OK Then...Moving On Collar-wise

[KING OLLIE HOUSE of BULLDOG]

After much deliberation and research and advice asking, I’ve decided against getting a new wider collar.
I have long wanted a Julius K9 harness. I am not sure if he is old enough to shell out the $$$$. I have no idea if he will keep growing and if so how much he’ll grow.

Ollie was at the vet’s yesterday. He is 14 months old and weighs 55lbs. The vet did not say he was fat so I didn’t bring the subject up. She said he had “a great bully physique.” He’s incredibly healthy, no allergies, doesn’t drool, never passes gas. I know I’m so lucky.

Anyway, for the harness, the only measurement they use is girth. Ollie I think if he were a person would maybe be short. Doesn’t it matter for the harness how long the dog is. Couldn’t a harness be too long or to short for a dog’s back? He also has what appears to me to be a very broad chest. Doesn’t this matter?

I really have my heart set on the harness in the photo. According to the size chart he should wear a size 2. Do you think he would outgrow it this next year? I am including his exact body measurement. As always, I value your expert advice.
Girth. 31”
Chest. 13”
Length neck to tail. 17”
Neck. 23”

Dana

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[2BullyMama]

He will still widen... up first year, out second year and then third year you see some changes to head. A size two should be good


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[oscarmayer]

Sandy says find a retailer close by and have one fitted. A tiny bit loose is fine, he will grow into it. Expect to get another in a matter of months not years. If that doesn’t happen then great! I can see that Ollie’s going to be a big ole slug of a bulldog...and that’s a very good thing. It’s been fun following him for the past year.


I still miss Daphne.

 

[Dollys Owner]

If Ollie is still growing, maybe buy him a cheap harness till he is fully grown. Here's one you can get from Aliexpress for about 7.00 US. I bought one a couple of years ago and it's still in one piece.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Up-to-date-styling-Kung-Fu-Dog-free-shipping-large-dog-harness-durable-and-strong-advanced/1804542237.html

 

[ddnene]

I have a 0 for Willow and Walter is wearing a 1... honestly he could use a 2, but I'm hoping to get his slimmed down this fall.

 

[KING OLLIE HOUSE of BULLDOG]

Sandy says find a retailer close by and have one fitted. A tiny bit loose is fine, he will grow into it. Expect to get another in a matter of months not years. If that doesn’t happen then great! I can see that Ollie’s going to be a big ole slug of a bulldog...and that’s a very good thing. It’s been fun following him for the past year.


I still miss Daphne.

I miss sweet Daphne every day. I try to not compare Ollie to Daphne. They are very different dogs. Daphne was busy busy busy. She was such a funny girl. Ollie is zzzzzzz. He’s very serious. He’s not the least bit independent. He and Daphne both share a love of lizard hunting, but Ollie has yet to ever catch one. My favorite photo of Daphne is below.

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[2BullyMama]

I miss sweet Daphne every day. I try to not compare Ollie to Daphne. They are very different dogs. Daphne was busy busy busy. She was such a funny girl. Ollie is zzzzzzz. He’s very serious. He’s not the least bit independent. He and Daphne both share a love of lizard hunting, but Ollie has yet to ever catch one. My favorite photo of Daphne is below.

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Love her!!! So amazing how they touch our hearts in such different ways!


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