Julius K9 Powerharnesses - Real vs Fake
Fake Harnesses
Fake Julius K9 Harnesses are made of cheap materials that have not been tested. These harnesses are increasing in the market and are found on online auction/trading sites such as eBay and Amazon. It's important to understand that even though these products display the Julius K9 Brand name, they are NOT manufactured by the original company in Europe.
Real Julius K9
Real Julius K9 Harnesses have been manufactured with the highest quality materials and are thoroughly tested to ensure your dog receives a perfectly fitting harness for all activities.
The Julius K9 Logo
Fake
Behind the handle, fake Julius K9 products can be found with either no logo, or the independent manufacturer's logo
Real
Original Julius K9 Dog Harnesses have a rubber Julius K9 logo black background, white writing) stitched to the harness. The location varies depending on the size of the harness.
The Julius K9 Buckle
Fake
Counterfeit harnesses have no logo on the buckle or has buckles with different symbols. These buckles are often made from cheap plastic and are not tested for durability.
Real
Original Julius K9 Harnesses use self-manufactured buckles that have been tensile tested up to 350kg. You will find "JULIUS K-9" embossed on the buckles, along with the website underneath.
The Julius K9 Quality
Fake
The most significant difference between genuine Julius K9 Products and imitation products is the materials used. Keep an eye out for wavy edging and stitching or frayed parts.
Real
Real Julius K9 harnesses look impeccable in images. These harnesses are made to perfection in the smallest details and made from strong, durable materials.
The Julius K9 Label
Fake
The hook and loop label area does not have a "IDC by JULIUS K9" logo.
Real
The small "IDC by JULIUS K9" logo - May be above the central ring or above the hook and loop label.
Summary
- Fake harnesses have a handle, but you're not able to close it.
- Fake harnesses are missing the Julius K9 logo near the D-ring or above the side label.
- Fake harnesses may have a different company logo instead.
- Fake harnesses have hook and loop labels that do not fit perfectly.
- Fake harnesses are made of cheap material and stitched together poorly.
- Fake harnesses are missing the Julius k9 logo from the buckle.
- Real Julius K9 harnesses allow you to close the handle.
- Real Julius K9 harnesses have a small rubber tag with the Julius K9 logo placed near the D-ring or above the side label.
- Real Julius K9 harnesses come with hook and loop side labels that fit perfectly with the label area.
- Real Julius K9 harnesses have the Julius K9 logo embossed on the buckle.
The Julius K9 development process, technological solutions and quality of materials are kept confidential. The Julius K9 brand also has multiple parts that are self-manufactured to make counterfeiting their products almost impossible. Here at Bark Control Australia, we only sell original, genuine Julius K9 products imported directly from Europe.