Tiny dogs are now wearing neon body armor with spikes to stop themselves being kidnapped by hawks...

In the UK, dog walking is a pretty sedate affair. But in the US, it’s a whole different ballgame, with the constant threat of coyotes, hawks and other predators in some states.

Now, some dog owners are dressing their beloved pet up in eye-catching vest topped with spikes to deter would-be predators - and the outfits have been going viral on TikTok.

The protective outfits are sold by a company called Coyote Vest which markets a velcro vest on which spiked accessories can be attached.