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Ruffwear K-9 Float Coat

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Item # 832661

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The full-featured Ruffwear K-9 Float Coat adds comfortable buoyancy to water-loving dogs when they join their humans in canoeing, kayaking, rafting, paddleboarding or swimming.

This premium PFD for pooches includes thoughtful details such as a strong handle for hoisting dogs out of the water and reflective trim for enhanced visibility
Strategically placed foam panels create a natural swimming position
Neck closure adjusts for fit and comfort, yet remains permanently attached and secure to the body of the life jacket
Sheltered buckles stay in place for easy, 1-handed clipping
The Ruffwear K-9 Float Coat features a light loop on the top for attaching The Beacon pet light (sold separately)

Sizing is based on chest measurement. For girth, measure around the widest part of your dog's rib cage.

Please note: Ruffwear products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

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Ruffwear K-9 Float Coat Customer Reviews

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Ruffwear K-9 Float Coat

4.9

(based on 8 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Adjustable (7)
Durable (6)
Comfortable (4)

Cons

Best Uses

Boating / sailing (5)
Kayak / canoe / rafting (4)

- Chest Size:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  100%
  (7 reviews)
  Feels too big

- Reviewer Profile:
- Intermediate (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (7)

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May

2013

4.0

Best Option

By ElementDC

from Alexandria, VA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy To Use
Safe
Waterproof

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Boating
Canoeing

Comments about Ruffwear K-9 Float Coat:

The size is right in-between my dog's size, but it still works.

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Aug

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Pretty perfect.

By lizard

from TN

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Pros

Adjustable
Comfortable
Dried fast
Strong

Cons

Best Uses

Any swimming adventure
Boating
Canoeing

Comments about Ruffwear K-9 Float Coat:

Great fit, feel very sturdy and well made. Had them on my 2 Rhodesian Ridgebacks for about 7 hours through multiple wet/dry cycles while on boat and everyone stayed comfortable with no rubbing or chafing. They swam, explored the shoreline, ran and napped in them. Could pretty much pick up my 90lb boy with the handle. My swimmer went about halfway across the lake after ducks in hers-- I'd say she approved too!

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Aug

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Ruff Wear Protection

By Mac the chilled adventurer

from Baltimore Maryland

About Me Intermediate

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Pros

Adjustable
Comfortable
Durable

Cons

Best Uses

Boating
Canoeing

Comments about Ruffwear K-9 Float Coat:

I purchased one of the flotation devices for my Molly, a mix bred of about 45 pounds. She was not a water dog by any means.

Molly tested this float coat true to form as she fell in slipping off the gunnel. The look on her face was priceless, but the coat did the trick and the handy handle on the back helped me pull her back in the canoe without taking me with her.

So well worth the cost, peace of mind, and protection of our pups.

Thank you!

Jim

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Jul

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

The Best Choice

By Skip

from Rocklin, CA

About Me Beginner

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Pros

Adjustable
Bright Color At Distance
Comfortable
Durable
Lightweight
Waterproof

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Ruffwear K-9 Float Coat:

Yes, I cheaped out on my dogs first PFD. Handle ripped the first time out hauling dog aboard the kayak. Bit the bullet and have no regrets. Ruff Float Coat is a fantastic safety device for med-lrg dog. Adjust once and forget it. Just 3 buckle clicks and my Taz (70lb male) is ready to hit the water - and he does. He doesn't go deep like with the cheap PFD. His freedom of movement is terrific. His swimming is absolutely unimpeded. Best of all there is no velcro to collect hair. The cheap one was full the first day. CAUTION: Don't clip your land leash to the D Ring on the PFD. The leverage from the chest strap will turn him into a Tractor Pull competitor the minute he hits shore. Great product. Make the investment !

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Jun

2012

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Dog PFD

By RockyMountainLiving

from Minturn, CO

About Me Intermediate

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Pros

Adjustable
Cools down dog
Durable
Good Ventilation

Cons

Best Uses

Paddling

Comments about Ruffwear K-9 Float Coat:

My dog doesn't even notice this coat is on and it keeps him cool. Another excellent product by Ruff Wear.

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Jun

2012

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Ruff Wear K-9 Float Coat

By Jeagogo

from San Francisco, CA

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Pros

Adjustable
Durable

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Ruffwear K-9 Float Coat:

Our APBT loves to swim, but she's built like a brick and not as buoyant as the water dogs out there. This vest is perfect for letting her swim longer and keeping her head out of the water whether she's in a lake or jumping through waves.
It took us a while to find a suitable PFD for my dog since he neck is thicker than her stomach- the new telescoping neck on this float coat is perfect, and the new design is a bit shorter to extend just to the end of the dog's rib cage so it's not too loose on her torso.

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May

2012

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Super Impressed

By equiuga

from GA

About Me Intermediate

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Pros

Adjustable
Comfortable
Durable
GREAT handle
Price
Well made

Cons

Best Uses

Boating
Water Play

Comments about Ruffwear K-9 Float Coat:

We are going to be taking my 5mo old Lab pup out on the lake and researched most of the jackets on the market. I went to REI after I had already seen the others (except for one) in person. I was able to look at the design, clips, sewing, material etc. I can tell you from what I have seen, the Ruff Wear jacket is superior in EVERY way. My girl's ribcage measured 21", so I went with the S (22"-27")and cinched it up all the way and it fits well. It conforms very well to a dog's shape while most of the other coats kind of sat on her back with a flat piece that stuck up and bounced around when she moved. Something else I wanted to mention is the handle. It is so much better than the others! Really really well designed and looks like it will hold up unlike the other models. Think about it. If you go with a cheaper coat and if lets say, 3 hoists in, the handle falls off than you have no way to get your dog back in the boat. You have to go and purchase another jacket and have wasted your money. This handle is designed for use! The way the worked the front chest strap is really nice too and makes it seem like one solid piece. I was able to get this jacket on sale which is AWESOME and would definitely recommend it!

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May

2012

(10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

our dogs love them

By tahoedawg

from tahoe, ca

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Adjustable
Durable

Cons

Best Uses

Boating
Canoeing
Paddling
Personal Watercraft

Comments about Ruffwear K-9 Float Coat:

we have three dogs that use these jackets- a dachshund, scottie, and lab. the doxie is comfortable and safe, the scottie (definitely a sinker) gets by just fine, and the lab is ecstatic- he motors around alpine lakes leaving a wake and wagging his tail, which sticks way out of the water because of the excellent flotation . the jackets are also very easy to grab for that accidental dunking. we tried cheaper versions and they were a waste of money- poor fitting, no flotation under the dog, not sturdy. these are highly recommended.