Dobermans can be big babies when it comes to the cold. Those mean vicious dogs are reduced to trembling wrecks. :) These coats could not be more perfect. He can run around like a loon and keeps him warm when camping on those chilly nights. Fits like a glove and he looks pretty darn cool. Everyone admires it and wants to know where we bought them.

I would give this jacket 2.5 stars if I could. Ruff Wear got 1/2 of it right. I will say that the fit is perfect on my dog and the size chart seems to be spot on, at least for me. All dogs are different though. I never had the issue of it being too long along the bottom and it covering my dogs penis as some other owners have talked about. He has no issues going to the bathroom with it on. The soft shell portion of the jacket is tremendous, and I give that 5 stars! It does what a soft shell shoud do, block wind, light rain, snow etc. Problem is, the bottom 1/2 half of the coat is a lightweight strechy nylon material that just does not hold up to trail abuse. My dog had numerous holes in his rather quickly. The sides and underside is what gets the abuse against rocks, trees, etc and sadly the material is just not up to that task. If you are using this strickly for daily leash walks, its great for some protection from the elements. If you need something robust and bomber proof for the wooded trails in all seasons like I do, you may need to look elsewhere. If they had only continued the soft shell all around the coat...

I too zip the jacket a couple inches first then slip it over my dogs head, then I put my hand through the paw holes gab a paw and pull it through, my dog is a boy lab, so make sure you clear his equiptment from the belly of the jacket so he won't pee on it. He loves his jacket, I tell him come on lets put on your coat, he wags his tail and runs over to me to put it on him. I wish it had a hood though to keep his head dry.

Love this jacket. The size small fits my 40 lb dog perfectly. We use it for snow sports and it works great at insulating her and keeping her dry. The full coverage is much nicer than other jackets we have owned. Nice job Ruffwear.

My dog's girth is 28, top end of the small, low end of the medium. I chose the medium because I wanted the most coverage possible since my dog is 13 and has health issues that required her tummy to be shaved. I'm glad I chose the medium. While the fit isn't super snug, it's tight enough. We had temps in the teens with below zero windchill and when I felt her bare tummy, there was a definite line where the coat was and where it wasn't. I intend to use this also as a rain coat and like that it goes almost to the base of her tail. Because there's a little give in the jacket, I've found the best way to get her into it is to zip the zipper about 1 inch and then slip the jacket over her head. Put her foot away from the zipper through and then put the other through and zip her up. To get her out, I unzip the whole thing and let her step out of the leg holes. She's certainly able to stay out longer with this jacket, even though I'm not entirely sure she likes it when I first put it on. Wish there were better guidelines for ordering the size. Felt I was guessing.

I ordered this a couple of months ago and hadn't had the opprotunity to use it until this morning. It just hasn't been cold/wet enough. This morning it was 36 degrees and rainy, perfect weather to try it out. First the "bad". Rather than just girth I wish they would also shown length. Then I would not have ordered the wrong size. I also found the zipper a little tough to engage when putting the jacket on a dog that isn't used to wearing jackets and wiggles a lot while you're trying to line up the zipper. Minus half a star each. That said when I finally wrestled her into the jacket and got to the park, I was impressed. The jacket kept my dog dry and she has a coat that absorbs water like a sponge. It has good chest and belly coverage. It didn't prevent her from running around like a lunatic older puppy. I would definitely recommend the jacket.

I love the way this jacket looks and I love the zipper. I have used velcro closed jackets before and they have come undone so I am really diggin the zipper. Feel that it would not fit well for male dogs

absolutely perfect, from the first moment. Mishka is excited even though it's cold and raining, she does not mind going out for a walk. Now we have temperatures well below freezing -15 ° C. In a suit she enjoy the freezing days very much : o) Pls, start to send Ruffwear to Europe :o)))

The sizing of this product is completely off. My dogs girth measures 23 inches. I tried a Small and it was too big and then I tried an Xsmall and it was almost 3 inches too small!

The size "small" fits our 37 lb. ESS perfectly. It keeps her warm and dry (including her thorax and abdomen) while bounding through the snow and playing with the kids.

I ordered a size medium for my show dal. Medium is the correct length for the dog; covers nicely on the top (short of tail about 1 inch) and doesn't interfere with urination at all. However, due to the large barrel chest of the dalmatian, you really have to work hard to get the first 3" of the zipper done. The fabric needs to be stretched (as it is intended to be) to get the zipper started. If you can't do tight grasping, you are going to have a tough time getting the medium on. I am very pleased with the coat and the size for my dog. We just had our first snowfall and the coat was soaking wet n the outside, but Siren was warm and dry on the inside. 4-stars because I think the product could be improved by adding an inch to the circumferal chest fabric to make it easier to don.

I loved this coat to begin with, but now that winter is here full force and my service dog has to wear it a good bit, I'm noticing she's getting rubbed raw on her legs. I've tried to stretch the arm holes, but it didn't seem to help. Other than that, it fits really well. Mandi's a fine boned dog, though, so I'm not sure why it's rubbing so badly. Does anyone have suggestions on how to fix this? It's also torn on her shoulder with relatively little use.

it was very nice

A year ago I bought a medium size for my 65lb boxer and it keeps him warm. Actually, so warm if he is inside he will ask for it to be taken off. The only issue I had was the zipper will unzip ~6 inches almost every time I take him out. Other than that it's help up.

She was not sure at first. Then she went outside in the snow and loved it. She had surgery for cancer and it protected her belly and kept her warm.

Great coat, seems to keep the pups warm. I love the zipper feature which keeps the coat on snug and in place. The fit could be alittle better around the belly area. I have this jacket for both of my females but I feel a male dog would wind up eliminating on the coat.

We like RuffWear gear and when this holiday season we were headed up to the San Francisco Bay Area to see family. We came prepared. The temperatures were cold outside and there was ice on our car. But we could see that our dog was cozy. It was rainy and he wasn't shaking at all. We knew for sure that the cloud chaser made a difference because our dog doesn't do well in the cold for too long. My husband and I were impressed at how nice it fit and of course the overall look. The underside is a little bit longer so we just have to make sure he's able to go to the bathroom when we put it on. But very good dog product for keeping our dog warm and water resistant.

