HawkVest
Protect Your Pet From Aerial Threats
Are you worried your small dog might be attacked by a large bird of prey? 1Raptors are a serious threat because from above, small dogs can look like normal prey. 2In the terrifying event of an aerial attack, our patented HawkVest can help protect your dog from serious injury and provide a chance to escape.
HawkVest Key Features:
The HawkVest itself is a formidable first line of defense, designed for maximum protection and comfort.
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Tough & Puncture-Resistant: Made with super-tough, puncture-resistant ballistic fabric that can resist sharp canine teeth.
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Reinforced Collar: Features a large collar reinforced with genuine DuPont™ Kevlar® to protect the neck area.
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Secure & Easy Fit: Wraps around your dog easily and stays snug with two wide Velcro belts.
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Leash & Safety Ready: Includes a D-ring for connecting your leash and reflective features to make your dog more visible at night.
The Patented HawkShield: An Ingenious Escape Plan
Attached to the back of the vest, the lightweight HawkShield is designed to thwart a raptor's primary weapon it's talons.
- Stab-Resistant Core: Constructed with three layers of genuine DuPont™ Kevlar® designed to withstand a violent strike from sharp talons.
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Lightweight Comfort: Attaches seamlessly with Velcro and does not affect your pet's comfort or mobility.
Inspired by Nature: The Autotomy Release System
The HawkShield’s most innovative feature is its emergency release system, inspired by the natural world. If a raptor attacks and attempts to carry your pet away, the HawkShield is engineered to release under the pet's weight. 1The bird flies off with only the shield, giving your pet a precious opportunity to run away. 1This life-saving feature is similar to how a lizard can shed its tail to elude a predator's grasp.
DuPont™ and Kevlar® are trademarks or registered trademarks of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company.
Optional Accessories
The best outcome is that your dog is never attacked in the first place. To help deter birds of prey from attacking we highly recommend adding a set of CoyoteWhiskers (sold separately) to your HawkVest. Even though the whiskers are flexible and not dangerous, the birds don't know that. It's likely they will hesitate before making violent contact with a bunch of bright sticks pointing straight up.
If a bird is harassing your small dog we recommend adding a set of HawkEyes (sold separately) to your HawkVest. When seen from above these large scary eyes give the impression there is a dangerous predator waiting below. The possibility of becoming prey will often intimidate an aggressive bird and convince them to move on to a safer place.
Choosing a Size:
Measure the length of the back from the shoulder to the start of the tail (do not include the neck) -- make sure the dog is standing up and not sitting. Hold the ruler straight do not bend it down over the dogs behind. We have found that measuring the back length by following the dog's back curvature can add to the length and throw off the sizing. The vests are designed with a straight back and do not have a curve to them. So when measuring, it's important that your dog is standing and you're measuring a straight shot from the front shoulder to the start of the tail without curving the measuring tape.
After measuring if you're still uncertain which size to get, it is usually better to go with the smaller size. We receive more returns/exchanges with the vest being too large rather than too small.
And if you're still not sure we can help. Just email us your measurements and a good side-view picture of your dog and we can give our best suggestion.
Please Note: For the HawkVest we also recommend measuring the neck circumference and waist (not chest) circumference. If your dogs waist or neck is larger than than the ranges shown we recommend ordering an Extender for the waist and/or the neck. If your dogs waist is at the lower end or less than the given range we recommend ordering a Stay Strap to prevent the flap from dangling.
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| HawkVest Size | Back Length (inches) | Waist (inches) | Neck (inches) | Weight (lbs)* |
| Mini | 8.5 | 9 - 14 | 6 - 11 | 2 - 5 |
| X-Small | 10 | 13 - 18 | 9 - 14 | 5 - 7 |
| Small | 12 | 15 - 21 | 9 - 15 | 6 - 12 |
| Medium | 15 | 16 - 22 | 10 - 16 | 10 - 28 |
* The back length is the most important measurement. Use the Weight range to help choose but the weight of different breeds varies significantly.
Notes:
*XS, XXS vests have 1 row of collar spikes.
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Shipping Time: After your order ships, delivery takes 3-7 business days depending on your location.
Carriers: Orders are shipped via FedEx or UPS.
Tracking: You will receive a shipping confirmation email with a tracking number once your order ships.
We ship to all 50 US states. We deliver to physical addresses only — PO Boxes are not accepted.
We do not currently offer international shipping.
For questions about your shipment, please contact us at Support@GardenCoops.com
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We offer free standard shipping on every order within the United States. No minimum purchase required.
Processing Time: Orders are processed within 1-2 days
- Wipe clean with a damp cloth.
- Avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners.
- Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
- Check screws and fittings regularly for safety.
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