9 Best Harnesses for Weimaraners: Our Walking, Hiking & No Pull Picks

Sean Green

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If you’re the proud owner of a Weimaraner, you may be wondering what your options are when shopping for a dog harness. In this guide, we’ll go over some of the best harnesses you can buy, and answer all of the questions you may have about what type of harness may be right for your Weimaraner.

Read on, and get all of the information you need to find the best harnesses for your Weimaraner. Whether you need a no pull, walking, or hiking harness, you’ll learn everything you need to know. Let’s get started.

Popular Types of Weimaraner Harnesses

No two dogs are quite alike, so the proper type of harness for your dog will depend on its breed, sex, height, personality, and a number of other factors. However, there are a few different types of harness that are very popular with Weimaraners, specifically. Here are a few types of harness that you may want to consider.

  • No pull harnesses – Weimaraners are strongly-built, and your dog can put a lot of pressure on your arm if it tends to pull away. A good way to keep your dog in check – and discourage it from pulling – is using a no pull harness.
    No pull harnesses usually use a specially-shaped ring and clip. When your dog tries to pull away from you, the ring simply rotates, and your dog will end up walking toward the side, rather than pulling straight forward, directing your Weimaraner back to you. Over time, this can actually help your dog break the habit of pulling.
  • Padded harnesses – Weimaraners have short coats, so a padded harness is ideal to help protect their fur and skin. Padded, mesh harnesses are often the best choice for a Weimaraner to keep them cool and comfortable.
  • Hiking harnesses – As a breed of hunting dog, Weimaraners love the great outdoors. A hiking harness built out of strong materials with plenty of storage and a tight fit is a good option if you like to hike with your Weimaraner.
  • Reflective harnesses – A reflective walking harness is a good option if you walk your Weimaraner in the mornings, and are worried that you may be difficult to spot, or if you run in the mornings with your dog.
While there are many other types of Weimaraner harness out there, these are typically the most popular options. It’s also important to note that many harnesses incorporate several of these designs – you can find no-pull, reflective hiking harnesses, for example.

Different Weimaraner Harness Materials

Dog harnesses can vary quite a bit in design, and use many different materials. Here are a few of the most common types of Weimaraner harness material.

  • Leather – Leather is extremely durable, and can last decades with proper care. Leather harnesses also look great. However, unless the leather is padded, dogs who are prone to pulling may end up irritating their skin when wearing a leather harness, so bear this in mind.
  • Nylon – Nylon is a commonly-used harness material due to its strength, ease of cleaning, and water resistance. It’s also lightweight, making it good for all-day wear by your Weimaraner.
  • Polyester – Like nylon, polyester is a synthetic textile that offers good breathability and plenty of strength, and is water-resistant and has a slight stretch that makes it good for comfortable Weimaraner harnesses.
  • Mesh – Mesh harnesses are made with breathable materials and are designed to keep your dog cool and comfortable. You may want to consider a mesh harness if you live in a hot, humid climate where your Weimaraner may have trouble maintaining the proper body temperature with a thicker harness.
  • Cotton – 100% cotton harnesses are available, and the organic material of cotton is less likely to irritate your Weimaraner’s skin, so this is a good option if your dog has a sensitive coat.

There are some other materials used for harnesses, such as wool, but these are relatively rare. Mostly, you’ll find harnesses that use one or more of the materials listed above.

5 Key Components Of A Harness For A Weimaraner

Wondering what kind of attributes and qualities you should look for in a harness for your dog? Here are the 5 key components you should look for when shopping for the best harnesses for Weimaraners.

