Those are the two brands that were recommended by my NW instructor. I tried her ComfortFlex on my dog, and it seemed fine. I think that I also searched this forum and found another poodle owner who used the CF. The CF harness has a handle with a ring on the top; I often hold my dog by the harness ring when approaching the start line. It's running a little tight now because my dog's hair is too long, however it is adjustable (we have M/L). The harness hasn't caused any knots in the coat, but my dog is 5 years old (well past coat change), and doesn't wear the harness for very long (only while searching).
I tried a Freedom harness many years ago for 'nice walks.' It rubbed the hair on my dogs side enough to result in a bare spot. That may have been a function of his age/coat at the time. I have another harness for tracking, a nylon tracking harness from J&J (XL).
I tried a Freedom harness many years ago for 'nice walks.' It rubbed the hair on my dogs side enough to result in a bare spot. That may have been a function of his age/coat at the time. I have another harness for tracking, a nylon tracking harness from J&J (XL).

