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Outward Hound

Outward Hound Dawson Swim Red Dog Life Jacket, Small

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Color: Red


Size: Small (Chest Girth: 16"-20")


Features

  • Superior Buoyancy & Warmth: Small life jacket with high-quality neoprene side panels provide exceptional flotation while offering thermal insulation to keep your dog warm in cold water
  • Secure & Adjustable Fit: Watch our fitting video to ensure the best fit possible. Featuring adjustable straps with quick-release buckles for a snug, comfortable fit; available in sizes XS-XL to accommodate different breeds and body types
  • Enhanced Visibility & Safety: Bright colors and reflective accents improve visibility in low-light conditions, ensuring your dog stays safe during water activities in open water, the pool, while boating, kayaking, or at the beach
  • Easy Lift & Rescue Design: A grab handle makes it easy to lift your pet out of the water, while a front float support keeps their head above the surface
  • Sporty, Durable & Breathable: Sleek, ergonomic design allows for unrestricted movement; crafted with ripstop material for durability and breathability, ensuring comfort for active dogs

Description

The Outward Hound Dawson Dog Life Jacket is a high-performance dog life jacket flotation for boating, the beach, the pool, and any other water adventures you might get up to. The Dawson is designed for novice to intermediate swimmers. This dog life vest features high quality neoprene side panels for strong buoyancy and thermal insulation to keep your dog comfortable. A front neck float adds extra support to help your pup keep their head above water. Top grab handles make it easy to grab and support your dog as needed. Adjustable straps keep dogs secure in and out of water. For small dogs, sizes XS and S come with one top handle, and for larger dogs, sizes M, L, and XL come with dual handles. Please select the appropriate dog life jacket size after taking your dog's girth measurement along the widest part of their rib cage. Make sure to take any other unique traits (i.e., large shoulders, long torso) into consideration. The Dawson dog life vest is available in multiple colors to keep your pooch looking good when it’s time to swim.

Size: Small (Chest Girth 16"-20")


Chest Size: 20 inches


Minimum Weight Recommendation: 58 pounds


Occasion: Birthday, Holiday, New Year, Thanksgiving


Theme: Sports


Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 12 x 2.5 inches; 7.2 ounces


Item model number ‏ : ‎ 22092


Department ‏ : ‎ Unisex-Adult


Date First Available ‏ : ‎ March 22, 2017


Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Outward Hound


Best Sellers Rank: #6,718 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #20 in Dog Lifejackets


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Customer Reviews: 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (5,173)


Breed Recommendation: Small Breeds


Brand Name: Outward Hound


League Name: NBA


Number of Items: 1


Dog Breed Size: Small


UPC: 700603220927


Pet Type: Dog


Global Trade Identification Number: 27


Age Range Description: All Life Stages


Included Components: DOG GEAR


Item Type Name: OH Life Jackets


Item Weight: 7.2 ounces


Manufacturer: Outward Hound


Model Number: 22092


Target Species: Dog


Manufacturer Part Number: 22092


Minimum Weight Recommendation: 58 pounds


Occasion: Birthday, Holiday, New Year, Thanksgiving


Theme: Sports


Color: Red


Animal Theme: Dog


Seasons: All


Subject Character: Dog


Pattern: Solid


Neck Style: Round Neck


Style: Dawson (Warmth)


Size: Small (Chest Girth 16"-20")


