K-9 Vest Facts

• A bullet-protective K9 vest is $1200-$2500 each
• March 2011: all K-9 vests may be upgraded to include stab-protection. A bullet/stab-protective vest is $1200.
• June 29, 2011: Now offering to provide the K9 Storm™ bullet/stab-protective tactical vest ($2500) for Massachusetts K-9 patrol teams that are actively assigned to a tactical team or regularly train in tactical deployment.
• Made of same ballistic material as human officer vests
• Weighs approximately 6 lbs.
• The vest padding also protects against blunt force trauma, from the impact of a shoe, fist or other object.
• Vests do not inhibit the K-9’s movement. The K-9s wear the vests in training exercises so they are ready and able to do their work while wearing the vest.
• A K-9 vest is not worn like a uniform, but rather only as needed.
• The K-9s’ Handler (police officer partner) will put the vest on the K-9 when there is an increased danger level.

Vesting Programs

Massachusetts K-9s are put on our waiting list on a first-come, first served basis. If your K-9 needs a vest, please contact us at info@mavestadog.org and we will put you and your K-9 on the list.