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Best Harnesses For Morkies

Lori Ennis
by Lori Ennis
Published:  July 3rd, 2021

Your Morkie has a delicate neck. It’s important that the harness you use to keep her safe is comfy, so here our best harnesses for Morkies.

They are cute as buttons for sure, but man–they’re fragile! Especially their little necks, so many use harnessess to be sure they’re taking the best care of their Morkies. But harnesses that fit as small as some Morkies (two pounds!) are hard to find, so we’ve put together the best ten harnesses for Morkies to make it easier for you!

1. Editor’s Pick: Voyager No Pull

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While you may not be worrying too much about your Morkie pulling, you do want to make sure she has good leash manners and you find something easy for her. This extra small padded/mesh harness from Voyager is made for the smaller of small dogs and is in an assortment of different colors.

2. Runner Up: PoyPet No Pull Dog Harness

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Easy to put on and comfy to wear, this padded no-pull harness is a perfect choice for daily walks. PoyPet No Pull Dog Harness has D-ring on the back and the front of the harness, so if your Morkie pulls on walks, they’ll end up facing you and quickly realize that there’s no point in tugging the leash- which can come in quite handy when you’re in the process of leash training. Made from durable Oxford cloth and padded with breathable mesh material, this harness is really lightweight but don’t let that fool you: reinforced stitching and strong clasps make this design reliable and durable. PoyPet No Pull Dog Harness comes in 14 styles including solid colors and vibrant patterns, and each of them has reflective trims for safe walks in the evenings.

3. Best Mesh: Soft Mesh Comfy Vest

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Finding a harness that will fit a Morkie Puppy may make you lose your mind, but no worries as the perfect one is right here. Basic, but soft and comfy for babies (and full-size Morkies, who are still typically no bigger than eight pounds) and come in various colors.

4. Puptek Checkered Frills Harness

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Holy adorable! Your little gal will ooze with cuteness in this frilly checkered harness from Puptek. It’s not all about looks, though, as it’s small enough for a good fit and it is an easy step-in design.

5. Best Soft: Bingpet Polka Dot Harness

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We also love how soft and easy this super cute polka-dotted harness from Bingpet is. It’s a lightweight polyester and super easy step in for your pet, and the padding on the chest is comfy enough for your Morkie to wear all the time.

6. Best Adorable Design: M2CBridge Angel Harness

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Your Morkie is your little angel, we know…so let everyone else know with this tots adorbs angel wing harness. It’s a step-in design, complete with the frills and the pearls, and the neck close on the back is a set of angel wings. It’s too cute – a must have!

7. Best Matching: AbPet Mesh Polka Dots

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Want some more gender-neutral polka-dots? this padded mesh harness from AbPet is designed specifically for dogs weighing two-seven pounds, so you can use it with Morkie puppies too. If you want, you can buy (separately) the matching leash and let your little one strut his stuff!

8. Best Bling: AlfiePet Royal Harness

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Is your Morkie the royalty of the house? Let the world know it with this comfy padded wrap-around padded harness from AlfiePet. Perfect for teacup breeds and machine washable for easy-clean and care.

9. Best Pattern: EXPAWLORER Checkered Frills Fashion Puppy Harness

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If your little Morkie is a bonafide princess, let the whole world know it! This cute girly harness is perfect for petit four-legged ladies: it is all pink, with frilly ruffles and a bow tie to complete the whole look. Made from durable polyester, this harness is also fully machine washable so you don’t have to worry if some running around in the doggie park gets a bit of mud on your tiny cutie. EXPAWLORER Checkered Frills Fashion Puppy Harness has a D-ring on the back for easy leash attachment and the fit can be easily adjusted to fit your Morkie’s body type. Comfy but endlessly stylish, this harness is a good choice for everyday wear and special occasions both.

10. Best Design: Doggie Design Wrap and Snap

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We love the padded chest in this wrap-and-snap design–it’s super comfy and so easy to use. It’s lightweight so it doesn’t drag your Morkie down and we love the selection of colors/prints you can choose from to fit your Morkie just right.

How to put on a dog harness?

There are two types of harnesses: step-in harnesses and overhead harnesses. As the name suggests, the dog is meant to step in the step-in harness: place the unbuckled harness on the floor and gently place your pet’s front legs in the openings, pull the harness up and buckle it on the back. Overhead harness should be pulled over the head and the neck (the smallest hole is the head opening) and the front legs lifted into the leg openings, one by one.

How to measure a dog for a harness?

Morkies are a designer breed and it can be difficult finding a perfect size harness without taking exact measurements. To be sure that the harness will be the right fit, measure the girth of your pet’s chest which is the circumference of the widest part of the chest. Another thing to measure is the dog’s neck- just underneath where the collar should sit and above their shoulder blades. Use a measuring tape or a piece of string (that you’ll cut to measure and compare to a ruler) for the most precise results.

