Second one of these I’ve purchased, durable and great visibility. Medium size fits my female GSP’s well.

I love how this vest protects my English Springer Spaniel's (60lbs, 31"girth = medium) chest and "undercarriage"! She wore it for the first time during a weekend adventure in the Loess Hills of Iowa. We took 2-3 hikes each day in varying terrain. She adjusted immediately and never showed any signs of discomfort. When I did her daily grooming, I appreciated that I only needed to pay close attention to her ears, feathers, and paws. The blaze orange color is a must if you venture into any public hunting areas. Our late Cocker Spaniel (25lbs = small) wore his Sylmar Body Guard vest on many hikes during his years with us. We knew this item was a must for our new canine companion.

After 2 cut chests and a thorn embedded in the rib cage started having my dogs wear this vest. No chest injuries since( 12 years). Plus helps to see my dog in heavy cover at a distance.

In our last year's pheasant hunt out west three of our dogs got ripped up by barbed wire. So before our second trip out west we ordered two Sylmar vests. They were awesome. If you measure your dog and order the correct size there is minimal adjusts to make them fit nicely. A bonus is that the straps make for easy lifting when helping a dog into the truck. We liked the vest so much that I ordered three more for my other dogs. So now my whole pack has one. Can't go wrong with this vest.

I had a different brand vest that I used for another Brittany that we had but never really liked the fit. Following the sizing guidance when I ordered the Sylmar I originally bought an extra small and it was very tight on our new Britt who is a couple of weeks from being 1 year old. I sent that back and got a small which fits very well. I like the fit of the Sylmar better than the one I already had because it is shaped more to the dog's body and really seems to allow her to run and jump obstacles without any issues. The only issue was having to return the first one and the additional postage.

I’ve been hunting for pheasants in North Dakota for two weeks now and in heavy cover, because all the crp grass has been cut because of emergency haying. It’s been very tough hunting, but the vest has kept my dog Jack safe.

One of the few quality vests that have a size small enough to fit my Boykin. Keeps her protected from the thorns and burrs. I did have a local seamstress add a nylon strap and d-ring so I could attach her ID tag and bell. Also a good thing to have in case I need to use a leash without having another collar around her neck with the e-collar.

This is a very well-made vest. I bought size medium for my two female American Labs. One weighs 65 lbs and the other 58 lbs. The adjustment straps are easy to use. I previously owned vests made by Browning and Cabela's. The buckles tore off the Cabela's vest. The material used for the Sylmar vest seems heavier. This vest still needs to stand the test of time and use, but I am pleased with the fit, material, and construction. Watch the company video on fitting the vest to the dog. Nicely done.

I have a smaller Brittany and the XSSHORT fits her perfect it is well made and it doesn't bother her to wear it at all.

This vest is an excellent purchase for your bird dog. It fits great and really holds up,to the abuse that only a bird dog can put it through. I highly recommend it.

Just received the vest and it seems to be well made. Will look forward to trying it out soon.

Sam’s chest was becoming scratched and raw after just two days of pheasant hunting in North Dakota. Put her Sylmar vest on and should could keep hunting comfortably. She hasn’t been bothered at all by wearing the vest, still running like a crazy Brittany.

The Medium size fit my 50 lb Golden Retriever as expected. It made my dog a lot easier to see running around in the brush with the bright orange. The lower, black material is very hardy and will do a great job at protecting my dog's chest and belly! Thanks Gun Dog Supply for the good product and your sizing recommendations/information!

Could have a place to put name and number on your

Great fit, seems pretty durable. Used on 3 grouse hunts through thick brush and timber.

Excellent dog vest! Highly visible and made with a very durable material. Worth the money!

Helps protect my dog, seems to help with ticks, and stickers, burrs, etc. Size seems to run big.

With a Small Munsterlander and tall sagebrush, this gives me a great visual to help track my dog. A little noisy, but it's still brand new. The fit was perfect using the video, and she doesn't mind it at all.

The vest showed up ahead of schedule and looks exactly like the picture. Great quality and a durable but light weight material. It took a few minutes for our dog to get used to wearing the vest, but he became accustomed to it. It does a good job deflecting cockle burs and other 'stickies'.

Much better quality than other rip stop type material.

Bought this vest for my two upland dogs. Took them hunting and everything went perfect. Great protection for the dogs and the visibility is amazing. We won’t be in the field without theses vests on. Thanks for carrying such a great product.

Very satisfied with the product and Gun Dog Supply who obviously care about their customers.

Outstanding vest. It doesn't chaff my dog as did another vest. The bright orange sides make it easier to see my chocolate lab in heavy cover. Above all, it provides the protection she needs when she is slamming through heavy cover.

Very solid product. Medium fits my 62 pound Wirehaired Vizsla. Minor chafing on our first 2-day hunt on the ND prairie. Very pleased.

I love this vest. It’s easy to put on my dog and it’s very durable. I believe this will help keep her safe outside while she runs around. Ordering and shipping was fast and easy.

Bought this best for my dog to wear while Upland hunting, seems to be high quality material and lightweight so dog doesn’t get overheated

A great choice for overall protection of your hunting companion. Works well on cool mornings and mid day in 30-60 degree temps. Keeps their chest underside safe from burrs, thorns, branches, or most any other potentially irritating or dangerous objects. Light weight and visible. Well worth the price.

