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SIZING & ADJUSTING
​YOUR HARNESSES

TAKING YOUR DOG'S MEASUREMENT
ADJUSTING YOUR IDC® POWERHARNESS  | ​ADJUSTING YOUR IDC® LONGWALK

SIZING & ADJUSTING ​YOUR HARNESS

​TAKING YOUR DOG'S MEASUREMENTS
ADJUSTING YOUR IDC® POWERHARNESS
​ADJUSTING YOUR IDC® LONGWALK

Diagram of how to take your dog's measurements correctly

TAKING YOUR DOG’S MEASUREMENTS CORRECTLY

Taking thorough measurements of your dog is essential for choosing the correct harness size. Place 2 fingers behind the front legs to find where to measure the chest (girth) for IDC® Powerharness sizes Baby 1, Baby 2, Mini-Mini and Mini, and IDC® Longwalk sizes Small and Medium. Place 4 fingers behind the front legs for harness sizes 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4, and IDC® Longwalk sizes L, XL and XL-Long. The chest circumference should be measured where the strap is supposed to be located.
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Choosing the correct size ensures maximum freedom of movement and protects the neck and shoulders.

TAKING YOUR DOG’S MEASUREMENTS CORRECTLY

Diagram of how to take your dog's measurements correctly
Taking thorough measurements of your dog is essential for choosing the correct harness size. Place 2 fingers behind the front legs to find where to measure the chest (girth) for IDC® Powerharness sizes Baby 1, Baby 2, Mini-Mini and Mini, and IDC® Longwalk sizes Small and Medium. Place 4 fingers behind the front legs for harness sizes 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4, and IDC® Longwalk sizes L, XL and XL-Long. The chest circumference should be measured where the strap is supposed to be located.
​

Choosing the correct size ensures maximum freedom of movement and protects the neck and shoulders.


IDC® POWERHARNESS

SIZE GUIDE

SIZE
CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE
WEIGHT
Baby 1
29 - 36 cm
0.8 - 3 kg
Baby 2
33 - 45 cm
2 - 5 kg
Mini-Mini
40 - 53 cm
4 - 7 kg
Mini
49 - 67 cm
7 - 15 kg
Size 0
58 - 76 cm
14 - 25 kg
Size 1
63 - 85cm
25 - 30 kg
Size 2
71 - 96 cm
28 - 40 kg
Size 3
82 - 115 cm
40 - 70 kg
Size 4
96 - 138 cm
70 - 90 kg
Dog wearing the black IDC® Powerharness

IDC® 
​POWERHARNESS

SIZE GUIDE

SIZE
CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE
WEIGHT
Baby 1
29 - 36 cm
0.8 - 3 kg
Baby 2
33 - 45 cm
2 - 5 kg
Mini-Mini
40 - 53 cm
4 - 7 kg
Mini
49 - 67 cm
7 - 15 kg
Size 0
58 - 76 cm
14 - 25 kg
Size 1
63 - 85cm
25 - 30 kg
Size 2
71 - 96 cm
28 - 40 kg
Size 3
82 - 115 cm
40 - 70 kg
Size 4
96 - 138 cm
70 - 90 kg

ADJUSTING YOUR HARNESS CORRECTLY

Minimum chest strap adjustment diagram
Maximum chest strap adjustment diagram
To adjust the hook and loop chest strap developed by Julius-K9® in 1997, open it and loop it through the oval ring which is on the front side of the harness. Close it on the inner side so the hooks and loops are facing each other. Set between the minimum and maximum length settings, the chest strap can support several times the dog’s weight.
Lower strap perfect fit diagram

PUTTING THE HARNESS ON YOUR DOG

Before putting on the harness, it is very important to adjust the chest strap and the lower strap under the chest correctly. If the straps are too loose, the dog might be able to back out of the harness. When the lower strap under the chest is too tight, it is ‘merely’ uncomfortable for the dog. When the chest strap is too tight, the buckle rubs against the dog’s skin in the armpit area, which can cause chafing.
Diagram of when lower strap is adjusted correctly
If the lower strap under the chest is adjusted correctly, there should be enough room for you to fit your fingers between the dog’s back and the harness.

CHOOSING THE CORRECT HARNESS SIZE IS ESSENTIAL FOR A SAFE AND COMFORTABLE USE

Wrong harness size, adjustment and collar use warning diagram

​​WARNING!

Choosing the wrong harness size, as well as incorrect harness adjustment and collar use may result in the dog slipping out of the harness or the collar. If the harness is too small, the chest strap puts pressure on the dog's neck instead of distributing it over the chest area. Choosing the wrong harness size may result in injury.
Correct fit and incorrect fit diagram
​The right harness size should leave the dog with enough room in the shoulder area and it should be able to move its legs freely. If the harness is too big, the dog might step over the chest strap with its front legs. JULIUS-K9® holds no responsibility for any injuries resulting from choosing the wrong harness size or incorrect harness adjustment.
Securing the handle diagram

SECURING THE HANDLE

​The handle part on the IDC® Powerharness has 4 different fastening options. It is possible to secure only the INOX® ring or only the handle, or both, or neither. Handles on IDC® harnesses (sizes Mini and Mini-Mini) and K9® harnesses can be secured/ covered up with hook & loop fastener, thus minimizing the risk of the dog getting caught on something by the handle part. This is especially important for dogs running free.
If your dog tries to back out of the harness diagram

​​WHAT TO DO IF THE DOG BACKS OUT OF THE HARNESS?

