Ruffwear Front Range Dog Harness
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Ruffwear Front Range Dog Harness
Sized by one number. Fine-tuned by four straps.
Measure round the widest part of your dog's ribcage, find that number on Ruffwear's chart, and the size is decided. Once it's on, four adjustment points let you get the fit just right, foam padding keeps it comfortable on long walks, and two lead points give you a back ring for everyday strolls and a chest clip for the dog that pulls.
| Size | Chest girth (cm) | Chest girth (in) |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 33 to 43 | 13 to 17 |
| XS | 43 to 56 | 17 to 22 |
| S | 56 to 69 | 22 to 27 |
| M | 69 to 81 | 27 to 32 |
| L/XL | 81 to 107 | 32 to 42 |
How to measure: wrap a soft tape round the widest part of your dog's ribcage, snug but not tight, with your dog standing. That one number is all this chart needs.
Between two sizes? Ruffwear's own advice is to choose the larger one, then use the four adjustment points to take it in.
The fit check: once it's on, you should be able to slide a finger comfortably under every strap, your dog should move its shoulders freely, and it shouldn't be able to back out of it. Choose your size on Amazon when you click through.
One measurement decides it
Some harness charts want two or three measurements, and their sizes can overlap. This one asks for a single number: the girth round the widest part of the ribcage. If your dog lands on the line between two sizes, Ruffwear tells you straight: go for the larger one and adjust down.
A back ring for strolls, a chest clip for pullers
Clip to the aluminium V-ring on the back for a relaxed walk. For a dog that leans into the lead, clip to the reinforced webbing loop on the chest instead, which Ruffwear designed to redirect a dog that pulls. It's one harness for the calm walks and the excited ones.
Get the fit right in a minute
Put it on, then work round the four adjustment points until one finger slides under each strap without forcing. The padding spreads the pressure, so a snug fit stays comfortable. Check it again after the first few walks.
Ready for the school run and the winter dark
Reflective trim picks up headlights and torches, and the loop on the back takes a clip-on light. The shell has a water-repellent finish that shrugs off a drizzly walk, and the ID pocket holds tags quietly, so there's no jangle on the stairs at 6am.
From a verified buyer
"Super lightweight and fits well. He likes putting it on and not bothered by it on a warm day." Howard H., verified buyer, on Ruffwear UK
Got your measurement? Pick your size and colour on Amazon.
Opens the Ruffwear Front Range on Amazon, where every size and colour is listed.
Worth knowing before you buy
A harness doesn't replace your dog's collar. In a public place the law still expects a collar with a tag carrying your name and address, so keep that on too. The ID pocket is handy for a spare tag, not a legal substitute. It's a hand wash only: mild detergent, then let it air dry.
| Product | Ruffwear Front Range Dog Harness |
| Style | Padded everyday harness, Y-shaped front |
| Sizes | XXS, XS, S, M, L/XL, by chest girth from 33 to 107 cm (13 to 42 in) |
| Between sizes | Choose the larger size (Ruffwear) |
| Adjustment | Four adjustment points |
| Lead points | Anodised aluminium V-ring on the back; reinforced webbing clip on the chest |
| Visibility | Reflective trim; light loop for a clip-on light |
| Extras | ID pocket for tags |
| Shell | 300D polyester ripstop, 63% recycled, water-repellent finish (nonfluorinated DWR) and PU coating |
| Padding and lining | PE foam padding; polyester knit mesh lining, 100% recycled |
| Webbing | Polyester, 30% recycled |
| Buckles | ITW Nexus Airloc side-release |
| Care | Hand wash with mild detergent, air dry |
| Made in | Vietnam |
| Colours | Nine current colours, sizes XXS to L/XL. Not every colour comes in every size, so check yours on Amazon |
- How do I measure my dog for the Ruffwear Front Range?
- Measure round the widest part of the ribcage with a soft tape, snug but not tight, while your dog stands. Match that number to the chart: XXS 33 to 43 cm, XS 43 to 56, S 56 to 69, M 69 to 81, L/XL 81 to 107 cm.
- My dog is between two sizes. Which should I choose?
- Choose the larger one. That's Ruffwear's own advice, and the four adjustment points let you take it in until one finger fits comfortably under each strap.
- Will it help if my dog pulls?
- It gives you the option. Clip the lead to the reinforced loop on the chest, which Ruffwear designed to redirect a dog that pulls, and use the back ring for relaxed walks. A harness helps with pulling; lead training still does the real work.
- Can my dog back out of it?
- A harness that fits well shouldn't let your dog slip out. Use the four adjustment points so one finger slides under each strap and no more, and check the fit again after the first few walks.
- Does it restrict the shoulders?
- No. The Y-shaped front sits on the chest rather than across the front of the shoulders. Battersea and Dogs Trust both point owners to that shape, so a dog can move freely.
- Is it waterproof?
- Not fully. The shell has a water-repellent finish and a PU coating, so a light shower beads off, but it will get wet in a downpour. Let it air dry afterwards.
- How do I wash it?
- By hand, with a mild detergent, then leave it to air dry. That's Ruffwear's care instruction.
- Does my dog still need a collar?
- Yes. In a public place your dog must wear a collar with a tag showing your name and address, even when it's wearing a harness.
One measurement, the right size, and a harness built for every walk.
Between sizes? Choose the larger one and adjust down.
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