Since its inception in 1997, JULIUS-K9® has been committed to producing the finest dog equipment available. Recognizing the paramount importance of utilizing only the highest quality materials and employing the most advanced manufacturing processes, we ensure exceptional durability and safety in all our dog gear.
Initially, our primary clients comprised were police dog units, military units, and canine associations. Our client base has since expanded significantly to now include everyday pet owners and professional handlers, solidifying JULIUS-K9® as one of Europe's most trusted brands for dog harnesses and equipment.
Our numerous awards over the past decade serve as a testament to our dedication to providing high-quality dog gear to a diverse range of customers.
A’Design Awards 2024
The A' Design Award is an immensely prestigious recognition granted to first-rate, marvellous, and outstanding designs.
Pet Fair Asia 2024
Julius-K9 has been honoured 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 conducts rigorous and industry recognised product tests, selected the IDC® Powerharness as the best tested dog harnesses in 2022.
German Innovation Award 2021
After careful examination by the six-member jury of the German Innovation Award, our IDC® Longwalk dog hiking harness was named the winner in the Travel, Sports & Outdoor Goods category.
The German Innovation Award is a highly prestigious award that recognises products and innovative solutions demonstrating exceptional user-friendliness and market differentiation. In 2021, over 680 applications were submitted across 20+ categories. An independent jury of interdisciplinary experts from industry, science, and finance evaluates submissions based on criteria including:
- Innovation: Level of novelty and originality.
- User Benefits: Practicality, usability, and user experience.
- Efficiency: Resource optimization and performance.
- Sustainability: Social, ecological, and economic impact.
- Resource Management: Energy and resource consumption.
- Market Potential: Commercial viability and scalability.
- Quality & Functionality: Technical excellence and reliability
We are extremely proud of this award and the IDC® Longwalk dog harness is one of the most successful developments of our company. In addition to being a German Innovation Award Winner, it also received the Red Dot Design Award in 2019, the German Design Award in 2020, as well as receiving special recognition from the Hungarian Innovation Grand Prize in the same year.
LUX Awards 2021
IDC® Longwalk won the LUX Magazine Pet Products & Services Award for most innovative joint-friendly dog harness in 2021.
German Design Award 2020
The expert committee of the German Design Award recognized the IDC® Longwalk harness.
Hungarian Innovation Grand Prix 2020
IDC® Longwalk hiking harness won the Innovation Grand Prix 2020 for its "biomechanical solution for joint protection".
Superbrands 2019
A Superbrand status is only reserved for exceptional brands which have elevated themselves to be the best in their filed. A Superbrand aligned company reassures consumers and suppliers that they’re buying from the best brand in its category.
Red Dot Design Awards Winner 2019
Award for the IDC Longwalk harness. The Red Dot award is internationally regarded as one of the most sought-after seals of quality for design.
EY Businessman of the Year 2019
Founder of JULIUS-K9®, Gyula Julius Sebő, was voted Businessman of the Year by EY in 2019. The award’s primary goal is to acknowledge talent, popularize entrepreneurs with successful businesses, and support the pioneers of the future.
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.
Pet Industry Users Favourite Brands of 2018
JULIUS-K9® maintained our position amongst Chinese pet owners’ favourite manufacturers for three years in a row.
Design Management Special Prize 2018
This award endeavours to identify and honour the most exemplary organizations that have achieved business excellence through the implementation of a design-first strategy.
Asia Pet Fair 2017
This recognition of the IDC® Powerharness celebrates our dedication to quality, innovation and success in the Chinese market.
Pet Business Industry Recognition Award 2015
Pet Business annually acknowledges the achievements of exceptional manufacturers and groundbreaking products in the pet industry. Our JK9® Multivest was honoured with this award in 2015.
Hungarian Quality Product Awards 2015
This award was for JULIUS-K9® becoming one of the recognized companies in Hungary which delivers high-quality products are based on innovation and while also contributing to economic growth.
Dogs Award 2014
Judged the best product in 14 categories, our now flagship dog harness, the IDC® Powerharness, was a Dogs Award winner in 2014.
