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 Canoeing Corgi August 29, 2008
I have a Pembroke Welch Corgi who likes to go on canoe adventures with me. This flotation device is perfect for her, the bright color and refection strips will make her easy to spot should something happen. I can actually pick her out of the water by the handle. I'm very pleased with the quality and the price of this product.
 Extremely good quality, but serious design flaw. August 8, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
We have two of these vests for our two Shelties. They are both in the 23-30lb size range and surprisingly love the water as much as any lab. We have had these vests for two summers now and they have held up very well. We live in TX and our dogs love being in the water to avoid the hot Texas Summers. The vest provides decent enough flotation, stays on securely, and seems comfortable enough. However, we have noticed that when our dogs start getting tired from a long swimming session this vest WILL NOT KEEP THEIR HEAD OUT OF THE WATER. If for some reason your dog had to swim to a great distance or was otherwise incapacitated this vest would not save their life. The dog would only last as long as they had the strength to keep their head up. We have tried adjusting the straps a million time and trying to strap it farther forward on the dog, but this doesn't work any better. I am not a hydro dynamics engineer, but I think the design just needs more flotation material around the collar area. That being said I haven't really found a better design yet, but I'm pretty sure that any true Life Jacket or PFD for human wear has to be certified by the US Coast Guard that will keep an incapacitated person's head above water and allow them to breathe until help arrives. I don't think a dog's life preserver should be any different.
awesome July 28, 2008
great lifevests for dogs! sturdy yet well fitting! my dogs don't mind them a bit and we love them!
Way too stiff... June 19, 2008
Bought it for my mid-size dog. Couldn't believe how stiff it was. I'm sure it works well, but my dog is too uncomfortable in it.
Good fit September 16, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is the best life jacket that I have found for our dog. Our dog wears a life jacket when we sail, and since sometimes that is at night, the reflectors are important if he ever fell overboard. The fit is very good, and since it has both velcro and buckles, it is very secure. The handle is also very helpful for helping the dog get in/out of the boat. This jacket is better than life jackets I have found at boating supplies stores. We've been using it every weekend for about 2 or 3 years, so it has been very durable.
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