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News about a mysterious illness has been making dog parents across the country nervous as they seek out available information. While there have been reported advances made in understanding the cause of the illness, many of the details are still vague, and a lot of “data” being shared by the mainstream media seems to be contradicting. How do you know what to believe?To help clarify the sea of information, Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine has published an educational hub on their website with information about the illness, Atypical Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (aCIRDC).This hub is divided into several categories: Prevalence, Clinical Signs, Pathogenesis, Screening, Treatment, Prevention, Travel, and News. The goal is to share reliable and actionable information for pet parents that will help them make smart, knowledge-driven decisions about their pet’s health, especially as we head into a busy time of travel during the holiday season.Reported Cases of IllnessAccording to the hub, there are currently reported cases of “a chronic respiratory disease with characteristics of aCIRDC” in 16 different states, including:CaliforniaColoradoFloridaGeorgiaIdahoIllinoisIndianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsNew HampshireNevadaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandVermontWashingtonOne of the most important things to note is the wording used by LSU Vet Med. This list is based on reported respiratory illnesses that have characteristics of the mystery illness, but it does not mean that the disease itself has been confirmed. Many respiratory infections and ailments present with very similar symptoms, including Canine Influenza and Bordatella.How to Prevent Illness in Your Dog This Holiday SeasonWhile there is no guarantee that the above states pose a higher risk of aCIRDC, veterinarians and other professionals recommend that pet parents take precautions to keep their pets safe. This is especially important as many of us plan to travel and visit family for the holidays. The following recommendations (as outlined by LSU Vet Med) will help to prevent your dog(s) from getting sick from any respiratory ailment, not just aCIRDC.Ensure Vaccinations are Up to DateWe currently don’t have enough understanding of aCIRDC for a preventative vaccination, but there are vaccinations for some respiratory illnesses. Check with your veterinarian that your dog is current on all routine vaccinations.Limit Exposure (Where Possible)If possible, avoid or limit bringing your dog to areas that put them at a higher risk of contracting a respiratory illness. This includes dog parks or shelter environments. Have a conversation with boarding and training facilities where dogs socialize to better understand their preventative measures, including cleaning and sanitization efforts. You should also ask about the vaccine requirements for dogs in their care and their plan for handling animals that show signs of being ill.Isolate Dogs with Signs of IllnessIs your dog showing signs that they may be ill? If so, isolation is critical. Don’t bring a potentially sick dog to public spaces, and do your best to keep them safely isolated from any other unaffected dogs in your home.

New Tool Detects and Predicts Dog Mobility Issues

Researchers at the University of Liverpool and experts at Dogs Trust have joined forces to create a unique new tool for detecting and predicting dog mobility issues. These veterinary experts have developed the GenPup-M questionnaire. This survey asks dog owners a series of questions to about their dog's mobility. The GenPup-M questionnaire is designed in a way that can help owners determine whether their dog might be experiencing mobility problems, even mild ones. Mobility-related problems are the third most commonly diagnosed disease in dogs. It’s estimated that 200,000 dogs are affected by musculoskeletal disease annually. According to some estimates, 20% of dogs have mobility issues before one year old, but most aren’t diagnosed until they are eight to 13 years old. Current mobility questionnaires are developed for dogs already diagnosed with mobility problems and track their quality of life. This means that many dogs spend the better part of their lives living with a painful condition that negatively impacts their overall health and well-being. A recent study, published in PLOS ONE confirms the validity of the GenPup-M questionnaire. The study involved 62 dogs - 31 with mobility issues and 31 without mobility issues.Scientists obtained the dogs’ clinical history from the owners, and all dogs received an orthopedic exam at the beginning of the study. Next, owners were asked to complete the GenPup-M questionnaire along with a previously validated mobility questionnaire.To determine the survey’s validity and its ability to identify mobility issues in dogs, scientists compared GenPup-M responses with the results of other expert tests, including advanced gait analysis.“Impaired mobility can affect a dog’s ability to engage in daily activities and interactions, move or exercise freely. If an animal is unwilling to or cannot play, exercise, or express normal behavior, this can impact its quality of life,” said Natasha Clark, veterinary surgeon and researcher at the Department of Musculoskeletal & Aging Science at the University of Liverpool. According to Clark, when done over time at regular checkups, the GenPup-M questionnaire can identify subtle changes in a dog’s mobility without the use of expensive and time-consuming gait analysis. This new tool can help vets diagnose and slow the development of mobility problems in dogs. “Our research doesn’t stop here and we will continue to research and develop GenPup-M to refine it as an even more effective tool for vets and dog caregivers,” added Clark.The Deputy Head of Research, Welfare Projects & Grants at Dogs Trust, Dr Jane Murray, said, “We are delighted to work collaboratively with the University of Liverpool on this study which serves to improve the well-being of dogs, as no dog is immune to mobility issues. Generation Pup is a ground-breaking study of the health, welfare, and behavior of our dogs and we hope this research helps more owners detect early signs of mobility issues, leading to veterinary and management interventions that can improve the welfare of the affected dogs.”Join the PetGuide community. Get the latest pet news and product recommendations by subscribing to our newsletter here.

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