In case your dog attempts to slip out of the harness by backing out of it, or tries to pull its head out of the collar, avoid pulling the leash.
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 TAKING YOUR DOG’S MEASUREMENTS AND ADJUSTING THE IDC® POWERHARNESS CORRECTLY

ADJUSTING YOUR
​HARNESS CORRECTLY

Minimum chest strap adjustment diagram
Maximum chest strap adjustment diagram
To adjust the hook and loop chest strap developed by Julius-K9® in 1997, open it and loop it through the oval ring which is on the front side of the harness. Close it on the inner side so the hooks and loops are facing each other. Set between the minimum and maximum length settings, the chest strap can support several times the dog’s weight.
Lower strap perfect fit diagram

PUTTING THE HARNESS ON YOUR DOG

Before putting on the harness, it is very important to adjust the chest strap and the lower strap under the chest correctly. If the straps are too loose, the dog might be able to back out of the harness. When the lower strap under the chest is too tight, it is ‘merely’ uncomfortable for the dog. When the chest strap is too tight, the buckle rubs against the dog’s skin in the armpit area, which can cause chafing.
Diagram of when lower strap is adjusted correctly
If the lower strap under the chest is adjusted correctly, there should be enough room for you to fit your fingers between the dog’s back and the harness.

CHOOSING THE CORRECT HARNESS SIZE IS ESSENTIAL FOR A SAFE AND COMFORTABLE USE

Wrong harness size, adjustment and collar use warning diagram

​​WARNING!

Choosing the wrong harness size, as well as incorrect harness adjustment and collar use may result in the dog slipping out of the harness or the collar. If the harness is too small, the chest strap puts pressure on the dog's neck instead of distributing it over the chest area. Choosing the wrong harness size may result in injury.
Correct fit and incorrect fit diagram
​The right harness size should leave the dog with enough room in the shoulder area and it should be able to move its legs freely. If the harness is too big, the dog might step over the chest strap with its front legs. JULIUS-K9® holds no responsibility for any injuries resulting from choosing the wrong harness size or incorrect harness adjustment.
Securing the handle diagram

SECURING THE HANDLE

​The handle part on the IDC® Powerharness has 4 different fastening options. It is possible to secure only the INOX® ring or only the handle, or both, or neither. Handles on IDC® harnesses (sizes Mini and Mini-Mini) and K9® harnesses can be secured/ covered up with hook & loop fastener, thus minimizing the risk of the dog getting caught on something by the handle part. This is especially important for dogs running free.
If your dog tries to back out of the harness diagram

​​WHAT TO DO IF THE DOG BACKS OUT OF THE HARNESS?

In case your dog attempts to slip out of the harness by backing out of it, or tries to pull its head out of the collar, avoid pulling the leash.
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 TAKING YOUR DOG’S MEASUREMENTS AND ADJUSTING THE IDC® POWERHARNESS CORRECTLY


IDC® LONGWALK HARNESS

SIZE GUIDE

SIZE
CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE
WEIGHT
S
56 - 76 cm
9 - 15 kg
M
56 - 76 cm
14 - 20 kg
L
66 - 86 cm
16 - 22 kg
XL
70 - 96 cm
20 - 28 kg
XL-Long
70 - 96 cm
26 - 35 kg
Dog wearing the black IDC® Powerharness

IDC® LONGWALK HARNESS

SIZE GUIDE

SIZE
CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE
WEIGHT
S
56 - 76 cm
9 - 15 kg
M
56 - 76 cm
14 - 20 kg
L
66 - 86 cm
16 - 22 kg
XL
70 - 96 cm
20 - 28 kg
XL-Long
70 - 96 cm
26 - 35 kg
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 TAKING YOUR DOG’S MEASUREMENTS AND ADJUSTING THE IDC® LONGWALK HARNESS CORRECTLY

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​IDC​® Powerharness

Care Instructions
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​Shipping Options

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Privacy Policy
Sales Terms
​Terms of Service
Anna By Design logo

​SHOPPING

The IDC​® Range
Specialty Dog Harnesses
Dog Harness Accessories
Specialty Dog
​Jackets & Vests

Dog Collars
Dog Leashes
​Dog Toys

​ABOUT

​About Us
Testimonials

BLOG

​WHOLESALE

​Wholesale Opportunity

HELP CENTRE

FAQs
Measuring Your Dog
Sizing Guides

Adjusting Your Harness
The Structure of the
​IDC​® Powerharness

Care Instructions
Warranty
Payment & 
​Shipping Options

Returns
​Video Gallery

Find A Stockist
​
​Contact Us

​TERMS & POLICIES

Privacy Policy
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​Terms of Service
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