After weeks of reviewing reviews until my eyes burned, and researching different harnesses, I decided to go with this harness and the Ipuppy one adjustable dog soft harness "air flex". I have 2 shih tzu's a 10 year old male 12.6 pounds (he is a little on the small side of shih tzu's, being the runt of the litter) and a 3 year old female 9.8 shih tzu (she is on the smaller size also, very dainty). I went back and forth after reading reviews, small size versus medium. I initially had chosen medium, but in the end went with the small. Mistake. The small at the largest adjustment was approx 1 and 1/2 inch too small (for the female) and I'm guessing by eyeing it about 2 inches to small for the male (around the chest). Now i COULD get the head part to go over my females head but would take some wrestling, would probably been ok after I got it over the head, but if its that close, I didnt even bother. My dogs are not the best nor the worst at putting harnesses over them. They will wiggle some but not make it an all out war. So basically the opening for the head is a bit snug and runs smaller while the chest area is about 1 1/2 -2 1/2 inches smaller than the chart sizing they give (judging by the small I ordered). I will be gifting the smalls to friends or perhaps attempt returning (need to review return policy and see if and how much return fee's are). If you have a maltese, peke, small poodle , shih tzu or any similar size breed with weight of 10-14 pounds, maybe a pound or two heavier idk, the small will NOT work. And even going with the medium the part that goes over the head is going to be a lil snug going over ( I don't mind this part as my dogs do not hate harnesses or being messed with, but from time to time due to being excited may wiggle around a bit). Now about quality. The quality seems good and the fabric is soft and comfy. It won't be too hot for the dog (but i would not suggest dark color like black if out in the sun alot, even I dont wear black clothing in summer lol). It looks like it should hold up for a few years and maybe even survive through walking my male dog, or should i say, he walks ME. Regular collars choke them so harness way I would go. If your dog is in between sizes and very hard to fit, i would suggest the Ipuppy one adjustable soft harness because the chest and neck pieces are both adjustable, but does add a lil extra "bulk" around the neck, but not too bad, its better than the Petco harnesses I had tried. Both have their advantages, but this harness looks like it would be more comfortable for the dog around the neck with its simpler design. I sat and examined both of the harness, and decided I would buy one of each. My dogs are very close in size so if one dog develops a preferance, Ill just swap them (my male dog has no issues wearing pink lol) So, to recap, if debating over quality of harness, seems durable and comfy, buy it. If debating over size small or medium, the chest part is adjustable, and the head will be a bit more snug (judging by the small and guestimating on the medium) I prefer a bit snug over too large, looks like it will be bit snug on putting it on but once on should fit good. And my past harnesses seem to stretch a bit after moderate use, and sometimes would get their leg out of them, so i rather a lil snug just going on and be a good fit than it being too big after I get it on and they escape.) Hope this helps, will review the product again when the medium comes in and keep you updated, but for those that need a harness NOW, thought I would offer my opinion. (side note, on the ipuppyone adjustable harness, I would suggest a medium over the small also if you have similar sized breed/weight also, although the part that goes over the head is a wee bit bigger maybe 1-1 1/2 inch bigger opening? Im guestimating, can always adjust it) I like them both and could not decide between the two, so ordered one of each, both are good quality. As far as care for the harness, I would suggest hand washing most harness's and air dry to prevent shrinkage, easy to wash, dry fast anyways
