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)

Slide 1 of 9

K9 Explorer Trek Full-Coverage Boulder Dog Harness, Small: 16 to 24-in chest slide 2 of 9

K9 Explorer Trek Full-Coverage Boulder Dog Harness, Small: 16 to 24-in chest slide 3 of 9

K9 Explorer Trek Full-Coverage Boulder Dog Harness, Small: 16 to 24-in chest slide 4 of 9

K9 Explorer Trek Full-Coverage Boulder Dog Harness, Small: 16 to 24-in chest slide 5 of 9

K9 Explorer Trek Full-Coverage Boulder Dog Harness, Small: 16 to 24-in chest slide 6 of 9

K9 Explorer Trek Full-Coverage Boulder Dog Harness, Small: 16 to 24-in chest slide 7 of 9

K9 Explorer Trek Full-Coverage Boulder Dog Harness, Small: 16 to 24-in chest slide 8 of 9

K9 Explorer Trek Full-Coverage Boulder Dog Harness, Small: 16 to 24-in chest slide 9 of 9

Slide 1 of 9

K9 Explorer Trek Full-Coverage Boulder Dog Harness, Small: 16 to 24-in chest

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

1

$31.99 Chewy Price

Autoship Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Jul 22 and Jul 27

Slide 1 of 4

Puppia Nola Over-the-Head Flower Pattern No-Pull Dog Harness, Pink, Medium: 15.2 to 21.5-in chest slide 2 of 4

Puppia Nola Over-the-Head Flower Pattern No-Pull Dog Harness, Pink, Medium: 15.2 to 21.5-in chest slide 3 of 4

Puppia Nola Over-the-Head Flower Pattern No-Pull Dog Harness, Pink, Medium: 15.2 to 21.5-in chest slide 4 of 4

Slide 1 of 4

Puppia Nola Over-the-Head Flower Pattern No-Pull Dog Harness, Pink, Medium: 15.2 to 21.5-in che...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

1

$27.06 Chewy Price

$32.00 List Price

Autoship Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Jul 21 and Jul 25

Slide 1 of 4

Doggie Design Cool Mesh Blue Daisy Dog Harness & Leash, Small: 13 to 16-in chest slide 2 of 4

Doggie Design Cool Mesh Blue Daisy Dog Harness & Leash, Small: 13 to 16-in chest slide 3 of 4

Doggie Design Cool Mesh Blue Daisy Dog Harness & Leash, Small: 13 to 16-in chest slide 4 of 4

Loading options...

Doggie Design Cool Mesh Blue Daisy Dog Harness & Leash, Small: 13 to 16-in chest

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

3

$19.99 Chewy Price

Autoship Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Jul 22 and Jul 26

Slide 1 of 6

Lucy & Co. Red, White & BBQ Reversible Dog Harness, Small: 14 to 18-in chest slide 2 of 6

Lucy & Co. Red, White & BBQ Reversible Dog Harness, Small: 14 to 18-in chest slide 3 of 6

Lucy & Co. Red, White & BBQ Reversible Dog Harness, Small: 14 to 18-in chest slide 4 of 6

Lucy & Co. Red, White & BBQ Reversible Dog Harness, Small: 14 to 18-in chest slide 5 of 6

Lucy & Co. Red, White & BBQ Reversible Dog Harness, Small: 14 to 18-in chest slide 6 of 6

Loading options...

Lucy & Co. Red, White & BBQ Reversible Dog Harness, Small: 14 to 18-in chest

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

6

$32.00 Chewy Price

Autoship Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

Julius-K9 IDC Powerair Dog Harness, Blue, Baby 2: 13 to 17.5-in chest

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

51

$39.99 Chewy Price

Autoship Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders
Free 365-day returns

WAUDOG Re-Cotton Recycled Material QR Passport Dog Harness, Pink, Small

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

74

$18.52 Chewy Price

Autoship Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

HOOZA Quick Clip One Click Dog Harness, Blue, Small: 15 to 20-in chest

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars

12

$19.99 Chewy Price

Autoship Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Jul 21 and Jul 26

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

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

1

$28.49 Chewy Price

Autoship Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Jul 22 and Jul 26

CarSafe Crash Tested Back Clip Dog Harness, Blue, Small

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

231

$49.99 Chewy Price

Autoship Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders
Free 365-day returns

