Windchill  Dog Gear

 Heavy-duty gear for dogs of all shapes and sizes

PO Box 41, Hurstbridge VIC 3099, Australia
Ph:  (03) 9714 8540,  Fax (03) 9714 8303
Email:  sales@windchill.com.au

A Division of Koch Industries Pty Ltd
ABN  74 879 209 652

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Harnesses for Sledding & WeightPull

Sledding Training Accessories

Weight Pull Harness

Adjustable Puppy Training Harness

Car Restraint / Walking Harness

 

 

SLEDDING HARNESS  Refer to Price List for prices

 

Sledding harnesses are made from 25 mm synthetic webbing with polar fleece padding and are double stitched. The padding extends around the neck and chest areas for added comfort and to reduce rubbing.

Because no two dogs are exactly the same, Windchill sledding harnesses are available in a large range of standard sizes or can made to measure for your dog - see the table of standard sizes below.

For dog sledding using a scooter, bike or cart you will require a Gangline to attach to the dog(s) harness.  The Ganglines must include a shock absorber section so that the risk of jarring injuries to your dog are minimised should your bike, scooter or cart come to a sudden stop while your dogs are running at full speed.

Click here for more information about sledding with your dog.

X-back Harness       
Suitable for recreational sledding or biking with your dog.  Can be made to suit any breed and remains the most popular choice for sled-dog racing.
We recommend the X-back harness for most dogs.

Sledding Package Deals  - Buy your harnesses and ganglines together and save
1-dog Package:   One X-back sledding harness plus 1-dog bungee line  
2-dog Package:   Two X-back sledding harnesses plus 2-dog bungee line & neckline   

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SIZES
Our sizes include standard, long, short and extra short to cater for different breeds and builds, and can be made in half sizes.

Use the information sheet on how to measure your dog for a sledding harness elsewhere in this web site - if your dog's measurements correspond with our Standard sizings you only need to take two measurements, A-B and B-C.
PLEASE NOTE:  when measuring B-D and B-C please follow the lines of the harness as shown on the diagram - do not measure in a direct line between the 2 points for these measurements.

Size chart

 

Measurement:
Neck A-B

Length - B-C

Dog's Weight (Kg)


SIZE

   

Standard

Long

Short

Extra Short

 Rough guide only

Inches 

Centimetres

Inches 

Centimetres

Inches 

Centimetres

Inches 

Centimetres

Inches 

Centimetres

7

18

21

53

23

58

19

48

17

43

8-12

8

8

20.5

24

61

26

66

22

56

20

51

10-15

9

9

23

26.5

67

28.5

72

24.5

62

22.5

57

14-22

10

10

25.5

29

74

31

79

27

69

25

63

20-28

11

11

28

31

79

33

84

29

74

27

69

26-38

12

12 

30.5

33

84

35

89

31

79

29

74

36-46

13

13

33

35

89

37

94

33

84

31

79

44-56

14

14

35.5

37

94

39

99

35

89

33

84

55+

Using the size chart

Neck fit is critical - measure only on one side of the neck from the point just above the breastbone to the point at the centre front of the withers (dog's shoulder blades).  Hold the tape measure tight against the dog's skin - do not allow for fur.

Length

Measure from the point above the breastbone, down between the front legs then up to the base of the dog's tail. The length is secondary, so get the neck measurement right then choose which length best suits your dog.  If you are not sure, choose a size that is longer rather than shorter.

We offer standard sizes as well as long and short sizes for dogs with different body shapes.

For example, if your dog has a 10 inch neck and a length of 31 inches, you need to order a Size 10 Long.

Half Sizes
We can make half sizes for those whose dog's neck measurement falls between two sizes. 

For example, a standard Size 10.5 would have a 10.5 inch neck and a length of 30 inches, and a Size 9.5 Short would have a neck measurement of 9.5 inches and a length of 26 inches.

If your dog's measurements do not correspond with any of the standard sizes, we can make a harness to the measurements you provide to fit your dog.

Other Sizes
If your dog's measurements don't fit any of those listed in our Standard Size Chart, you can send us your measurements and we can make a harness to fit your specifications.

Proportions
Most dogs are a fairly standard proportion and the measurements should correspond with the standard sizes, however proportions may vary a little from breed to breed.  As an example of typical proportions:  A-B = 10 inches, B-C = 29 inches, A-D = 13.5 inches, B-D = 16 inches
If your measurements are not in similar proportions to these measurements, please read the instructions carefully and measure again.

COLOURS
Webbing colours:

Red, Royal Blue, Light blue, Purple, Pink, Dark Green, Emerald Green, Gold, Yellow, Burgundy, Brown, Black. Grey/silver. 
Fluoro colours: lime, pink, yellow

Polar fleece padding colours:
Black, red, blue, purple

EXTRAS                                                  Refer to Price List for prices
Embroidered Name Tag
(up to 10 characters)                                           
Name tags are black with the name embroidered in the colour of the webbing, or the lettering can be embroidered in the colour of your choice if specified. They are sewn onto the harness and can be removed and used elsewhere if desired.

Reflective Tape - 4 sections of white vinyl reflective tape approx 5 cm each 

 

If this is your first harness, you may also need to think about ordering a bungee line, which connects the harness to the scooter or cart. Windchill bungee lines are made from poly rope and incorporate an elastic "bungee" section which takes up the shock and prevents jarring injuries to the dog. Bungee lines are available for just one dog, or you can get gangline setups for teams of 2 or more dogs.

