Now that Simon is doing better I'm starting to take him for short walks as he put on some weight when he was laid up.
I have a generic small dog harness which works ok but it doesn't quite adjust to Simon's shape.Quite some time back I saw somewhere on the net harnesses specifically tailored for our little ones but I just don't remember where and I haven't had any luck looking.The local pet stores don't have what I'm looking for either.
A point in the right direction would be very much appreciated!
It´s good to know Simon is doing better, thank goodness.
Red and Islay have tailor-made harnesses made by Dana from weenieinthewindow.com. They are beautifully made and have stood up to three years of frequent washing perfectly. Dana has several dachsies herself and sews perfectly, I can highly recommend her work. We ordered from her because she was willing to ship to Spain and cared a lot about getting the perfect fit- the hug-a-dox people were not willing to do overseas shipping for us at the time, their harnesses look great too and the design is good, though I´m nor sure they make them to each individual dogs measurements.
I don´t have a piccie of them in their harnesses standing up since they wouldn´t stay still, but here´s the one I took of them on the sofa and wearing the harnesses so I could send it to Dana. BTW, the "handles" on the back are not for picking them up ( as some unkind people have suggested) but are to slip the seatbelt through in the car to keep them safe.
We´d love to see Simon in his new harness when you get it!
I got a mesh Hold-A-Dog harness from Doxie Delights 10 years ago and have been very happy with it. I think the difference between the Hold and Hug versions is the Hold has a loop for securing to seat belts in addition to a metal D-ring for leashes/leads.
http://www.shop.dachshunddelights.com/products/Hold_A_Dog_Harness_in_mesh-22-1.html
http://www.shop.dachshunddelights.com/catalog/Hug_A_Dog_Harnesses-1-1.html
We too are great fans of the hold a dox. It fits really well and is comfortable and breathes. Hallie has several! Mostly black mesh with black trim, when she wears the white mesh people always ask why she's wearing a bandage. I don't use the handle for the seat belt (she rides in a crate) but it comes in handy for steadying them on your lap etc.
My two have the hug a dog harnesses...Zoe's is white mesh with red trim and Winston's is white mesh with blue trim...they love them! As a matter of fact, Zoe gets upset if I try to take hers off...so...she wears it all the time....I washed it alot and now it is nice and soft....
Thankyou all very much.
Now I have to decide which one!
Ahem! Unca Mike! Momma says you don't post enough - we miss your board postings!
Brekke of the 4-pack
Quote from: Brekkesmom on March 14, 2010, 10:34:04 AM
Ahem! Unca Mike! Momma says you don't post enough - we miss your board postings!
Brekke of the 4-pack
We second that, we miss Cliffie and Uncle Mike.
Sorry for the absence...too many alligators at work and watching Clifford's declining health....
Quote from: Mike on March 14, 2010, 03:57:17 PM
Sorry for the absence...too many alligators at work and watching Clifford's declining health....
Sorry to hear your best pal Clifford is feeling his age. Here´s hoping the Spring eases things for him and for you too. Give the little fellow a big hug from his pals over in Spain, please.
I echo everyone's recommendation for the Hold-A-Dox harness! Scooter had one for years and I was very pleased with it.
I didn't have time to wait for one to be made when his back went wonky, so I picked up one of these at the store: http://www.sporn.com/cgi-bin/commerce.exe?preadd=action&key=SPUS3
I've been very happy with it as well.