This is a heavy duty vest with full coverage for my female setter’s under carriage. The adjustable straps are great for her bigger chest and skinny waist. The bright yellow is super easy to see in the thick woods.

This is a priority piece of equipment for my hunting dogs. This vest not only is it great protection from the brush and other unseen objects in the field it also allows my dogs to be seen and not mistaken for pray.

Fits great, stays in place well, stays connected well, and doesn't chafe.

Had narrow vests for my gsps to wear while in the woods. My gsp had a run in with a branch, which his original vest did not protect him. I bought these to help prevent injuries, and so far I think they will be very beneficial. Bought size medium, dogs do not seem to mind them.

These are the best vests. They don't wear out and their quick connectors are so much better than velcro. Only reason I got another vest is because I got another dog. My 9 year old is still wearing hers.

The vest offers great protection for my dog from stick punctures while grouse hunting and from barbed wire while pheasant hunting.

I just purchased my third Sylmar dog vest for my seven month-old puppy. My first one was purchased a long time ago and was worn by my dog for 11 years. It held up well, did not fray or wear through in any way and the dog was able to wear it until the end. My second vest is being worn by my 7 year-old dog. Again no problems whatsoever. I had such good luck we these vests protecting my dogs over the years as we hunted Pheasants through some pretty thick terrain including a lot of farms with barbed wire fences that I had to get another one to protect my new pup. These vests I'm sure prevented many injuries to my dogs. They did have some cuts and lacerations on their upper legs or under their front armpits that the vest doesn't cover and I could only imagine what would have happened to their chests if they hadn't been wearing these vests. Another reason I choose these vests is the high visibility orange color. It helps me visually keep track of the dogs in tall vegetation.

So far so good Have only had my dog wear this for short periods of time for break in periods

Easy to adjust and provides good protection.

Very well made vest. Great protection in the field. Fits great!

I walk my dogs everyday at a local land trust. They run loose and thru bushes and brush. Any other vest I got would be torn in no time. I got this vest and it is fantastic. Shows no wear and tear and also keeps his belly and chest clean when it’s muddy. I liked it so much I got one for my neighbor’s dog who frequently comes with us. Love it! Also easy to put on and clean up.

The vest worked out great. The adjustability is key. I had a cheap vest with Velcro and always had problems. When you get in the bush after ruffed grouse it’s cheap insurance to prevent injury.

Great product for increasing your dog’s visibility. Noticed less burrs in my sprocker spaniel. Less imbedded thorns after a day of hunting too. Highly recommend this product. Good fit.

My dogs are constantly getting cut from barbwire fencing and cattails, this vest is the best I have found to protect them.

This is the best vest I have found and my English setter seems to agree. It’s easy to get on her and fits well. She covers the field with ease with no hindrence of movement.

Fantastic product and delivered early with a personal note from the owner of the company.

We have two large Anatolian/Akbash guardian dogs that watch the livestock. They have free run of the farm and sometimes get out in the road. I tried the vest on the young one. It’s plenty tough and the visibility is excellent. He took to wearing it in a few days. I’m buying a second vest for my big guy. As always, a good value and quality product. Keep it up.

I purchased a Vest for each of my two bird dogs after a trip to Maine. We had a great time but both of my boys got several cuts and minor injuries. I have been very pleased with the vest's protection from injuries, quality, and durability. I like that they are made in the USA. They also make it easier to see my dogs working the cover. Steve -- thanks for the great product. You will not be disappointed if you add this Vest to your field gear lineup.

I really can't rate this product yet because I am in the process of exchanging it for a smaller size. My dog is a slender but muscular lab, 68 lbs. I ordered a large based on the sizing chart. My dog's girth is right between the medium and large recommendation but his weight was well into the large so that is what I ordered. A large is way too large, too much floppy fabric to catch on things. I hope a medium fits much better.

This is my second Sylmar vest. The old one lasted many years. My dog is used to having it on when in the field, whether hunting or just getting some field exercise. Once you get the size correct, you need to cut off the excess strap. I will burn the end to keep it from unraveling. The color is bright and it's easy to pick out the dog in all types of terrain. We train and play in the lake with it on and it stands up to all kinds of abuse. Over time, the old one faded. Now we have a nice bright new one. I don't know how many hours I've saved in picking out cockle burrs and other stuff after our fieldwork is finished. Of course, the vest only protects the chest and underside of the dog, so I still have to clean off the rest of the dog. I like that it saves me time.

Having tried nearly every available chest protector for my GSP a friend loaned me an old Sylmar. I knew right away this was going to work. The loaner was a bit snug, but when we got home I measured her and ordered a vest. With the season behind us, I can tell you this is the best upland vest you can buy. No hot spots and simply great protection, my GSP is super prone to scratches and really getting roughed up, no more. Thanks to Gun Dog Supply!

I purchased this product for my 10 year old guardian dog that prefers to sleep outside with the livestock. It completely protects underneath the dog, which is great because we have freezing temperatures where we live.

The Sylmar Body Guard Dog Vest is the best I have found so far. It provides chest and side protection from brush, thorns, and alike. In addition, the blaze orange/red makes sure he is seen and not mistook for prey. I’ve seen no restriction of movement or agility. The straps and quick release buckles are heavy duty and I often use the middle strap as a handhold to control movement when necessary. Good quality construction - you get what you pay for. My German Pinscher weighs 45-pounds with a broad chest/thin wast, size medium fits well with room to spare.