Overcoat keeps dogs warm during winter
Ruff Wear K-9 Overcoat
- Pros: Soft, fleece interior; Reflective piping on exterior; Elastic straps
- Cons: Ice builds up under chest fabric; Coat seems short on back; Limited colors
- Bottom Line: Despite the price, the K-9 Overcoat is a great option for keeping your dog warm and dry.
- MSRP: $60
For a shorthaired dog, winter can be brutal.
But with the Ruff Wear K-9 Overcoat, your dog’ll be happy, which means you can stay out longer too.
The dog jacket has a fleece interior and a durable polyester exterior, made from recycled material, which feels similar to Cordura.
And while dogs can’t tell us exactly how they feel, the Overcoat seemed to do its job.
It was most noticeable on a friend’s labradoodle, Macy, that had been recently shaved at the groomer.
Macy wearing the K-9 Overcoat
On a snowshoe trip with temps in the high 20s, Macy was shivering from the cold and the snow was icing on what was left of her fur.
Once we put the coat on her, she stopped shaking and survived the rest of the trek. The coat also prevented more snow from attaching to her fur.
The elastic straps let you easily tighten the coat around your dog’s body while still allowing it to move with the dog. And, once the straps are set to the right length, they easily clip in place next time.
While the body of the coat is adjustable, to my surprise the head hole isn’t. But the size of the hole wasn’t an issue as it did have a small elastic piece that allowed it to slightly stretch and still hug the dog’s neck.
The water-resistant Overcoat also has reflective piping on the sides and chest as well as a light loop on the back for added visibility at night.
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