Fit for deep chested German Shepherds? Does this allow a comfortable freedom of movement fit?
1651718
Our shepherds wore them quite a bit when we lived in Az because they loved to go back and forth for a dip all day long and had a doggie door. They seemed fine but even so there would have been no choice in our situation because too many times they would end up at the deep end and try to get out until we got there as fast as we could to help them use the steps. Sometimes it seemed they were actually proud to wear them and their collars. Now that we live in a flood area a different situation but I always want to have one on hand for each pet just in case we had to separate or we knew a bad storm was coming and often decide to stick it out.I am positive they are not annoyed with a boat because they will go back and forth jumping out for hours. Maybe even just the thought in their minds when they see them coming out is more YIPPEEE road trip than anything else.
1651719
Extra Small fits pets with girth size 15"-19" and up to 18 lbs.Small fits pets with girth size 19"-24" and 15-25 lbs.Medium fits pets with girth size 23"-31" and 18-50 lbs.Large fits pets with girth size 26"-35" and 40-70 lbs - See more at: http://www.kvsupply.com/life-jacket-large#sthash.GJ9V13Rp.dpuf
1651720
Extra Small fits pets with girth size 15"-19" and up to 18 lbs.Small fits pets with girth size 19"-24" and 15-25 lbs.Medium fits pets with girth size 23"-31" and 18-50 lbs.Large fits pets with girth size 26"-35" and 40-70 lbs -
1651721
It has a very adjustable fit, it will accommodate any large breed. I have a English setter with a narrow but long chest bone and I was worried about not being able to fit him but it works great, and the price was great it is just as good as any of the $60.00 jackets we looked at.
932144
The size I got for my 8#wiener dog, according to the charts, fits her well. It is a little on the roomy side but after making the adjustments it fits well and she is extremely comfortable and secure wearing it. She loves it, and no rubbing points.
1956395
Ithinkhe would fit but not confortable....I have an 80lb german shepherd and hes.comfy....idk about adding another 100 lbs
168169
There is considerable wiggle room with the thunder shirt. I would measure it snug but not restrictive. Once you get the shirt it is strechy so you can experiment with how snug to make it. It should be like a hug for your dog. Our Westie love hers especially during Florida thunder storms. It is a very good product.
1420545
It should fit fine. My Shepherd is 80lbs now, he is slightly bigger than a Malinois, however the harness fit him at 65-70 lbs, and it is adjustable
2154993
I'll tell you MY considerations. I have a 120-lb Newfoundland (and bought LG.) with REALLY weak hind-end and I use the harness to take his rear weight when he can no longer walk un-aided (after dog-park!). The best thing about the fit is the HANDLE is close to his body, and then I don't have to "lift" high, I can keep straight arm and still be helping relieve his weight (I'm 5'-7" female). If your shepard isn't as tall or you're really tall, then you'd be stooping and will be awkward. example, I can pet my dog without bending down - he's at that height. I've only been using the back-end section (so far) and I like it alot. It has a band under "boy-parts" that will snap out of the way to pee, but for walking, it needs to be re-attached. Your dog would probably fit the MED, as my dog is very big breed and the Large is perfect. They are adjustable too. I also have two of another product I use constantly for quik in/out house and car, and that is a sling pet carrier from Dr Foster&Smith catalog for $10 and the MED is best, because the handles are longer. I like both items for different purposes. GOOD LUCK!
15911
DD, The Kurgo harness didn't fit our dogs who sound like a similar build. I don't know the exact dimensions but our 65 pounder has a 17" neck, a huge deep chest, and a long and lanky everything else. The harness just didn't fit right. It gapped and sagged in too many places and we ended up returning it and choosing a different type of harness. The construction seemed good but it just wasn't right for our boys.
249085
I wondered about that too; my dog has a broad chest but narrow waist. I figured it was easier to go too big rather than too small. I got the medium, and it adjusted nicely and the buckles stayed tight; it was really perfect. I think if you play it safe and go bigger, you can always take the straps in with a couple of stitches wherever you need to adjust a little more.
2231595
Yes, we didn't want our too tight since she has megaesphogus so if she regurgitates while wearing she needs room to breath, so it may be a little roomy for your shepherd.
1783127
It fits my great dane and he's 42 inches around the chest and 22 inches around the neck so she should be fine! :)
1982251
Yes, I bought this for my Yorkie that is just shy of 4lbs. She loves it and feels secure in it.
606274
Absolutely not big enough for a German Shepherd. I don't think it's even big enough for a German Shepherd to be able to lie down in comfortably, let alone turn around.
2264270
I've got a Medium size for my 3 dogs which are all around 27". I'm able to adjust it to fit all 3 of their body types which include: a wide deep chest, a narrow deep chest, & a wide shallow chest. Since u have a pup that is still growing & a mature dog, I would buy one for the mature dog but NOT for the pup since you don't know what it will mature to. Also, the backpack doubles the impact of the walk (like when we have a backpack on) so I wouldn't have the pup carry a pack since it's body is still developing.
665628
It's very tricky. You need to measure your dogs chest and neck and follow the puppia size chart. They are very comfortable and my dogs love it.
529905
Absolutely. There is plenty of room to adjust the harness to fit smaller. The chest part is light weight mesh and the part that goes around and under their legs is a soft material. That part doesn't adjust, but... once you have the harness on, then the entire harness will adjust to fit properly. It appears to be very comfortable and is very easy to put on and is not bulky at all. I am extremely pleased with the product. My Chi and Rat Terrier wear the tiny size, but the Rat Terrier has now outgrown his and I will be ordering him the next size. Hope it works for your baby.
2224764
NO, you want it to fit snug that is what calms them! They work great and my dogs love them, as soon as they see them in my hand they come running to get them on.
1887242
I have 2 German Shepherds. One is 95lbs the other is 105lbs. They both use the 48x30x33 and fit fine. Height wise they could always use a little more room but they have plenty to lay down and stretch.