Which dog life jacket should I choose?
Essential for preserving your dog's life when sailing, we advise you to equip your pet with a dog lifejacket. The right size lifejacket will keep your dog afloat in the event of a fall overboard. Follow the guide below to find out which dog lifejacket to choose.
What is the purpose of a lifejacket for dogs?
Whether for a human or a dog, a lifejacket provides protection for the wearer during water activities. The advantage of a lifejacket for dogs is that it keeps your pet safe. If your dog falls off the boat, the lifejacket will keep him afloat. So your dog can enjoy your outings at sea without putting himself in danger. What's more, your dog can use this product if he wants to swim without difficulty. We all know how much dogs love to swim, so why deprive them? For all these reasons, it's safe to say that you need a dog life jacket if you're taking your dog with you.
The biggest difference between lifejacket ranges for men and lifejacket ranges for dogs is that there are no automatic lifejackets for dogs. Only foam lifejackets are available for dogs. This type of product is available on Nautisports.com, like the orange for 19 euros.
The accessories that come with dog life jackets are very useful if you want to maximize your dog's chances of survival if he falls in the water. A harness or leash attachment ring, as on the and an adjustable system to prevent the vest from becoming detached are essential accessories. The handle on the top of this quality red vest is also very useful. And to increase your dog's visibility, you can add additional to the vest.
How to choose a life jacket for your dog?
We advise you to choose a life jacket for your dog according to size. Most lifejackets come in sizes XS to XL. You're sure to find something to suit your dog in this wide range of sizes, even if it's a large dog or an unusual breed. What's more, you'll be able to make your choice based on the Newtons of each lifejacket model and brand. Of course, the number of Newtons influences the size of the lifejacket.
The Plastimo dog lifejacket has produced a clear size guide:
- XS= 6N buoyancy / Suitable for a Yorkshire retrieve
- S = 10N buoyancy / Suitable for Poodle
- M = Buoyancy 20N / Suitable for Spaniels and Cocker Spaniels
- L = 40N buoyancy / Suitable for Labradors
All our dog life jackets on Nautisports
The best products on the market each have different features. The one that stands out the most is the , for its style that matches the lifejackets that also exist in adult size and in these 2 available colors. Practical, this quality lifejacket features a towing handle for easy boarding or retrieval should your pet fall overboard. Dog lifejackets are available for delivery on Nautisports.com. Delivery is free for orders over 150 eur.