We don't need a full winter coat for our dog since we live in southern california. But on days when it rains and gets chilly, our indoor dog gets really annoyed at going outside. We like RuffWear gear and this holiday season we were headed up to the San Francisco Bay Area to see family. We came prepared. The temperatures were cold outside and there was ice on our car. But we could see that our dog was cozy. It was rainy and he wasn't shaking at all. We knew for sure that the cloud chaser made a difference because our dog doesn't do well in the cold for too long. My husband and I were impressed at how nice it fit and of course the overall look. The underside is a little bit longer so we just have to make sure he's able to go to the bathroom when we put it on. I liked that it kept my dog warm and dry.

My coonhound mix is about 50lb, skinny with a deep chest. I followed the measurement guide, and purchased the medium. It fits him well with the exception of the very rear-his butt is so skinny that it is not very tight/form fitting, but that's OK since our walks are only about 30 min. I love the fact it covers his belly, and he is so long that there is no issuing with peeing (I saw that in other reviews). Easy to get on, even with a squirmy dog. Worth the money! Clancy seems to enjoy wearing it, no problems with chafing under his front legs.

Because of the sleeves on this jacket, it will really only fit "typical" shaped dogs, such as labs or goldens. My standard poodle measure 30 inches in girth, right in the middle of the Medium range. Because she has a narrow, deep chest, her front legs are close together. This made the jacket bunch up between her legs and be too tight across her back. A larger size didn't work as it just bunched up even more and was too long. Perhaps they could have several fits for narrow, medium, and wide chested dogs? I really wanted this to work as a jacket with legs would keep snowballs from accumulating in her armpits, but I just can't find anything to fit.

I bought this coat for my 1 year old female great dane to play in the snow, and while it did keep her warm, it was way too tight around the arms and too big around the neck, though it seemed to fit everywhere else. It rubbed her arms raw. We bought an XL. Definitely not meant for big shouldered dogs with long necks aka Great Danes.

Sure enough...Very fine jacket with top quality materials and construction. Keeps my 7 lb Morkie warm, dry and looking sharp. BUT.....the design needs to be modified for male dogs. Sparky pees right inside of the coat, as it is cut a bit too long and loose, on the bottom. His "parts of pride" aim right inside of the coat. There is a need for a "unisex" version of this otherwise fine coat. Also it needs be made to fit tighter around the belly, since the material in that area is rather "stretchy". Regrettfully...I can only give this coat a star rating of 2 because it is full of pee when removed. Ruff Wear will hopefully fix this issue in the next version of this otherwise outstanding jacket.

I would like to see more sizing options. Our Am Staff Terriers chest measures 27" and a small would not go on him(too small)! Returned and ordered a medium. We could get that on and zipped, however, it is some- what long and loose in the rear causing some problems with his male dog parts. Made some adjustments to the garment to make it fit better. Perhaps a girth AND length sizing system would enable these fine jackets to better fit more breeds without alterations.

it fits snug and it does not get caught on brush it seems to keeps him warm. have not had any issues with him peeing on it like others have had. it must depend on dogs boddy type and size. over all hvery happy wiht the jacket and would highly recomend it.

The size medium fits my 60 LB. female Golden perfectly. Lets her work in extremely cold and windy conditions comfortablly. Awsome coat. Would love to see a puffy that covered the legs and belly like this coat.

The largest size was big enough for my Great Dane, however didn't set up high enough around his neck. The smallest size was a bit long on the underbelly for my JR mix but overall I was impressed with the quality of the product and the warmth they provided for my pooches.

We spend a lot of time out in the cold and snow and our K9 partners are protected from the ice and frigid temperatures with the new jackets!

I love this jacket, the dogs are well protected warm, they can move don't get hung up, visible and look well too! There is none better for our needs!

High Quality product, Great Customer Service. Coat is an athletic fit. Fits my 97lb Weim perfect. Great for Winter exercise.

I really love this jacket! It keeps my dog warm and very dry without the bulk. We call it the "ScubaSuit"

This coat is very well made, but I had to perform some custom tailoring in order for it to fit my male miniature schnauzer correctly. The underside of the coat is far too long (at least for his square frame) and caused him to urinate inside/on the jacket.

My 50 pound male Aussie fits in to his Cloud Chaser perfectly. No trouble with teh bathroom department. Perhaps anatomically he is located different from many?

This coat is very warm for my girl. What I had to do is customize the arms and neck with a few gusset's. Now it works great. I think that the zipper could be a little bit bigger for a smoother zip. My girl owns two of them one red one black and she loves them both. From two week backpacking to all around town and everything in between this coat preform's very well.

I would really like to get one for my dog, BUT we tried it on and as a male dog he would pee into the coat.... or it is way to small and does not cover his back sufficiently. My recommendation: design the same in a "male dog version". And make sure that the back is really covered, maybe add two elastics to pull around the legs? For dogs who have to keep their back warm because of cold tail problems! And there are a lot of them!

Overall I think this is a great coat for winter but it did not fit my 58 lb male boxer well. He is not your typical thick chested boxer, he is actually quite slender and athletic, however after a 2 hour walk in Central Park, he came back with raw red abrasions on his arms from where the sleeves rubbed. I thought it just needed time to stretch and get broken in, but after a week and many walks later, his poor arms were just raw and bleeding and he kept licking the wounds. On another note, it also constricts his movement and he walked like a penguin. I read other reviews about how this coat covered the male's penis but I never experienced that part. I really wish this worked for my dog because I like the waterproof and full coverage, but I had to return it.

We've got 2 Labs and they've each got one of these jackets. One was sized perfectly and the other was basically exactly between a M and L. After visiting with RW customer service and receiving additional measurements, we opted for the L. It arrived and was far too big - way too long to be specific. Exchanged for a M and it now fits her perfectly. Pretty easy to get on (if the dogs cooperate!) and zipper seems stout enough. One issue we've encountered is that somehow one dog is able to remove the jacket, even though the zipper ends at the back end. Perhaps the other dog pulls it off if they wrestle? Total mystery that may only be solved if we place a video camera in the kennel! Have now added a safety pin to the zipper pull and pin it to the back end of the jacket. Seems to be working. As for warmth, we've been experiencing a mild winter so far, so it's hard to say how it will serve them when it gets really cold. The jackets do fit snugly and don't affect mobility.

