DOG SPORTS SPECIALISTS ✦ EXPERT HARNESS FITTING ✦ SPORTY PAWS ACADEMY
FIND THE RIGHT HARNESS
Choosing the right harness isn’t just about size – it’s about fit, your dog’s proportions and what you’ll be doing together. Our Harness Finder uses Sporty Paws’ fitting guidance to compare your dog’s measurements across our harness ranges and recommend the styles and sizes we’d be comfortable fitting.
Choose your activity below, grab a tape measure, and we’ll do the rest.
1 Activity
2 Measurements
3 Results
Find the right harness
What will you and your dog be doing?
Choose the main activity you want this harness for.
Step 2 of 3 · Measurements
Nearly there
Measure in centimetres. Keep the tape snug against your dog and don't add extra room — we'll account for fit when recommending a size.
WANT TO KNOW WHY?
Harness fit isn’t one-size-fits-all. Here’s what we’re looking at when we recommend equipment for your dog.
DEEP CHESTED
A deeper chest can affect where the harness sits and how much adjustment is needed.
NARROW BUILD
Slimmer dogs often need a closer, more precise fit through the neck and chest.
BROAD CHEST
Broader dogs need enough room through the chest and shoulders for comfortable movement.
LONG BODY
Body proportions can affect where a harness finishes and how it sits along the back.
SMALL DOGS
Smaller dogs still need a harness that sits correctly without unnecessary bulk or restriction.
HOW THEY PULL
How your dog works matters too. A strong, committed puller may need something different from a dog that pulls occasionally.
WHICH HARNESS STYLE DOES WHAT?
Different harnesses are designed to do different jobs. Your Harness Finder has already taken your chosen activity into account, but here’s why we might recommend one style over another.
LONG HARNESS
Designed for dogs working out in front and pulling into the line. The longer shape helps distribute load while allowing the shoulders to move freely.
SHORT HARNESS
A versatile option when your dog isn’t working in a sustained pulling position, giving freedom of movement without the length of a dedicated pulling harness.
MANTRAILING HARNESS
Designed to let your dog move, turn and lower their head naturally while maintaining connection with the long line.
STILL NOT SURE?
We’re real harness fitters
Our Harness Finder is based on the same sizing guidance we use ourselves, but dogs don’t always fit neatly into a chart. If your dog is unusually proportioned, between sizes, or you’d simply like a human to check the recommendation, we’re happy to help.