Southern Cross Elite Catch Vest PRO

The Elite Catch Vest PRO represents the highest level of protection Southern Cross Cut Gear offers. Designed for serious hog hunters and hard-working catch dogs, this vest is built around an engineered armor system that prioritizes real-world performance, intelligent coverage, and long-term durability—without sacrificing mobility.

Every element of the Elite Catch Vest PRO is purpose-built to protect the most vulnerable strike zones while allowing the dog to move freely and work aggressively in the field.

Elite PRO-Series Protection

At the core of the Elite Catch Vest PRO is the Southern Cross PRO-Series Armor System™—a multi-layer, performance-driven protection platform engineered to deliver maximum protection per layer rather than relying on arbitrary material stacking.

Kevlar® PrimeCore™ Armor

The Elite Catch Vest PRO utilizes elite-grade Kevlar® para-aramid through our Kevlar® PrimeCore™ system. Only the highest-performance grades of Kevlar® are selected, chosen for exceptional cut resistance, durability, and proven real-world performance in extreme hunting conditions.

Ballistic Shield™ Reinforcement

Reinforced with a ballistic-grade outer shell, the Ballistic Shield™ layer provides abrasion resistance, structural durability, and long-term wear protection against brush, terrain, and repeated impacts.

StrikeCore™ Chest Protection

The chest—one of the most common and severe strike zones—is reinforced with mil-spec seatbelt webbing through our StrikeCore™ chest protection system. While thicker than standard fabrics, this material is intentionally chosen for its extreme toughness and cut resistance where it matters most.

Key Protective Features

Complete Tracking Collar Protection

The integrated tracking collar guard is designed for unobstructed prong connections and full compatibility with Garmin tracking collars, including T20, TT25, TT15, TT15X, T5, T5X, and DC 50.
NEW: Built-in tracking collar wire and transmitter protection shields one of the most vulnerable components of modern tracking systems.

Hinged Collar with Superior Neck Coverage

The hinged collar design provides approximately 15% more neck coverage than traditional collars while eliminating common weak points such as V-neck gaps. The overlapping construction protects the sides and underside of the neck while maintaining natural head and neck movement.

Exclusive Form-Fitted Flank Protectors

Southern Cross-exclusive flank guards deliver side protection not offered by competitors. Engineered for a close, anatomical fit, these protectors provide added coverage without restricting stride or agility.

Triple-Phase Leg Guards

Designed to protect the armpit and shoulder area, the triple-phase leg guards maintain shape and positioning during hard movement. This design minimizes folding and shifting while maximizing coverage and mobility.

Additional Features

3M High-Gloss Reflective Accents – Enhanced visibility in low-light conditions
Pro-Form Chin Guard – Flexible, comfortable, and protective
Enhanced Double-Layer Straps – Built for long-term strength and reliability

Colors Available

Urban Viper
Hunter Orange

Why Choose Southern Cross

The Elite Catch Vest PRO is not built around marketing numbers—it is built around engineering, material quality, and real-world use. From elite-grade Kevlar® PrimeCore™ armor and ballistic reinforcement to strike-zone seatbelt protection and unmatched coverage design, this vest represents the most advanced catch-dog protection Southern Cross has ever produced.

Designed, built, and tested by hog hunters—for dogs that work where failure is not an option.

Southern Cross Cut Gear is Highly Cut Resistant, but Not Cut Proof. No Cut Gear, from us or any company, can be guaranteed as completely puncture proof. Our products are meant to serve as added layers of protection that can greatly reduce the odds of a life threatening injury however hog hunting is a potentially dangerous activity and injuries can still occur. Southern Cross Cut Gear and any of our affiliates are not responsible for any injuries that may occur while utilizing our products.

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DuPont™ and Kevlar® are trademarks or registered trademarks of affiliates of DuPont de Nemours, Inc.

Sizing Guide

Vest Sizing	Girth	Weight
Terrier (T)	18-22"	15-25 lbs
Extra Small (XS)	22-26"	25-40 lbs
Small (SM)	26-30"	40-60 lbs
Medium (MD)	28-32"	60-80 lbs
Large (LG)	32-36"	80-115 lbs
Extra Large (XL)	36-40"	115-145 lbs
Double Extra Large (2XL)	40-44"	145-175 lbs

Cut Collar Sizing	Neck Circumference	Collar Length	Collar Width
Extra Small (XS)	14-16"	18"	3.5"
Small (SM)	16-18"	20"	4"
Medium (MD)	18-20"	22"	4"
Large (LG)	20-22"	24"	4"
Extra Large (XL)	22-24"	26"	4.5"
Double Extra Large (2XL)	24-26"	28"	4.5"

We recommend utilizing girth measurements over weight when selecting vest sizes. While weight is sufficient in most cases, girth measurements tend to be the most accurate. The illustration below will show you where to measure.
NOTICE for Overlap Sizing- If you have a dog that falls in between on sizing our general recommendation is for wider chested dogs to go up a size and slender built dogs go down a size.
These are the typical sizing guidelines. 99% of dogs will fit into these standard sizes, however some dogs do have unique structures and may need a custom fit. If your dog does not fit into any sizes outlined below, please send us the measurements described at the bottom of the page and we will make a custom vest for you.

Please utilize the guide below for taking measurements.

1. Neck- Circumference around the middle of neck

2. Girth-Around the chest, just behind the front legs

3. Chest- In between the front to legs (inside leg to inside leg)

4. Length- The back of the front leg to the front of the rear leg

5. Rear Girth- Around the belly in front of the rear leg

Custom Catch Vest Sizing Guide

Custom Hog Dog Vest Sizing Guide