I bought this coat for my lab/pit mix because I felt that she needed the extra protection outdoors during out winter months. For her 60lbs build, I bought her a size large and it fits like it was made for her. She is not constricted in anyway and can play for hours with her buddies without being cold. I take her long distance backpacking with me and would definitely recommend doubling this coat with something else for better protection against wind and snow. But if you're going for a walk in the park and it's a bit chilly out -- this jacket will do just fine!

The coat is east to put on him, has a really well-made zipper and gives him warmth without bulk. We adopted him from NC so he's pretty thin skinned. I'm going to buy another coat as well for the 10+ below 0 days - something thicker. Then we'll have winter weather covered.

My GSP has such a deep chest it's hard to find anything that fits her neck as well as her chest and skinny waste. This coat is the perfect item!! Now I'll be getting the fleece one as well....

My dog and I run in some cold weather, I use this coat to put under the omnijore harness system. It works great, fit is perfect.

Fits my hard-to-fit, broad chested pit bull mix like a glove - she looks like she's wearing a wet suit. Easy to get on and off a wiggling dog and keeps her clean and dry.

My woof has been using this jacket for years now and it is FANTASTIC! We use it in heavy rain and he is compleatly dry except his lower legs and head. We always use it hiking in the woods, cold days on the beaches and especially in the snow. Fits like a glove and keeps him warm. I recommend it to everyone who has a sporty dog.

I purchased this jacket for my dog because my wife and i hike the adirondack high peaks and our italian greyhound freezes at the summit, this jacket is lightweight and keeps him very warm and dry on our hikes, i have made slight modifications because the underbelly portion of it is too long and it covers my dogs peep, but i don't mind in the really cold if we're just hanging out. It's not the easiest jacket to put on but it is very well made and cute on him too, just be careful with the sizing, we order the appropriate size for our dog and it fits a little snug, mainly because our dog had a very deep chest. be sure to measure your dog before ordering to avoid problems.

My Cavalier is a true water dog-- she can sniff out a good swimming hole in no time. She is also an expert at locating a nice muddy puddle. But even the most gentle rain keeps this otherwise nature-loving dog inside. That is, until we got her the Cloud Chaser. It keeps her dry without binding her head and best of all, her belly stays dry. She loves her Cloud Chaser!

I swear my 6 month old British Lab looks just like the black lab in the skijoring photos in your catalog. We got this coat a few weeks ago before the temperatures here dropped below zero farenheit. We took the coat out on a run at minus four below zero degrees farenheit. My dog was soo happy and warm we ran 4 miles. She is only 42 lbs and the medium size is just a tiny bit big but she still has a few lbs to go before she reaches full size. Very happy with the Cloud Chaser.

This coat is wonderful!!! Easy on/off and perfect to keep him clean and dry for Therapy visits.

My Dalmatian is always cold or at least she leads me to believe that is is cold. She is now the happiest dog when I take her outside. She no longer shakes when we stop to take breaks on our long hikes or runs.

This jacket is awesome. 33 lb dog, got a small, the only issue is that it's too long on the bottom half, since he's a boy it gets in the way, so we had to pin it to make it shorter. BUT keeps him totally dry in teh parts it covers, LOVE the fact it covers his entire stomach. Just bought the sun chaser jacket as well for the warmer rainy days. Dog really doesn't care but I'm sure that's each dog's preference, this job just loves being outside so it's nothing to him. Love this thing!

Great product and easy to put on. The only flaw is that it covers my Shicon's private part (penis) so I have to roll it forward so that he can potty. Other than that it is worth the investment.

I understood this jacket was waterproof, however after a 2 mile walk in the rain (california type) she was soaked though. Can't figure it out. So I just washed it and put spray waterproofing on it for the next time. Otherwise fits great and keeps her warm on dry days.

Jacket fits my 11 month old, 77 pound, AB without ANY issues. No problems with fit or covering his penis when he urinates. He does have several more months of growing so we'll see. Also purchased The Beacon, works so well I got one for my arm band Ipod holder for early morning runs. Will recommend to everyone.

I agree with the others with male dogs. I love the weight, movement, and coverage of this product EXCEPT the length of the underside. We bought it for our pit bull Wallace and it covers his penis. If it wasn't for that one flaw, I would recommend this coat to everyone.

I bought this jacket today, and its much more expensive than in America, but the material is wonderful and my dog love it. She is eight years and it is her luxury.

fits well and alows her to move about. Used this weekend for an up north chilly fall trip and it worked well. Kept her warm and dry. Havent used in extreme cold or extreme wet yet.

The new design of the Cloud Chaser works very well for our female Vizsla, but for our male Pit/Lab mix, his penis ends up inside of the coat, which obviously is a major problem. The older design (2 years ago or so) does not have this same fatal flaw. Both of my dogs are long and lean with relatively narrow chests. Both wears size small and are about 45 lbs. I would not recommend this product for anyone with a male dog.

We have a 1 year old German Shorthaired Pointer who weighs around 55 pounds and in girth measures 29". We couldn't be more in love with the medium cloud chaser! It has great coverage on her bare belly and chest which when wet would get her chilled. It keeps her perfectly warm and dry underneath, fits like a glove (meant to fit so it looks fairly snug), and best of all she loves it! It's so far been our go to gear for hiking in the cold/drizzling conditions, but can foresee lots of use with it snowshoeing this year. Would recommend it in a heartbeat!

When the coat arrived I tried it on my dog, the length of the back was perfect, the underside covered his penis. I guess he wouldn't be able to empty his bladder. If he was a she it would have worked. Ruffwear is very good about prompt refunds, so I would still recomend the coat. I'm just sad it didn't work for my dog. I have owned another ruffwear coat for two years.

It's too early to tell how it will work in cool and cold weather and how the sizing will be. She has the same size as her rain coat (which fits perfectly). This coat fits like a glove and she seems to be able to move well in it. I haven't left it on long enough yet to tell if it will be too snug for extended wear or not.

Love the quality of the product and fit fine to my Yorkies, I recommend the product to anybody.

I have a 65 lb. black lab who works as an avalanche rescue dog. The Cloud Chaser (size M) fits hims perfectly and keeps him warm enough to be able to work in extremely cold conditions. Great product!

