The float coat helps my senior dog while he swims so he doesn't have to work so hard to keep himself afloat. I am currently taking him for therapy swimming for his arthritic hips.

We have one dog who loves to swim with or without the coat, and my 9 month old is just learning, and a little nervous as to where the steps to the pool are, so the coats have been great! Brady has been able to swim longer (read: Tired, exercised, well behaved pup), and we (And Fitz) have the confidence that he will not drown, while learning how to find the steps in the pool. With the pavement getting hotter, walks are less frequent, to protect their paws, so the coats have allowed us to have another way to exercise them! The coats themselves are durable, the handles allow us to pull them out of the pool, without hurting them or the coat, and it is easy to adjust. They wear the same size, but are built differently, so the coat adjusts well to their unique build. Definitely worth the money!

I no longer have to worry about my dogs not getting back to shore when we are at the ocean or the river. The fit is great and if I have to run in and get them, I feel secure in picking either one of them up out of the water by the handle.

I have bought 4 things from Ruffwear and each one top quality.It fits great.We spend a lot of time on our boat and the harnesses and float coat are great.Thanks John

The only review of a dog that wrote that the jacket didn't fit was a dog shaped like ours. She's about knee height, 50 lbs barrel chested. Having another strap toward the back, and maybe a second handle there would have been good. We had to return the life vest and found a much better one for less than half the price.

We are on the water all summer. Dogs can swim but need something for out on open water and when we run the motor. Fit great, dogs can move in them well. Most of all they work. Every once in awhile one goes for a swim without permission. Great peace of mind.

Coat fits Clancy great and he doesn't mind wearing it. We took him on a mellow rafting trip last summer as a puppy and everything went great. Easy to pick him up back in the boat and he cruised around in the water with confidence. Looking forward to many rafting trips this summer with him.

Sophie was so excited to put this on! She went swimming in the river and it seemed to work as advertised!

This product is too tight around my dogs neck, yet so wide around the neck that her chest pushes it into her head. Obviously too small for her shoulders as well. Not holding out hope for the larger size because the strap around my dogs neck is already too wide.

I’ve had the flotation vest for over ten years—which came with a “free” stuffed star toy that Ruffwear made at the time from leftovers. I got mine because Haven got startled by hunters once and ran into the water and started swimming across the Channel toward Dover. Ruffwear products are ABSOLUTELY GREAT. The vest is extremely durable and has a top handle that was fantastic for hauling huge Tommy around when I was trying to keep weight off his front leg when he developed bone cancer. Although these vest are by no means designed for stress on the bottom clips caused by being pulled upward by the handle out of water, the vest stood up to months of this and it's still as good as new. The star toy’s been through many dogs and has been torn open in spots and still never collapsed.

Italian Greyhounds are not swimming dogs, but they will jump off into the abyss without hesitation. So We put these on our dogs when boating in the gulf. Again, a great pick-up handle make its easy to lift little dogs in and out of a boat. These are a must for boaters with dogs without fear.

We got to try this out at the RuffWear demo Day on the Deschutes. Amazingly, Henry didn't mind wearing it (was not binding or bulky), and swam well in it. We will be using this when we go boating.

I bought this vest thinking I could use the handle to pick up my 60lb lab from the water from inside the boat. It's possible but a bit of a challenge cause there's not enough underneath support, mainly just her chest area. I can still use it but in case anyone is wondering. There you have it.

Simba is not to fond of the water, but he is only 8 months old. He is now standup paddling with us and we feel really at ease with his new Ruff Wear life jacket. We also take him dinghy sailing and his jacket allows him to move about the dinghy freely. We would definately recommend Ruff Wear to dog owners whose dogs are around the water.

Bo is a very large dog 95lbs lean and tall. This vest fits him perfect for his Extreme Vertical Competitions. He jumps 8 feet in the air off a dock to retrieve a bumber that is hanging. The vest does not constrict him and supports him on his landing into the water so he bounces up quickly without hiting bottom of the pool.

Fritz has arthritis in his back legs and it was recommended that he get involved in hydrotherapy and laser treatment. Because we also have a pool, they recommended that we purchase a vest so that he can float and "paddle." I am so impressed with the vest and how much he loves getting his vest on and getting in the pool with it. One month ago, he could barely walk but now, after swimming in the pool every day and laser treatments, he is walking so much that we have trouble keeping track of him - AND he is 16 years young! I love that this vest has given him a longer opportunity in our pool which we hope to keep open at least until November (fingers crossed). Thank you!

