Astral

Bird Dog Life Jacket

Super nice vest

It’s a really nice vest. There’s a small fitment issue that some minor tweaks could go a long way to making it pretty much perfect. I also know my dog has a deep chest and thin waist so that’s where a majority of the fitment issue comes from. But I think some small modifications to the cinch straps will alleviate the issues we are having.

Great for actual bird dogs!

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

My girl is a 45lb Wirehaired Pointing Griffon and this vests fits her slim waist and neck very well. It’s got the right amount of adjustment and is really well made. We’ve also got the Ruffwear vest and this is as good of quality with a better fit for active bird dogs at a great price.

Very nice quality

So pleased with the quality. He looks very comfortable and snazzy

Great for making nervous pup at ease in the water!

My dog barks at sticks when you throw them in the river because he's too scared to dive in and retrieve them – looking forward to building up his confidence with the Bird Dog! He's around 50lb which was on the cusp of M/L. Went with the M so it fits on the snugger side, but he was happy & comfortable running around in it. Think L would've worked great too.

Swimmer

I just bought my second one of these for my second pup. Great quality, color, and ease of use.

Love, love, love!!

Love for both my pups! Handle on back strong enough to lift my 90+ lbs German Shepard without tearing into her belly.

Perfect! Snoozing dog approved

The birddog is a great CFD! The handle on top is perfect for loading dogs into boats and the leash clip makes it an easy transition when you're back on land. Our dogs took a few minutes to adjust, but now they treat it like any other harness.

Well-built and comfortable (apparently)

Used it for the first time on a kayak trip at Wambaw Creek. Took about 30 seconds for Lucy to acclimate to it, then it was back to normal. Didn't really get to test how well it floats (not necessarily a bad thing) but it's easy to see how well it's constructed with the stitching and design.

I like it. Ruby loves it!

My Ruby’s favourite jacket that gets her dancing knowing fun, supportive swimming is about to happen.

Fury Fun On The Water

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Our kayaking escapades with McKinley and Kaya are a total thrill. Their tails wag like crazy when they spot the life jackets, which fit perfectly and provide peace of mind. The added bonus? The grab handle is a lifesaver for effortlessly pulling them back into the kayak after their refreshing swims. The Birddog has truly elevated our outdoor adventures, making every paddle a mix of excitement and practicality that we need.