While our dogs might love a day out on the water, even the best canine swimmers can run into trouble from unexpected swells, cold water shock, fatigue, or currents.
Why a dog life jacket is a total game-changer:
The Lifesaving Lift: Float Doggy jackets feature a sturdy handle on the back, making it infinitely easier to haul your pup safely back onto the boat or kayak if they take an accidental tumble.
Head Support: Quality dog jackets include front buoyancy panels designed to help keep their snout safely above water.
High Visibility: Bright colours and reflective strips mean you can spot them instantly if visibility drops.
STUNT PUPPY FLOAT DOGGY Life Jacket Sizing Chart
There are three key measurements for a Stunt Puppy life jacket:
1. Around the base of the neck
2. Around the girth
3. The length from their shoulder blades to their sacrum/hip joint
* The sacrum is a large, triangular bone at the end of the spine that sits in between the two hip bones. The length of the jacket should not go past their sacrum as it may impede their ability to swim properly.
|
Float Doggy size |
Base of neck |
Girth |
Neck to sacrum* |
Weight |
Shape like a |
|
XXS |
24cm |
22-33cm |
17.5cm |
1 -3kg |
Teacups e.g. Yorkies, Chihuahuas |
|
X-Small |
33cm |
36-52cm |
23cm |
3 – 6kg |
Toy breeds e.g. Poodle, Maltese, Mini Dachshund |
|
Small |
37cm |
46-62cm |
29cm |
6 – 11kg |
Small Terriers e.g. Foxies, Westies, Mini Schnauzer, Mini Poodle |
|
Small-Wide |
43cm |
56-72cm |
29cm |
8 - 12kg |
Sturdier small breeds e.g. Frenchies, Beagle, Boston Terriers |
|
Medium |
43cm |
51-77.5cm |
39cm |
11 – 25kg |
Small vizsla or small pointer |
|
Medium-Wide |
52cm |
70-99cm |
39cm |
11 – 25kg |
Sturdier built medium breeds e.g. Heeler, Border Collie, Bull dog, Vizsla |
|
Large |
58.5cm |
71-99cm |
47cm |
25 – 50kg |
Pointer, Boxer, Labrador, Ridgeback, Weimaraner |
|
X-Large |
67cm |
81-119cm |
57cm |
55 – 80kg |
Rottweiler, Large German Shepherd, Mastiff, Great Dane, Newfoundland |
If at any time you are unsure of the fit for your dog please email us at paws@runwild.nz and we will do our best to help out. If it all turns to complete custard we have a very simple return & exchange process.