By now, we’ve all seen the trailer for the upcoming harrowing and heartfelt tale of a military working dog and his handler who must survive the wilderness together after a plane crash. (Haven’t seen it? You’re in for a treat. It has a cute dog AND Brad Pitt.)
If you watched it and thought “Wait… Is that dog wearing Rex Specs?!” - you’ve got a good eye for quality working dog gear.
Built for Dogs that Work Hard
Military Working Dogs, like Odin in the film, can spend hours navigating environments filled with dust, debris, sticks, brush, intense sunlight, helicopter rotorwash, and other hazards. These dogs don’t wear protective equipment just to look the part. They need gear that keeps them safe while doing their jobs.
That's where Rex Specs Dog Goggles come in.
Rex Specs were designed specifically with working and active dogs in mind. Providing protection from UV rays, wind, debris, and other environmental hazards while allowing dogs to move, work, and get their job done without discomfort or injury.
Each lens is impact resistant and provides UV400 protection, blocking 99.9% of harmful UVA/UVB rays. The goggle frames are a force to be reckoned with: flexible, durable, edged with foam for full protection from debris, and vented to drain quickly for use in water and providing ample air flow to limit fogging.
To ensure every dog’s safety, Rex Specs Dog Goggles are also ANSI Z87.1 Certified and MIL-PRF-32432 Rated. This means they have been rigorously tested against the safety standards for human protective eyewear - and passed.
Everything needed to protect a working dog’s eyes, meticulously designed to enhance their job, not hinder it.
In the Real World and on the Big Screen
Heart of the Beast focuses on the bond between a military veteran and his K9 partner. These relationships are built on trust, communication, an incredible amount of teamwork, and are connections seen every day in the working-dog community.
Real world working dogs like Odin rely on their handlers to guide them through challenging environments. These dogs need to perform when the stakes are high, and the right gear is an important part of their ability to do so.
Protective equipment has to work with the dog, not against them. It needs to comfortably stay put when they're moving, hold up when conditions get risky, and provide protection without getting in the way of the job.
That's why Rex Specs are built with working dogs in mind.
Rex Specs have been used by working dogs across a wide range of real-world applications; military and law enforcement K9s, search-and-rescue teams, therapy dogs, adventure partners, and even dogs riding sidecar next to their best friend. The environments may change, but the need for durable, functional protection doesn't.
So, Are Those Rex Specs in Heart of the Beast?
Yes.
And while it's pretty epic to see Rex Specs make an appearance on the big screen, we're even more excited about the standard it helps set for real-world working dogs: hardcore dogs deserve hardcore gear. Gear designed to stand up when they won’t back down.
We'll always be rooting for the incredible dogs who work alongside us, keep us safe, and go wherever the job takes them.