{"product_id":"miro-makauri-step-in-air-mesh-dog-harness","title":"Miro \u0026 Makauri Step-In Air Mesh Vest Dog Harness – 8 Colours, XXS to XL","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Miro \u0026amp; Makauri step-in air mesh vest harness is designed around a practical principle: most of the difficulty in putting a harness on a dog comes from the fitting method. The step-in design removes the need to pull anything over the head — place the front paws through the two openings, fold the top panel over the back, press the velcro tab closed, and fasten the safety buckle. The whole process takes seconds, which makes a significant difference for dogs that find traditional fitting methods stressful. Made from 350gsm air mesh in 8 colours, sized from XXS to XL to cover toy breeds through to medium dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep-in design — no overhead fitting:\u003c\/strong\u003e The front paws go in first, then the harness is secured over the back. No pulling over the head, no neck clasps, no wrestling. Particularly useful for dogs that are reactive to overhead handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e350gsm air mesh construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e The mesh fabric is lightweight and breathable, allowing air to circulate and preventing heat build-up during walks. The material is soft against the body and holds its shape during wear. Can also be soaked in cool water for additional cooling in warm weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVelcro tab and safety buckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two independent fastening points — the velcro tab closes first across the back, then the safety buckle clips over it. Both need to be opened to remove the harness, making accidental release unlikely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReflective strips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hi-vis reflective strips are built into the harness for low-light visibility during early morning, evening, and winter walks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVest construction for an even fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vest-style body distributes pressure across the chest and torso rather than concentrating it at a single attachment point — relevant for dogs that move actively during walks or for smaller breeds where even weight distribution matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 colours, XXS to XL:\u003c\/strong\u003e Covers toy breeds and small dogs through to medium breeds. Note that XL is available in Black, Red, and Country Green only, and XXS is available in all colours except Country Green — see notes below before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSizing guide\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure your dog's neck at its narrowest point and the chest at its widest point behind the front legs. Use the chest measurement as your primary guide. If between sizes, go up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNeck (cm)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChest (cm)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical breeds\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXXS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–34\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYorkshire Terrier, Papillon, very small Toy breeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28–32\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34–39\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChihuahua, Pomeranian, Maltese\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–35\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39–44\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMiniature Dachshund, Jack Russell, Mini Schnauzer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34–39\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44–50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWestie, Pug, Border Terrier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39–44\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50–56\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCocker Spaniel, French Bulldog, Beagle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44–50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56–62\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBorder Collie, Springer Spaniel, Australian Cattle Dog\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eColour and size availability\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe harness is available in 8 colours: Black, Red, Royal Blue, Aqua Blue, Country Green, Bright Pink, Bright Orange, and Purple. Two notes before ordering:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXXS\u003c\/strong\u003e is available in Black, Red, Royal Blue, Aqua Blue, Purple, Bright Orange, and Bright Pink. Country Green is not currently available in XXS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXL\u003c\/strong\u003e is currently in stock in Black, Red, and Country Green only. The remaining five XL colours are not currently available — contact us at info@hairydogs.co.uk to register interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to fit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLay the harness flat on the floor. Place your dog's two front paws through the leg openings. Fold the back panel up over your dog's back. Press the velcro tab firmly closed across the back panel, then fasten the safety buckle over it. Check the fit: you should be able to slide two fingers comfortably between the harness and your dog's body at the chest and around the girth. If the harness feels tight or restricts movement, try the next size up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eMaterials and care\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e350gsm air mesh fabric. Hand wash in cool water using a mild detergent and allow to air dry flat. Do not machine wash or tumble dry. For summer use, the fabric can be soaked in cool water before fitting to provide additional cooling throughout the walk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMiro \u0026amp; Makauri specialise in practical, accessible dog accessories. The step-in air mesh harness is stocked at Hairy Dogs as a popular choice for owners of toy breeds and small dogs, and as a first harness for those moving away from collar-only walking.