Accessories

A German Shepherd is 70-90 lb of drive with a double coat and, often, hips that need looking after. Gear that works for a medium dog fails here — harnesses that slip, ramps rated below the dog’s weight, brushes that never reach the undercoat.These are gear guides written around that reality: load ratings, fit on a deep-chested dog, and whether a product solves a problem this breed actually has. We earn a commission if you buy through a link on these pages, at no extra cost to you, and that never decides what we recommend. We do not publish prices or star ratings, because both go stale — check them at the retailer.Current guides: dog ramps and steps for beds, for dogs that should not be jumping down and hiking harnesses that hold up on a large, strong dog. If your reason for looking is joint pain, read hip dysplasia first — gear is the smaller half of that problem.