Super Rugged, Super Tough
This is a harness that means business. Maybe a little too much business. It's really surprisingly heavy when you first pick it up. Ours is a small, and it's a little bit too small, meanwhile the medium feels like it belongs on a pony.
Sizing issues seem to be pretty common with this harness. For some it works great. However, there are a lot of complaints that the neck loop is too big while the chest loop is too small.
Metal Everywhere
I'm no stranger to Kurgo's steel nesting buckles, but these are a little more difficult to use than the ones on our Go-Tech Adventure harnesses. I think there is metal inside the back plate too, it's what helps keep it in place but also adds tremendously to the weight.
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| Photo by Erin Koski |
Pros
- Can be used as a non-restrictive no-pull front-clip harness
- Handle on back for helping dog over obstacles
- No plastic buckles
- Stays in place, does not rotate around dog's body
Cons
- Sizing issues, large difference between small and medium, many dogs fall between sizes
- Front chest plate wide enough to irritate inside of front legs on some dogs
- Very heavy
Bottom Line
I like the design of this harness, but I don't think it scales well between sizes. I'd prefer something a bit lighter so my dog isn't carrying unnecessary weight for hours.
