The Best Dog coats for all weather

Pals, here's a run down of Ruffwear coats to see you through all seasons. 

Vert (two colours available)

The Vert waterproof, windproof and insulated jacket is a serious piece of kit.  Designed for cold and wet weather, the insulation will trap body warmth and keep you nice and cozy, whilst the waterpoof/windproof outer will keep you snug in the elements.

Let's look at the features:

• Relaxed Fit with side-release buckles for easy on/off and extended vest coverage over hips and thighs
• Shell fabric is windproof, waterproof, and breathable
• High-loft recycled polyester insulation provides warmth
• Oversized storm collar folds up for additional weather protection
• Leg loops provide secure fit option in windy conditions
• Leash portal on back is compatible with most harnesses

Popular with all size of dogs, the Vert is a practical jacket that will give you years of service.  As with all Ruffwear, cold wash and lay out to dry.

Sun Shower (three colours available)

The Sun Shower is a brilliant waterproof/windproof jacket perfect for those soggy days.  It's a brilliant fit for small to large dogs, offering great coverage from neck to tail.  It's long at the sides too, offering extra protection from that nasty rain.

It's super lightweight too, making it easy to fold up into a bag.

Let's look at the features:

• Relaxed Fit with side-release buckles for easy on/off and extended vest coverage over hips and thighs
• Waterproof, windproof fabric
• Oversized storm collar folds up for additional weather protection
• Leg loops for optional wear in windy conditions
• Leash portal on back is compatible with most harnesses
• Reflective accents for visibility in low-light conditions and light loop for attaching The Beacon™

Lumenglow (available in two colours)

This high visibility, weather resistant jacket is proving popular with dog walkers.  It's high contrast colours and reflective strips make it a very practical jacket for Autumn/Winter walks.  It can be worn alone, or teemed with a harness and/or Fernie fleece.  

All Ruffwear coats come with a leash portal so you can wear them over your harness, and they are all designed to layer with other kit if you so wish.

Let's look at the features:

• High-viz, high-contrast colours for visibility
• Weather- and abrasion-resistant shell fabric
• Side-release buckles for easy on/off
• Reflective side panels for visibility in low light conditions
• Leash portal on back is compatible with most harnesses
• Light loop for attaching The Beacon

Stumptown (two colours available)

The Stumptown is a great everyday winter jacket.  It's warm and abrasion resisitent, so equally at home around town or out on country walks.  Its' made from recycled polyester which provides great insulation.  Perfect for cold crisps days!

It's great for layering too.  You can wear a harness underneath, or double down on your warmth by pairing it with a Fernie.  You can see Edie here in her Stumptown/Fernie layering.

Let's look at the features:

• Durable Insulation - 300D polyester ripstop shell fabric is strong and abrasion resistant, and recycled 120g polyester insulation provides warmth.
• 300D polyester ripstop shell fabric is strong and abrasion resistant
• DWR finish repels water
• Recycled 120g polyester insulation provides warmth
• Leash portal on back is compatible with most harnesses
• Side release buckles for easy on/off
• Reflective trim for low-light visibility and light loop for attaching The Beacon™

Overcoat (four colours available)

The Overcoat is Ruffwear's classic cold-weather jacket. They call it a 'utility' jacket because it's practical, durable and does the job.

It's a vest-style jacket and has wind- and water-resistant outer fabric which protects against the elements.  The fleece lining keeps warmth in.

Again(!) great for layering!  Your dog can wear over a harness and pair with a Fernie if you like.

Here's Edie again, rocking the layered look!  She wears her Overcoat over a Fernie sweater.  The coat does have a harness hole, should you want to feed a lead through.

Also available in Red Clay and we have limited sizes left in Twilight Grey.

Let's look at the features:

• Leash portal on back for attaching to our Front Range™ Harness or Web Master™ Harness.
• Vest style provides good coverage with side release buckles for easy on/off
• Low-light visibility with reflective trim and light loop for attaching The Beacon™

Overcoat FUSE (coat and harness in one) (one colour available)

Let's look at the features:

• Built in harness
• Integrated webbing harness system ensures a strong connection.
• Weather- and abrasion-resistant outer fabric
• Warm, comfortable fleece lining
• Integrated webbing harness system ensures a strong connection
• Two leash attachment points: aluminium V-ring and reinforced webbing loop
• Two low profile zippered pockets for carrying pick-up bags and small essentials
• Vest style provides good coverage with side-release buckles for easy on/off
• Reflective trim for visibility in low-light conditions and light loop for attaching The Beacon™

Sizing

Use this guide to help you choose the right size.  You'll notice that different coats have different 'fits' - meaning that some are vest style, others are meant to come lower on the body.  However, the two most important measurements to know are your dog's girth (measure around front legs) and length (from back of neck to base of tail)

On the cusp of sizes?  Then size up - that's the general advice from Ruffwear.

Got any questions pals?  Get in touch, we would love to help.

We've used a mixture of Ruffwear stock images and our own photos above.