  • Plenty of padding – Most Weimaraners have a thin and delicate coat without an undercoat. This means that, unlike some long-haired and double-coated dogs, they have relatively sensitive skin. For this reason, a properly-sized, padded harness is essential for Weimaraners. Lack of padding can cause rubbing, abrasion and irritation.
  • Customizable fit – Weimaraners can vary in size from 55-80lbs or more, and no two dogs will ever be the exact same height or weight. Because of this, you should be looking for a harness that can be customized for the perfect fit. Being able to adjust the harness also helps reduce skin irritation.
  • Strong metal or ABS hardware – As you’re probably aware, your Weimaraner is quite strong, and can exert a lot of pressure when it spies a rogue squirrel or another dog, and pulls away from you.
    Make sure you pick a harness with strong metal or ABS plastic hardware, to ensure your harness doesn’t break when your dog gets a bit too excited, and tries to pull away from you.
  • Anti-escape features – Weimaraners are highly intelligent. If your pup doesn’t like being in a harness, it will find a way to escape, and may chew its way out, or simply contort its shoulders to slip out. Make sure you choose a harness made of high-quality materials with multiple straps to minimize the risk of an escape!
  • Lightweight – Weimaraners don’t like feeling restricted or overburdened. They’re agile hunters who like to be able to move freely, so we recommend looking for a relatively lightweight harness for your pup.

As long as you choose a harness that meets these specifications, your Weimaraner is sure to love it – so take another look at these key features now, and you’ll be able to pick the right harness for your pooch.

Our Picks for the Best Harness for a Weimaraner

Now that we’ve discussed the basics about the best Weimaraner harnesses, and how to choose the right harness for your dog, let’s dig into the details – and review our top picks for Weimaraners!

Kurgo Tru-Fit Smart Harness with Steel Nesting Buckles Enhanced Strength, Black

Key Features:

  • Built with steel hardware for superior durability
  • Includes 5 adjustment points for easy fit adjustment
  • Crash-tested for dogs up to 75lbs
  • Includes carabiner and dog seat belt loop for enhanced car safety

Best Overall Weimaraner Harness: Our top overall pick for Weimaraner harnesses is this harness from Kurgo. Built out of a strong, padded synthetic material with metal hardware and an easy-to-adjust design, this product is lightweight, and can easily be adjusted to fit a Weimaraner of any size. It also includes a chest pad, which helps evenly distribute your dog’s weight when it pulls on the leash, and is also built to secure your dog in the car, with an included dog seat belt loop and carabiner.

Pros:

  • Lightweight
  • Durable hardware
  • Rated for dog safety in crash tests
  • Distributes weight evenly when your dog pulls

Cons:

  • On the expensive side
  • A bit narrow for dogs with wide chests
  • Metal buckles do not lock

Chai’s Choice 3M Reflective Dog Harness

Key Features:

  • Built with strong ABS plastic and nylon
  • Includes a 3M reflective material for enhanced visibility, ideal for night walks
  • Leash can be attached on chest O-ring to discourage pulling
  • Easy-to-adjust straps

Runner-Up:  Our second runner up for the best Weimaraner harnesses is this reflective harness from Chai’s Choice. If you take a lot of walks with your pup at night, or you like to run with your dog early in the morning, the 3M reflective fabric will help keep you safe. The nylon mesh and straps are comfortable and breathable, and a built-in handle at the top of the harness lets you grab your dog when you need to – and buckle it into a seatbelt for road trips.

Pros:

  • Comes in 9 different colors
  • Extremely lightweight
  • Easy to adjust
  • Can be buckled into a seatbelt

Cons:

  • Plastic hardware may not hold up to long-term use
  • Runs small – order at least 1 size up
  • Lack of front strap buckles makes it more difficult to put on/take off

Frisco Padded Front Lead Dog Harness

Key Features:

  • Simple two-strap design with chest pad is easy to adjust
  • Come with o-ring attachment to discourage pulling
  • Easy to adjust with slides and D-ring
  • Mesh chest piece keeps your Weimaraner cool

Most Affordable Pick: If you’re on a tight budget and can’t overspend for a Weimaraner dog harness, this product from Frisco is the best option. Despite its bargain price, it’s built with strong synthetic materials, and features a breathable, comfortable design that’s easy to adjust for dogs of any size. It comes in four unique colors and sizes, so you can pick the one that’s right for your pup.

