Is this harness good for a Border Collie? So far every harness I have tried leaves matts in his hair, he is rough coated so has long hair.
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As a former collie owner I suggest you look for a rolled leather harness or collar. Almost any other material will cause matting on a dog with that type of coat.
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I use this harness on a Cockapoo...he has curly hair like a poodle. I usually keep him well-trimmed. However, when he does get wooly, I notice some hair does get caught in the buckle - otherwise, the harness itself does not cause any matting problems at all.
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I have the Furminator long Hair deShedding that I got for my St-Bernard/Newfoundland and I also use it for my lab mix and it works great on him too. Takes tons of hair off, worth the price.
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I have a cavalier king charles and his hair is long but before using the coat king it was long and had soft tufty downy hair as well. The coat king was fabulous, it got rid of all the soft downy tufty bits and left his coat sleek, smooth and shiny. My dog also did not object to having himself brushed with this instrument. I have seen pictures of a brussels griffon being groomed with the mars coat king online, and from what I saw, did a fabulous job. The first time I used it it took a while, I did it in stages over an hour. Now I use the coat king about once a month. The good thing is that the my dogs new hair that is growing is smooth and he is not getting that 'tufty' look.
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I used this on my border collie so its def possible. I think it should work. If not you can always return it.
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I've had to adjust my harness several times. My dog was able to pull one of his front legs through the front of the harness until I figured out how to adjust it. I have it tighter on front with a little more give around the chest. My dog is still growing and I've noticed the chest strap getting snug so I'm going to adjust again. Play with the tightness of the straps and see if that helps. Hopefully the harness will work for you... I've just kept adjusting til I found what works!!!
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Although he's pretty good at adjusting his speed, our 75# boxer can haul like an 18 wheeler if he sees a squirrel, rabbit or deer! I know I wouldn't be able to control him w/o this harness which places the pressure on his chest instead of his neck ( which is all muscle). It's really the best harness we have ( and I have several) .i would certainly recommend you try it. It won't change his habit of pulling w/o training but it should give you more control.
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I haven't had any problems with matting fur on my dogs. Really only one has long hair, German Shepherd, but no problem with matting. Another dog is a rescue and she didn't have hardly any hair when got her. She's been a part of our family for a year now, and she has a beautiful coat. Her hair is about an inch long now. But still no problem matting. Maybe your dogs have much finer, softer hair?? I love, love these collars. They are sturdy, perform beautifully, and look awesome. You might want to consider a rolled leather collar? Hope this helps. Oh, I would probably lean towards the medium size. Hope this helps you... and your furry babies! I haven't had any problems with matting fur on my dogs. Really only one has long hair, German Shepherd, but no problem with matting. Another dog is a rescue and she didn't have hardly any hair when got her. She's been a part of our family for a year now, and she has a beautiful coat. Her hair is about an inch long now. But still no problem matting. Maybe your dogs have much finer, softer hair?? I love, love these collars. They are sturdy, perform beautifully, and look awesome. You might want to consider a rolled leather collar? Hope this helps. Oh, I would probably lean towards the medium... » Read More I haven't had any problems with matting fur on my dogs. Really only one has long hair, German Shepherd, but no problem with matting. Another dog is a rescue and she didn't have hardly any hair when got her. She's been a part of our family for a year now, and she has a beautiful coat. Her hair is about an inch long now. But still no problem matting. Maybe your dogs have much finer, softer hair?? I love, love these collars. They are sturdy, perform beautifully, and look awesome. You might want to consider a rolled leather collar? Hope this helps. Oh, I would probably lean towards the medium size. Hope this helps you... and your furry babies! « Show Less
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Our Zuchon (Shit zu and Bichon) has long hair that mats easily. This harness is not only kind to her little body, but it does not cause the hair to knot like other harnesses. This is the only harness that we will use.