I've seen other style coats on dogs, and they just don't stay on like this one. I bought it for my dog so that he would stay warm in sub zero weather, while working avalanches. It does a great job, and now I don't have to see him shiver anymore while he waits while doing his search work.

For greyhounds, the size is a bit large around the neck area. However, it's an overall great look.

I bought a Cloud Chaser for my Havanese and he loves it! It fits him perfectly, repels snow and keeps his undercarriage dry, which is very impressive! I realize it's a trade off, but the only improvement I can suggest is that the under piece not go back quite so far, as he gets it wet with pee.

It fits my dog great and keeps him nice and toasty. He has a wide chest so the the stretchy front works perfect.

My dog loves it and cannot wait to put it on when the weather is cold. She loves it outside and didn't want to be out there when it was cold but now we put the coat on her and she it outside for hours. Love it.

Hard to fit but worked well once we got the hang of them.

This is a great concept but the quality was horrible. The zipper blew out after 4 trips.

keeps him dry and warm in harshest conditions. Very comfortable for him to wear, snug without any chafing. You definitely want to measure your dog carefully in deciding on sizing. My only quibble is that, with the proper girth, the length is abit long and I fold it back up his back at least til he has peed. A drawstring or set of snaps to adjust the length, or a choice of lengths, might be useful.

The chest was way to tight on her and subsequently the arms looked really uncomfortable for her too. It was also difficult to get her in it. However, the length was perfect, and the quality was excellent. Not a great fit for a small boxer....

Our dog loves it and does not seem to get cold -- even in sub-zero temperatures

Really waterproof. Best part = it keeps the underbelly dry. I have a long hair poodle and it's great for her. Also, it looks great. You have to have some patience with zippering it up, but it's worth it. And it fits my three poodles...all of whom have different shapes

Excellent coat! Did have to alter the length, it covered his pee pee! Otherwise could not recommend a better coat!

I had trouble getting these on my dogs at first, but I contacted ruffwear and they gave me a super tip on how to get it on easier. My dogs love them!

Great feature is that it covers the chest, tummy and legs keeping the vital organs warm and the underside dry. Best quality dog clothing I have ever seen, definitely worth the extra money. Ordered XS for two little terriers...fit both great.

These are made to fit a lab or other sporting dogs with wide chests. Neither size worked for my Standard poodle's deep but narrow chest. I like the fabric and style though, just disappointed that neither size came close to fitting.

We ordered this for our 45 LB dog. Our dog's girth is 27 inches, so we ordered her a small coat and it was way too tight. This is a beautiful coat but i dont think the sizing information is accurate.

The size chart on this garment is horribly wrong. According to the size chart, the XS fits a dog with a 17-24" circumference, yet, I couldn't even zip the jacket shut on my pugs. Plus, the length was way too long and would have been urinated on, so ordering a size up is out of the question. For reference, my pugs have a 22" chest circumference and 12" long torso. I had hoped to be able to oorder a lot more Ruff wear coats, but this will not be possible.

my 50 pound dog is medium according to chart. But the jacket is too tight around the neck/shoulders and at the same time too loose near the belly. also, the cut underneath is just long enough that it is constantly urinated on. While the design is a good start, it defnitey need some improvement. the zpper is convienient, but tends to losen with increased activity levels.

I really like the cloud chaser jacket and would recommend it. However, I carefully measured my 20lb mixed breed and followed the size chart only to find the jacket too small. Had to return & order next size up. This jacket is very long and would not work if she were a male dog. She would urinate on it.

well made, keeps the dog warm and dry. our dog was on the large end of the medium size range and we found it too snug, the large appears to work better.

Keeps our shaggy coated dog dry and clean. Even in soaking rain.

This is the best dog coat for foul weather I have ever found. Does not fit our French Bulldog. Tried the S and XS. Very sad we had to return.

For a dog that likes to roll in the snow sometimes the zipper comes undone...perhaps a buckle at the end could secure it better. Overall I love it. The dogs love them too. The perfect ski jacket.

I bought this cloud chaser coat for backcountry snowshoeing. After about 2 miles in (or about 5 miles for Sam) he developed hot spots under his arm pits where the rubber sleeves were rubbing. After sleeping with it off and wearing it on the hike back, he had developed raw sores and bald spots around his arms. He has a 31cm so it was a snug medium which was supposed to be for dogs with up to 32cm chest. If I get the large, the coat is too long for his body and does not allow him re relieve himself without going all over the coat. I cut the elastic part out of the coat but still rubbs the fur off. I will probably replace this coat with the K9-Overcoat. If you plan on using this coat in very active conditions, watch the contact points of the coat.

We ordered this and a fleece jacket both in the same size for our smallest (50 lb) Weim that hates the cold and wet. This was much smaller than the fleece and looked like she was stuffed in a too-small wet suit. However, it fits our 40 lb Vizsla perfectly. Very well made and hopefully Red Dog proof!

This jacket fits my Mini Schnauzer like doggie Under Armor! I love how it covers her belly to keep her long hair dry in wet weather. She loves it because she can still run, romp and play without the garment getting bunched and in her way! It truely stays in place! The sizing was right on the money also. Has to be one of the best dog coats on the market! Well worth the price! Quallity is excellent and it is a tough dog coat that can hold up to a puppy with a very active lifestyle! It also makes her look fit and trim, so she thinks it is the go to garment for vet check ups!!

We love, love this jacket! My husband thought I was nuts when I told him I was going to purchase it for our 9 yr. old lab because she seems to be getting cold on our daily runs. It took me a long time to figure out why Sundance just didn't seem to be enjoying running as much as she used to. Now that we have her "pretty coat" she is the 1st to get ready each morning and my husband is now a believer! No more hesitation to step out the door, no more hurrying back to the car, lots more jumping for joy and rolling in the snow! I would highly recommend this jacket to anyone...not all dogs are built for the negative temps. that we have for 6 months out of every year! As for the fit...I orginally purchased a medium (Sundance weighs 61 lbs.) and it seemed to fit prtetty good but just a bit snug. I decided to try the large and it's perfect! I kept the medium because now that Sundance wants to run more the medium is going to fit soon!

