Their line of tactical equipment includes duty belt systems, K9 harnesses, pouches, and body armour solutions — all engineered with a singular goal: to enhance safety and performance in the field. Every product is developed under lean manufacturing principles, allowing them to keep lead times short while upholding the highest standards of durability and functionality.

LOF isn’t just about making gear. They’re about protecting lives.

A Special Honour: The LOF K9 Enforcer Joins the Awards

One of the highlights of UNITED K9 2025 will be the presentation of the John Douangdara & Bart the Warrior Dog Award — an award given to the top-performing decoy-trained working dog in our seminar and demonstrations. This year, we are incredibly proud to announce that one of the prizes will be a K9 Enforcer vest, generously provided by LOF Defence Systems.

This is no ordinary vest.

The LOF K9 Enforcer is an advanced soft body armour platform built specifically for K9s deployed in high-risk operations. It is a major evolution of their legacy K9 StreetFighter vest — offering a 40% increase in ballistic and edged weapon coverage, including enhanced chest and full belly protection that helps safeguard vital organs in the most dangerous scenarios.

But protection isn’t the only priority. The K9 Enforcer also features:

• Spacer Mesh lining for comfort and breathability

• Outlast Thermal Management Systems™ fabric to regulate body temperature

• A form-fitting design to ensure full mobility, stability, and cooling — even during extended, high-stress missions

This vest represents the very best of what tactical innovation can achieve — and will serve as a powerful tool in the hands (and on the back) of a truly exceptional working dog.

The LOF K9 Enforcer vest being awarded is not only top-tier in performance — it’s also a fully custom, mission-ready piece of gear,

Valued at $2,925 CAD. It will feature:

• Level IIIA armour for advanced ballistic protection

• A custom fit, tailored specifically to the winning dog’s measurements

• The color of choice selected by the handler or agency

• And free personalized K9 name patches, included as part of LOF’s contribution

This isn’t just a symbolic prize — it’s a professional-grade tool built for real-world deployment, representing the kind of commitment LOF brings to every product they create.

Why LOF Matters to Us

The partnership between LOF Defence Systems and UNITED K9 reflects a shared mission: to protect those who protect us. Whether human or canine, our teams face danger with courage and discipline. They deserve equipment that meets that same standard.

By recognizing the work of LOF through the John Douangdara Award, we honour not only the memory of a fallen hero and his dog, but also the future of working K9 operations — where gear, training, and loyalty come together.

We thank LOF Defence Systems for their support, their trust, and their extraordinary craftsmanship. We’re honoured to have them on board.

Welcome to UNITED K9. Welcome to the team.