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Harness for lifting older mastiff

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  • #32
    snoman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 270 ✭✭snoman


    Does anyone know if there would be an outlet in the Cork area that would stock Ruffwear? I suspect not but I really would like to fit the harness before I order it. I've just measured my girl and she's exactly on the cusp of medium to large.


  • #33
    maggiepip
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,099 ✭✭✭maggiepip


    I dont think there is anywhere in Ireland that stock these harnesses. I have the ruffwear "webmaster" harness for my collie - she was on the borderline of 2 sizes and I got the smaller one (Ruffwear actually recommends you get the smaller size if its borderline)

    However I now regret getting the smaller size. I think (and I say I Think!!) the main reason they suggest getting the smaller one is because for some dogs the "coat" part of the harness will be too long with the larger size --and if the dog is a boy dog the strap which goes across the belly can cover over where they pee from - if youre with me!! For a girl dog (and especially a larger type - like yours) I would actually recommend getting the larger size if on borderline sizing - the coat part should be longer and the belly strap will be more proportioned - especially for helping with mobility. I would imagine the same would go for the other styles of Ruffwear harnesses. They are a brilliant harness - I just wish now I had got the larger size - gives a bit more leeway with weight and can be adjusted more comfortably to suit the dog lying down.

    Edited to add - I wouldnt actually recommend the webmaster for full on lifting of a dog as it doesnt support the hips properly - its ok for giving a dog a bit or a hoosh so to speak but not for full on lifting - the "doubleback" harness would be much more suited to that:
    http://www.ruffwear.com/DoubleBack-Harness


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