I liked the jacket. It keeps my Boston warm. He looks good in it too!

loved the cloudchaser, but med was too tight and large was too big. we were really disappointed we couldnt find one to fit himl. went to wrap around style which works but just not as "cool"

Fit runs very small, other than that its a good product. Would have given it 5 stars if fit was right.

this is not good for huskies because they are naturally built for snow so it was just to warm for them. If I had to say what would work better that would be the other jacket that ruff wear provides for cold wether

This is a nice quality jacket that keeps my dog warm while hiking in wet and windy weather. His girth is 24" and I ordered a size small (according to the size chart, he was between sizes XS and S). The S is a very snug fit and I'm sure the XS would be too tight to zip. As other reviewers mentioned the coat prevented him from peeing but it is easy to alter. This might not be a problem for male dogs with longer, narrower torsos. The side zip makes it very easy to take on and off and so far it has held up well. For a full review and photos of the alteration, visit: www.cooperthecocker.com

The coat is extremely well built, I love it! The only warning: the sizing results in a jacket that fits a bit tight, if your dog is on the upper end of the range - then, because it's fitted, the zipper unzips. I had to sew a snap on, to prevent it - that solved the problem though, and we use it all the time!

Let me start off by saying I love most of RW's products that I've purchased so far - the TurnUp, the Sqwash, the Sun Shower, the Beacon, the Track Jacket. They're all great! Then I got the Cloud Chaser. I had 2 issues with the jacket stemming from the same problem - the fit. My dog is 27 in. at the chest - smack in the middle of the Small size range, only I could BARELY zip the thing up. Yes, RW says it should fit tight, but I really had to struggle to even get the zipper started. I'd hate to try that on a dog with a 30 in. chest (the max. for the Small). Ok, bad sizing, whatever. The bigger problem, I see is in the design. To stay warm, clothing traps air against the body to warm it. Dogs fur does the same thing. By being a (very) tight fitting garment, this counteracts the dog's natural heat retaining abilities and replaces it with almost nothing on the underside and a thin fleecy top. I love the idea, but the design needs further thought. Sorry guys. I'll try a larger size, but I think I'll probably go with a Climate Changer and put the Sun Shower over it on snowy days.

This jacket fits my greyhound/lab mix PERFECTLY. It works great for days when she just wants to go roll around in the snow (her favorite thing), and keeps her just the right temperature when we're out on longer hikes on colder days. I have no complaints about this coat!

Rex is a 30lb schnauzer. The jacket fits well except for the underbelly which is too long and impedes Rex's ability to relieve himself. I am going to fix it myself but am wondering if you have any suggestions or plan to remedy this. I recommend the product but feel you should give measurements for the underpart of the coat or make it shorter.

great as a liner with the sun shower over it, and great by itself too. had my tailor add a hole where the light loop is so the harness could be safely attached. with that modification this product is 100% satisfactory.

This is a great jacket! Keeps Louie warm in the snow, fits well, easy to put on, he can move very well in it and he looks so handsome!!

The coat is very well made- have no problem getting on or off our dog. She looks like she is comfortable with it on- has worn for extended hours at a time both outside and inside.

I bought our 1st Cloud Chaser when I boxer was still a puppy. I bought it big (M) for him, knowing he would grow into it. Now, he is 4 and the Med became a bit too snug, so ordered a new on in size L. It is perfect. Keep him warm & dry. I especially like that his chest & belly are protected. BTW, we hand-me-down his M coat to his 6 yr old cousin, German Short-hair, and it fits her perfect!

My dog is very active outside. She weighs 70 pounds. Her girth is 31" (I don't think she'll mind me revealing that). I originally bought a medium, as she wears the medium Webmaster Harness (another great product). But there is no way she could fit into the medium Cloud Chaser, even though it supposedly goes up to a 32" girth. I then ordered the large and it is perfect. So I would recommend that, if you are at the high end of the measurements, you go a size larger. I will be returning the medium. But a great product that keeps Zelda warm and dry in WI winter.

This is the second year for this jacket for Louise. I just love it. It fits great on her and when I take it off, I can feel how warm she stayed while playing outside.

Great product & great design!

Was able to wear all day without irritation

I read all the reviews before I purchased these coats for my dogs. I saw that people were concerned about the fit, but I figured that Ruffwear knows how to design a coat and that I was smart enough to measure my dog correctly. Unfortunately, I was wrong. The coat did not even come close to fitting on either of my dogs. The chest is just too narrow. In a larger size, the length will be too long. I am not sure what breed of dog will fit in this coat. I am very disappointed and will be returning both coats.

the coat is easy to put on the dog . he's used to it already. its realy well made and i see it holding up for years. i did'nt see that the coat gets in the way of any of his functions.. you realy get what you pay for thanks ruff..

We weren't sure if the jacket was a little small, and called customer service and received very helpful feedback. Apparently the jacket is meant to fit pretty snugly. I love it, well-made and our little pittie is happy too :-)

Somewhat difficult to fit a Weim. Large fits snugly around chest but length was too long. Had it tailored to remove material from underside as he would pee on coat in its original length.

A gret coat that really works. We have testd this in snow and rain and keept my Sd warm and dry. The legs are a little long for her.

Our dog doesn't like getting into the coat at all but once she's in it, she's just fine. It protects her about as much as any coat could without being too restrictive. This morning she was frolicking in the snow and came in dry as a bone. If I could change one thing, I would split the back part where the tail is. The coat is a bit long in the body and inhibits tail movement. We pinned the coat back with a couple of safety pins. I agree with the poster who suggest a long and short size.

as for sizing, the medium fit my dog's body well except the neck was a little too snug and the arm cuffs were too tight. i am a winderness program field instructor and take my dog along with me for 8 days at a time. wearing this coat for extended amounts of time proved to be not such a good thing in terms of the tight arm cuffs. after a few days the cuffs wore hot spots on the front side of each elbow. i ended up cutting the fabric to allow for more freedom of movement but it was too late the hot spots only got worse. i intend to sew in a piece of fabric to make the arm cuff size larger and see what happens. overall i like the coat and will most likely purchase the fleece one as well since my dog is quite cold natured.

