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Ensure Your Pup'S Safety In Water With RUFFWEAR Float Coat Life Jacket- Blue Dusk, Size Large Review

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Revainrating 5 out of 5  
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Target SpeciesDog
SizeLarge
ThemeAnimal
Breed RecommendationLarge Breeds
BrandRUFFWEAR

Description of Ensure Your Pup'S Safety In Water With RUFFWEAR Float Coat Life Jacket- Blue Dusk, Size Large

Improved fit: Our new PVC-free GAIA foam panels are soft, comfortable, and designed to wrap around and move with your dog; Their strategic placement supports a natural swimming position. Adjustable neck: The telescoping neck closure adjusts to fit a range of dog sizes; Simply adjust it once and secure it permanently for easy on and off. Made for the water: Our water-compatible webbing remains stable when wet, meaning it won’t stretch or loosen in the water; The sheltered buckles are easy to use and keep straps firmly in place. Safety first: Features a strong, low-profile handle for helping your dog out of the water; We’ve increased visibility in low-light conditions with reflective accents and a light loop for The Beacon. Share more adventures: Made for dogs that love to join their humans on the water; A great safety option for rafting, kayaking, boating, surfing, paddle boarding, and more

Reviews

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Revainrating 4 out of 5

Excellent coat, with one unforgivable flaw

My pittie girl was in need of a new life jacket, and I saw that the ruffwear float coat had gotten a redesign, so decided to check it out. Since the reviews on Best Buy and the ruffwear website were glowing, I decided I'd go for it. I've had mixed luck with ruffwear products, but I wanted to try this life jacket because most other brands use Velcro, which is asinine in my opinion.My girl is 66lbs and broad chested, and all of the adjustment points make it super easy to fit. It looks great on…

Pros
  • Improved fit: Our new PVC-free GAIA foam panels are soft, comfortable, and designed to wrap around and move with your dog; Their strategic placement supports a natural swimming position
Cons
  • May not be suitable for use with certain types of watercraft

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Best lifejacket I've ever used!

I've tried quite a few dog life jackets in the past and none of them have even come close to the fit and durability of this one!My dog can be a little hard to fit for most things; with her deep chest, wide neck, and long body, it can be really hard to find something that fits just right. This lifejacket, however, managed to meet all of the requirements.It fits her chest girth and neck well, is the perfect length (I've found that others that fit her chest/neck tend to be too long and end up…

Pros
  • Made for the water: Our water-compatible webbing remains stable when wet, meaning it won’t stretch or loosen in the water; The sheltered buckles are easy to use and keep straps firmly in place
Cons
  • May not be suitable for use in extremely cold water

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Can’t put a price on the safety of your dog

Our dog wears his life vest at all times on the boat, and whenever he is in the water. It gives him more confidence when swimming and it gives me confidence that when he jumps off of the paddle board that he is totally fine. This may be more expensive than some other vests out there but the quality is great and you really can’t put a price on your dogs safety. If he ever fell off the boat, he’d be much better off with his life vest than without

Pros
  • Adjustable neck: The telescoping neck closure adjusts to fit a range of dog sizes; Simply adjust it once and secure it permanently for easy on and off
Cons
  • May not be suitable for use in shallow water

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Best one yet: my feedback

This is our 2nd Ruffwear life jacket for this dog. I thought the last one was good, this is definitely better. Thicker and fuller under the chin does add buoyancy and helps keep the dogs head up. Mine either has a ball in her mouth or could be in waves so I do think this makes a difference. The handle on the back is sturdier. So much so that I use it often now, getting her in or out of the kayak. It feels like it's more stable and I have more control of the dog. There is no slippage or…

Pros
  • This fit my 8 lb chihuahua and made him very bouyant!
Cons
  • May not provide enough buoyancy for larger dogs

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Worth the money! on my review.

Wow. The most sturdy vest we found. Most vests you can pull the clips apart with a light tug, not good for trying to yank your dog out of the water. These clips are sturdy and don't come apart. It's great, can't say enough good about it. buy it. My dog runs from all the harnesses we've tried on him, he runs to get into this one and that is after he's been swimming without it for a few minutes. So, he doesn't like it just because it means swimming is coming. He's faster swimming with it and able

Pros
  • Sturdy and helped our dog’s confidence in the water tremendously
Cons
  • May interfere with dog's natural swimming ability

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works great!: my feedback

Holds up to us helping my geriatric German shepherd walk - built tough. Makes me feel relaxed when she is swimming. She can just float with no problems

Pros
  • Dogs
Cons
  • May not withstand frequent exposure to saltwater

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Fits all different Body types

Looked at many different styles of life jackets. Decided to go with this one. Tried it on both my dogs to see which one it fit best and it works on both with very different body types. My older lab was very comfortable wearing this right away. He was much more relaxed swimming for long periods. He likes to stay in the water with us and doesn't like to take breaks. I would recommend this jacket to everyone.

Pros
  • Helps dogs regain their breath and energy in the water
Cons
  • May not be suitable for use with dogs that have a lot of fur on their chest and stomach

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Peace of mind while out on the water!

We got this for our lab (ya I know, labs know how to swim very well) we can toss the toy and she will always retrieve. This jacket helps keep her a float better when she’s getting tired and the bright color is noticeable in the water.

Pros
  • Provides a stylish way to keep your dog safe in the water
Cons
  • May not be suitable for use with dogs that have a lot of fur around their legs and feet

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good jacket for the price!

I have a 59 lb black lab and I ordered her a large. It fits perfect. The best part is the attachment under her chest. It's like a human vest! It does not have a velcro strap like many of the others. The velcro holds in sand and partial grass & weeds that itched her last year.

Pros
  • Good vest. Decent fit. Well stitched. Too expensive.
Cons
  • May restrict movement while swimming

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great product: my feedback

I ordered the medium for my 50 lb heeler mix and it fits her well. She can swim well, but having the extra floatation and handle on the back is great for teaching her to paddle board. She’s big enough that getting her back on after she falls/jumps off would be really difficult. She doesn’t seem to mind wearing it and can move comfortably.

Pros
  • Can prevent costly vet bills in case of accidental drowning
Cons
  • May not be suitable for use with dogs that have very short bodies

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Well made coat but too bulky on my small dog

This is a very well-made coat but my 12 pound Chihuahua did not like it because it was too bulky and she couldn’t lay down on my paddleboard in it. Other than that it is a well made coat.

Pros
  • The dog is happy! Very convenient for the beagle.
Cons
  • May be too heavy for some smaller dogs

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Easy on easy off good for me

This does the job. Keeps my dog afloat, she doesn’t seem to mind it, and it’s easy to put on and takeoff. That's my feedback.

Pros
  • Provides a fun way to bond with your dog while enjoying the water
Cons
  • May not be suitable for use with dogs that have short snouts or flat faces

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Awsome life jacket for the fur kid!

Great life jacket for my fur baby! It’s easy for her move around and swim in. Love how it has the Velcro for the unused part of the strap to get that up out of the way. We got a large for out 65lb golden and it fits perfect!

Pros
  • Available in a variety of sizes to fit all types of dogs
Cons
  • May not provide enough protection from potential hazards in the water

Revainrating 4 out of 5

English Bulldog approved.

We have an 18 mo old English Bulldog and this life jacket definitely helps keep him from sinking like a rock. It seems to be comfortable for him and also durable. It helps me relax knowing he’s safe.

Pros
  • fits snug and keeps his head out of the water
Cons
  • May not be suitable for use with certain harnesses or leashes