Initially, there was some concern that our dogs could wiggle out of their vest, but both of them took to the vest without hesitation and with proper adjustments, both vests fit perfectly. We were very impressed and pleased with the quality of the vests. Biscuit’s Float Coat was purchased for two purposes; safety and to help in her physical therapy. Biscuit has a weak hind leg due to a damaged ACL. Her veterinarian recommended swimming to strengthen the leg. The Float Coat helped with her buoyancy and she spent more than her usual time in the water! The Float Coat turned out to be a life saver on this vacation, too. After swimming around our boat a few times, we realized how difficult it would be to get Biscuit (at 70 lbs) back into the boat. Well, the sturdy handle on the vest proved its worth! My husband grabbed the handle and we managed to get her back on the boat without any mishap. Yeah!

Everything I have gotten from Ruffwear has been great. My Staffie is a rescue, and his left rear leg doesn't bend after a serious injury. He is also very dense and sinks quickly. I have a pool in my backyard and he loves to use it to cool off but is afraid of swimming. He also has fallen in a few times. This will give me and him peace of mind and give me some time to teach him how to successfully get out if he falls in. The bright yellow is STUNNING on him!

Elly is not a swimmer, she will occasionally do a very short paddle in calm water with the proper motivation. But, I recently purchased a canoe and needed a way to keep her safe should we tip. This is was the best product I could find. The handle is sturdy enough to support her whole weight. Elly can run, jump, sit, etc. with the coat on, no problem. It is easy to adjust and has velcro to keep the loose ends secure. Elly was wary of the Float Coat at first, but after 5 minutes of treats and a little training she enjoys wearing it. She can easily move about the canoe, test the water conditions and scour the water for sticks and feathers without me having to worry about her falling out. Note: Because Elly was at the exact measurement border between small and medium, I contacted Ruffwear for advice. The customer service rep was quick to respond and make a recommendation on size which worked out perfectly!

I knew Winnie loved the life jacket when I saw her paddling with her front feet, and dragging her back feet, while waiting for the retriever toy to fly over her head. She's a Gordon Setter with the heart of a retriever. She loves to be wet and have sticks thrown for her. She also has bad hips, and a day at the beach usually leaves her limping the next day. But the life jacket allowed her to be comfortable and she only had to focus on paddling. It supported her head and body perfectly and she didn't want to get out of the water. It does just what I wanted from it, and it will last a very long time. Winnie gets excited as soon as it comes out of the closet now!

Morgan is an older dog that loves to be in the lake. His new vest allows him to spend more time in the water and he seems to get less tired. It fits him great and appears comfortable. He seems to love it and we feel he is a lot safer! Great product - wish we had purchased it sooner!

Ruffwear is the only brand I could find in a 3/4 length instead of a full. My pupps last life jacket was to long and made his rear end float to high in the water & would make his face sit to low. This jacket is a much better fit and gives my pupps allot more confidence in the water. My pupps like to swim in high Mt. lakes when we go hiking. It is light wieght & dries quickly. I like the yellow color for good visability

Great product and great service

This is a premium life jacket - very high quality. Sizing recommendations are very good. I feel much better knowing my dog is protected when we are in the water.

Very sturdy yet he can still easily move. He loves his vest---putting it on means fun in the kayak!

We've operating a warm water therapy pool for dogs for over four years. Our "L" float coat gets used nearly every day. It is holding up amazingly! We have every size for every size dog we swim. They are easy to put on in the pool and certainly sturdy!

Very heavy duty, well fabricated and my dog seems very comfortable in it. I bought it because my dog is a tri-pad dog and very ofthen we go to the ocean for fishing and diving and ofcourse she goes whit as all the time. I bought the Yellow one so I could easily seem her, really happy with the results...

Great fit, feel very sturdy and well made. Had them on my 2 ridgebacks for about 7 hours through multiple wet/dry cycles while on boat and everyone stayed comfortable with no rubbing or chafing. Swam, walked, 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!

Our Rottie is not a water dog, to say the least. However, she is rehabing a torn ACL, and we were spending some time at a lake, so we had to get her in the water. This float coat worked great. She was comfortable, we were able to control her, and it held her 101 lbs just fine. Thanks.

have SAR dog did water training and jacket was great for lifting in boats. seem easy for dog to swim with.