Pros:

  • Great value for the price
  • Can be used as a no-pull or traditional harness
  • Breathable mesh
  • Distributes weight evenly

Cons:

  • Not chew-resistant
  • Not suitable for dog tieout
  • Nylon bands have a tendency to twist when worn

Julius-K9 IDC Powerharness Dog Harness

Key Features:

  • Extremely durable design
  • Plenty of padding for comfort
  • Includes breathable inner liner
  • Handle makes it easy to grab your dog

Weimaraner No Pull Harness: If your dog has a tendency to pull, this harness from Julius-K9 will keep it in check. With a robust design, strong metal hardware and a no pull design, you’ll never have to worry about excessive pulling, or your dog escaping its harness. It also has been designed to be usable in all climates and inclement weather conditions.

Pros:

  • Includes reflective patches and tape for enhanced safety
  • Water-repellent outer shell
  • Weather-proof, freeze-proof buckles
  • Heavy-duty design

Cons:

  • Expensive
  • Bulky and may not be suitable for hot weather
  • Velcro components may wear out prematurely

Kurgo Go-Tech Adventure Dog Harness with Seatbelt Loop

Key Features:

  • Seat belt loop with carabiner to keep your dog put in the car
  • Lightweight, reflective nylon with mesh chest pad
  • Heavy-duty steel D-ring and steel buckles
  • Padded for comfort

Best Hiking Harness for Weimaraners: This harness is our top pick for dogs who love hiking and the outdoors. The lightweight, padded harness is comfortable enough for your Weimaraner to wear all day, even when you’re hiking challenging trails. Reflective nylon helps keep you safe in low-light conditions, and the included seat belt hardware keeps your dog in place when you’re going to and from the trail.

Pros:

  • Lightweight design
  • Includes padded chest pad and padded vertebrae protector
  • D-ring is designed not to jingle
  • Halter ring on the front allows it to be used as a no-pull harness

Cons:

  • Not crash test rated. Included seat belt hardware is only intended to minimize distraction
  • No way to adjust neck strap
  • Initial adjustment to fit the harness is somewhat tricky

Harness Lead Dog Harness

Key Features:

  • Unique design makes escape nearly impossible
  • Simple to adjust, can fit dogs of any size
  • Rated for 3,700 lbs
  • Machine washable and easy to clean

No Escape Harness Lead for Weimaraners: This unique harness uses a nylon rope system, which secures tightly around the chest and legs of your Weimaraner, and is built to help deter pulling, and for dogs who have a tendency to escape other harnesses. Using a rope-based design with a unique fastener system, it can be adjusted to fit dogs of all shapes and sizes, without fear of a loose harness causing your dog to escape.

Pros:

  • Resists escape with self-tightening design
  • Built with top-grade nylon rope
  • Helps discourage pulling

Cons:

  • Not good for puppies
  • Relatively short length
  • Difficult to set up for the first time

PetSafe Easy Walk Dog Harness

Key Features:

  • Simple, two-strap design that won’t constrict your dog
  • Lightweight nylon and ABS plastic design for comfort
  • Easy to put on and remove from your Weimaraner for quick walks
  • Metal adjustment rings make it easy to get a custom fit

Best Walking Harness: If you need a simple, day-to-day walking harness that’s inexpensive and comfortable for your Weimaraner, we recommend this harness. It has a strong, nylon-strap based design to hold up to pulling, but it’s low-profile and will not cause discomfort when worn, due to its light weight and minimalist design.

Pros:

  • 4 adjustment points for a better fit
  • Quick-snap design for easy-on, easy-off
  • Contrast-colored chest and belly strap to minimize confusion during setup
  • Highly breathable due to minimal design

Cons:

  • Not a great option for all-day wear (hiking, longer trips)
  • No seat belt clip
  • Minimal padding

2 More Top Rated Harnesses

While we’d recommend the above harnesses as our top picks, there are plenty of other harnesses that are still a great option, but didn’t quite make the list. Let’s take a brief look at a couple of other top-rated Weimaraner harnesses now.

