The IDC® Longwalk harness is not only popular with our customers but is also the dog harness of choice for design judges over recent years. Since 2019, the IDC® Longwalk harness has won multiple international design and innovation awards.
Awards include:
- German Innovation Award for Excellence in Business to Consumer in the travel, sports and outdoor goods sector
- German Design Award
- Red Dot Product Design Award
2021 German Innovation Award
In 2021 the IDC® Longwalk hiking harness won the German Innovation Award in the Excellence in Business to Consumer in the travel, sports and outdoor goods category. The award is accredited by the German Design Council.
What the judges said about the IDC® Longwalk harness:
“The innovative patented IDC®Longwalk dog harness includes the joint- gentle DuoFlex® system, which follows every movement of the dog unnoticed, while also relieving the strain of the leash on the owner’s hand and the dog’s joints when walking. The realisation and successful mass production is based on a combination of extensive research, German raw materials and a German trading network. In addition to high quality, the long-term success of the product is based on patented innovation, the reputation of the brand and the special design.”
2020 German Design Award
The German Design Award is also run by the German Design Council and looks to award designs that represent new developments in the industry. In 2020 the IDC® Longwalk harness won the award for excellent product design.
2019 Red Dot Award
The Red Dot award is internationally regarded as one of the most sought-after seals of quality for design. What the Jury said about the IDC® Longwalk harness:
“The design of the JULIUS-K9 dog harness impresses with its organic shape, which adapts itself optimally to the body thanks to specific reinforcements.
The award winning design
So why all these awards? The harness was specially developed for longer walks, making it a firm favourite with ramblers and keen walkers that like to take their dog on a hiking trail. These extended wear times and more active journeys come with challenges. The harness must remain comfortable, not restrict the dog’s natural walking pattern, and be highly durable.
“When your dog is in motion, their body takes a different shape in each moment. The IDC® Longwalk is a harness designed to adapt to this process and follow the constant change at all times.”
JULLIUS-K9® CEO Gyula Julius Sebő
The DuoFlex® system
Using our patented DuoFlex® system, the IDC® Longwalk has been developed designed to actively adapt to the dog’s movements. The elasticised rings at the top of the harness are attached to three points to react to both the dog’s motion and your leash handling. This means the DuoFlex® system is always ensuring the harness remains comfortable, even when worn over prolonged periods.
Award-winning DuoFlex® features:
- Adaptive ring attachment which flow with your dog’s movements
- Shoulder straps that constantly adapt to the dog’s motion on each step they take
- Lightweight and comfortable
- Adaptive leash control – so when your dog jerks forward the active rings dampen the sudden effect and reduce harsh force
Other harness features include:
- Adjustable and easy open straps allowing you to put on and take off the harness without having to pull the dog’s legs through
- Neoprene lining and special internal structure for the perfect fit
- Rubberized handle for a more secure grip
- Reflective elements for better visibility
- Changeable custom patches and badges
- Saddle and side bag attachment options
Setting high standards for all of our products
These awards are the results of the knowledge, research, and passion that we put into all of our dog equipment. That’s why JULIUS-K9® are the trusted brand for professional canine trainers, dog service teams, and pet owners alike all over Europe.
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