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One of my dogs skin in very sensitive, he is older. He doesn't like me to pull on his fur. So the comb does not work for him. I just have to shave him down. Then try to brush everyday until he gets used to the pulling.I have heard that you may need to shave your cat all the way down if matting is really bad. Then use the comb when the fur gets longer. Hold the skin, and fur with one hand or your fingers so it does not pull the skin. Run the tool through the mat. It will take several passes to work out the mat. Be careful this tool is very, very sharp. Good luck.
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We are using the collar on our standard poodle. It is working well on his medium curl, inch length hair. My sister uses the collar for her large male German Shepard who has thick, longish hair. All of us have been satisfied with the product and haven't had a problem due to hair type. I'd investigate the return policy for peace of mind.
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I like to use the andis 3 3/4 blade for his all over cut; I keep him in a " puppy cut" and anything else I use shears--his ears and tail.If you like longer hair on the legs again use shears; (good luck). I even clip the top of his head because I love the profile. His hairgrows like the grass. And I haven't had luck using the slip-on combs without them needing cleaning immediately. Good Luck. What kind of dog is yours? Mine is a standard poodle.
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My shepherd mix has a long, very thick, double coat. I just make sure that the collar is tight enough for the prongs (there are two sets, one for longer hair) to make contact with skin, and I check periodically to make sure the collar hasn't loosened.
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I have had no problems with the harness hook. I really like this grooming setup.
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The harness has padded, velvet straps underneath. I use it on a Lab, Greyhound, and a 110 pound mix breed. The Lab and the Greyhounds are pretty delicate and the harness doesn't seem to irritate them. It doesn't have to fit as tightly as the Easy Walker, for instance. It is a dream to get the dog into and out of. And, the company has OUTSTANDING customer service. You will need a double end leash for the front and top leash connections if your dog is a puller. I LOVE mine and the dogs seem not to mind wearing them. It was recommended to me by a TTouch practitioner and was a life saver for me and my dog!! The harness has padded, velvet straps underneath. I use it on a Lab, Greyhound, and a 110 pound mix breed. The Lab and the Greyhounds are pretty delicate and the harness doesn't seem to irritate them. It doesn't have to fit as tightly as the Easy Walker, for instance. It is a dream to get the dog into and out of. And, the company has OUTSTANDING customer service. You will need a double end leash for the front and top leash connections if your dog is a puller. I LOVE mine and the dogs seem not to mind wearing them. It was recommended to me by a TTouch practitioner and was a life saver for me... » Read More The harness has padded, velvet straps underneath. I use it on a Lab, Greyhound, and a 110 pound mix breed. The Lab and the Greyhounds are pretty delicate and the harness doesn't seem to irritate them. It doesn't have to fit as tightly as the Easy Walker, for instance. It is a dream to get the dog into and out of. And, the company has OUTSTANDING customer service. You will need a double end leash for the front and top leash connections if your dog is a puller. I LOVE mine and the dogs seem not to mind wearing them. It was recommended to me by a TTouch practitioner and was a life saver for me and my dog!! « Show Less
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My dog is Spaniel and Lahsa Ahpso. His hair does get matted, but I have to cut out the mats. You would probably need to use scissors on your dog first to get the knots out and then use the clippers to keep him looking good. They work really well on regular clips - I cut my dog about every 4-5 weeks.
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I bought it for my chihuahua who is 2.50kilos havn't used it a lot the small is still a bit big for him and very stiff. I have been told harnesses can be a hazzard for older people due to possible injury. Hopefully will fit as he grows but I don't think so as he is only going to get to about 3kilos. Sorry not much help to you.
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You probably would be better off buying a Gentle Leader harness first so that your pup learns not to pull when walking. I used the D and T harness after my pup had been through a couple of obedience classes. She is a service dog so the D & T harness works well. If your pup/dog is a puller then this harness will only reinforce his pulling. That said, there are girth extensions available but I don't know how comfortable it would be having multiple extensions on the harness. Having multiple extensions might also create multiple weak points since the buckles are plastic. Good luck.