Float Doggy™
Description
Float Doggy uses a patented combination of structural design and materials to provide a secure, ergonomic, comfortable fit and balanced flotation. We collaborated with experts in buoyancy, canine anatomy and bio-mechanics to build the Float Doggy.
Inspired by our own kayaking and wake boarding vests, Float Doggy is created in collaboration with experts in buoyancy and canine anatomy and biomechanics.
Made in Vietnam
US PATENT 8,182,300 B2
We Resolved Two Issues with Dog Life Jackets
Enclosed The Harness Between The Front Legs
- Conventional jackets are open between the front legs, which can cause the heavy head and chest area to sink and fall through that gap - so we closed it with a continuous articulated chest and belly panel
- The enclosed design is better for buoyancy, security and comfort, particularly when being lifted
- Flotation in the under-chest panel supports the heavier shoulder area and helps keep the head higher in the water
- Attaching the handle to the full harness supports the dog fully, secures them firmly and eases pressure on soft issue
Trimmed And Articulated Panels To Create A More Streamlined Fit
- Conventional jackets are mostly rectangular with a curve around the neck because that’s cheaper to produce, but rectangles don’t fit around the curves of a dog and single piece buoyancy foam is stiff and awkward
- Every panel on the Float Doggy is curved to mirror the shape of a dog's body
- Each Float Doggy panel is articulated for flexibility to improve comfort and movement and give streamlined fit
- Float Doggy panels uses different densities of foam to best balance flotation and reduce bulk
- Independent front and rear adjustments allow for different body shapes
- For best visibility in and around the water we made the top panels brighter and placed waterproof reflective tape on the handle right on top for beacon-like visibility
Customer Reviews
Tried a few life vests while my Chocolate Lab Retriever grew from 19-Lbs to 94-Lbs and chose the Float Doggy as his final vest. The Float Doggy vest provides a good fit and I like how the vest wraps around his front legs to prevent shifting on his body.
Typically three-times a week my buddy and I swim for over an hour and he seems very comfortable in his vest. I haven’t noticed any chafing around the front legs.
Although more expensive than other vests, I found the Float Doggy vest well manufactured and should provide years of service.
I have a slightly larger size for two of my Chihuahuas that were in the 6-7 pound range and bought two more for my new 2-3 pound puppies. Great quality and the best you can buy.
I bought the medium Mango for my 48lb hound mix and it’s perfect!! It’s comfy. I leave it on him the entire time on our dock at Tim’s Ford Lake. Never know when that nutty sweet dog is gonna leap in the water!😂
Great Product !!
Finding a high-quality vest for my 160lb Great Pyrenees was challenging, but the XL jacket fits perfectly. It provides excellent support for his neck, chest, and back while he swims. I’m honestly surprised by how well it keeps him afloat.