Dogs might be man’s best friend, but many have even more important roles as our protectors. Dogs are an integral part of many police and military forces because of their incredible sense of sight, hearing, smell, and instinct. Yet, many aren’t given the same protection as their human partners.
Dog vests for working police and military dogs are nothing new, yet many are inefficient, and the ones that do work well are too expensive.
In order to provide the protection these dogs deserve, a Russian company just created armored canine vests, which were designed by Scientific Production Association of Special Materials (NPO). In the video below, a combat dog shows off his new protective gear, which will help him keep safe in any situation.
Normal police and military dog vests vary in terms of protectiveness, but many leave large areas around the head, torso, and legs completely unprotected.
These new armored vests also come with additional armor to protect the dog’s head and legs.
Watch the entire video below to see this incredible new way to keep police and military dogs safe.
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