A: The neoprene is for warmth and insulation, while the handles help getting the dog into / out of the boat or blind. Neoprene is naturally buoyant - BUT it is not going to "float" your dog. For example, if your dog can't swim the vest would not act like a life jacket. Our vest does not have any additional "floating pads" placed in it like a life jacket, some on the market do, however, those vests tend to be a little bulkier. Consider this vest similar to a human wet suit, they are designed to keep you warm and slightly more buoyant.
The only way this would hinder a dog retrieving is if you buy the wrong size and it hinders their ability to move properly (mainly around the front armholes). We have bar tacking built in where you can trim this up to fit your dog better.
I hope this helps, please let us know if you have any additional questions.
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