RUFFWEAR Sun Shower Lightweight Waterproof Dog Rain Jacket

AbAb: When there is a wind it lifts up the back as there is nothing to hook on the hind legs and no opening for the harness. I saw ruffwear has a new model now that fixes those problem. Probably i will need to buy that one for the winter.
This one will be great to throw in a bag for small walks in case we are caught in a sudden rain shower.

Germany on Apr 30, 2022

Greg and Susan A: I read the amazon reviews in shopping for raincoats for my 2 dogs - coats that would actually WORK and not fall off! Our GSD and our shep/husky/beagle mix have Ruffwear front ring harnesses, so I knew that brand was solid. Expensive, but SO WORTH the money. The quality and design of their products is one of the best. I was concerned about sizing. Our GSD female is 80lbs and 32 inches long from neck to start of tail. Can never find anything long enough for her since her girth is only 31 inches. We got the XL raincoat for her, which does not match up with her girth. BUT, because there is a flap that covers her chest (great!) and the buckles (also great, no velcro!) adjust, the XL has worked great for her!!! It covers her all the way to her tail base! It’s slightly big in her neck, but because of the chest flap and buckles, the whole raincoat stays in place. Awesome! We went with a M for our 55lb husky shep beagle mix - fits perfectly. Sized it to her girth, and it’s a perfect fit. No hoods, but I truly believe neither of them would like the hoods. They don’t like to walk in the rain so we don’t use them for that - but when they go potty on rainy days, these coats really cut...

United States on Aug 24, 2019

ValleK: I got this for my bull terrier cross. He has a deep chest, and very broad, muscular shoulders.

Measurement wise, he should fit in the small, yet it was so tight around the neck and incredibly restrictive across the shoulders, and impeded his movement.

The medium, which he now has, is still quite snug neck/shoulders, but not enough to to be uncomfortable as far as i can tell. It is, however, about 6 inches too long, so he has a little roof effect above his tail. I just find this annoying.

It would be nice if the neck was adjustable (Hurtta has this covered - they just dont currently have a coat suitable for summer rain) and perhaps if muscular/broad dogs were taken into account. Most ads for Ruffwear seem to involve slim breeds like collies and viszlas.

United Kingdom on May 09, 2019

TuvaaqTuvaaq: Throws off the rain well enough and ideal as wanted something small and light to pack with no fur or padding as mine has enough of that already.

Minus one star as it won't go over a harness, I mistakenly took the loop for attaching a beacon as a point of entry for a leash and whilst it fits well in length and girth there's little room around the neck.

Fir for purpose if setting out in the rain but to clip on in a quick shower it's a bit of a fuss.

United Kingdom on Dec 06, 2018

Lily: Sooo.... I adopted a dachshund mix a few months ago and have started to realize how stubborn she can be in the rain. My dog, Kayla, loves her long walks. What she doesn’t like is getting her top half wet. I originally went to the local pet stores here and tried different jackets. They were either to short for her long body, had a hood attached, or just didn’t fit right. (She is stubborn and picky) I started looking into ruffwear and was a little skeptical about their sizing chart. I would not consider my dog as XS. After a few emails with Ruffwear, asking about sizing and such I decided to order this rain jacket. Kayla loves it. It fits her perfectly both length wise and width, and it doesn’t bother her at all. I also bought the fleece that can be worn underneath and it still fits her perfectly, it isn’t tight and can be adjusted easily. Best of all she will actually walk in the rain!!! (Her chest still gets wet but that’s because she so low to the ground) if you're considering this jacket and not sure of what size to get you can definitely use what ruffwear recommends sizing wise ... it is pretty accurate, or you can just email them directly. They are super friendly and...

United States on Oct 09, 2018

no nameno name: This is a huge improvement from the poncho-style raincoat we were using. I like that this covers our dog's chest, which normally gets soaked while walking in the rain when she wears a raincoat that only covers her back. The large size is a good fit on our 55 lb lab-beagle mix (girth 32", length 24", neck 22"). I was debating medium versus large size based on the company's website sizing chart (visit their site...there's a much more comprehensive sizing guide that lists all three measurements). The large size I purchased covers the first couple inches of her tail, but I prefer the extra coverage instead of wet hindquarters. The neck opening is just right. Girth is absolutely the key measurement here, and the large size fits well. The straps are adjusted exactly halfway for a snug but not tight fit (you get about 4-5" of strap to play with on each side). The buckle is inside a pocket so it doesn't rub. I really like that the buckle is attached to a piece of elastic so there's some give when the dog sits and her chest expands. The fabric is durable and repels water well, but I hit it with some silicone spray just because I could. The collar folds down if you need a little less...

United States on Apr 10, 2017

Penders: This seems to be the same type of material that my own waterproof jacket is made of, probably explains the price. We went out in quite a downpour a few weeks ago and he came back as dry as me, which was brilliant.
I bought a medium (which was a size up) as our Working Cocker (not sure he knows he's a working one!) has quite a long, lean body and I wanted him to be covered.
He's not that keen on putting it on as he has to put his head through the hole (much easier when there is two of you) but once on and the straps are adjusted he's absolutely fine and doesn't seem to notice it. It must be quite comfortable as he's even been known to go to sleep in it.
The purple colour isn't as vibrant as the colour shown, more is the pity. The reflective trim is helpful and I particularly like the fact the collar goes up a long way.

United Kingdom on Oct 24, 2016

db: Ich habe die Regenjacke für meinen alten Schäferhund gekauft, zuerst in Gr. L, da dies dem angegebenen Brustumfang entsprach. Leider war aber der Halsausschnitt zu eng, so daß die Jacke bis zu Ohren heraufrutschte, jedoch das Hinterteil dann nicht mehr bedeckte. Die dann bestellte Größe XL paßt am Hals gut, könnte aber 10 cm länger sein, dann würde die gesamte Kruppe bedeckt sein. Sonst sitzt die Jacke gut und verrutscht nicht auch bei flotter Bewegung im Unterholz. Nach 1,5 Std. im Regen ist der Hund auch im Rücken-/Seitenbereich schön trocken geblieben, da die Jacke hier keine Nähte hat. Qualität und Verarbeitung finde ich sehr zufriedenstellend, aber nur 4 Sterne, da für meinen Hund (65 cm Stockmaß, 38 kg) etwas kurz.

Germany on Jan 21, 2015

JW slacks: I have been looking for a rain jacket for my 85 lb. lab/shepherd mix for a while. I wanted something that would cover the length of my dog as well as a good portion of his underside. The jacket arrived crumpled up inside a box, which is a little unusual for Amazon to be so careless. It did arrive sooner than expected though, so that was nice. The coat itself was mostly as I anticipated--true to color, and lightweight. It is easy to put on, and the dog looks so cute in it!
Here is what is bugging me about it:
1. Does not fit as well as I expected. I spent a lot of time trying to figure out the sizing for my dog. Now, this could totally be my error, and I get that when you only have a few sizes and each dog is a different size, then it will not fit perfectly. I focused on measuring the length of my dog, rather than the girth of his belly area. Consequently, the bottom panel is too big and hangs down, allowing water to collect in it as well as getting his belly wet, which is something I was really trying to avoid.
2. I am not so sure this is very water resistant. We have only had a it a few months, but the water seeps into the coat, rather than repelling off. However, the...

United States on Jan 14, 2015