Typically made from sturdy, puncture-resistant materials like Kevlar, these vests cover the back, sides, and often the underbelly of the dog. Many are equipped with spikes or whisker-like ...

Dogs wearing spiky ... On top of the Kevlar surrounding the vest’s neck and back are removable spikes which discourage predators from biting your pet in their most vulnerable areas.

The projections, which they call “whiskers”, deter predators from going after small dogs. According to Paul, the spikes make the vest’s wearer look like it’s not an easy meal, and ...

In this year’s “Iron Dog” competition in Dickerson, Maryland, contestants raised money for Spike’s K-9 Fund as they ran a ...