Westcoast Saw 3-Point Felling Dogs for Stihl Chainsaws

Westcoast Saw 3-point felling dogs for Stihl chainsaws give your saw a set of three-tooth spikes that dig into the wood. They make it easier to pivot the saw through felling cuts and long bucking cuts.

What a better dog does

When you set the dogs and walk the saw through the cut, the spikes act as the pivot. A dog that grips lets you lever the bar through the wood instead of forcing it, which saves your back on a long day of bucking. Smooth or worn spikes skip on hard bark and frozen wood.

The 3-point pattern gives three teeth to set, which is a common choice for sawyers running longer bars on big wood.

Stock bumper spikes on smaller Stihl models can be short, which limits how well the saw can pivot in big wood. A longer 3-point dog gives more bite and a more stable feel. Keep the dogs clear of debris and check the bolts after the first few hours of use, since vibration can loosen them.

Fitting and safe use

Confirm the dogs are listed for your Stihl model, then fit them with the bolts snug and check that the clutch cover seats properly. Keep chips cleared from the dogs. Run the saw with a working chain brake and full PPE, and only fell trees you are trained and equipped to handle. Browse more saw parts in our parts section.

Some sawyers also like how a firm dog steadies the saw when making the hinge, though the hinge itself still has to be cut to the right size.