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.

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Curli Alpine Clasp Vest Dog Harness, Light Gray, Small: 15.04 to 17.04-in chest

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$58.90 Chewy Price

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Halti Nylon No Pull Dog Harness, Small: 10.24 to 14.17-in chest

Rated 3.9 out of 5 stars

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$29.99 Chewy Price

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Lucy & Co. The Cheery Cherries Reversible Dog Harness, Red, Small: 14 to 18-in chest slide 2 of 8

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Lucy & Co. The Cheery Cherries Reversible Dog Harness, Red, Small: 14 to 18-in chest

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars

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$32.00 Chewy Price

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Pet Passion Remy Recycled Ribbon Dog Harness, Black, Small: 15 to 19-in chest slide 2 of 3

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Pet Passion Remy Recycled Ribbon Dog Harness, Black, Small: 15 to 19-in chest

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Pawtitas Solid Dog & Cat Harness, Teal, Small: 14 to 21-in chest

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$14.99 Chewy Price

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Frisco Fashion Over-The-Head Harness, Buffalo Plaid, Small

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars

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$13.99 Chewy Price

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BARKBAY Adjustable Reflective Step In No Pull Small & Medium Dog Vest Harness, Pink, Small: 15 ...

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

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$31.99 Chewy Price

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Red Dingo No Pull Dog Harness, Red, Small

Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars

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$10.95 Chewy Price

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Gooby Comfort X Mesh Dog Harness, Flamingo Pink, Small: 11.75 to 15.5-in chest

Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars

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$20.71 Chewy Price

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Frisco Padded No Pull Dog Harness, Blue, S- Girth16 to 22-in

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Lucy & Co. The Take a Hike Reversible Dog Harness, Green, Small: 14 to 18-in chest

Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars

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$29.64 Chewy Price

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Doggie Design Wrap & Snap Choke Free Dog Harness, Flame Red, Small: 13.75 to 17-in chest

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Fringe Studio Ditsy Floral Dog Harness, Small: 14 to 19-in chest girth

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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$14.29 Chewy Price

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Pawtitas Recycled Reflective Dog Harness, Teal, Small

Rated 3.9 out of 5 stars

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$16.99 Chewy Price

$23.79 List Price

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Puppia Pawprint Over-the-Head No-Pull Dog Harness, Beige, Medium: 15.2 to 21.5-in chest

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

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$32.00 Chewy Price

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Wingo Outdoors Monty Dog Harness, Wingo Mosaic, Small: 18 to 26-in chest

Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars

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$39.00 Chewy Price

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Doggy Tales Realtree Step In V Dog Harness, Sea Glass, Medium

Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars

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$28.95 Chewy Price

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Industrial Puppy Reflective Service Dog Harness & Leash, Pink, Small: 21 to 26-in chest

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars

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$29.95 Chewy Price

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Frisco Padded Reflective Harness, Pink, Small

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HDP Car Dog Harness & Safety Seat Belt Travel Gear, Black, Small

Rated 3.9 out of 5 stars

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$11.99 Chewy Price

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Lucy & Co. The Have a Nice Day Reversible Dog Harness, Blue, Small: 14 to 18-in chest

Rated 3.6 out of 5 stars

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$23.33 Chewy Price

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BullHug Checkered Adjustable No Choke & No Pull Dog Harness, Pink, Small: 19 to 24-in chest

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

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$32.99 Chewy Price

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Doggie Design American River Polka Dot Collection Choke Free Dog Harness, Paisley Purple, Mediu...

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WALKABOUT Original Back End Harness, Black, Medium/Small

Rated 3.8 out of 5 stars

286

$59.95 Chewy Price

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Pawtitas Solid Personalized Dog Harness, Teal, Small: 14 to 21-in chest

Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars

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$23.99 Chewy Price

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LupinePet MicroBatch Limited Edition Orcas Adjustable Dog Harness, Small: 12 to 20-in chest, 3/...

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Best Pet Supplies Voyager Padded Faux Leather Dog Harness, Purple, Small

Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars

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$13.99 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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Chai's Choice Best Tropic Thunder Edition No-Pull Dog Harness, Aqua, X-Large: 32 to 42-in chest...

