Is this vest good for a 100lb dog that is not a swimmer and needs to have flotation in case he falls off the boat?
795023
I always put the vest on my dog when going to the boat. He has fallen in a few times. Once he was in the water for a while until I noticed him missing. I also throw him in the water and walk down the dock in front of him to give him exercise. He love/hates this. His tail always wags when he give back on the dock.
795024
Best vest out in the market and really keeps your dogs head up. Your dog will naturally kick to swim and if not this still works. I prefer the yellow cause it is brighter and easier to see by boaters. 100lb will need a larger or bigger.
795025
Absolutely! This is one of the few vests that has flotation material under the dogs chest which helps keep their head above water. Just make sure you get the appropriate size for your dog.
795026
This vest is rugged and the handle feels firm when you need to grip a dog that wants to jump out of the boat. My dog weighs 95 pounds and the vest provides plenty of flotation. I wouldn't hesitate to put this on a non-swimmer.
2019159
This item is made very well, the only thing that you can't tell from the picture is there is a cutout hole on both sides. My dog is a 70 lb Lab, when she sits on it sinks somewhat, so she sits partially underwater. Hope it helps somewhat
2120969
I SUP on this board with my big dog and it has been great. Because it is foam, it is a little higher in the water which is good with a big dog. I do have some superficial scratches from when he has fallen off and scrambled back on but nothing deep.
470278
yes, and if well sized without any smudging too! the dog must be supervised while wearing, it get tip over. It worked well for my Jake Russel, . he was 30 pounds and took the "small" wheel chair.
2276653
I can tell you that my Golden Retriever is 92 and still has a little slack in the harness. I can't imagine it wouldn't fit. 100lb Shepherd. Try it...you won't regret it.
1817912
It will float up a bit, but its not that bad. Most of these vests have that tendency though.
34433
No - this is a swim vest, not a life vest. Great for helping a child learn to swim and gain confidence, but should not substitute for a life vest at all.
2060249
The medium is too small for your dog. But may I say that I love this product because my excellent swimming dog enjoyed swimming even more riding higher in the water and the handles are very well designed to pull dog onto docks and into boats. My dog accepted the vest readily and I am so glad I got it!!!! Really.
995428
If he/she has a life jacket on the dog will float. I would strongly advise that you NOT hook the orange cord or anything else to the jacket as this could be very dangerous for your precious cargo. The cord could get tangled on something very quickly and you might not be able to rescue the dog. I only tell you this because I have a lot of experience with dogs. We use the cord as a tie out for our 80 lb labs when we are camping.
1689820
Not completely sure but I would say no, none of the flotation material is under the dog, it all sits on top and side of the midsecection. You need something that would float under the hindquarters of ur dog I would assume anyway
884993
The medium fit our 22 lb dog, he is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, so I'm thinking you may want a large one. It's a great life vest - highly recommended.
249488
I would find a less bulky PFD. LIfe vests are vests for a reason. For one, when I've fallen out of a boat while rafting, I've been pulled back in by the in-boat person grabbing the shoulders of my vest, so they don't dislocate my shoulders. This would not do that. Also, if you go face first into the water, my guess is, this would hold your bottom up just as well as it would hold the top of your body up. You need something constructed to keep your head above water in turbulence and unpredictable environments. This is made for aerobics in a pool - a much different environment.
2019158
It can be used for both Dog and person. My daughter got in with her boxer and it kept it a float. That would be about 200lbs.
398862
I found it very sturdy..."Lou" is 75lb pitbull who apparently loves to swim and the vest held up very well when I used the handles to pull back into our pontoon boat
1130881
I do not think that the large size vest will be big enough for your Newfoundland
1105937
It will keep you afloat if kept full. But its not as sturdy as a life vest. So if youre new to open water, a life jacket would be safer. Wouldnt recommend it for kayaking on rocky rivers. Sharp rocks could puncture the inflated vest. Great for snorkeling.
56037
It does float and they dogs love it. Also, its very heavy so its suitable for the big guys.