Use your vest during pre-season training and conditioning to acclimate your dog to the vest.
The Dokken Supervest Xtreme is great for all hunting and training conditions. It features "SuperStretch" 3mm Neoprene construction with heavy duty nylon stitching, and a zippered closure with an extra wide velcro flange.
My girl is very slender and none of the vests at Bass Pro fit her. I took a chance on Dokken's small because it was smaller than the rest. I felt confident in it because Mr. Dokkens suggests in his book to use thinner neoprene to get a good snug wrap. It does exactly that. Its perfect and keeps her warm. Thanks for having what we needed.
Product Rating: 5 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 5581 Reviewed: Featured Review
"I really like the fact that it has a zipper and Velcro, which makes it impossible to come off till you take it off. The best vest to use if your dog is retrieving in cold weather!"
I really like the fact that it has a zipper and Velcro, which makes it impossible to come off till you take it off. In my opinion, it is the best vest to use if your dog is retrieving in cold weather!!!! Thanks Steve
Product Rating: 5 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 5863 Reviewed: Featured Review
It fits our girl Freyja very well. Sizing chart was very accurate. Already used it a few times in the field. Keeps her warm and protects her underside. Seems like it should hold up under the tough conditions.
Product Rating: 5 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 16723 Reviewed:
"It's durable, functional, looks nice, and is better made than any dog jacket you can get at the petstore for equal or better price!"
I have gotten the XXL size one for my 90 lb Lab Pitbull mix, and it works great! He isn't a hunting dog even though he'd be a great one. Naturally quarters just ahead of you on hikes and finds doves and other birds with his great nose and flushes them out of hiding. However this is a great jacket regardless. The stitching is highly durable, and the material itself is as well. He's gone through thorn bushes and plays with other dogs and hadn't gotten so much as a scratch on the neoprene. The Velcro that attaches over the zipper is also some strong stuff and you actually have to put some force into opening. This jacket will not come off unless someone actually takes it off! Keeps him warm on colder days too as his fur is more on the pitbull side, so it's not as thick as lab's coat. For a hunting dog or any dog spending a lot of time outdoors in colder weather I would highly recommend this jacket. It's durable, functional, looks nice, and is better made than any dog jacket you can get at the petstore for equal or better price!
Product Rating: 5 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 16818 Reviewed:
"Thank you for the excellent merchandise and the quickness with which this gift was shipped."
Product was great. Service from Gun Dog Supply was almost non-existent. Product was delivered a week late, and I had to contact shipper instead of GDS. Disappointing.
Product Rating: 5 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 17377 Reviewed:
Received the vest in less than three days. Was told at least a week. It fixed my 80lb Lab perfectly. No cutting needed. It has a nice big zipper and wide Velcro for easy on and off.
Product Rating: 5 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 16394 Reviewed:
I am happy with this product. Got it for our Chocolate Lab for waterfowl hunting. She is almost a year old. We measured her according to the size chart, and said the large would fit. It does fit perfectly, but I believe getting the XL would have worked just as well. She likes to strut around in it and show off her new gear.
Product Rating: 5 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 15523 Reviewed:
Exactly what I wanted. Not too constrictive to allow my dog to swim and run, didn't take much training for him to wear it, and it kept my dog warm on a three day river trip.
Product Rating: 5 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 15819 Reviewed:
This product is exactly what I was looking for. A great value compared to similar products from other suppliers. You can't go wrong with this dog vest.
Product Rating: 5 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 32550 Reviewed:
Our lab just turned 1 and hit the scales at 100 pounds. He is very broad and long but not fat. Went with xxxl and fit him well. Well made and he doesn't mind wearing it on cold days.
Product Rating: 5 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 27392 Reviewed:
I can completely be honest to say that the neoprene insulated dog vest is incredibly amazing since it is so securely attached to his body and keeps him so much warmer than without one swimming in cold water!! The camouflage design of it allows him to be camouflaged at the pond or in the field and look identical to my camouflage!
Product Rating: 5 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 27214 Reviewed:
Had to cut it a little under front arms, but it's a great vest. Bella loves to wear it. Works well in duck blind and during the blizzard we just had. Thanks. This is second vest we have ordered. She out grew the first one. She is big chested. lol She is also still wearing the collar we ordered. Everything has been great.
Product Rating: 5 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 26684 Reviewed:
Hi Steve, the vest is really proven to be helpful with my dog Buddy. He is a bigger breed Lab, and I really had trouble finding the right fit for him. I tried most top line hunting dog suppliers including Cabelas /Bass Pro etc. I decided to shop for a larger vest online, and found your website. You had the extra large size that he needed, and it fits just about perfect! It is much colder hunting now, and it seems to keep him comfortable. Thanks for a great product. Tom
Product Rating: 5 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 26252 Reviewed:
Nice fit with a little trim to open up the front shoulders. True to size chart. Easy to put on/off. The neoprene on this vest is slightly thinner which gives it more flexibility. Great vest.