I purchased the Cloud Chaser for my 60 lb yellow lab "Layla" She loves to play in the snow and be outside during the winter but has a hard time staying warm. So, after much research on the internet I purchased this jacket from Ruffwear. I really love the full coverage over the stomach. The fit is great as well. When we 1st put it on her she acted as though she had a stright jacket on and wouldn't move much (it was really funny). We grabbed her favorite toy (a ball) and told her we were going to play fetch. She immediately forgot she had the jacket on. We played fetch for about an hour the jacket moved beautifully and kept her nice and warm. The only draw back I have to the jacket is the material is a little flimsy. I have an extremely active dog and she goes to doggy daycare (on a farm) 3 days per week. The other dogs ripped the collar of her jacket the very 1st day she wore it to daycare (they all play pretty roughly). I will have to patch it somehow (not easy fabrick to sew). I'm not sure this is a valid complaint because the jacket is not really made for the heavy use we put it through. I would like to ask Ruffwear to consider making a heavier version of this jacket for crazy dogs like my lab. I would be very interested in purchasing a product like that.

I bought two Cloud Chasers for two Boston Terriers who are quite different in size – 14 pounds (an extra small) and 28 pounds (a small). I know that a good fit is important because the jacket goes all the way around the dog and I recognize that dogs come in all sizes and shapes. The BTs have a barrel chest but are not long dogs so I had to first get a size that was big enough for their girth. However, because of the BT's shape, the jackets were really too long. If the coat is too long and the dog is a male then during a #1 the jacket can get wet. I had a friend do some sewing adjustments on the bottom so the jacket now clears the dog's "junk". Otherwise, the jackets are of great quality, they keep the dogs warm and dry, and, best of all, they like wearing them. I know that the manufacturer can only stock so many sizes but it would be great if each size came in a "long" and a "short" version to accommodate the different dog shapes.

Fits dog well - though is a little tighter than I would like...mainly around legs & chest. It has withstood an active month in the snow so far without showing any rips, tears, or unstitching. We tried the XL and L - the XL was too big and the L very tight. I know the product is meant to fit snug, but if there had been an inbetween size I would have prefered it. It does seem a little expensive, but the build quality appears good - time will tell!

My dog isn't built for cold weather so anytime I feel like I need to bundle up, he does too. And he loves it! The coat is snug, which I like and it really does retain heat.

This jacket is great and goes on well. The zipper rarely gets caught in my dogs long hair. I bought it, not for warmth but because the long hair has been known to collect lots of snow and is a mess to clea n up/dry out after my back country runs. My only complaint is that the legs don't go long enough. I don't need booties but some gaiters for my dog would be awesome. He gets packed with snow and it is inhibiting for his mobility. maybe offer some dog gaiters.

This jacket looks nice, however the first day with this jacket, the stiching started ripping out of the seams. This was not due to incorrect sizing or rough handling, but rather poor seam quality. The zipper feels cheep, and according to other reviewers, it is. Ruffwear designed the jacket to fit tight in the chest, however they seem to have designed the waist for out of shape or sausage shaped dogs. This leaves the jacket hanging loosely infront of my dog's penis. This could easily be remidied if ruffwear would attach some velcro at the back of the zipper which would provide adjustment in this area. This jacket has potential, however the cheep zipper, poor seam quality and poor design for male dogs make this product a looser in my book. What a dissapointment, if they had put a little more thought into the design and materials (seams and zippers) reflect the $80 price tag, this could be an awesome product.

would like more night reflective material on garment

Love the jacket! Keeps my girl warm in all weathers. I just wish the zipper would be more quality, perhaps steel because it's teeth have been broken off from snagging.

Great jacket except I should have listened to other reviews.....it is not made for male dogs. We got the right size but needed to get it shortened 3" on his belly in order to make it possible to wear and still go to the bathroom. I would suggest the manufacturer make a male and female cut to make it perfect!

Our Chipin loves this coat! Not to mention we're very impressed by the way it looks. The *only* problem is that it covers his manhood. Others have also mentioned this in their reviews. Our solution was to take it to the tailor and ask to have a small semi-circle cut from that area. The tailor did a great job and refinished the seam perfectly, and now it's a great fit. I can say that this simple, cheap, modification works and recommend others with similar issues do the same. I'm giving 5/5 as I don't think this jacket should be marked down beacuse it doesn't fit every breed perfectly, and this particular problem was easy for us to fix.

Have been using the Cloud Chaser jacket for 3 days now in minus -5 degree weather with blowing snow with outstanding protection for my short haired dog...she loves having it on, almost refusing to let you un-zip it to take it off. She measures a medium and the torso length is perfect but has a deep chest so the medium is tight around her neck. Would love to see other size offerings..ie...Med.length/Large chest. The full length "side" zipper is excellent, allowing complete step-in-out from the jacket....Bravo

Good quality jacket - my dog snagged it on a barbed wire fence the first time she wore it, and while there is a hole in the fabric - it hasn't torn from the hole. Would be nice to see an improvement on fit in the future. I have a lean built 56lb Malinois and took her to stores all over town to try different sizes. Even though her measurements put her in a medium - the medium fit too tight so I ordered the large. The large is a little roomier in the neck than I would prefer on her - but is perfect fit for her torso. It seems maybe the legs would fit better if they weren't as long - they're at the middle length where they rub up and down over her elbows when she runs. I haven't had it on her for any extended periods of time yet to see if this is going to rub her fur like some of the other reviews mentioned. I may consider cutting the legs shorter if this becomes a problem. overall nice 'in between' weight where she can run/work in the colder temps without overheating. If you are considering one - it is worth the time if you can 'try them on' for sizing before you order.

I have two little Prague Ratters (like Min Pins but a little bit smaller - yes, smaller ;o) ). Now, these dogs are so no lapdogs but 100% fit hunting dogs and when we are outdoors they give a 100%. It is very hard to find a good wintercoat that fits this size of dogs. There are heaps of cheap coats but they are not even worth looking at. I bought the Cloud Chaser Jacket for the bigger one of my ladies and what can I say... just fabulous! Unbelievable how a material as thin as the stretch part is can be 100% waterproof. My little Lilu is now jumping thru the snow like there's no tmrw. And after that she the jacket is still dry inside! Awesome! When we are training (we are member of a SAR DogTeam of the local firebrigade and Lilu is a mantrailer - with many awards I can proudly say - although she is little) the Cloud CHaser keeps her dry and comfy even in bad fall conditions. I can only say thank you for this product!!! Every little part on it is well thought about. Only two things: - it would be even better if there would be something to tighten it up at the end (like a rubber band with one of these stoppers) - Lilu now has the smallest size. It is still a tiny little bit too big. Please think about very small dogs as well. My other little lady, Tequila, needs one as well and the smallest size is just way too big for her. We have to go through the strong Bavarian winter with cheap coats that only take a couple of minutes until they are soaking and filled up with snow. Would be awesome if you could widen your range of products for very small dogs as well. I know a lot of people who would buy it. Anyway, this Jacket comes highly recommended to everyone who is thinking about getting one for their dog!

