Designer dog harnesses
for small dogs
Harnesses, leashes and matching sets built for dogs under 25 lb — sized by a professional groomer, lightweight on tiny frames, and hand-delivered across Broward County the same day.
In stock now · Ships nationwide · Same-day hand delivery in Broward CountySized by a groomerEvery size is checked against real dogs on the table, not a generic chart.
Light hardwareSmall clasps and soft webbing, so a 6 lb dog isn’t carrying the harness.
Same day, locallyWe hold stock at home in Broward County and hand-deliver it to you.
Small dog harnesses & matching sets
Each set is in stock and ready to go out today. Sizes run XS to M on this page — larger sizes live on the big dog page.
Brown Leather Harness & Leash Set
Soft brown leather with a matching lead. Holds its shape without stiffening on a small chest.
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Padded Harness & Leash Set
Padded chest panel that spreads pressure off the throat — our pick for pullers and toy breeds.
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Matching Small Dog Leash
Lightweight lead with a small-gauge clip, so the hardware doesn’t outweigh the dog.
View details →Camo, grey, knit and dress styles
Seasonal sets and sweaters in small sizes, added as they come in.
See everything in stock →Small dog size chart
Measured around the widest part of the chest, just behind the front legs. Drawn here to scale.
Between two sizes? Don’t guess. Send a photo of your dog plus the chest measurement and Bianka will tell you which size to order — before you pay for it. It takes about a minute and it’s the single easiest way to avoid a return.
How to measure a small dog
Small dogs have almost no margin for error — an inch off on a Yorkie is the difference between a snug fit and a harness she reverses straight out of. Use a soft tape measure, or a piece of string against a ruler.
Measure the girth
Wrap the tape around the deepest part of the chest, just behind the front legs. Keep it snug against the coat, not pulled tight.
Measure the base of the neck
Take it low, where a harness sits across the shoulders — not high up where a collar would go. Small dogs are often a size apart on these two numbers.
Use the two-finger rule
Once it’s on, you should be able to slide two fingers flat under the straps. Any looser and a determined small dog can back out of it.
Every size on this page was checked by Bianka
Bianka is a professional dog groomer and canine nutritionist. She has small dogs on her table every week, which means she knows exactly where a harness rubs on a Yorkie’s shoulders, which clasps are too heavy for a Chihuahua, and which sizes run small before you find out the hard way.
- Professional dog groomer — small and toy breeds daily
- Canine nutritionist, so weight-to-size advice is grounded in body condition, not a number on a tag
- Personally selects and fit-tests every style we stock
- Answers size questions directly by text before you order
Small necks take the pressure first
Toy and small breeds — Yorkies, Pomeranians, Chihuahuas, Toy Poodles — are the group most commonly affected by tracheal collapse, and vets routinely recommend walking them on a harness rather than a collar so the leash pressure sits across the chest instead of the throat.
A harness won’t treat an existing condition, and anything involving your dog’s breathing is a conversation for your vet. But for everyday walking, it’s the easier setup on a small dog — and it’s why we don’t sell a small dog a collar to walk in.
In a harness this size
- A Y-shaped front. Sits below the throat and leaves the shoulders free to move.
- Light hardware. A clasp built for a 60 lb dog is dead weight on a 6 lb one.
- Two adjustment points. Small dogs are rarely proportional — neck and chest need to move independently.
- Soft edges where it sits. Behind the front legs is the first place a small dog rubs raw.
- Coat-friendly lining. Long-coated breeds mat under anything rough.
Same-day hand delivery, locally
We hold our stock here, not in a warehouse three states away. Text us before the afternoon and we’ll bring your harness to your door the same day — and if the fit isn’t right, we’ll swap the size on the spot.
- Davie
- Fort Lauderdale
- Hollywood
- Pembroke Pines
- Plantation
- Sunrise
- Weston
- Coral Springs
- Miramar
- Cooper City
- Tamarac
- Pompano Beach
Before you order
What size harness does my small dog need?
Go by chest girth, not weight. Measure around the deepest part of the chest just behind the front legs: 10–13″ is an XS, 13–17″ is an S, and 17–21″ is an M. If your dog lands between two sizes, text us the measurement and a photo and we’ll tell you which one to take.
Is a harness better than a collar for a small dog?
For walking, generally yes. Small and toy breeds are the group most prone to tracheal collapse, and a harness moves leash pressure off the throat and onto the chest. A collar is still fine for holding ID tags. If your dog already coughs, honks or struggles for breath, see your vet — that’s a medical question, not a gear question.
My dog keeps backing out of her harness. What’s wrong?
Almost always fit. If you can slide more than two flat fingers under the strap behind the front legs, it’s loose enough to reverse out of. Tighten it, and if it still slips, the harness is a size too big — small dogs with narrow shoulders and deep chests often need the next size down with the straps let out.
Can I get it delivered today?
If you’re in Broward County, yes — we keep stock on hand and hand-deliver the same day. Text us with your dog’s measurement and where you are. Everywhere else, we ship.
What if the size is wrong when it arrives?
Tell us and we’ll sort it out. On local deliveries we bring the neighbouring size with us where we can, so you can swap it right there rather than posting anything back.
Get the size right the first time
Send us your dog’s chest measurement and we’ll confirm the size before you order. If you’re local, it can be at your door today.