If you are still unsure, please get in touch with us at info@surfdogaustralia.com and provide us with the measurements and if possible a photo of your dog so we can see what we're aiming for. The best photos are taken side on to the camera, standing, so we can get a clear view of the torso

Dog Lifejackets 

A Dog Lifejacket Designed by SUP Boarders to help them stay afloat with their dogs. 

No shark fins, no glitter, no thin ‘pretty’ fabric, no gaping hole under the chest, no velcro; just ergonomic fit, (that means they are dog shaped not box shaped!)

Dog Lifejacket Sizing

Other dog Lifejackets have issues

Open chests for dogs to slip forward when lifted

No consideration to the shape of the dog. Ours have multiples body shaped panels

Most handles are stitched to the fabric which soon tears.

Lack of understanding to a dogs swimming position same floatation at back and front can cause heads s

Designed with adventure in mind this Dog Lifejacket is built to last.

• Adjustable neck strap for a more comfortable secure fit
• 4 grab handles to effectively and safely lift dog out of water whilst minimising  back strain for owner and soft tissue damage to dog.
• Maximum flotation with added chest buoyancy which supports swimming and keeps heads above water
• Tailored design featuring extra wide front leg space for unrestricted movement, reducing friction on joints
• Unique body fastening system to reduce stress on the body whilst fitting and removing - neck and body open up to allow stress fitting.
• Hard wearing fabric that won’t tear or puncture
•  No pinch clip system
• Dogs will always remain visible in low light conditions or tough rain with the high reflective detailing
• Additional features include metal integrated dog lead attachment for extra control around water

Dog Wet SuitS

Design a custom dog wetsuit and choose your own colours. With measurements, color selection and the addition of a custom name for your surf team, you can customize a wetsuit for your dog. Our dog wetsuits are tailored with the highest-quality neoprene by an experienced human wetsuit designer and cut by hand. Seams are sealed, and ‘overlocking’ is added along each seam.  Surfdog logo and custom name are heat printed. Production of a single wetsuit requires approximately 2-3 weeks. 

Do I need a Dog Wetsuit?

Yes dogs do sometimes need a wetsuit... spending long times in water, swimming, kayaking or surfing. Short haired dogs in particular feel the cold. Dog Wetsuits also provide extra buoyancy in the water. So if your dog refuses to wear a lifejacket this might give some extra protection. We offer 2 thicknesses of neoprene for those that just need a little extra protection and warmth and those that have to swim in very cold water or for extended periods.

Features of our Custom Dog Wetsuit

Shaped to fit your dog

3mm of 5mm (add extra $10) neoprene

Sealed and stitched seams

All seams smooth on inside to prevent rubbing

3cm full body length Velcro fastening

Optional Name printing - We use a simple font if you have any special requests let us know and we will see what we can do. Enter name in box provided our just get in touch

When a dog wetsuit is needed.

Sometimes, dogs don’t know when to stop, even in very cold temperatures! It’s up to us to make sure that our furry friends are staying safe while swimming in water. Dogs are great sprint swimmers.. in and out of the water. But prolonged swimming or exposure to cold water for any length of time can be dangerous.

Your dog’s breed, age, and health

Some dogs are better suited to cold water swimming than others. Dogs with thick fur or double coats (like huskies, retrievers, and great pyrenees) will be able to stay warmer in the water than dogs with thin coats (like greyhounds, dobermans, and boxers).

Small dog breeds, puppies, and older dogs will also be more sensitive to cold water. Dogs with health conditions that may inhibit their body’s ability to regulate temperature should get a vet’s clearance before swimming in cold water.

Amount of time spent in the water

With so much fun to be had in the water, dogs may not realise how cold they are until they are already at risk of hypothermia. The colder the water is, the more quickly these two conditions can set in. A quicker swim of five to ten minutes or less may be safest. When you dog is cold it will tire very easily and tired dogs do not make good swimmers.

YES YOU HAVE TO DO SOME WORK to make your dog wetsuit! (but any problems then just get in touch)

1. Measure your dog using the guide below, and write down!

2. Enter measurements  into the relevant boxes

2. Select colour of main body 

3. Select 3m or 5mm (add extra $12) depending on the water conditions 

4. Select colour of feature stripe

5. Select YES or NO for name and let have name if you would like to add. Additional charge $14 applies. We print the letters of the name in the same colour as the body of the wetsuit body onto the colour of stripe selected. If you would like a different colour then please leave a note at checkout

We normally turn around custom wetsuits in about business 15 business days depending on how busy we are! We will work as quickly as we can.

To make a dog wetsuit to fit we have to get the measurement of your dog. We will make the wetsuit to the measurements you provide for an exact fit so if you want a little looser add extra cm's to allow for more room.

We need to know

Circumference (around) of

1. Neck just below collar (or where you would like the wetsuit to fit on the neck?)

2. Over the ribs at widest part just behind the front legs

3. Waist. Narrowest part of tummy in front of back legs 

Lengths of Your dog's body.

4. Shoulders -Just below collar along back to point of widest part of rib cage 

5. Belly Length from behind front legs along belly. Boys stop short of precious parts! Girls take as long as you think will be most comfortable - finishing about 10 cm in front of the back legs.

6.Full back length from just below collar where neck will be to the bum - where you would like to see it finish

Please be accurate as we cannot accept returns on custom wetsuits (unless there is a major difference between your measurements and the final garment)