[nagdu] GDB Swiss Harness Sizes?

[Jeanette Beal]

The handle is white plastic with leather on the hand-rest, the handle is
detachable with metal prongs and the leather body part is one piece that
buckles around the stomach with a backpack style buckle.
It's made in Switzerland hence it's called a swiss model.

On Mon, May 10, 2010 at 10:28 AM, Tamara Smith-Kinney <
tamara.8024 at comcast.net> wrote:

> Okay, I have to ask.  What is a Swiss harness?  How does it differ from
> other types, like the American or British styles?
>
> Tami Smith-Kinney
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Michael Hingson
> Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2010 9:03 PM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] GDB Swiss Harness Sizes?
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> Hi,
>
> I have used the Swiss harness with two dogs.  I would suggest asking about
> the need for a larger size if you feel it necessary.  You know your dog
> best, but it pays to seek advice.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Nicole B. Torcolini
> Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2010 4:42 PM
> To: NAGDU
> Subject: [nagdu] GDB Swiss Harness Sizes?
>
>    Is there anyone on the list who received a dog from GDB soon after July
> 2007?  If so, did you find that your dog grew enough to get a larger
> harness?  I received Lexia in July 2007, and she has filled out quite a
> bit,
> particularly in the chest.  Consequently, it seems that the strap that goes
> underneath rides farther forward than it did when I first received her.  I
> am trying to decide if it is just the way that the Swiss harnesses work or
> if I need to talk to a rep about seeing if she needs the next size up in
> harness.  Any thoughts?
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