TurtleSkin® Snake Armor Khaki Dog Vest -- Broad Chest

I was so impressed with the quality of the vest & neck protector!! We took our dog to an area that has cottonmouths and copper heads so we wanted to give him a little extra protection during our hikes. He also didn't seem uncomfortable in it. I would definitely recommend both products. I was very happy with my purchase.

I definitely worry a little less! It fits great.He runs through the creek and fields with no constriction.

Gun Dog Supply is my go to place for my dog needs. Quality service, excellent quality products and no nonsense shipping. I really appreciated Customer Service when I ordered this vest. I spoke with Vicky after ordering because I was concerned that the vest may be too large for my female Shephard. When measuring, she was right at the cusp between "medium and large". When I spoke with Vicky, she simply said, if the vest is too large, send it back and we'll replace it with the medium. She even included a "return package label" just in case. But the vest fit perfectly and my dog can even grow a bit more and the vest will still work.

This vest is extremely well made. It has great reflective "hunter orange" quality. It also has substantial belly material that will protect the underside of any dog using it.

Don't be put off by the price. You are getting quality! This is a vest for many, many years of hard use.

I live in Florida and Riley and I are out camping, hiking and exploring in the woods and springs pretty much year round. Last year Riley got between me and a pygmy rattlesnake and within two minutes of the strike he couldn't stand, lost control of his bowels and bladder and went into shock. He dropped to the ground. We were about a mile deep hiking in wetlands. I picked my 2 year old 70lb pup up and put him on my shoulders and made my way back to my Jeep as fast as I could...he was so heavy, and just dead weight on my shoulders. I couldn't see him up on my shoulders and didn't even know after a while if he was even alive anymore. I just kept on with this combination of walking/running/squatting down in 15 to 30 second rest intervals (he was SO heavy!) and trying to get him medical care as quickly as possible. I had my cell phone and managed to call my vet while I made my way out of the marsh who informed me they didn't have antivenen (antivenom), but luckily found a vet out there in the middle of nowhere who did and called ahead to let them know we had an emergency and would be there soon. This was his first snake bite, and the vet said it was a pretty potent one. The vet asked me some questions while they quickly looked him over and then rushed him back and said they'd call me "if he makes it", and would update me as soon as they could get him stable. I never cried so much in my life walking out of there leavin my dog like that and not knowin if I'd get to see him again. After him receiving fluids and antivenom, the vet called and said he pulled through and I could come pick him up and bring him home. The reason my Review Headline is "Worth every penny" is because I think people see the price of this vest or other snake gaiter protection for dogs and balk at the price. That vest visit was well over $1200 and when seconds count I was lucky I was even able to find a vet nearby that had antivenen and that the treatment worked. If you love your dog and your dog is family you should do whatever is necessary to protect them. I feel like I put Riley in harm's way by going in snakey territory and not protecting him in case of exposure. And in Florida where we live, just taking him out in the backyard to pee can be "snake territory". I purchased both the vest and neck gaiter to protect these vulnerable areas for when we go exploring now.

We have a lot of rattlesnakes in central and south Texas, so its critical to protect your dog. We also have a lot of cactus that will stick and poke you so this has been a nice thing for my dog Sam so he can concentrate on tracking.

Broad Chest fits my PIT PERFECT!!!!! She thinks shes a "BULLDOZER" when she wears it! Fits perfect!!!! GREAT PRODUCT! THIN, Light and TUFF!!!!!