The Worthy Dog Plaid Sidekick Dog Harness, Pink, Small: 15 to 18-in chest

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars

12

$24.99 Chewy Price

$26.00 List Price

Autoship Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Jul 21 and Jul 25

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

$34.99 Chewy Price

Autoship Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Jul 22 and Jul 28

Hip Doggie Ultra Comfort Dog Harness, Rainbow Pride, Small

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars

12

$17.00 Chewy Price

$18.99 List Price

Autoship Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Jul 23 and Jul 27

Loading options...

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

Rated 3.6 out of 5 stars

19

$27.95 Chewy Price

$32.00 List Price

Autoship Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

Puppia Windsor Over-the-Head Checkered Pattern No-Pull Dog Harness, Beige, Small: 12.1 to 16.8-...

$32.00 Chewy Price

Autoship Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Jul 21 and Jul 25

Sassy Dog Wear Nylon Webbing Dog Harness, Red, Small: 5/8-in wide, Adjusts 15-21-in

$13.00 Chewy Price

Autoship Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Jul 21 and Jul 26

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

2

$14.29 Chewy Price

$32.00 List Price

Autoship Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

Pawtitas Reflective Mesh Dog Harness, Purple, Small

Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars

259

$15.99 Chewy Price

$22.39 List Price

Autoship Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

Hip Doggie Ultra Comfort Reflective Dog Harness, Purple, Medium

Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars

10

$20.17 Chewy Price

Autoship Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Jul 23 and Jul 27

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

$19.99 Chewy Price

Autoship Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Jul 22 and Jul 26

Loading options...

Lucy & Co. The Take a Hike Reversible Dog Harness, Green, Medium: 17 to 23-in chest

Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars

62

$32.00 Chewy Price

Autoship Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

WALKABOUT Walkabelly Support Sling Dog Harness, Black, Small

Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars

222

$66.74 Chewy Price

Autoship Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders
Free 365-day returns

Sporn Original No Pull Training Halter Dog Harness, Black, Small: 9 to 12-in neck

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

381

$22.39 Chewy Price

$29.99 List Price

Autoship Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

Buckle-Down Star Wars Characters & Quotes Cartoon Collage Gray Plastic Buckle Ployester Dog Har...

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

3

$12.95 Chewy Price

Autoship Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Jul 22 and Jul 27

Halti Walking Dog Harness, Red, Small

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars

53

$12.99 Chewy Price

$23.99 List Price

Autoship Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

Non-stop Dogwear Rush Dog Harness, Teal, 2: 14.2 to 21.3-in chest

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars

10

$74.99 Chewy Price

Autoship Price

Free delivery on first-time orders
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Jul 22 and Jul 27

Sassy Woof Alice in Wonderland Adjustable Dog Harness, Purple, Small: 16 to 21-in chest

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars

8

$32.99 Chewy Price

Autoship Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Jul 22 and Jul 28

Gooby Memory Foam Step In Dog Harness, Purple, Large: 19 to 23.5-in chest

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10

$36.99 Chewy Price

Autoship Price

Free delivery on first-time orders
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Jul 22 and Jul 26

Kurgo Stash n’ Dash Dog Harness, Black, Small

Rated 3.9 out of 5 stars

24

$29.99 Chewy Price

$43.99 List Price

Autoship Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Jul 20 and Jul 24

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

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

21

$30.40 Chewy Price

$32.00 List Price

Autoship Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

Hip Doggie EZ Reflective Dog Harness, Light Blue, Small

Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars

6

$22.00 Chewy Price

Autoship Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Jul 23 and Jul 27

Blueberry Pet Step In Rainbow Polka Dots Dog Harness, Rainbow Polka Dots, Small: 16.5 to 21.5-i...

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars

7

$13.99 Chewy Price

$21.99 List Price

Autoship Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Jul 23 and Jul 27

Chai's Choice Fashionable Harris Tweed Wool Dog Poop Bag Dispenser, Leash & Harness, Otter, Sma...