Product Rating: 5 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 26088 Reviewed:
I have used neoprene vests before on my dogs before, and they love them. I hunt in northern Wisconsin, and it gets a little chilly up here, and I need to keep their core temp up. This works...
Product Rating: 5 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 25465 Reviewed:
Excellent vest. Fits correct to measurements. Easy to put on and non-interfering in the field. My setter is comfortable with it, and so am I. Great for the field and the dog.
Product Rating: 5 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 24744 Reviewed:
Thanks to several comments posted, I took a chance on it fitting him. This vest is cut for a more lean spaniel. Looks very well made. He may not hunt the best, but he should be comfortable/warm in this.
Product Rating: 5 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 24525 Reviewed:
Fits great for our huge golden retriever. She's just starting into birds. Seems comfortable for her, and it's easy to put on. Durable zipper and really strong Velcro! Thanks Gun Dog Supply for a great product.
Product Rating: 5 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 23852 Reviewed:
Quality of product is great. Shipping was fast.. love the large heavy duty zipper. I may have ordered it a bit small, but it is doing the job! It does stretch a bit, so that is good. Hard to judge size online, but well worth it in quality.
Product Rating: 5 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 19180 Reviewed:
Just what I was looking for! I was surprised that we need an xlarge for our lab under 70 lbs, but followed the recommendations for sizing and it fit perfect!! Thanks!
Product Rating: 5 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 8214 Reviewed:
"Kept him warm in the water for a day of duck hunting. Just what we needed."
The vest is Great! The 3m neoprene stretches a little, so I was able to get a good fit after a minor alteration. Nico is deep chested, and that makes him hard to fit, but this vest was what was needed. Kept him warm in the water for a day of duck hunting. Just what we needed. As always, customer service was great, and the vest arrived in time for the hunt. THANKS
Product Rating: 5 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 7011 Reviewed:
Great product. Will have to return the XL as it is too small for my Weim. He was on the edge of xl and 2xl. will also have to have the neck tailored to get it to fit perfectly, but a good product.
Product Rating: 5 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 9183 Reviewed:
"This is the first vest I bought, and it fit my 38lb Boykin Spaniel perfectly."
Love the vest! It fits perfectly, and she seems to enjoy wearing it. She has been hunting three times wearing it and has obviously been able to maintain her body heat much easier and has not been as tired when she gets home.
Product Rating: 5 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 7184 Reviewed:
Fits him great. 35-40lb dog. Small vest. Keeps him from getting scratched up in the snow and woods on that breed of dog. I'm sure he likes it on those -30 degree days we have had in N Minnesota.
Product Rating: 5 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 7244 Reviewed:
"Looks to be very sturdy and should work great in cold water and protection from spurs and barbed wire fences."
Looks to be a great product. The measurement chart was right on. Looking forward to hunting season and will hopefully start using it in her training to acclimate her to the vest. She was a little nervous when I put it on her at first. Looks to be very sturdy and should work great in cold water and protection from spurs and barbed wire fences.
Product Rating: 5 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 11036 Reviewed:
"I love this vest for my dog. Now he can go in with me and not worry about thorns or other dangerous plants that can scratch him."
I love this vest for my dog. It's what I've been looking for ever since we go into the woods. Now he can go in with me and not worry about thorns or other dangerous plants that can scratch him. Thanks Gun Dog Supply!!!
Product Rating: 5 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 10518 Reviewed:
It's a perfect fit...I have a 8 month old GWP...he runs on the little smaller side hes about 45 pounds and lean, its slightly too big for him, but he will grow into it. It has kept him warm so far in temps around 29-35 degrees early morning duck hunts (south dakota). Good price too.
Product Rating: 5 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 14492 Reviewed:
My pup was in between small and medium. I notified Gun Dog I was ordering both and would return one. They sent a return authorization along with mailing label with vests!!!! Great service. I always go there first for my needs.
Product Rating: 5 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 14217 Reviewed:
I love the vest, and more importantly so does he. I had to trim it a little on the chest going into the leg holes. But I expected that. No two dogs are the same. So far, great vest for the price. He is warm, so I am happy.
Product Rating: 5 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 14942 Reviewed:
Although not your typical hunting breed, my short haired friend performed unbelievably retrieving everything that dropped in water or rushes. The vest fit perfectly and provided her with warmth and protection and helped conceal her from the geese that are always spooky and aware. Great product!
