Ancol Viva Travel Harness

A car and walking harness with two D-rings, in three colours and four sizes

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Size

From £24.29

Not sure of the size? Check the measuring guide

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A harness is not a seatbelt on its own

This is designed to keep a dog secure in the car, but it still needs attaching to something — a proper restraint or seatbelt clip, bought to suit your car — and that is a separate item. Check what you are attaching it to as carefully as you check the harness. And measure both figures: neck AND chest, with a soft tape, because a dog can sit inside one range and outside the other. Ancol publish no weight guidance against these sizes to us.

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Easy to use, made to last

Why we chose it

Two D-rings is what makes it worth owning — the same harness takes a car restraint and a lead, so the dog does not need changing at the boot. The reflective strips mean it earns its keep on the walk as well as the drive.

— Matt, founder

Size guide & how to measure

Harnesses are sized by the chest (girth) — the measurement around the widest part of the ribcage, just behind the front legs.

How to measure

Stand your pet up squarely.
Wrap a soft tape around the widest part of the chest, just behind the front legs.
Keep two fingers under the tape so the fit is snug, not tight.
If your pet is between sizes, choose the larger one.

Size	Typical chest / girth	Rough guide
XS	28–40 cm	Toy breeds, kittens, very small dogs
S	38–53 cm	Small dogs (e.g. Dachshund, Yorkie)
M	50–68 cm	Medium dogs (e.g. Cocker Spaniel, Beagle)
L	65–85 cm	Large dogs (e.g. Labrador, Boxer)
XL	82–105 cm	Giant breeds (e.g. German Shepherd, Rottweiler)

Ranges are approximate and vary by style. Always check this product’s Specifications for its exact measurements.

Specifications

Brand: Ancol

Full description

An unrestrained dog in a car is a problem in two directions: they can distract you on an ordinary journey, and in a sudden stop they become a weight travelling at whatever speed you were doing. A travel harness is the straightforward answer, and one that also works as a walking harness saves owning two.

This is the x-large — neck 60 to 85cm, chest 80 to 120cm. It has two D-rings, one on the front and one on the back, so it will take a car restraint on one and a lead on the other, and the contact area is deliberately large to spread the load across the dog rather than concentrating it. The chest is padded, the materials are chosen for strength rather than lightness, and there are reflective strips on it for walks in poor light. Ancol supply it on packaging they describe as widely recycled.

X-large: neck 60–85cm, chest 80–120cm
Two D-rings, front and back
Large contact area to spread the load
Padded chest
Reflective strips for low light
Doubles as a walking harness

A harness is not a seatbelt on its own. This is designed to keep a dog secure in the car, but it still needs attaching to something — a proper restraint or seatbelt clip, bought to suit your car — and that is a separate item. Check what you are attaching it to as carefully as you check the harness. And measure both figures: neck AND chest, with a soft tape, because a dog can sit inside one range and outside the other. Ancol publish no weight guidance against these sizes to us.

Who it's for: anyone who takes a large dog in the car regularly, and would rather buy one harness that does the journey and the walk at the other end.

Delivery

Tracked UK delivery — your estimated arrival date is shown above and updates automatically. Standard delivery £2.99, and free on orders over £39. Full details on our delivery information page. Delivery information

Returns

14 days to change your mind, no interrogation. Items need to be unused (sensory products unopened, for hygiene). Full details on our delivery & returns page.

Payment

Secure checkout by Stripe — cards, Apple Pay, Link and Klarna. We never see or store your card details.

Common questions

What size dog is the x-large for?

Neck 60 to 85cm and chest 80 to 120cm. Measure both with a soft tape — a dog can fit one range and not the other.

Does it come with a seatbelt clip?

No. It is the harness; the car restraint it attaches to is a separate item, bought to suit your car.

Can I walk the dog in it?

Yes. It has D-rings front and back and reflective strips, and Ancol design it for walks as well as the car.

Is it padded?

The chest is padded, and the contact area is made large to spread the load rather than concentrate it.

Which options can I choose from?

Black / Small, Blue / Small, Red / Small, Black / Medium, Blue / Medium, Red / Medium, Black / Large, Blue / Large, Red / Large, Black / X-Large, Blue / X-Large, Red / X-Large. Pick one above before adding to your basket.

How long does delivery take?

Your estimated delivery date is shown above and updates automatically. UK orders are sent tracked — standard delivery is £2.99, and free on orders over £39.

How do I track my order?

As soon as your order is dispatched we email you a tracking link, so you can follow it all the way to your door.

How do I choose the right size?

Use the size guide above to measure your pet, then pick the size whose range your measurement falls within. If you’re between sizes, size up. Still unsure? Email us before you order.

What if I need to return my order?

You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind. Just email us with your order number and we’ll send the return steps the same working day — see our delivery & returns page for details.

Why buy from Giddy Pets?

Carefully selected by pet ownersEvery product is chosen and quality-checked by people who actually live with dogs, cats and small pets.
Tracked delivery on every orderUK delivery with tracking as standard — and it’s free when you spend over £39.
UK customer supportReal, UK-based humans read every email — usually Matt, the founder. No bots, no ticket numbers.
Easy returns14 days to change your mind, no interrogation. If it’s not right, we’ll make it right.