Chest Size: 20 inches


Unit Count: 1 Count


Item Display Dimensions: 5.5 x 10.5 x 3.5 inches


Additional Features: Adjustable, Breathable, Comfortable, Reflective


Water Resistance Level: Waterproof


Closure Type: Buckle


Material Type: Neoprene


Product Care Instructions: Hand Wash Only


Fabric Type: 50% NEOPRENE/30% PU/10% PP/10% POM


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • well worth the money!
Color: Blue Size: X-Small (Chest Girth: 11"-15")
I have a miniature dachshund who is not very fond of water. I bought him this vest to desensitize him to water and to have peace of mind in case he fell in the pool or the lake where we visit family (I figured even if he panicked at least he would float and not drown). 1. Straps/size - I like the adjustability of the straps. He was quite small when I first got this and I was able to adjust it so he fit snuggly. I was also able to ensure I expanded it as he got slightly bigger. 2. Color - I love the color I chose, very cute! The color slightly diminished and faded over time, but I left it outside multiple times drying off or just because I forgot. 3. Durability - this was pretty durable considering my puppy is still in the teething phase! he chewed on the straps quite a few times before I caught him but honestly they look pretty good still. 4. Performance - this performed pretty well (9.5/10). My only complaint is that sometimes if he was a little heavier that day (too many treats) I did notice he wasn’t staying as above the water as other times. However, I wouldn’t have gone a size up, due to his actual dimensions. If you have a particularly fat pupper who’s pretty small, this may not work for you for that reason. Overall I would definitely recommend! Very cute and helped him get used to the water. He still isn’t a water doxie but one step at a time! I posted more picture in his vest on his instagram @starktheweiner :) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2024 by alay the amazoner
    • My medium and small dog each have one
Color: Red Size: X-Small (Chest Girth: 11"-15")
Review Image by KR
Review Image by KR
Review Image by KR
"Dawson" model swim jacket is my fav and my 2 dogs. My small dogs hates wearing anything and she always happily puts this on, and she's not even much of water lover but this is comfortable based on my observation of it's construction and my little ones behavior. I think this is a good vest for beginners or not strong swimmers, and also active swimmers since the style has no material around front legs so it allows for more comfortable range of motion as well. CON = getting the right fit. I had to size down for both my dog's measurements vs the size chart so maybe others need to also. My smaller dog is a solid 17" rib cage girth (all her clothes and harnesses are for 17") and I re-measured her when I ordered this but she fits in XS for this product with the straps almost as short as they go. Odd as XS says the biggest girth is 15" yet the S was still too loose by a couple inches with all straps as short as possible. Likewise my other dog actually fits a M, yet size chart indicated she'd be a L but it was far too big. PROS = *This life vest has excellent boyancy but is not bulky. *It is easy to adjust the straps and then just take off and on by the 3 clips. *It is very secure under the belly and for the chin/chest when it is the right fit for your dogs body type. And the front under chin material is not obnoxiously bulky like other models. *No Velcro! which my dogs hate the sound of and velcro sucks with sand and hair obviously. *The quick grab handle runs vertical with the spine which doesn't create much water resistance as others that have a strap across body left to right. *No chaffing around front legs because there is no material or extra sand to rub near the armpits because of the open front style that doesn't go down & under the center chest and between the front legs. Pics of size XS in yellow and M in red. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2023 by KR
    • Good quality, size up!
Color: Red Size: Medium (Chest Girth: 21"-27")
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Fits well, works well, but you have to size up. I originally ordered red in medium per the size chart for my dog with a 26 inch girth and it was wayyyy too small. I ordered the orange since it’s a different style and sized up and it fits very well! The size chart was not accurate for my dog personally. He’s 40lbs, 26 inch girth with a size large. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2025 by Han costello
    • Good life jacket
Color: Red Size: Medium (Chest Girth: 21"-27")
Well made and looks like it has more flotation than most others.
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2026 by Gregory K
    • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Secure fit and very adjustable
Color: Red Size: Large (Chest Girth: 28"-32")
Review Image by M. Swanson
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This life vest fits my standard-sized poodle really well. It has multiple adjustment points, which made it easy to get a secure, customized fit. Once it was on, it felt very stable and not bulky. I feel very confident using this with him in the water and it gives me great peace of mind. Overall, very happy with the fit and quality. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2026 by M. Swanson
    • Blu Approves
Color: Green Size: Large (Chest Girth: 28"-32")
Hello my Name is Blu and I approve the review. My Mom decided she wanted all my lake gear matching this year , so that means she bought me a new life jacket. It fits me perfectly and I’m 85 lbs medium size with lab hair. The straps are very comfortable and allow me to swim until my Mom forces me out to make me rest…. Ugg ! If you’re thinking of this for your own dog, I approve! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2026 by ShopALot
    • Feel safer now
Color: Red Size: X-Large (Chest Girth: 33"-44")
Got this today and threw it on the dog and went to the lake. I love the quality and the feel of the vest. It was easy to put on and adjust. The XL was WAY too big for my yellow lab, who has a girth of 33", but the chocolate lab is wider, so she is inheriting it. She is a strong swimmer, and has never had a vest on before, but she seemed to LOVE it once she started swimming and had an equal advantage with her sister that had a different vest on. After capsizing a jet ski myself over the weekend, and being thankful for my life vest, it was a no brainer to just make sure that all the dogs are in one when they are swimming. The straps seem like they slip out of adjustment, but if you roll up the excess straps and use the velcro to secure it, it will stop it from doing that. So impressed with this vest that I just ordered two more for the other dogs. I did go a size smaller though, Medium for the Pit with a 28" girth and Large for the Yellow with the 33". I would say these run a little on the large size, but they WILL hold your dog up and increase their safety. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2018 by Lisa
    • Received a used product
Color: Blue Size: Small (Chest Girth: 16"-20")
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I have a cat who enjoys adventuring outdoors and nearly every life jacket is made for dogs so she had a really hard time with the other brands which were so heavy and uncomfortable around her neck. This one was much more comfortable for her and she was able to walk without the weight of it causing her to fall over. The only problem I have with it is that it arrived today very obviously used. There was fur all over the inside but I chalked it up to someone else tried it on and it maybe didn’t fit them. No problem as I’m not a stranger to fur all over the place, so I used a lint roller and all clean. So I thought. As you can see in the photos, this was very obviously used with stains on the outer parts. I’m surprised the seller did not check this before sending it back out. I would return but I need it for this week and we leave for our vacation tomorrow. And seeing as how this is the only one I’ve found that properly fits her, I’m stuck with a used product I paid full price for. So not too happy about that. I will say though she looks super cute in it. I’m not too sure about durability because it has some threads that already seem to be coming out and the stitching does not look very sturdy. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2025 by MrsCollins05

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