Very impressed with the product as well as the quick service. Fits perfectly, material and workmanship *A-1*. Paris loves it, as soon as I pick it up he extends his neck for it and as soon as we finish the 2nd snap he runs to the boat. The coat doesn't impair him at all. We could leave it on him all day and he wouldn't mind. As far as performance goes it's terriffic . He weighs 75 lbs and this has brought his whole back out of the water. He loved the water before but now he like a little kid and wishes to stay in far longer.

Great product!!

At first I was skeptical about a life jacket for a dog that could already swim with no problem but this Float Coat is amazing! My dog was instantly more confident and less afraid to jump in. It really kept his head out of the water. The handle is great to lift him back onto the shore and he is highly visible in the semi murky water. Excellent product. I was shocked at how good it was, how easy it is to put on, and how light it is. It didn't weigh him down at all. There will be many more trips to the lake with our Float Coat and once the puppy is big enough he'll have his own too!

This vest is sturdy and very well made. The handle is nice and secure. The vest gives Zack the extra support he needs while swimming. I plan to order one for my second dog as soon as she's full grown.

My dog has degenerative nerve disease and has a great deal of difficulty walking, getting up, etc. I take him in our lap pool where he does the only exercise he can do wearing the life supporter vest. The vest is a life saver for Peanut, I'm sure.

Jacket worked as advertised. Would recommend to anyone.

The new design of the float coat is wonderful. Chaos and Mayhem may not have appreciated the streamlined and adjustable neck opening but I know they loved a bit of extra help up the river bank's rocks from the sturdy handle after a long day of playing in the river. Even though Chaos measured at 32" and Mayhem a 30" I went with a large for 72lb Chaos and a medium for 55lb Mayhem. The golden's barrel chest is tough to fit and each of the boys look handsome and performed well in their new jacket.

Grace recently had her front leg amputated due to osteosarcoma. She is doing really, really well swimming with this vest. We also purchased the harness from Ruffwear and that has been a true lifesafer with her being able to go up and down stairs.

My girl is 200lbs (not overweight) and her chest size is just the upper limit listed by Ruff wear for the XL vest. This has helped us so much in the pool. We could use just a bit more lift, as she still gets water in her ears when she stops paddling strongly, but we recognize that her weight is a bit more than the norm:)

We enjoy canoeing our local stream, the Mad River. Max is now 6 years old and doesn't have the stamina or strength he once did. We looked at several different life vests when we took a chance on RuffWear. The K-9 float coat sounded as though it was built well and had nothing but good reviews. We were concerned because we weren't able to find one locally to view. However, when we received it... it fit perfectly and was everything that we were looking for; durable, functional, well fitting and aesthetic. It took a few times for Max to get comfortable putting it on but now, he looks forward to it! I can't recommend this enough!!!

Brita is a powerful swimmer and after watching her launch at full tilt off the dock, I fully expect her to do the same off the boat in the middle of the lake. We were most interested in the stout handle on the vest to bring her back onboard. Haven't used it yet but if we need it, I know we'll be able to easily retrieve the Retriever!

I purchased the K-9 Float Coat for my chocolate lab, Bella. The medium size fit her just perfect with room for her to grow as the straps can extend a few more inches. It seems very durable and we have used the strap on top several times to lift her out of the water.

As those who have said before us, this is the absolute best dog life jacket on the market. Ruff Wear truly outshines the competition with the K9 Float Coat through attention to detail and thoughtful design. The ergonomic nature and proper placement of floatation in this Float Coat has our once water-shy dog swimming like a fish! Give your design crew a well-deserved pat on the back...they've earned it!

Too skinny to float. With the jacket he has the courage to swim out further to retrieve his frisbee. He even swims out to "save his dad".

Stitching on this product is heavy duty. I have an 18 month old female GSDthat weighs 75 pound that does Search and Rescue. She is required to wear a PFD everytime we are on a boat or working near the water. This works great. I can even lift her if needed due to the heavy construction of the coat.

I have a 12 lb dog and got the XXS coat. Trained my dog to paddleboard. The float coat fits him well and allows him to swim unhampered.

The float coat is very heavy duty and my pup seems very comfortable in it. I bought it because I hope to take him to a lake sometimes and also to use it while teaching him to swim. He is afraid of the pool now and goes in a lake or river, but is scared to swim. I bought the Yellow one so I could easily seem him in dark body of water and also I thought it would be cooler since a light color. Well worth the money.

