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Ok here’s the thing about finding a French Bulldog harness that’s a good fit: It’s hard. In fact, buying a harness for any dog is challenging if you’ve never done it before. After all, there are hundreds of different harnesses out there to choose from, and all our dogs are built differently. So what’s a good fit for one dog might not be a good fit for another dog.
Because of this, we’ve put together this article in which we’ll help you choose a harness that’s right for you and your Frenchie. Let’s get started.
Why buy a harness for a French Bulldog in the first place?
Here’s what you need to know about collars and harnesses for French Bulldogs:
A harness can promote pulling.
A collar will cause breathing issues to your dog if they pull while attached to a leash. Especially to brachycephalic dogs, like French Bulldogs.
So, the solution is to train your dog to walk on a loose leash.
Once that’s out of the way, your Frenchie can wear either a collar or a harness, whichever you find more appropriate for the day.
Now, it’s possible that you find yourself in a situation where you’re still struggling with your loose-leash training, but you need to take your dog somewhere, and it won’t be a training session.
In this case, it’s better to attach a leash to a harness, rather than a collar, because your dog’s neck is more protected.
What’s the best French Bulldog harness?
When it comes to finding the best harness for your French Bulldog, it’s more important to pick the right design than it is to buy a particular brand.
To put it simply, a dog’s shoulder has a wide range of movement, which should not be restricted by a harness. Because of this, it’s recommended that dogs wear Y-shaped harnesses, rather than the ones that have a straight bar across the dog’s chest.
That said, all dogs are different in their size and proportions, so if you’re unsure on what’s best, you can look for a professional harness fitting near you – this is a service that’s sometimes offered by vets and qualified dog trainers.
Below are three different types of harnesses that are popular by French Bulldog owners.
Front-clip No Pull Harness
A so-called “No-pull harness” has a d-ring on the front, so if you connect your leash to it and your dog pulls, they will be pulled around towards you.
Keep in mind that these harnesses are not a miracle cure and no substitute for training, but they can be a helpful training tool.
The Perfect Fit Harness mentioned next has a d-ring in the front, meaning you can use it as a so-called “no pull harness”.
Perfect Fit Harness
The Perfect Fit Harness is a modular harness that’s made up of 3 parts (modules) that are clipped together. This means that you can buy your modules in different sizes, which can be helpful if your dog is an odd size with other harnesses.
This harness also has a d-ring on the front part, which means it can be used as both a regular harness, or a no-pull harness.
Fashionable Harnesses
You can find an abundance of fashionable harnesses with cute patterns you’ll love. For example, Frenchie Store is a popular brand that ships to Australia from the US.
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