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SLEDDING TRAINING ACCESSORIES                  Refer to Price List for prices                          Click on images to enlarge

 

Sledding Training Lead

The Sledding training lead is an aid to assist with sledding training with your dog, particularly for teaching turns and passing.

The lead consists of adjustable shorter and longer section with a snap hook at each end and a handle in the middle.  The longer section of the lead attaches to your dog’s collar.

The shorter section attaches to the toggle loop at the rear of the dog’s harness allowing the handler to keep the harness under tension while guiding the dog with the section attached to the collar.

 

Belly Band

The training lead comes with an optional belly band (also available separately) which is designed to prevent a dog from backing out of a harness by joining the two sides of an X-back harness on the underside of the dog. 

The belly band consists of an adjustable loop which is wrapped around the harness webbing  just in front of the webbing intersect at the ribs (see diagram above).

The belly band should be adjusted so that it is a little loose, but not so loose that the dog can step into or get tangled in it.  When adjusted correctly, the belly band will prevent a dog from backing out of a harness, and can be used in conjunction with the sledding training lead or on it’s own.

 

 

WEIGHT-PULL HARNESS                  Refer to Price List for prices                          Click on images to enlarge

 


The weight-pull harness is designed for pulling of heavy loads over short distances, and incorporates a rear spreader bar to prevent lateral compression of the hind legs by the side straps during heavy pulls.

The weight pull harness is designed to allow maximum pulling power and comfort under heavy loads. If fitted correctly the weight-pull harness will not restrict movement when the dog's head is down low during pulls, and will not put pressure on the upper arm-shoulder joint.

Weight-pull harnesses are made from 25 mm (1inch) synthetic webbing* with synthetic thick polar-fleece padding and are double stitched with heavy-duty synthetic thread. 

*Note:  it is a common misconception that wider webbing is better, however wider webbings are not necessarily any stronger and cannot sit flat on most breeds of dog, causing one edge of the webbing to dig into the dog - any discomfort will prevent optimal pulling. Wider webbing may be appropriate for giant breeds (over 55 kg) - please phone for a quote. (colours limited) 


Features:

Padding extends around the neck and chest areas for added comfort and to minimise chafing. Harnesses are padded from A-B, B-D and A-D - more than on most other weight-pull harnesses.

X section over the back is adjustable and the cross-over point can be moved to suit the pulling style of your dog.

Because no two dogs are exactly the same, Windchill weight-pull harnesses are made to measure for your dog.   Use the information sheet on how to measure your dog for a weight-pull harness elsewhere in this web site.

EXTRAS                                                  Refer to Price List for prices
Embroidered Name Tag
(up to 10 characters)          
Name tags are black with the name embroidered in the colour of the webbing, or the lettering can be embroidered in the colour of your choice if specified. They are sewn onto the harness and can be removed and used elsewhere if desired.

COLOURS

Webbing colours:
Red, Royal Blue, Light blue, Purple, Pink, Dark Green, Emerald Green, Gold, Yellow, Burgundy, Brown, Black. Grey. 
Fluoro colours: lime, pink, yellow

Polar fleece padding colours:
Black, red, blue, purple

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ADJUSTABLE PUPPY HARNESS                Refer to Price List for prices                           Click on images to enlarge

 

The adjustable puppy harness is ideal for getting your pups used to the feel of wearing a harness and to the idea of pulling.  It incorporates an adjustable underbelly strap which buckles up to prevent your puppy from backing out of the harness.

As this harness is fully adjustable and is only padded at the chest it must only be used for light training - once your dog is pulling hard, doing longer distances or competing in events you will require a fitted X-back or H-back harness for sledding, or weight pull harness (see above).

Four standard sizes are available to suit puppies of most breeds, however Puppy Harnesses can also be made to order to suit any size.

Small & Medium Puppy Harnesses

Made from 3/4 inch synthetic webbing with plastic slides. 
Small:  to suit small breed puppies up to 10 kg.    

Medium: to suit most puppies of most medium size breeds up to 20 kg, such as the Siberian Husky.       

COLOURS

Red, Royal blue, Light blue, Purple, Pink, Dark Green, Emerald Green, Gold, Yellow, Burgundy, Brown, Black; Fluoro colours: lime, pink.

Large & Extra Large Puppy harnesses
Made from 1inch synthetic webbing with PVC slides, and suit most large breed puppies.

Large: suitable for large breed puppies (e.g. Alaskan Malamutes) 

Extra Large: suited to large and giant breed puppies                        

COLOURS

Red, Royal Blue, Light blue, Purple, Pink, Dark Green, Emerald Green, Gold, Yellow, Burgundy, Brown, Black. Grey. 
Fluoro colours: lime, pink, yellow

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Optional Extras                Refer to Price List for prices                         

 

Embroidered Name-Tag 
(up to 10 characters)

Name is embroidered onto a section of black webbing.

If colour is not specified we do the embroidery in the same colour as the main item on the black background (as pictured). If you would like a different colour lettering please provide details on the order form.

Lettering for name-tags can be all uppercase (shown at right) or a combination of upper and lower case.

Lettering height is approximately 3/4 the width of the webbing.

Name tags are removable and can be added to most Windchill products.

 

Reflective Tape - 4 sections of white vinyl reflective tape approx 5 cm each 

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