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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Puppia Nola Flower Pattern Step-In No-Pull Dog Harness, Pink, Medium: 14.5-in chest slide 2 of 5

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Puppia Nola Flower Pattern Step-In No-Pull Dog Harness, Pink, Medium: 14.5-in chest

$29.33 Chewy Price

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Arrives between Jul 21 and Jul 25

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

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

Rated 2.7 out of 5 stars

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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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Curli Apple Leather Small Dog Harness, Brown, Small: 15.04 to 17.04-in chest slide 2 of 7

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Curli Apple Leather Small Dog Harness, Brown, Small: 15.04 to 17.04-in chest

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$85.99 Chewy Price

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Industrial Puppy Reflective Service Dog Harness & Detachable Backpacks, Pink, Small: 21 to 26-in chest slide 2 of 6

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$28.95 Chewy Price

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Sassy Woof Tie Dye Step-in Dog Harness, Purple Haze, Small: 14 to 24-in chest

$41.99 Chewy Price

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Arrives between Jul 22 and Jul 28

LupinePet MicroBatch Limited Edition Orcas Step In Dog Harness, Small: 15 to 21-in chest, 3/4-i...

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

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$32.00 Chewy Price

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Puppia Dotty Step-In No-Pull Dog Harness, Violet, Medium: 14.5-in chest

$27.00 Chewy Price

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Arrives between Jul 21 and Jul 25

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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$31.99 Chewy Price

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Arrives between Jul 22 and Jul 27

Lil Monster Pets Neoprene Reversible Dog Harness, Pink Leopard, Small

Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars

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$28.00 Chewy Price

$32.00 List Price

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Barbour Cotton Step In Dog Harness, Olive/Classic, Small: 14 to 18-in chest

Rated 3.4 out of 5 stars

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$45.00 Chewy Price

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DOOG Step In Neoflex Beethoven Neon Dog Harness, Orange/Blue, Small: 12.5 to 17-in chest

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$26.99 Chewy Price

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Arrives between Jul 22 and Jul 26

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FitPAWS Made To Move Dog Harness, Teal, Small: 19 to 29.5-in chest

$49.95 Chewy Price

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Arrives between Jul 21 and Jul 24

Sassy Woof Good Duck, Babe! Adjustable Dog Harness, Blue, Small: 16 to 21-in chest

$29.99 Chewy Price

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Arrives between Jul 22 and Jul 28

Mimi Green Personalized Nylon Harness with Black Plastic Buckle Dog Harness, Peacock Blue, Smal...

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$44.99 Chewy Price

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Puppia Westley Over-the-Head Flower Pattern No-Pull Dog Harness, Violet, Small: 12.1 to 16.8-in...

$32.00 Chewy Price

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Arrives between Jul 21 and Jul 25

maxbone & Christian Cowan Glitz Dog Leash, Harness & Pouch Set, Pink, Small: 10-20 inches

$63.67 Chewy Price

$125.00 List Price

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Sassy Dog Wear American Flag Dog Harness, X-Small

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$13.00 Chewy Price

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

$31.99 Chewy Price

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Arrives between Jul 22 and Jul 27

DOOG Reflective Neotech Beethoven Dog Harness, Blue/Orange/Black, Small: 11.02 to 14.56-in ches...

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$45.99 Chewy Price

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

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$32.99 Chewy Price

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Doggie Design American River Camouflage Dog Harness, Pink Camouflage, Small

Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars

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$19.99 Chewy Price

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Arrives between Jul 22 and Jul 26

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

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$32.00 Chewy Price

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Puppia Soft C Dog Harness, Camo, Small: 12.2 to 13.8-in chest

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$19.20 Chewy Price

$24.00 List Price

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

$24.99 Chewy Price

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Arrives between Jul 21 and Jul 25

Doggie Stylz Multi-Functional Full-Body Lifting Basic Dog Harness, Red, Small: 20 to 25-in ches...

