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
The larger side release buckles are much easier to grasp and the foam placement seems to support the dog's head better than other designs.
This life jacket is fabulous! We are on a lake all summer and this jacket is the perfect solution for our pooch. We followed the sizing guide and it fits just right (medium wide) for our 65lb black mouth cur. Our dogs previous life jacket fell apart quickly and pulled on our dogs neck while trying to help him out of the water, plus it had velcro and was hard to put on. This jacket is easy to put on and take off, highly visible to others when the dog is swimming and much easier on our dog when helping to get onto paddle boards and our boat. Highly recommend for any furry friends safety in the water.
The fit was great and my dog loved wearing it in the boundary waters. And it looked great on him!
So far so good, sturdy handle and shipped quickly
So far it is a great product. We have yet to get our dog into the water, but looking to doing so.