Not only does this jacket keep my dog warm & dry, it also makes him look stylish. Since we r constantly getting asked were to get such a jacket, we r proud to say Ruffwear. Of course the matching boots make the outfit.

I can't say enough about this coat. I used to have a fleece coat that I had bought at a local pet store that didn't keep my dog warm at all. We would go on walks and he would be shivering the whole time. Since I bought this coat he's been able to run around and play in the cold and it doesn't even phase him. The quality is amazing and it surprisingly fits well with his disproportionate body shape.

A great jacket for frolicking in the snow. Keeps my puppy warm and dry in the snow (preventing her from getting smelly) and it looks great too!

Well built. Our rr loves to hike in the snow but his short fur doesn't allow him to. Our vet suggested getting him a coat to make sure he's getting the proper activity level in the winter month. Took him a little time to used to... but its well worth it. After a 2 hour hike you can tell he still feels great. This is a well built product made for years of use. Thank you ruffwear! Now the boots are on my wish list. Fyi if its a little snug that's okay. It will slightly stretch but should still be fit enough to keep the snow out.

Cons: My main concern is with the leg openings - after a 20 minute run, my dogs legs were raw and red. She spent the rest of the night licking them. :( I read on the REI.com site that several others have had this problem with no response from the company - even those with dogs that don't have a blocky build. I am going to try to cut the bands off, which I am not sure I should do and hope that will help. I would love Ruffwear to design a jacket to fit blockier built dogs like my pit. I have a 60lb pit, and I went with the medium, which is tight across her chest. Pros: I like the quality of the fabric and the design (the fact that it zippers is wonderful instead of velcro for my active dog). I did like the light loop since we go running in the dark in the winter as well as the reflective stripes. The colors are nice too. I would recommend it after they fix the problem with the sleeves. I have read many reviews that have issues with them including reviews from last years jackets with no fix for this year. I gave it a rating of 1 because of this.

I think mine is a little big but sizing is difficult online. It is comfortable and keeps my dog warm on cold days. I don't think it is good in rain though. I use a different jacket for rainy days.

I haven't used the jackets yet and I was thinking about returning them. The fit for our 40 lb Vizsla (small) seems snug, but yet her dimensions were definitely in the small range. Our other Vizsla is 56 lbs. and his medium fits well, just a little loose around the neck. Also, the zip up seems a bit cumbersome. I love the Ruff wear products, but I'm not sure if I'm completely sold on the fit and design of this jacket.

I have a Lab/Dalmatian mix. He really is just a black Dalmatian. No body fat at all and no Lab double coat. The Cloud Chaser is a great coat for him, functional without looking dorky. I wish that there were more size selections for this coat. He has a barrel chest so the medium didn’t fit around his chest and the large is big around his waist. I also had to make a small alteration to accommodate potty breaks as the large covers him up. The medium would have been perfect if the chest had been larger. I do understand that he’s a custom tailor dog in an off the rack world though. This is perfect for walks in our rainy cold Seattle winters. I highly recommend this coat, anyone with an active dog needs this

It's rare to find a dog coat that is functional and looks good, most functional coats I've seen look like small horse blankets. I first bought this product 3 years ago for my eskie who hates the cold, his jacket is still around and he wears it whenever the temp drops below 40. The only issue I have had with it, it sometimes gets in the way of his urinating. This is the second season my high functioning disabled border collie has had one of these coats. She has no body fat and when the temp drops wears the coat 24/7. She does not experience any chafing, wearing or matting of the hair and treats it like her second skin. In the heavy snow, this coat works very well under a shell type jacket.

I bought this coat last year. Like the coat,looks great, the fit is snug. My only complaint is the leg openings are a little too tight. After a while walking, running, and playing they start to wear her fur off where the leg trim rubs her legs. I wrote a review last year suggesting a slight redesign, but I guess not. I was't the only review stating this problem. I read a review stating the same thing but didn't believe it. Well it was correct. Now when I use the coat I rub some paw wax on the areas where the opening hits her legs.

i have 10lb poodle, and though he looks like he's wearing a wet suit, it keeps him warm :)

Good Quality, easy to get on and off. I got a medium first (my dogs are 70lbs each and in between Med. & Lrg ) and it was a little too snug thru the chest. The large fit one dog perfectly and the other was a bit too long underneath. I had it altered since my dog is a male.

This is a great product! Very good looking, our dog has received numerous compliments. Sheds water pretty well. Not water resistent/proof, but works well in the rain. I love the tight fit around the legs/chest that allows movement but doesn't reposition on her. Going to buy another one as soon as we get out next dog! Keep it up!

I bought a Lt. blue coat 2 yrs ago for my 1st Laboradoodle. He does not have a very thick coat. He has been wearing it now for 2yrs this will be his 3rd season. The coat still is in great shape. I wash it only only gentle cycle cold water. Everything zipper and reflective stripes have held up with no problems. I will be getting a 2nd one for my 2nd doodle. I like the new Red color it makes it very visible in the snow.

Great product, easy to get on off, warm, durable. Glad I found them!!!

I love it, great fit perfect for my 5 months male boxer who is already 35 lbs , I got him Medium size....but I decided to leave on him and he did bite part of the zipper so now and I have to replace the zipper ...:(

I had to exchange the xs for a size small. this is a great investment and although a teeny bit loose, it fits great. the length covers him completely and the neck is not too constricting. He likes the coat and we can not wait to test it out in the snow and colder weather. i think this will last a lifetime--well made and i appreciate the bright red color, reflective stripes, light hoop, and the ease with which one might clean the item by machine or hand. well worth the price. at first, i was not too keen on the zipper but have come to appreciate its form and function. easy on and easy off w/ great coverage and comfort for my beloved friend!