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

1

$37.99 Chewy Price

($37.99/ea) Price per Unit

Autoship Price

Free delivery on first-time orders
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Jul 22 and Jul 26

Bundle and Save 10%

Bundle: Frisco Outdoor Lightweight Ripstop Nylon Harness, Shadow Purple, Small, Neck: 13 to 19-...

By

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

30

$22.48 Chewy Price

$24.98 List Price

Autoship Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

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

Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars

213

$13.99 Chewy Price

$15.99 List Price

Autoship Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

Curli Air-Mesh Small Dog Harness, Pink, Small: 15 to 17-in chest

Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars

12

$48.99 Chewy Price

Autoship Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders
Free 365-day returns

Frisco Wedding Removable Tuxedo Tail Dog Harness, S: 15 to 19-in chest

By

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars

35

$27.99 Chewy Price

Autoship Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

Small Breed Dog Harnesses

K9 Explorer Trek Full-Coverage Boulder Dog Harness, Small: 16 to 24-in chest

Puppia Nola Over-the-Head Flower Pattern No-Pull Dog Harness, Pink, Medium: 15.2 to 21.5-in che...

Doggie Design Cool Mesh Blue Daisy Dog Harness & Leash, Small: 13 to 16-in chest

Lucy & Co. Red, White & BBQ Reversible Dog Harness, Small: 14 to 18-in chest

Julius-K9 IDC Powerair Dog Harness, Blue, Baby 2: 13 to 17.5-in chest

WAUDOG Re-Cotton Recycled Material QR Passport Dog Harness, Pink, Small

HOOZA Quick Clip One Click Dog Harness, Blue, Small: 15 to 20-in chest

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

CarSafe Crash Tested Back Clip Dog Harness, Blue, Small

The Worthy Dog Plaid Sidekick Dog Harness, Pink, Small: 15 to 18-in chest

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

Hip Doggie Ultra Comfort Dog Harness, Rainbow Pride, Small

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

Puppia Windsor Over-the-Head Checkered Pattern No-Pull Dog Harness, Beige, Small: 12.1 to 16.8-...

Sassy Dog Wear Nylon Webbing Dog Harness, Red, Small: 5/8-in wide, Adjusts 15-21-in

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

Pawtitas Reflective Mesh Dog Harness, Purple, Small

Hip Doggie Ultra Comfort Reflective Dog Harness, Purple, Medium

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

Lucy & Co. The Take a Hike Reversible Dog Harness, Green, Medium: 17 to 23-in chest

WALKABOUT Walkabelly Support Sling Dog Harness, Black, Small

Sporn Original No Pull Training Halter Dog Harness, Black, Small: 9 to 12-in neck

Buckle-Down Star Wars Characters & Quotes Cartoon Collage Gray Plastic Buckle Ployester Dog Har...

Halti Walking Dog Harness, Red, Small

Non-stop Dogwear Rush Dog Harness, Teal, 2: 14.2 to 21.3-in chest

Sassy Woof Alice in Wonderland Adjustable Dog Harness, Purple, Small: 16 to 21-in chest

Gooby Memory Foam Step In Dog Harness, Purple, Large: 19 to 23.5-in chest

Kurgo Stash n’ Dash Dog Harness, Black, Small

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

Hip Doggie EZ Reflective Dog Harness, Light Blue, Small

Blueberry Pet Step In Rainbow Polka Dots Dog Harness, Rainbow Polka Dots, Small: 16.5 to 21.5-i...

Chai's Choice Fashionable Harris Tweed Wool Dog Poop Bag Dispenser, Leash & Harness, Otter, Sma...

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

Curli Air-Mesh Small Dog Harness, Pink, Small: 15 to 17-in chest

Frisco Wedding Removable Tuxedo Tail Dog Harness, S: 15 to 19-in chest

Category

Breed Size

Color Family

Harness Type

Lifestage

Features

Brand

Leash Size

Pattern

Closure Type

Material

Collection

Deals & Savings

Price

Customer Rating