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

Weight Pull Harness

Adjustable Puppy Training Harness

Car Restraint / Walking Harness

 

 

SLEDDING HARNESS

 

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.

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        $42.00  
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.

H-back Harness        $47.00  
This harness is only suitable for experienced sled dogs of a narrow build.

Sledding Package Deals  - Buy your harnesses and ganglines together and save!
1-dog Package:   One X-back sledding harness plus 1-dog bungee line     $60.00     (save $4.00)
2-dog Package:   Two X-back sledding harnesses plus 2-dog bungee line & neckline    $120.00    (save $7.00)

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SIZES
Our sizes include standard, short and long 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.

Size chart

 

Measurement:
Neck A-B

Length - B-C

Dog's Weight (Kg)


SIZE

   

Standard

Long

Short

 Rough guide only

Inches 

Centimetres

Inches 

Centimetres

Inches 

Centimetres

Inches 

Centimetres

7

18

23

59

25

64

21

53

14 - 20

8

8

20.5

25

64

27

69

23

59

17 - 24

9

9

23

27

69

29

74

25

64

20 - 29

10

10

25.5

29

74

31

79

27

69

24 - 35

11

11

28

31

79

33

84

29

74

29 - 42

12

12 

30.5

33

84

35

89

31

79

35 - 50

13

13

33

35

89

37

94

33

84

42 - 60

14

14

35.5

37

94

39

99

35

89

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.

COLOURS
Webbing colours:

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

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

EXTRAS
Embroidered Name Tag
(up to 10 characters)                                              $6.00 
Name tags are black with the name embroidered in the colour of the webbing. They are sewn onto the harness and can be removed and used elsewhere if desired.

Reflective Tape - 4 sections of vinyl reflective tape approx 5 cm each     $6.00 

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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WEIGHT-PULL HARNESS                                            Click on images to enlarge

 

  $52.00 

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
Embroidered Name Tag
(up to 10 characters)                                              $6.00 
Name tags are black with the name embroidered in the colour of the webbing. 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; Fluoro colours: lime, pink.
(see Colour Chart)

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

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ADJUSTABLE PUPPY HARNESS                                           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.                                     $28.00 

Medium: to suit most puppies of most medium size breeds up to 20 kg, such as the Siberian Husky.                                                                                              $32.00 

COLOURS

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

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)     $36.00 

Extra Large: suited to large and giant breed puppies                             $40.00 

COLOURS

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

EXTRAS
Embroidered Name Tag
(up to 10 characters)                                              $6.00 
Name tags are black with the name embroidered in the colour of the webbing. They are sewn onto the harness and can be removed and used elsewhere if desired.

Reflective Tape - 4 sections of vinyl reflective tape approx 5 cm each     $6.00 

If this is your first harness, you may also need to order 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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