Health & Safety

OEKO-TEX® certified sources

Julius-K9 has been addressing the issue of the absence of harmful substances in textile raw materials at the highest level for several decades. The OEKO-TEX® trademark indicates to buyers of dog harnesses and dog equipment that the product does not contain harmful substances and is therefore safe and skin-friendly. The basis of Julius-K9 product quality is that the dog’s body only encounters safe textiles. To this end, Julius-K9 works with European raw material suppliers who have OEKO-TEX certification:

Reliable German materials

Julius-K9 products are largely made from German materials and raw materials that are used in the clothing and automotive industries. Julius-K9 dog equipment is generally a true European product, as it uses ingredients from many European countries.

Research Results

Julius-K9 continues to conduct numerous motion and technical analyses in collaboration with universities and authorities to create the perfect dog equipment. This careful analysis and product development over three decades ensures that JK9 products guarantee the highest level of comfort, freedom of movement and safety for dogs.

The dog harness of everyday life – free breathing, free movement

We have been configuring the dog harnesses’ size range based on movement analyses. In case of dog harnesses used on…

Y-harnesses can be more restrictive on dogs’ shoulder movement

The effects of each type of dog harness on dogs’ movement were reviewed in a study by the British Royal…

The Influence of Harness Design on Forelimb Biomechanics in Pet Dogs

This study aimed to explore the impact of six different harness types oncanine biomechanics compared to a standard (base) collar,…

IDC® Powerharness Green Zone Test

Green Zone design principle: free movement, free breathing.

Development of a detailed canine gait analysis method for evaluating harnesses: A pilot study

Dog harnesses are becoming more popular, with their large variety stemming from the idea that different dogs and scenarios require…

The science behind a wet dog’s shake

New research into the physics of a wet dog's shake has found that furry mammals can shake themselves up to…

University Research Backing Up Dog Harnesses

Dog harnesses contribute in a major way to allowing us to spend more time and have more experiences with our…

JULIUS-K9® IDC® Powerharness movement

We have determined that JULIUS-K9® IDC® Powerharness doesn’t hinder the movement of the dog during running.

Summary of the “Jena Study”

Prof. Dr. Martin S. Fischer, Professor of Special Zoology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Jena, and his team…

Maya set a new national record in a Julius-K9® harness

How did a thrown out dog wandering in the streets become an unbeatable running champion?

ISO 9001

Julius-K9's manufacturing and logistics operations are ISO 9001 certified, and the manufactory can meet the strictest military standards.

Julius-K9 Awards

A'Design Award 2024

JK9 Sync Smart Dog Harness is a Golden A' Design Award winner, an immensely prestigious recognition granted to first-rate, marvelous, and outstanding designs.

Pet Fair Asia 2024

Julius-K9 has been honored with the Brand of the Year Award for Classic Imported Products in Shanghai. This recognition celebrates our dedication to quality, innovation, and over a decade of success in the Chinese market.

AllesBeste 2022

The German AllesBeste, which conducts recognized product tests, chose the IDC® Powerharness as the best in the test of dog harnesses.

German Innovation Award 2021

After careful examination by the six-member jury of the German Innovation Award, our Longwalk harness was named the winner in the Travel, Sports & Outdoor Goods category.

LUX Awards 2021

Most Innovative Joint-Friendly Dog Harness 2021: IDC®Longwalk

IDC®Longwalk harness

Plagiarism 2020

It was JULIUS-K9®’s IDC® Powerharness that “earned” the third main Plagiarius award. During the event, the original JULIUS-K9® IDC® Powerharness was compared to the Chinese fake.

German Design Award 2020

The expert committee of the German Design Award recognized the IDC®Longwalk harness.

Hungarian Innovation Grand Prix 2020

We are proud that Julius-K9®'s entry, "Biomechanical solution for joint protection", which describes the revolutionary IDC® Longwalk dog harness, has won the Innovation Grand Prix 2020!

IDC®Longwalk harness

Superbrands 2019

The Superbrands award provides customers with the assurance that they have chosen a quality product.

Red Dot Design Award Winner 2019

IDC®Longwalk

EY Businessman of the Year 2019

Jedlik Ányos Award 2019

Gyula Julius Sebö received the award in recognition of his successful inventive work and his outstanding quality and efficiency in the protection of industrial property rights.

Family-friendly workplace 2019

Pet Industry Users Favorite Brands of 2018

In this dynamically growing industry, Julius-K9 has been able maintain its position amongst Chinese pet owners’ favourite manufacturers for three years in a row.

Design Management Special Prize 2018

The Award aims to showcase how effectiveness and competitiveness of an organization can be enhanced by a design-driven approach, and to acknowledge the best examples.