This float coat is very well made! The handle on the back makes it easy to lift your dog in and out of the water. The size chart was very accurate. It is a great product, but unfortunately our dog wasn't crazy about the water.

Introduced Kev to the boat- Since he's black, I wanted a highly visable coat for when he's in the water. He didn't mind the coat a bit, and LOVES the boat and swimming! I really like the fit- It worked great!

Perfect fit. Exceptional design. The dog is comfortable in his jacket all day - he is able to get around easily, go to the bathroom and I love the handle. It works like a charm in the water. This must have been designed by an engineer - every detail is attended to. It is worth the money.

Love this Float coat! The fit could not be better and the handle and clip come in handy. The float coat did not interfere with my pups good time one bit!

My GSD has a degenerating spinal cord and cannot stand or walk anylonger. At the therapy swimming pool he goes to they used RuffWear life jackets and I was amazed that he can move his hind legs like normal while swimming and even stand in the water on his legs. I bought a life jacket for the summertime since we go to the lake quite often. These jackets are the best out there as they have floatation over and under under the dog, and around the neck to keep their faces out of the water. This life jacket is a lifesaver for my dog as he gets the exercise for his hind muscles. Also putting it on and off is a breeze and the handle and clip at the top are great. It drys quickly too. A well made product and I can't say enough good things about it.

Best jacket on the market, very durable and safe, my boxer loves the water but has trouble keeping his back end up and level while swimming this gives him the confidence he needs, we used it this past week during the 4th of july and he stayed in the water for hours, he loves to retrieve and he could go out as deep as he liked and I felt very comfortable.....would highly recommend....

Hazel's orthopedic recommended for therapy after hip surgery. Before she was a little timid in the water and now we can't keep her out of our pool! The float coat has really made a difference with her confidence in the water!

She wil wear it and now can go sailing!

We can't keep our dogs out of the water, because we are in a marina out on the outer docks, we feel much more confortable with them wearing their Float Coats both in and out of the water.

Marley loves the water. He loves to lay on a raft in our pool. With his K9 float coat he can not sink and his head is kept upright and he can swim all over the pool. He even pulls our grandaughter.

Perfect fit, red color easy to spot. adjustments are easy to do. Baxter doesn't mind wearing life jacket.

Excellent quality. Bo loves to swim after his toys and he gets far less tired when wearing his float coat which means he can play longer!

My dog loves to swim and the K-9 adds a bit of security when he swims off of our boat. This s a high quality product.

We love this life jacket!!! Fits great.

The K-9 Float coat exceeded my expectations! It is well built from quality material and works for us very well.

My dog swims for hours at a time. We swim at an inlet with a pretty heavy current sometimes. The K-9 Float Coat takes away all my worry about her getting in trouble. It allows us to concentrate on just doing our most favorite thing together. Having the time of our lives without fear...what else could we ask for! Thanks Ruffwear!

great fit and it stays put after going in to the water. Has survived multiple rolls in the sand and gravel cause my dogs are not delicate on anything only wish they made one in my size.

This is Bailey's second one. We really like the redesign without the velcro and buckle in the front neck. It gives her so much confidence. Our Golden has one too with the old design, but there is a big difference in their swimming when they don't have them on. Would never buy another brand, even though we think they are a little expensive. Great product!

Fits perfectly and he plays for hours in the lake with it.

All the MI dogs ( 03 ) have this K-9 Float Coat, we love, this makes the guys very safe and relaxed, feel free to buy, you and your baby(s) will be love this Coat.

This is simply the best life jacket made. I get them for my clients in case we ever have to ditch an aircraft in the ocean, not just for playing in the pool or lake, and it is the only one I trust. Thanks for a great product!!

Great to have during water excursions where there is a chance of going overboard. It fit my Mutt Molly like a glove. READ the sizing instructions and measure and you will get a great fitting, well made doggie life vest.

We got the Float Coat real fast; haven't been down the shore yet to try it, but it fits him like a glove. He swims quite well, but we need piece of mind when he's boating that we can pull him back in...with the grab strap, it should be easy!!! I'll update after the 4th of July weekend and see if it earns it's fifth star.

