Best harness for Pharaoh Hound narrow chest

Not all no-pull harnesses are equal — front-clip harnesses work for most dogs, but for strong pullers a dual-clip or head collar is often more effective, and fit is critical for any of them to work. Pharaoh Hounds are one of the trickiest breeds to fit: deep keel chest, narrow girth, and slender neck means standard sizing almost never translates cleanly. So before I point you anywhere, tell me — how strong is the pulling, and which harnesses have you already tried? Did they fail at the chest, the shoulders, or both?

That's a really clear picture — and both failures make complete sense. Julius-K9 is built for broader, more barrel-chested dogs, so the shoulder spacing is always going to be too wide on a Pharaoh Hound. And chest panels that don't have a shaped or padded sternum piece will rotate on deep narrow chests every single time; there's nothing for them to anchor against. What I'd want to know next: does he pull continuously or mainly in bursts — like when he spots something? And is the pulling mostly forward drag or does he also swing wide on the lead?

Good — consistent forward pressure actually responds well to a front-clip done right, so you don't necessarily need a head collar. The issue has just been finding a harness that actually hugs a narrow chest without gaps. My clear recommendation for your dog is the Ruffwear Front Range harness. It has five adjustment points including an independent chest strap and a belly strap that cinches separately, which is exactly what lets it conform to a deep narrow chest without rotating. The padded chest panel is shaped — not flat — so it sits against the sternum properly on a keel-chested dog. Front-clip naturally redirects consistent pullers without harsh correction, and the aluminium ring is robust enough for a 22kg dog. It runs in sizes by girth measurement, not breed guesses, so measure his girth just behind the front legs and go from there. At 22kg on a slim frame you're likely a medium.

It does stay put if you set it up correctly at the start — that's the key thing with the Front Range. The two lower straps need to be snug independently; people often only adjust the top and leave the belly strap loose, and then it migrates. Once both lower points are fitted to your dog specifically, it holds position well even on a consistent puller. Ruffwear's own fitting guide is worth five minutes of your time — they have a video that shows exactly where each strap should sit. Given the shape of a Pharaoh Hound I'd also check fit again after the first two or three walks, because the padding compresses slightly and you may need to snug things up a touch.

Yes, it's widely stocked on Amazon UK — search 'Ruffwear Front Range harness' and it comes up directly from Ruffwear's own Amazon storefront. Make sure you're buying from Ruffwear or an authorised seller to get the full fit guarantee. Measure the girth before you order rather than going by the size chart photos, and you should be in good shape.