Everything for the walking-gear of a 3.2 kg Yorkie.

A Yorkie’s windpipe is the size of a drinking straw. I don’t say that to alarm you — I say it because it’s the single fact that should govern every purchase in this department. Collapsing trachea is common in toy breeds, and almost every case I’ve read about involves a collar and a dog that pulled.

Sammy wears a harness for every walk. The collar stays on for ID purposes and nothing else. This isn’t a preference — it’s veterinary consensus for any dog under five kilograms. The question then becomes which harness fits a 3.2 kg dog with a deep chest and no patience for being dressed.

The departments below cover harnesses, collars, leashes, training leads, and ID tags. If you’re starting from scratch, begin with harnesses. The step-in styles are easier to fit than the over-the-head versions — Sammy will not cooperate with anything that requires him to stand still with his ears covered.