We love the K-9 Float Coat by Ruff Wear! the coat has great adjust-ability, which is wonderful for my growing puppy! The strap system is easy to adjust and stays out of the way, not interfering with movement in any way! I love the handle! Its wide and durable! The handle is great for lifting your pup on and off of boats, docks, etc. I love the leash and beacon attachment points and use them frequently! I do wish that the leash attachment point was in front of the handle or on top of it...the location is confusing to me. The reflective trim is great in combination with the Beacon. I do wish the jacket came in a color other than red or yellow. The yellow is easy to see, I wish there was another bright color in case of "dog overboard", perhaps a lime green or orange? The material seems very high quality and insanely durable! I've been very happy with it so far. The only improvement I can think of would be some sort of neoprene type material on the front and under the belly to prevent chaffing. The fit is great and by far the best I've found!

I have a 1 year old Rottweiler named Tate. He loves nothing more than playing in the water, unfortunately he lacked the swimming prowess his labrador pals had when we take them swimming in the ponds at my farm. At 100 pounds I was very worried that he would fearlessly swim out to the middle and sink like a rock. I purchased the K-9 Float Coat after reading all of the good reviews and comparing it to others. When it came in I thought it looked awesome but I still had my doubts solely due to Tates large size and weight. A quick trip to the pond erased all those doubts! Tate is now a smimming machine! He outlasted all his so called 'water dog' friends and even us humans, he swam nonstop for hours without a problem (he did of course sleep the entire next day). I even have noticed that his swimming without the float coat on has improved which is an added bonus. GREAT PRODUCT

We take this coat with us every day to the river and it truly is the best piece of equipment we have purchased so far. There is no doubt that this is the best dog safety device you can buy for your water loving dog. It supports our labs and keeps them safe while allowing them to do what they love best, swim. I cannot say enough good about it. I recommend them to every person I see.

The float coats are great. They fit great, look great and my dogs love them. The quality of the float coats are a cut above the rest. Tank and Bella line up to put them on when its time to play in the pool. The size chart was exact...the jackets fit both dogs perfectly.

Sweet Rosie, our pitmix, has the bouyancy of a rock - and so she must wear her swim vest - she knows not to go into the water without it, but wow!! when she has it on, it's nearly impossible to get her out of the pool!! thanks for a perfect product!

My Doberman enjoys the water, but struggles to swim. So he would never go in the water past the point where his paws touch the ground. Until we got him this float coat. The first time he wore it in the water, he understood what it did, and became an actual swimmer. Now he's addicted. Here's the video of his first swim with the float coat: http://youtu.be/4Wc4JQx3a1o

I had previously owned a life jacket that I purchased from a marine store and it just wasn't cutting it. I ordered this Float Coat and couldn't be more pleased. It is extremely well designed and fits like a glove. The materials and craftsmanship should prove to last a long time. The grab handle allows me to pull all 85 lbs of Jaxson out of the water with ease. I love it, Jaxson loves it, enough said! Do yourself a favor and order this jacket!

We purchased this Float Coat for Tito and loved it! Not only did he enjoy wearing it but the handle made it that much easier for us to pick him up from the water when he was trying to get back on the boat. He had an amazing first time on the boat and water. Definitely the coolest and hippest dog at the lake.

We purchased the Small when our dog was a pup and he progressed into the Medium and he is now a 44lb dog. Initially we used this as a buoyancy aid for physiotherapy. It worked a treat. It has been so effective in keeping him high in the water and allowing range of motion of his limbs without restriction. 10/10. He is the coolest doggie on the beach and as Veterinarians we recommend the coat to all of our clients if they are needing buoyancy for physio or simply added support when at the beach.

Roxy is a 4 year old lab who loves to go fishing for dolphin(mahi mahi). We go out in the ocean and sometimes it can get very ruff. So, we needed a life jacket for her. Also, When she jumps out of the boat while we go swimming it's hard to get a 75 pound dog back in the boat without using her collar. With this jacket we are able to get her inside the boat without hurting her or struggling. she loves her jacket it's comfortable where she sits and lays down with no problem. I highly suggest it

I bought the Medium for my 45lb mutt in case he gets knocked off the boat when we go sailing. He is a strong swimmer and won't swim with this on (he is fussy about wearing things,) so I don't use it for canoeing or swimming near shore. But I wanted him to be safe when sailing in the sound. He walks well in the coat and it seems comfortable. It fits well and seems well-designed and rugged.

My black lab Dublin lives in his life jacket in the summer. This is the best life jacket we have found for lifting our 72lbs in and out of our boat. Well worth the money!

My Englishbulldog is 60 pounds and stout. Bulldogs do not naturally swim, they sink so getting this for him was a must in Florida. We tested it out and it not only floats him but he can even swim in it and loves it. Great product