Aluminum Defender Harness

This high-performance dog harness is designed for serious use, made from
durable, top-quality materials to provide comfort and security for your dog.
It features reinforced stitching, adjustable straps, and a heavy-duty handle
for better control and support during use. The lightweight design ensures
comfort during extended wear, while the quick-release system allows for
easy removal. Whether for daily training or more rigorous tasks, this
harness is built to withstand it all and is made to last. Ideal for active dogs
and owners who need reliable, durable gear for intense use.

Standard Defender harness features:
1. Padded and fully adjustable chest-plate
2. Seamless rigid handle
3. Top quality materials, webbing and hardware
4. AustriAlpin Cobra side release buckles
5. Detachable mesh options available (purchased separately)
6. 6” long pieces of loop attachment on each side of the neck for
easy identification (ID panels purchased separately)

Double-Buckle Advantage
A two-buckle design eliminates the need to pull your dog's leg up and
through a girth strap. This allows your dog’s legs to remain on the ground,
making it easier and faster to apply or remove the harness depending on
the scenario. The second buckle also serves as a counterbalance, helping the harness stay centered and evenly distributed for enhanced comfort and stability.

The AustriAlpin aluminum Cobra buckle is indeed a remarkable piece of
engineering, often used in high-performance applications where safety and
reliability are paramount. Its unique design, including the patented locking
mechanism, ensures that accidental release is virtually impossible, even
under load or tension. This makes it ideal for use in extreme environments
where failure is not an option.

The Cobra buckles impressive break strength of 18 kN (4,046 lbs)
showcases its durability while remaining lightweight. This is especially
important for users who need both strength and comfort in their gear.
Despite its robust capabilities, the aluminum version of the buckle is much
lighter than many steel alternatives, making it a great choice for weight-
conscious applications without sacrificing strength or safety.
This combination of safety, strength, and lightweight design has made it a
go-to for professionals across various fields.

Elite (patterned) Option: The construction is slightly different but has all the same benefits as our traditional (solid), only slightly thicker! By choosing an elite pattern the cordura front yolk of the harness will be in the pattern of choice as will the top, handle and girth strap. 

Product Specs:

• Handmade in Rocklin, CA 
• 1.75" Webbing rated to 6000 lbs.
• Loop attachment for patches
  • 1.75" x 6" on each side of Neck
  • Removable mesh (velcro) will gain additional 4" x 4.5
• V-Ring leash connections rated at 4000 lbs. 
• BUCKLE OPTIONS
  • 1.75" AustriAlpin Cobra Buckle Aluminum rated at 4000 lbs 
• 2 Mil spec V-Rings for ultimate strength and durability
• Forged steel slide adjuster
• The front chest protector of the harness has an internal pad for the dog's comfort
  • Padding does not collect hair or any unwanted outdoor brush.
• Comes standard with a handle
• Harness comes with 6" loop attachment (velcro)
• The patterned webbing does fade quicker than solid colors
• Harness Weights: 
  • Alumnim Cobra 1lb 3 Oz. 

Velcro Availability:

Defender Neck: 6"

To purchase an ID Panel for your harness, click here!

Removable Mesh Backing:

Options of Mesh Backing:

• Plain
  
• Standard plain mesh has no velcro or additions, it is simply to help keep the tail of the harness down. 
• ID card Holder/Velcro
• One side has a plastic ID card holder sewn onto mesh, approximately the size of a drivers license card. The other side is velcro. 
• Velcro 
• Four 1" strips of velcro sewn onto webbing in the formation of molle.

This product is designed to fit medium-sized and large-sized breeds, this harness  is available in the following sizes

• Small:       Girth 25"-30"
• Medium:   Girth 29"-34"
• Large:       Girth 32"-38"
• X-Large:   Girth 36"-42"

X-Small :  23" - 26" - Please note the XS Defender is 1.5" webbing and available in black only at this time. The XS mesh will not be interchangeable with other sizes. 

The neck should not be fully expanded. It needs at least 3" of hook and loop to be in contact with each other. 

Please measure your pet or working dog's girth with a soft measuring tape (or piece of string- then lay against a tape measure)  to get the most accurate measurement. Our harness measurements are listed above in inches.

What’s the purpose for two V-Rings?
The option for two attachment points allows for standard lead attachment on the forward v-ring for routine use and specialized lead attachment to the rear v-ring in tracking and agitation use.
Is the mesh removable?
Yes, the harness comes standard with loop attachment on the inside of the harness webbing for mesh attachment.

Is the mesh included?
This harness does not come with mesh. You can see our Defender Harness Mesh options here.

Is this only designed for working use?
No, this harness can be used for canines of almost any size and activity level.