I thought the coat looked like it was made well but as it did not fit, we did not get a chance to really try it. We used the recommended sizing chart, ordered a small which we couldn't even get zipped up. Returned it and ordered a medium which was too long. So, after paying for shipping twice to get the coat to me (the second time half off) and twice on returns, we still have no coat and I am out over $20 on shipping costs. Bummer. (I only put a no recommendation as it wouldn't let me leave nothing and I can't recommend something I haven't tried out)

My mini doxie loves being outside but hates the rain. Have been looking for a jacket that will keep him dry, both on top and underneath and this jacket is it! The only problem is the belly length is a bit too long and covers up his "boy" parts. We had a friend look at it to consider altering it, but we're not sure that will work, so I think we need to return it. Doxie's are just hard to find gear for!

I did not like this jacket for my dog. I bring her to work with me and in the winter she needs a warm layer. I thought this jacket would provide more warmth than it did and I was unimpressed with the durability of the coat. Within one week of her wearing it in the field there was a rip in the top shell and one in the side shell. I think next time I would just stick with the fleece.

I have spent sooo much money on differant types of coats for my doberman and this one sure is the one that fits her to a "T"! All the ones that I have found never fit her after the first washing. This one is terrific! Thank you RuffWear. How about some differant colors and styles??

This jacket is great! Keeps our short haired heeler/pointer warm after he has been chased all afternoon in the snow...its like my favorite touring layer for my pup....

I like this coat but unfortunately my dog falls between the medium and the large size. Could barely get the medium on him and the large was baggy. If there was a size between medium and large, I would have gladly bought it.

I had the coat for about 2 hours and a couple of the zipper teeth broke off. Contacted ruffwear and they were very helpful. They sent me a replacement about a week later. This one lasted about 5 days before the same thing happened. My dog is very active and runs though the woods often. I dont know if the zipper got caught on something in the woods. Everytime she wore the coat she was supervised so it wasnt because she was pulling at it or chewing at it. I dont think the plastic zipper holds up well to this type of dog and conditions. Maybe a metal zipper would be a better idea or even some button snaps on the zipper flap to help protct the zipper better.

Bought this for my GSP who absolutely loves the snow and hates to get rained on. The fit is perfect, looks like it was made just for him (he wears a M). Kinda thought he might hate putting it on but I've never seen him so proud! Never had any problems with the zippers even when he's running full stride.

My spaniel is 51 lbs and wears the medium and he looks very handsome in the red. The 'tiny' is 8.2lbs and wears xxs. It's just about the only coat that covers her tummy that's why I love it for her. Definitely helps prevent snowballs in the feathers and armpits

My Mom bought this for me. Keeps me dry & warm and is easy to put on and off. Would recommend this to all my Ruff friends!! Looks Great with my Ruff boots. Highly Recommended

It fits my 2 different sizes

Wonderful jacket. Took smaller dog to a shop, who tailored the underbelly of the jacket and sewed a dart on the top. Fits him great. He's worn it for three years. Short coat, doesn't like to be rained on. Harness fits over it.

I love this jacket, and it's great for our active greyhound! Was apprehensive with putting his paws through the sleeves, but it was easier than I thought. Great product!!

This coat was perfect for our little guy- since he doesn't have a nice warm coat of his own. He's about 15 pounds and very tall, but the XS fits him perfectly (girth was 17" so I ordered slightly larger in case he gets bigger). It's also super durable- holds up against wrestling with other dogs. We got the red- so he's easier to see against leaves and such. Love the reflective stripes too!

The coat is very sleek and urban looking. Love the front leg and chest coverage. A bit diffiuclt to get on but I could live with that. What lowered my rating is that the underbelly of the coat is a litttle too long for my Rex. Rex is an 11 pound Terrier and the Small fit him perfectly EXCEPT it was too long underneath impeding his ability to relieve himself. The XS is tight but clears that essentail part of himself. For the price of this very well made garment I wish I had a better fit for Rex even though I am keeping it. I am reluctant to give a YES! rating but also think this coat does not warrant a No. Wish there was a "Yes, but" button.

Small fits our 30 lb cockapoo very well but is a little close when he urinates but it just clears. Good overall coverage and fleece lining is soft on his hair while the outer material keeps him warm and pretty dry. Also there is an attachment point behind the collar in front of the Ruffwear logo to attach a light.

All of Central Park dog owners loves my dogs in their red Cloud Chasers. They want them for their dogs. Both my dogs are male golden retrievers and the XL Cloud Chasers fit them perfectly! They wear them in the rain and stay completely dry (except for paws)! And they look so handsome!!

I have admired this coat for a while and finally purchased one for my dog. I love the snug fit and the material feels soft and warm. I have ont BIG complaint though.....my dog is a male and the belly side of the coat is so long it covers his......well his manhood. It make for a messy pee break. I am very disappointed in this product. It was a lot of money to only discover that when wearing the coat he peed all over himself!! I am not sure I would recommend this coat for male dogs.

Fits Zachary like it was customed designed for him.

This is one great looking piece of canine equipment! I ordered this in an xs for my papillon/ border collie cross Miles so this winter when we went packing he wouldn't get those othersome ice chunchs stuck in his belly fur, and I think it is going to work out great! So far we have only gone for a short hike in it, but he seems very comfy and we got lots of comments on how great it looked from the other hikers we bumped in to (not literally!) All in all I have to say I am very impressed and look forward to rating this little gems proformace this winter against the snow and ice!

I bought a medium for my 40 lb vizsla puppy to grow into. Right now it's still pretty big on him. Quality seems good. feels nice and soft on the inside and looks pretty spiffy. I cannot comment on the wear on the arm pits other people have complained about on the old model because he has not worn in long enough.

I will update my review once the snow hits and he gets to really give it his worst.

have you played with your dog today?

The new Cloud Chaser is much improved over the previous version. Fit is much better and fabric is amazing- soft with more stretch. No rubbing at the leg "cuffs" and no zipper problems. Larger neck opening gives a better fit for my dog but doesn't sag or let the weather in. Still very water repellent and I love the grey color (looks great on my blue Dobe).