Product Rating: 5 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 14205 Reviewed:
"certainly helped her deal with the cold a bit better"
Needed a small neoprene vest for my Boykin, as she is not equipped like her Labrador sister for the cold water. It arrived overnight as requested. Only got it use it once, but it certainly helped her deal with the cold a bit better.
Product Rating: 4 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 18495 Reviewed:
Duck opener my dog disappeared for 4 hours When I found her the vest was missing. Just glad I found my dog. I'm going to have to order another one cuz it's getting cold out.
Product Rating: 4 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 32855 Reviewed:
It is a good fit. Well made. A little thin for the Setter who needs a little more warmth than the lab, but size and fit are very important. This one was a great fit. Thanks
Product Rating: 4 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 23983 Reviewed:
"Hard to get good sizing for a female trial dog. 19 inch neck, 33 inch chest, 24 inch waist."
Hard to get good sizing for a female trial dog. 19 inch neck, 33 inch chest, 24 inch waist. Nothing that a pair of scissors and a tube of Aquaseal can't cure though.
Product Rating: 4 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 24169 Reviewed:
Even the small size was bit too small for my field bred English Springer. I wish it had a handle on the top to pull my dog out of the water. Good quality product.
Product Rating: 4 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 5607 Reviewed:
All dogs vary in size, and it is expected that a vest should be trimmed. Only down side with this vest is that it lacks bartacks needed for more extensive trimming. I lucked out and didn't need to trim where there was stitching. Good product for the price.
Product Rating: 4 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 15271 Reviewed:
Fits my 43lb pointer well except for the front where it spans her chest. It has a pucker that collects seeds and twigs. I am going to stitch a few darts in the front to tighten the material laterally. It should be fine. Maybe the mfg. should consider some type of expanding fabric to allow for a snugger fit in front.
Product Rating: 4 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 17382 Reviewed:
I think it's a decent vest for the money . If the zipper holds up that's all I really care about . Getting the vest on the dog, and you have trouble with the zipper, it gets frustrating. The neoprene seems to outlast the zipper. I would buy this brand again. I think if you get a year or two out of this vest that's good and that's all I'm expecting.
Product Rating: 4 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 16803 Reviewed:
It's difficult to get a vest that fits the deep chested/slim dog like my Setter. This is a pretty good fit for him. I'd give a five star rating but I'm not sure on the durability. The stitching looks like it might unravel in time.
Product Rating: 4 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 8831 Reviewed:
It looked awful small. Did not think I was going to get it on her. It fit. Could have been a little longer. All in all it's a good vest. Steve and Dixie.
Product Rating: 4 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 18299 Reviewed:
The vest is great. The only drawback for me is the zipper is a little hard to fool with in the cold after it gets wet. I would prefer just the velcro of a stronger type.
Product Rating: 4 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 6747 Reviewed:
I bought one for each of my dogs for duck hunting trips and used them two days in a row. The second day one of the vests started to come apart at the seams, and I finally had to take it off the dog. I just think that the sewing needs to be reinforced on this brand of vest. However, I called Gun Dog Supply and told them about my issue, and they rectified the issue by sending me another new vest to try. I have owned other dog hunting vests and come to the conclusion that they really only last a year or two if your dogs hunt a whole lot...like mine do! So this one that separated kinda threw me for a loop, when it basically only lasted the two days. Might have just been a bad apple coming out of the factory.
Product Rating: 3 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 26493 Reviewed:
"It had loose thread around the zipper and upon pulling it a little tore real easy."
Received it. It had loose thread around the zipper and upon pulling it a little tore real easy. I got a sewing needle and reattached it. Since that time it seems to be holding up well.
Product Rating: 3 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 16264 Reviewed:
The first time I used it, he had some small amount of irritation on the front legs from rubbing where it bends on the jacket. I felt it wasn't a big deal. It was small, but he came back from hunting today, and his front legs are all raw, inflamed and sore, and all the hair is worn off of the areas all the way down the upper part of his leg. I think I need to find him a long sleeve t shirt to wear until it heals or he will continually lick it. I was going to put a shirt under it. but the sleeves were not long enough. It got a lot of good reviews, so I tried it, but feel bad that it did this too him. So I just wanted to make people aware that this is a possibility, especially with short haired dogs. Thanks for your time.
Product Rating: 2 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 9813 Reviewed:
I have a very small lab. I purchased the smallest size I could find. After using it for two days, I discovered that the vest had rubbed raw spots under her front legs. In fairness to the product, it could be because my dog is so small.
Product Rating: 2 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 24783 Reviewed:
You cannot leave these on your dog for any length of time. Condensate builds up underneath the vest and actually makes them colder not warmer. I will be returning all of these for a refund.
Product Rating: 1 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 16422 Reviewed:
Product Rating: 1 out of 5-stars. Review ID: 16007 Reviewed:
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