5 Mermaid Dog Life Jackets Your Dog Will Love!

If you are looking for something a little bit more fun then the typical dog life jacket you should totally get a mermaid themed dog life jacket! These jackets are little costumes for your dog for water play, having the distinctive mermaid features such as colourful scales and a mermaid tail whilst giving your dog extra support while swimming in the water!

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Quick Picks: The Best Mermaid Dog Life Jackets

Best Quality – RipStop Dog Life Jacket (Blue Mermaid)
Super Affordable – Doglay Dog Life Jacket (Pink Mermaid)
Best Design – ROZKITCH Dog Life Jacket Mermaid Fashion Floatation Vest

Continue Reading For In-Depth Reviews Of Each Mermaid Life Jacket & Many More Styles…

Features To Look For In A Mermaid Themed Dog Life Jacket

Mermaid Features

There are many different mermaid features that you can look for on a dog life jacket. The most common ones are mermaid tails and scale designs. I have seen some really cool reflective or holographic scales on mermaid themed dog life jackets before – you could look for something like that!

Buoyancy

The most important feature to look for when buying a dog life jacket is buoyancy as its main purpose is to keep your dog afloat. Each life jacket brand uses different types of foams and fabrics to make sure their life jackets are good flotation devices which leads to my next point that it is very important to check the weight limits for the size of jacket that you purchase. Manufacturers will test how well their dog life jackets float and publish information on the maximum weight it can hold.

Weight Range

As I mentioned above in the buoyancy section it is vital that you check the weight range for the size of the dog life jacket that you end up buying. This will ensure that the jacket actually works and keeps your dog floating in water. Generally you can find this information in a table that has measurement specifications on the listing for a product.

Handles

Handles are not necessary for a dog life jacket however they can definitely come in handy (no pun intended) to help you lift your dog out of the water. Especially for smaller dogs that don’t weigh too much this feature can be very useful as you will have the strength to lift them out of the water. If your dog is not a very confident swimmer this feature is also useful as you can use it to teach your dog to swim and give them more support.

Fluorescent or Bright Colour

A brighter life jacket can be an advantage if you like to swim in open or shared waters e.g. at the beach or at a lake or river versus swimming at home in a pool. A fluorescent or bright colour will help you keep an eye on your dog if you are not swimming too. You should also look for jackets that have reflective material such as reflective stitching or reflective material bars to increase visibility even more. Not only can a bright colour give you peace of mind but it will also act as protection against other water users such as jet skiers, kayakers, boats and stand up paddle boards. This will ensure you that nobody hits your dog and causes an injury. Luckily most mermaid life jackets are made in bright colours such as bright pinks, bright greens, reflective silvers or bright blues!

Good Fit

As with any dog product you want to look for a life jacket that will fit your dog well. Look for products that have adjustable straps so you can ensure your dog is nice and tight and secure while wearing their life jacket. You should measure your dog’s neck, check and back length and compare it with the measurement tables you can find on dog product listings to choose the best size. Also before heading out to the pool or the beach you should try on the life jacket and make sure that your dog is comfortable and that they can sit down, lie down and importantly go to the toilet without making a mess of the jacket.

Material

You want to look for a product made of a sturdy, rip resistant and preferably a high density material to ensure the longevity of the dog life jacket that you purchase. You also want to look for materials that will quickly dry and drain.

Interior Buckles and Straps

This is not necessary but if you can find a dog life jacket that has internal buckles and straps it is better. This is a good safety feature as it will make sure that your dog does not get stuck on the sides of buoys, docks, boats or anything that protrudes from the water like sticks, rocks or logs.