Built openly, from the beginning.
It started with my dog Toffee. Finding a harness that looked good was possible. Finding one that combined the fit, freedom of movement, adjustability and lightness we wanted for a smaller dog proved much harder.
So we started asking questions.
We listened to veterinarians, trainers, rescue teams and small-dog owners. We studied recurring frustrations in reviews and owner communities. Again and again, the same issues appeared: harnesses that shift towards the armpits, restrict movement, feel disproportionately bulky, fit the chest but not the neck, or simply make dogs choose between function and good design.
Those insights became our design brief.
The Y-Shape Harness
Our research into canine movement, harness fit and recurring owner concerns led us to choose a Y-shaped construction as the starting point for our design.
By following the chest rather than cutting straight across the shoulders, the shape is intended to leave more room for natural front-leg movement, comfortable underarm clearance and better pressure distribution across the body rather than around the neck.
But shape alone isn’t enough. Fit, placement and proportion matter just as much — from stability in motion to lighter, appropriately scaled materials and hardware for smaller dogs.
Designed around the details that matter.
Freedom to move
A Y-shaped front, open shoulder area and considered underarm clearance are designed to support natural movement and help the harness stay comfortably in place.
A more individual fit
Four adjustment points allow neck and chest to be fitted independently, while three buckles make dressing easier without pulling the harness over the head.
Made to scale
Webbing, hardware, padding and panel dimensions are considered specifically for smaller frames — with less unnecessary bulk and weight.
Designed to work
Front and back lead attachments, soft contact areas and clean strap management bring everyday function together with a considered, minimal design.
Developed through research, testing and iteration.
Over the past months, we’ve worked with multiple specialist manufacturers, visited factories, compared materials and constructions, and developed several rounds of prototypes.
Each stage has helped us refine the details that matter most — from fit and stability in motion to weight, hardware, materials and everyday comfort.
We’re now in the final refinement phase, testing the harness in real life and fine-tuning its fit, construction and usability for smaller dogs.