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$45.99 Chewy Price

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Kurgo Tru-Fit Smart Harness Reflective Dog Harness, Black, Small: 16 to 22-in chest

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars

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$26.99 Chewy Price

$42.99 List Price

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Arrives between Jul 20 and Jul 24

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

Rated 4 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 Social Butterfly Adjustable Dog Harness, Small: 12 to 20-in chest, 3...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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$28.49 Chewy Price

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Arrives between Jul 22 and Jul 26

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Lucy & Co. Bowwow Wow! Reversible Dog Harness, Small: 14 to 18-in chest

Rated 3.8 out of 5 stars

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$32.00 Chewy Price

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Puppia Vivien Step-In No-Pull Dog Harness, Violet, Large: 16.5-in chest

$31.00 Chewy Price

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Arrives between Jul 21 and Jul 25

PetSafe EasySport Nylon Reflective Dog Harness, Charcoal, Small: 21 to 27-in chest

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$19.95 Chewy Price

$22.99 List Price

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Wolfgang MarbleSwirl Comfort No Pull Step In Back Clip Dog Harness, Small: 12 to 18-in chest

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$33.24 Chewy Price

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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$19.99 Chewy Price

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Arrives between Jul 22 and Jul 26

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

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

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$29.90 Chewy Price

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Arrives between Jul 22 and Jul 26

Non-stop Dogwear Rock Dog Harness, Black/Orange, Small: 17.7 to 25.2-in chest

$87.99 Chewy Price

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Arrives between Jul 22 and Jul 27

Small Breed Dog Harnesses

Puppia Nola Flower Pattern Step-In No-Pull Dog Harness, Pink, Medium: 14.5-in chest

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

Curli Apple Leather Small Dog Harness, Brown, Small: 15.04 to 17.04-in chest

Industrial Puppy Reflective Service Dog Harness & Detachable Backpacks, Pink, Small: 21 to 26-i...

Sassy Woof Tie Dye Step-in Dog Harness, Purple Haze, Small: 14 to 24-in chest

LupinePet MicroBatch Limited Edition Orcas Step In Dog Harness, Small: 15 to 21-in chest, 3/4-i...

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

Puppia Dotty Step-In No-Pull Dog Harness, Violet, Medium: 14.5-in chest

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

Lil Monster Pets Neoprene Reversible Dog Harness, Pink Leopard, Small

Barbour Cotton Step In Dog Harness, Olive/Classic, Small: 14 to 18-in chest

DOOG Step In Neoflex Beethoven Neon Dog Harness, Orange/Blue, Small: 12.5 to 17-in chest

FitPAWS Made To Move Dog Harness, Teal, Small: 19 to 29.5-in chest

Sassy Woof Good Duck, Babe! Adjustable Dog Harness, Blue, Small: 16 to 21-in chest

Mimi Green Personalized Nylon Harness with Black Plastic Buckle Dog Harness, Peacock Blue, Smal...

Puppia Westley Over-the-Head Flower Pattern No-Pull Dog Harness, Violet, Small: 12.1 to 16.8-in...

maxbone & Christian Cowan Glitz Dog Leash, Harness & Pouch Set, Pink, Small: 10-20 inches

Sassy Dog Wear American Flag Dog Harness, X-Small

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

DOOG Reflective Neotech Beethoven Dog Harness, Blue/Orange/Black, Small: 11.02 to 14.56-in ches...

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

Doggie Design American River Camouflage Dog Harness, Pink Camouflage, Small

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

Puppia Soft C Dog Harness, Camo, Small: 12.2 to 13.8-in chest

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

Doggie Stylz Multi-Functional Full-Body Lifting Basic Dog Harness, Red, Small: 20 to 25-in ches...

Kurgo Tru-Fit Smart Harness Reflective Dog Harness, Black, Small: 16 to 22-in chest

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

LupinePet Original Designs Social Butterfly Adjustable Dog Harness, Small: 12 to 20-in chest, 3...

Lucy & Co. Bowwow Wow! Reversible Dog Harness, Small: 14 to 18-in chest

Puppia Vivien Step-In No-Pull Dog Harness, Violet, Large: 16.5-in chest

PetSafe EasySport Nylon Reflective Dog Harness, Charcoal, Small: 21 to 27-in chest

Wolfgang MarbleSwirl Comfort No Pull Step In Back Clip Dog Harness, Small: 12 to 18-in chest

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

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

Non-stop Dogwear Rock Dog Harness, Black/Orange, Small: 17.7 to 25.2-in chest

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