HDP Big Dog No Pull Dog Harness

Despite its low price, this no pull dog harness from HDP gives you a lot for your money. It’s designed with a generously-padded back and two durable, webbed straps which can be easily adjusted with plastic buckles. The D-ring on the top of the harness moves freely, which helps keep your dog comfortable and also discourages excessive pulling.

The polyester fabric is breathable, and this harness includes easy-click buckles which make it easy to put on and take off. Finally, a large built-in handle lets you grab your dog in situations where you need more control, or to help your Weimaraner over tough terrain.

Sporn Non-Pull Mesh Dog Harness

We’d recommend this harness from Sporn for any Weimaraner with particularly sensitive skin. The mesh harness is elastic and will not irritate its skin or coat, and the padded straps also are flexible, yet easy to adjust with buckles and a cord lock.

The nylon material is strong and suitable for any weather conditions, and it dries quickly after it gets wet. A strong metal o-ring is attached to the top to help discourage pulling, and keep your Weimaraner under control. With its one-piece structure, it’s easy to put on and remove, and will not choke your dog even during severe pulling. It’s also very inexpensive and affordable.

Common FAQs About Weimaraner Harnesses

Got more questions that you need to be answered before you start shopping for a Weimaraner harness? Let’s go over some of the top FAQs now.

  • What size harness should I get for my Weimaraner? This depends on the size of your dog. Weimaraners can be as small as 50-55 lbs, or weight 80 lbs or more. We recommend measuring the girth of your dog’s chest, and using this to choose the appropriately-sized harness.
    If you’re still not sure about the right size for your dog – or your dog falls in-between sizes for a particular harness – we would recommend ordering the larger sized-harness.
    It’s easier to adjust a large harness for a smaller dog than it is to try to fit a big dog into a tiny harness!
  • Will I have to retrain my Weimaraner to use a harness? No. You can easily switch from a leash to a harness. It may be a bit difficult for you to get your dog into the harness the first few times you try it.
    However, once it gets used to the feeling of wearing a harness, it will no longer put up a fuss – and, just like grabbing its collar and leash, it will associate the harness with going outside for a walk!
  • Can I use a harness for a Weimaraner puppy? Yes. Harnesses are actually very useful for Weimaraner puppies, who do not know their own strength, and could choke themselves or damage their airways if they pull too hard against a leash.
    However, sizing a harness for a puppy is a little bit more difficult, and you may have to purchase multiple harnesses as your dog grows. In addition, make sure it also wears its collar so that it can be identified the rare event it escapes while wearing a harness.
  • Can I leave my harness on my Weimaraner all day? Yes, as long as your Weimaraner is an adult, and is used to wearing the harness. Most harnesses are comfortable enough for your dog to wear 24/7.
    However, we don’t recommend that puppies or dogs with chewing issues wear their harness all the time. You should take it off when they’re done walking.
  • Will a harness hurt my Weimaraner? No. Harnesses are actually better than collars for dogs who are prone to pulling away, because they distribute the pressure across the chest and back, rather than just at the neck.
    However, it is important to find the right fit for your dog. An improperly-sized harness could put pressure on your dog’s back, or irritate the thin coat of your Weimaraner. Make sure you measure your dog and adjust its harness properly.

We hope that these FAQs have been informative, and helped you determine which harness may be right for your dog!

Shop These Picks Today – Find The Best Harness For Your Weimaraner!

Picking the right harness for your Weimaraner may seem a bit intimidating. But with the helpful information and product reviews in this article, we’re sure that you’ll make the right choice for your dog.

Every pup is different, so think about what you’ve learned in this article, and you’ll be able to choose a comfortable, convenient, and affordable harness for your Weimaraner. Thanks for reading, and let us know if you have any questions!

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