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

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$35.99 Chewy Price

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Frisco Wedding Rosette Removable Dress Skirt Dog Harness, S: 15 to 19-in chest

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

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Doggie Design Wrap & Snap Choke Free Adjustable Dog Harness, Maui Pink, Small: 13.75 to 17-in c...

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

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$19.99 Chewy Price

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Canada Pooch Complete Control Dog Harness, Red, Small

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

115

$36.35 Chewy Price

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Pawtitas Dog Harness, Teal / Pink /Purple, X-Small

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

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$14.99 Chewy Price

$26.98 List Price

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The Worthy Dog Watercolor Floral Sidekick Dog Harness, Teal, Small: 15 to 18-in chest

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

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$27.50 Chewy Price

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Arrives between Jun 1 and Jun 5

Puppia Mountaineer II Coat Dog Harness, Green, Medium: 16.5-in chest

Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars

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$59.20 Chewy Price

$74.00 List Price

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Small Breed Dog Harnesses

Curli Alpine Clasp Vest Dog Harness, Light Gray, Small: 15.04 to 17.04-in chest

Halti Nylon No Pull Dog Harness, Small: 10.24 to 14.17-in chest

Lucy & Co. The Cheery Cherries Reversible Dog Harness, Red, Small: 14 to 18-in chest

Pet Passion Remy Recycled Ribbon Dog Harness, Black, Small: 15 to 19-in chest

Pawtitas Solid Dog & Cat Harness, Teal, Small: 14 to 21-in chest

Frisco Fashion Over-The-Head Harness, Buffalo Plaid, Small

BARKBAY Adjustable Reflective Step In No Pull Small & Medium Dog Vest Harness, Pink, Small: 15 ...

Red Dingo No Pull Dog Harness, Red, Small

Gooby Comfort X Mesh Dog Harness, Flamingo Pink, Small: 11.75 to 15.5-in chest

Frisco Padded No Pull Dog Harness, Blue, S- Girth16 to 22-in

Lucy & Co. The Take a Hike Reversible Dog Harness, Green, Small: 14 to 18-in chest

Doggie Design Wrap & Snap Choke Free Dog Harness, Flame Red, Small: 13.75 to 17-in chest

Fringe Studio Ditsy Floral Dog Harness, Small: 14 to 19-in chest girth

Pawtitas Recycled Reflective Dog Harness, Teal, Small

Puppia Pawprint Over-the-Head No-Pull Dog Harness, Beige, Medium: 15.2 to 21.5-in chest

Wingo Outdoors Monty Dog Harness, Wingo Mosaic, Small: 18 to 26-in chest

Doggy Tales Realtree Step In V Dog Harness, Sea Glass, Medium

Industrial Puppy Reflective Service Dog Harness & Leash, Pink, Small: 21 to 26-in chest

Frisco Padded Reflective Harness, Pink, Small

HDP Car Dog Harness & Safety Seat Belt Travel Gear, Black, Small

Lucy & Co. The Have a Nice Day Reversible Dog Harness, Blue, Small: 14 to 18-in chest

BullHug Checkered Adjustable No Choke & No Pull Dog Harness, Pink, Small: 19 to 24-in chest

Doggie Design American River Polka Dot Collection Choke Free Dog Harness, Paisley Purple, Mediu...

WALKABOUT Original Back End Harness, Black, Medium/Small

Pawtitas Solid Personalized Dog Harness, Teal, Small: 14 to 21-in chest

LupinePet MicroBatch Limited Edition Orcas Adjustable Dog Harness, Small: 12 to 20-in chest, 3/...

Best Pet Supplies Voyager Padded Faux Leather Dog Harness, Purple, Small

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

Chai's Choice Best Tropic Thunder Edition No-Pull Dog Harness, Aqua, X-Large: 32 to 42-in chest...

Frisco Wedding Rosette Removable Dress Skirt Dog Harness, S: 15 to 19-in chest

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

Doggie Design Wrap & Snap Choke Free Adjustable Dog Harness, Maui Pink, Small: 13.75 to 17-in c...

Canada Pooch Complete Control Dog Harness, Red, Small

Pawtitas Dog Harness, Teal / Pink /Purple, X-Small

The Worthy Dog Watercolor Floral Sidekick Dog Harness, Teal, Small: 15 to 18-in chest

Puppia Mountaineer II Coat Dog Harness, Green, Medium: 16.5-in chest

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