and Jul 28

LupinePet Original Designs Crazy Daisy Step In Dog Harness, Small: 15 to 21-in chest, 3/4-in wi...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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$29.90 Chewy Price

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Arrives between Jul 22 and Jul 26

Sassy Woof MLB x Peanuts Boston Red Sox Adjustable Dog Harness, Small: 16 to 21-in chest

$34.99 Chewy Price

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Arrives between Jul 23 and Jul 27

LupinePet Original Designs Rain Song Step In Dog Harness, Small: 12 to 18-in chest, 1/2-in wide...

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

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$22.28 Chewy Price

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Arrives between Jul 22 and Jul 26

Sassy Woof Mama's Girl Adjustable Dog Harness, Small: 16 to 21-in chest

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars

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$29.99 Chewy Price

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Arrives between Jul 22 and Jul 28

LupinePet Original Designs Sea Glass Adjustable Dog Harness, Small: 12 to 20-in chest, 1/2-in w...

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

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$21.29 Chewy Price

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Arrives between Jul 22 and Jul 26

Sassy Woof MLB x Peanuts Toronto Blue Jays Adjustable Dog Harness, Small: 16 to 21-in chest

$34.99 Chewy Price

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Arrives between Jul 22 and Jul 28

Sassy Woof Care Bears Cheer Bear Adjustable Dog Harness, Small: 16 to 21-in chest

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

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$34.99 Chewy Price

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Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
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Arrives between Jul 22 and Jul 28

LupinePet Original Designs Lollipop Step In Dog Harness, Small: 12 to 18-in chest, 1/2-in wide

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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$18.10 Chewy Price

$21.29 List Price

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Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
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Arrives between Jul 22 and Jul 26

Small Breed Dog Harnesses

Buckle-Down The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Ravenclaw Checker Dog Harness, Small: 14 to 17-...

Lucy & Co. Iced Coffee SZN Reversible Dog Harness, Small: 14 to 18-in chest

Sassy Woof STAR WARS The Mandalorian Dog Harness, Small: 16 to 21-in chest

The Worthy Dog Leopard Sidekick Harness, Beige, Small: 15 to 18-in chest

LupinePet Step In Dog Harness, Jelly Roll, Small: 12 to 18-in chest

WAUDOG Waterproof Dog Harness with QR Tag, Green, Small

DOOG Step In Neoflex Dash Dog Harness, Blue/Black/Brown, Small: 12.5 to 17-in chest

Red Dingo Padded Dog Harness, Purple, Small

maxbone Easy Fit Dog Harness, Camel, Small: 10-20 inches

Kurgo RSG Townie Polyester Reflective Back Clip Dog Harness, Coastal Blue/Charcoal Gray, Small:...

Lucy & Co. Geyser No-Pull Dog Harness, Small: 14 to 18-in chest

Necoichi Ninja Rayon Dog Harness, Small, Green

Sassy Woof Disney's Ariel Dog Harness & Leash, Small: 16 to 21-in chest

Blueberry Pet Step In Bahamas Vacation Dog Harness, Bahamas Vacation, Small: 16.5 to 21.5-in ch...

LupinePet Nature Inspired Original Design Adjustable Dog Harness, High Country, Small: 12 to 20...

Parisian Pet Freedom Adjustable Dog Harness, Polka Dot, Small: 10 to 12-in chest

Lucy & Co. Italian Vacay Reversible Dog Harness, Small: 14 to 18-in chest

Sassy Woof On a Roll Dog Harness, Blue, Small: 16 to 21-in chest

LupinePet Nature Inspired Original Design Step In Dog Harness, High Country, Small: 12 to 18-in...

Lucy & Co. Magnificent Mermaids Pearl No-Pull Dog Harness, Small: 14 to 18-in chest

Sassy Woof Powerpuff Girls Dog Harness, Green, Small: 16 to 21-in chest

Sassy Woof Disney Princess Belle Adjustable Dog Harness, Small: 16 to 21-in chest

LupinePet Original Designs Jelly Roll Adjustable Dog Harness, Small: 12 to 20-in chest, 3/4-in ...

Lucy & Co. The Cinnamon Teddy No-Pull Dog Harness, Brown, Small: 14 to 18-in chest

Lucy & Co. The Looking Sharp Reversible Dog Harness, Green, Small: 14 to 18-in chest

LupinePet Original Designs Ripple Creek Step In Dog Harness, Small: 12 to 18-in chest, 1/2-in w...

Sassy Woof Care Bears Cheer Bear Dog Harness & Leash, Small: 16 to 21-in chest

Sassy Woof Daffodil Dog Harness & Leash, Small: 14 to 24-in chest

LupinePet Original Designs Crazy Daisy Step In Dog Harness, Small: 15 to 21-in chest, 3/4-in wi...

Sassy Woof MLB x Peanuts Boston Red Sox Adjustable Dog Harness, Small: 16 to 21-in chest

LupinePet Original Designs Rain Song Step In Dog Harness, Small: 12 to 18-in chest, 1/2-in wide...

Sassy Woof Mama's Girl Adjustable Dog Harness, Small: 16 to 21-in chest

LupinePet Original Designs Sea Glass Adjustable Dog Harness, Small: 12 to 20-in chest, 1/2-in w...

Sassy Woof MLB x Peanuts Toronto Blue Jays Adjustable Dog Harness, Small: 16 to 21-in chest

Sassy Woof Care Bears Cheer Bear Adjustable Dog Harness, Small: 16 to 21-in chest

LupinePet Original Designs Lollipop Step In Dog Harness, Small: 12 to 18-in chest, 1/2-in wide

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