Julius K9 - Paw Patrol harness review
I was super excited to be asked to review the new Paw Patrol range of harnesses by Julius K9, as part of the Kids Around Dogs approved products scheme.
The Paw Patrol harness comes in a range of designs and colours, making it super fun for kids to get in involved and choose a style! We opted for the Marshall the fire dog harness, which is brightly coloured in red and yellow. I especially like the bright colour as it makes it easier for other walkers to spot you when out in the countryside, giving them time to put their own dog on the lead and give you space if necessary.
I found the harness to overall be of good quality and it was easy to adjust the front strap and under belly buckle when putting it on Noodles. Julius k9 have a fitting guide on their website (or you can use the QR code on your harness) so you can make sure your dog is wearing the harness correctly. Noodles wears a size small, however, I did find this to be a bit loose fitting on the front strap. So I’d recommend double checking the size guide before ordering! I do, however, find it tricky to find a good fitting harness for Noodles and most harnesses I try seem to be loose on her chest. In the future I’d probably go for a size down or have a look at the Julius K9 harnesses specifically for smaller dogs.
The handle on the harness is a great edition as it allows you to hold your dog if needed on walks, especially if you have a more nervous pooch. Noodles can get spooked if an unknown dog approaches, so having this added feature made me feel a bit more secure if I needed to hold her in one of these situations.
Here at Thaxted Pet Co. we are very conscious about the environmental impact of the products we supply or use. Julius K9 harnesses are lined with an antiallergenic, skin-friendly, OEKO-TEX certified lining. Products with an OEKO-TEX label ensure that the product has been produced in “more sustainably in socially responsible workplaces. This label supports both better working conditions and a healthier planet” (OEKO-TEX, 2024). Julius k9 harnesses are made to be durable and withstand the fun antics of dog walking. They’re so confident of the durability of their harnesses, each comes with a one year guarantee which is the sort of product and customer service we love.
Julius K9 have been scrutinised in the past for harnesses not being healthy for dogs to wear due to their front strap across the chest. I found it interesting to research into this further and found some useful articles and studies, which I will post below. Ultimately, I believe the safety and suitability of a harness totally depends on the Individual dog, the exercise it’s intended for and making sure that it fits correctly. Any harness, if fitted incorrectly, could potentially harm a dog in the long term.
Overall, we were impressed with the harness. I found the Paw Patrol theme a fun idea, allowing children to get involved in choosing their dogs’ harness. I’d love to see the theme extended to other Julius K9 products, giving more choice of harness styles.
Remember, When choosing a harness for your dog it’s important to assess them individually and always make sure the harness is fitted correctly!
KAD approved product checklist:
- meeting expectations ✅
- safe for children or/and their caregivers ✅
- user friendly ✅
- value for money ✅
- eco friendly ✅
- good customer service ✅
- good quality ✅
Disclaimer:
KAD approved professional Georgie Rickards-Turner, has personally tested the product, which she was sent free of charge.
Georgie Rickards-Turner has no financial gain from providing a review or feedback on this product.
All reviews and/or feedback given by KAD Approved Professionals was honest, impartial and handled with competence, granted the knowledge as a qualified dog professional.
Links and resources
https://julius-k9.co.uk/blog/dog-harness-safety-misinformation
https://julius-k9.com/biomechanical-analysis-of-the-dog-kinematics-of-different-harnesses/
https://doggearreview.com/article/norwegianvsshoulder/
https://www.oeko-tex.com/en/our-standards/oeko-tex-made-in-green