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Lots of players in this field offering L/XL harnesses for working dogs, those that pull, etc -- but this is the first to fit that role properly. Metal shoulder buckles, greatest stress point; plastic on belly and sides suffices. Ample leash point rings (chest, withers). Webbing - 1 1/2" throughout is appreciated, nice and clean harness sewing, no unnecessary joints, stress areas are box-stitched for maximum strength. Webbing on belly and chest bands can be longer; my Malamute measured to the middle dimensions as given for sizing this "Large" harness, yet most of the belly webbing was consumed on his big chest. Easier to cut excess than to add. Generous "saddle" to cover the withers, spreads the stress and strain over the back, not on narrow areas. Generous chest pad, appreciated; ample belly pad. Grab handle on shoulders is convenient and sturdy (see below). Myeh -- we have no use for all that velcro on the withers saddle, but there is plenty for attaching panniers and pouches for trails and back-country trekking. Again, it's easier to remove than to add it later. Note: this rescued Malalmute is a trim 110lb extra-large male and can pull like a freight-train in spite of his 9 years. Also highly Alpha, fiercely dominant to any other canine and extremely prey-driven, so this harness serves well to keep him under control and out of trouble in those situations (I physically have to lift him off his forelegs to prevent me from becoming a human sled).