Medium or Large for 102 lb Bulldog mix? He's a year old so he might get thicker, has a big barrel chest, 36" girth, but short body length(from neck to tail about 24 inches). Primary use would be 3 day camping/backpacking trips. Thanks in advance
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I'd go with the large. I have a smaller dog, about 45-50 and it ran decently big, but considering she's 1/2 the size, a large might be good.
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My dog is a 75 pound Ridgeback mix. The medium might be a better bet for dogs 10 to 25 pounds lighter.
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We purchased the large for our lab,shepard mix and he was around 85 lbs. I think he could have used the medium. I think it depends on his muscular structure, rump and thigh size of your dog. This was a great purchase for us.
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I am not sure if this will help but my dog is about 40lbs and an Italian grey hound mix. She is wearing a medium with the straps adjusted as tight as they can be. I think bull dogs tend to have wider more barreled chests, so maybe a medium would work for you as well.Hope this helps. It was the best investment I made as a dog owner.
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If its very deep chested I might recommend xl if its not to deep then maybe large. I have a 72 lb American bull dog mix and large is good for him but his chest is not very wide for a bully breed and not deep at all ... Really it's all about the chest as the pack its self fit him in a medium but the chest strap was to tight.
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Hi! Sorry? Just saw this from yesterday right now. I got it large for my 34 pound mixed breed, and I wouldn't get it any smaller. So, definitely go with the large? Also, I actually looked at a YouTube because I couldn't figure out how to put it on.mi'm not stupid, just too impatient to read directions so I exhaust myself! Lol. It's a great thing. She walks so much better! Good luck!
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My dog is 67 lbs now (started at 80 lbs.), 8 years old with a chest of about 30 to 32 in. He is a Husky mix, and has very thick fur. I bought the large one that was labeled 70 lbs. to 130 lbs. and we have it adjusted down now as far as it will go. I think I would go with the large. It takes a little bit to figure out how to adjust the harness, and you really need two people unless your dog is really well trained to stand and let you put it on him. He has had it on pretty much continuously since April, and has no problems with it chafing him anywhere. It has been an answer to prayer for him. Hope it works as well for your dog. My dog is 67 lbs now (started at 80 lbs.), 8 years old with a chest of about 30 to 32 in. He is a Husky mix, and has very thick fur. I bought the large one that was labeled 70 lbs. to 130 lbs. and we have it adjusted down now as far as it will go. I think I would go with the large. It takes a little bit to figure out how to adjust the harness, and you really need two people unless your dog is really well trained to stand and let you put it on him. He has had it on pretty much continuously since April, and has no problems with it chafing him anywhere. It has been an answer to prayer for him.... » Read More My dog is 67 lbs now (started at 80 lbs.), 8 years old with a chest of about 30 to 32 in. He is a Husky mix, and has very thick fur. I bought the large one that was labeled 70 lbs. to 130 lbs. and we have it adjusted down now as far as it will go. I think I would go with the large. It takes a little bit to figure out how to adjust the harness, and you really need two people unless your dog is really well trained to stand and let you put it on him. He has had it on pretty much continuously since April, and has no problems with it chafing him anywhere. It has been an answer to prayer for him. Hope it works as well for your dog. « Show Less
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If he is short haired then a medium would be ok. I have a Shtz Tzu and even though he has a lot of hair it was too big for him.
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large. I base that on the guess that your dog has rather strong jaws. Although smaller than our dog Justin, 115lbs., medium could be border line. Justin has had his several months now & still in fine shape. adding treats inside definitely adds a challenge to toy play time. Hope you find this helpful, &your; dog finds it enjoyable, if you decide to get it.Of course, larger is better than choosing too small.You may want to go to the XL,we don't give Justin big treats,so happy with our chosen size. Preference is individual.
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I got a medium for my Siberian Husky when she was about 9-mth old, and now she is 1-yr old and about 45 pounds, I'm kinda regret getting the medium size now, because although the bag size is suitable but the strips at her chest has to be adjusted to the maximum length so that the bag is not too close to the neck. You can also check out those videos in Youtube
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How much does your Doberman weigh? I have a young Swiss Mountain Dog mix that is very skinny and is built a bit like a Doberman. He weighs about 70lbs but he is very tall and lanky. We got him an Extra Large and we were able to adjust the straps down to fit him, though if he were too much smaller I don't think it would have worked. The straps have a lot of adjustability though and they would have supported a MUCH larger dog. Honestly, the Large size probably would have been a better fit for my dog and I would guess for yours as well. The straps allow for quite a bit of adjustment though, so you should probably be fine as long as you don't get small. Haha. I definitely recommend getting this backpack though, it really is great.
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I bought the medium and the large. My 45 lb shepherd is apparently claustrophobic and wouldn't go in the medium or the large - which my 100 lb lab loved. There was plenty of room in the medium for the shepherd, but he was adamant. He didn't like the large either. Ended up returning the medium and getting an extra large. The 100# lab still loves the large house, and my 45# shepherd finally has a house (XL) which he loves. My son has a 35# beagle, and I got him a medium house. Plenty roomy for him....
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My dog is the exact same size. He is a boxer/lab mix..exact same chest and weight, and the medium fits perfectly. I actually got it when he was 29 and it fit him great and he grew into it nicely. This pack is awesome man. Used it with him today on a 7 mile hike.
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I got a large for my 20 pound Peke. It is very large for him. But it's his little home, so.... A medium would probably do, but Teddy has lots of space to turn around and play. Hope this helps. I was also wondering and when it arrived I felt it was TOO big. It will be a problem for traveling. Even folded up (which appears to me will be a little difficult, it is large.
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I have a grown German Shepherd, and after reading the advice of another purchaser with a GS -- bought the medium. It appears it would be too small, but it is just perfect. Works great and glad it was purchased. That's the best I can offer -- if you can think of the comparison in size of dog, and make your choice. Sorry if answer comes late -- hopefully can help.
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Definitely not a giant, you could get by with the large. Our 96 pound American Bulldog Rotti mix fits just right on the large
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Great product in my opinion. My Olde English Bulldogge is 75 pounds, and the 32 ounce bottle lasts about 2 months...he receives 5 pumps twice per day at meal time. Hope this helps.