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:28px;border-top:1px solid #d3d1c7;padding-top:20px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.1em;color:#888780;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:0.5px solid #d3d1c7;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:8px;overflow:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"padding:14px 18px;cursor:pointer;background:#f1efe8;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#2c2c2a;list-style:none\"\u003eHow do I choose the right size?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 18px;font-size:14px;color:#444441;line-height:1.65;border-top:0.5px solid #d3d1c7\"\u003eUse the chest measurement as your primary guide — measure around the widest part of the body behind the front legs. The chest range in the sizing table is the most reliable indicator. If your dog sits between sizes, go up. Very small toy breeds under 34cm chest should look at the XXS; Chihuahuas, Maltese, and Pomeranians typically fit XS (34–39cm chest).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:0.5px solid #d3d1c7;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:8px;overflow:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"padding:14px 18px;cursor:pointer;background:#f1efe8;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#2c2c2a;list-style:none\"\u003eHow does the step-in fitting actually work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 18px;font-size:14px;color:#444441;line-height:1.65;border-top:0.5px solid #d3d1c7\"\u003eLay the harness flat. Place your dog's front paws through the two leg openings — one per side. Fold the back panel upward over your dog's back. Press the velcro tab firmly closed, then clip the safety buckle over it. That's it — no lifting over the head, no threading straps, no neck clasp to manage. To remove, unclip the buckle and peel back the velcro, then lift the front paws out.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:0.5px solid #d3d1c7;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:8px;overflow:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"padding:14px 18px;cursor:pointer;background:#f1efe8;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#2c2c2a;list-style:none\"\u003eIs it suitable for dogs that pull on the lead?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 18px;font-size:14px;color:#444441;line-height:1.65;border-top:0.5px solid #d3d1c7\"\u003eThe vest harness has a single back D-ring for lead attachment, so it is a standard back-clip harness rather than a no-pull design. For a dog that pulls consistently, a front-clip harness (where the lead attaches to the chest) is more effective at reducing pulling. This harness is well-suited to dogs that walk relatively calmly, or as a comfortable everyday harness for smaller breeds that do not generate significant pulling force.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:0.5px solid #d3d1c7;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:8px;overflow:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"padding:14px 18px;cursor:pointer;background:#f1efe8;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#2c2c2a;list-style:none\"\u003eWhich colours are available in XXS and XL?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 18px;font-size:14px;color:#444441;line-height:1.65;border-top:0.5px solid #d3d1c7\"\u003eXXS is available in Black, Red, Royal Blue, Aqua Blue, Purple, Bright Orange, and Bright Pink. Country Green is not currently available in XXS. XL is currently in stock in Black, Red, and Country Green only — the other five colours in XL are not currently available. Contact us at info@hairydogs.co.uk to register interest in any out-of-stock size and colour combination.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:0.5px solid #d3d1c7;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:8px;overflow:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"padding:14px 18px;cursor:pointer;background:#f1efe8;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#2c2c2a;list-style:none\"\u003eIs it suitable for puppies?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 18px;font-size:14px;color:#444441;line-height:1.65;border-top:0.5px solid #d3d1c7\"\u003eYes — the step-in design is particularly practical for puppies, which often find overhead fitting stressful. The XXS fits from 30cm chest, covering most small breeds and puppies from around 12 weeks onwards, once they are large enough to fit the harness securely. Check the fit carefully on a fast-growing puppy and move up a size as needed.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:0.5px solid #d3d1c7;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:8px;overflow:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"padding:14px 18px;cursor:pointer;background:#f1efe8;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#2c2c2a;list-style:none\"\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 18px;font-size:14px;color:#444441;line-height:1.65;border-top:0.5px solid #d3d1c7\"\u003eHand wash in cool water using a mild detergent, then rinse thoroughly and lay flat to air dry. Do not machine wash — the mesh fabric and velcro fastenings are not designed for machine washing. 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