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K-9 Overcoat™
cold-weather protection
DESCRIPTION

Don’t let the weather slow you down! When you layer up to head outdoors, protect your best friend as well with the K-9 Overcoat.

Designed to be warm and durable…wind and water-resistant. The recycled fleece insulating layer is enclosed in a durable recycled polyester shell, keeping body heat in, and the elements out.  Auto-lock buckles on each side of the jacket provide easy on/off.

KEY FEATURES
  • Recycled durable outer layer repels moisture and wind
  • Recycled inner fleece layer insulates from the cold
  • Elastic stay-fit webbing and Duraflex® auto-lock buckles adjust for a custom fit
  • Integrated chest panel insulates the belly and keeps the coat in place
  • 3M™Scotchlite™ reflective trim for enhanced visibility
INTENDED USE

Use during any cold weather activity:

  • Hiking
  • Trail running
  • Walking
  • Playing
Price: $59.95
  
  
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Summary of Reviews

Average Rating

8 out of 5

Number of Reviews: 46 customers reviewed this product.

Recommended: out of 46 said they would recommend this product.

10 out of 5

Name: Diane Powell/////I have 2 Beagles

Date of Review: 11/11/2009

We kick up our paws in: Brownsburg, In.

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

I like it. I will buy it.

I like the style because my small beagle does not have much fur on her underside. This coat will give her some protection. This is the same style as the Swamp Cooler which my girls wear in hot weather./////Yes

10 out of 5

Name: Taber/////Racing Retriever

Date of Review: 11/11/2009

We kick up our paws in: RI

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

Excellent

Please add blue to the color choices!/////Yes

10 out of 5

Name: Nan Tylicki/////Three small terriers

Date of Review: 11/12/2009

We kick up our paws in: Ukiah, Ca.

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

EXCELLENT!

My dogs where these jackets all winter! IT gets wet and cold here in winter. So when its windy and cold, or rainy...theyre protected....I wash them too!/////Yes

10 out of 5

Name: Judy Lunt/////German shorthair pointer

Date of Review: 11/14/2009

We kick up our paws in: McMinnville, OR

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

excellent

Our shorthair is like his breed sounds..little hair and no body fat. My husband uses him for upland bird hunting in eastern Oregon (pheasants and chuckers) and he's my running partner in the morning. Short hairs are difficult to fit because they have a big girth with small withers and a small topline. this coat is great since you can cinch it up. We have one of them, and I am going to purchase another one. Ruffwear has exceptional quality as well. /////Yes

8 out of 5

Name: Lakota/////Black Lab mix

Date of Review: 11/15/2009

We kick up our paws in: New York

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

Quality construction, great refective details

I did have a little problem with sizing. The sizing chart said to size up for in between sizes. I went with the larger size (a medium) and the back part of the coat stood straight out at the sides and looked like wings! So I exchanged it for a small, which fits the over the body very well (a bit shorter from the tail though), but what seems strange to me is how much smaller the neck opening is. If Lakota has her collar on, it doesn't fit over that very easily and it seems to be really tight around her neck./////Yes

8 out of 5

Name: Dakota/////Boxer

Date of Review: 12/4/2009

We kick up our paws in: Maryland

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

Great

Great product but the short hair of my boxer gets stuck in the fleece lining and then it pokes him and he gets very uncomfortable. Other than that it is a great product./////Yes

8 out of 5

Name: Leigh/////A small Black Lab mix and a Shepherd/Hound mix

Date of Review: 12/5/2009

We kick up our paws in: Arkansas

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

Good but it needs a way to adjust the neck opening.

I bought a medium for our Shepherd mix since she has had knee surgery and they shaved her back end. She really needs a large (too short). But the coat fits my Lab mix except for the neck. There is no way to adjust the neck opening to allow for thick fur or thick necks. Elastic that would stretch or an adjustable strap would make this a perfect coat. I will order a large for the Shepherd and cut a slit in the smaller coat for the Lab mix./////Yes

10 out of 5

Name: Angela/////2 Vizslas

Date of Review: 12/11/2009

We kick up our paws in: New Jersey

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

EXCELLENT!!!!

It is hard for me to find coats that fit my dogs because they have a big girth with small withers and a small topline, but this coat is perfect for them because it can be adjusted. The quality is excellent and they last forever. I bought one for my older dog 4 years ago and it still looks like new. I bought one for my 14 week old puppy and he loves it!/////Yes

10 out of 5

Name: CoopersMom/////German Shorthaired Pointer

Date of Review: 12/16/2009

We kick up our paws in: Wisconsin

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

Love it!

We got this coat for our 65lb GSP, Cooper. He is your typical GSP w/no body fat, HUGE chest & very narrow waist. After undergoing knee surgery this summer, he lost some weight (not that he had much to spare!) & we are finding the cold is taking a toll on him! We purchased the coat so it would keep him warm in the frigid WI winter, & dry in the rain. We walk or go to the dog park every day all year long; no matter what the weather! We especially like how easy it is to get on & off, & the reflective strips are perfect since Cooper is a black & white GSP & hard to see at night! We thought it would be more difficult to find the right fit for his size/body type, since his chest is so huge, but a medium fits him perfectly!!!/////Yes

10 out of 5

Name: anonymous_/////am staff

Date of Review: 12/19/2009

We kick up our paws in: Beverwijk ; nederland

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

geweldig

wij hadden al een K9 tuig voor onze stafford ideaal en nu hier echt winter is hebben we een K9 overcoat gekocht helemaal super gewoon tuig eroverheen en lekker naar buiten ./////Yes

10 out of 5

Name: christina/////greyhound

Date of Review: 12/19/2009

We kick up our paws in: new york

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

perfect fit!

fit and warmth! this coat is fantastic for our greyhounds who are typically hesistant to go outside in cold weather. which we have a lot of. The fit is perfect for these deep chested, long, lean dogs./////Yes

8 out of 5

Name: Veronica/////golden retriever

Date of Review: 12/20/2009

We kick up our paws in: Mill Valley, CA

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

great buy

I have a golden retriever puppy who is 55 lbs and fits the K-9 overcoat in a Large size perfectly. It's easy to put on/off and it keeps her dry during the raining season. It took a few days for the dog to get used to it but now she is fine with it./////Yes

10 out of 5

Name: Justin/////Pitbull/Boxer Mix

Date of Review: 12/22/2009

We kick up our paws in: Bend, Oregon

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

Great fit

We previously tried the Cloudchaser because it seemed to have more 'undercarriage' protection. Unfortunately our dog found it very tight at the neck and uncomfortable, she would often roll and rub against anything she could. It eventually ripped. This coat however is a great fit and appears very comfortable. The material is great and it goes on very easily./////Yes

8 out of 5

Name: Tara/////English Springer Spaniel

Date of Review: 12/23/2009

We kick up our paws in: New York

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

Good

Nice coat, that is easy to put on and keeps my dog warm. The only problem is if your dog has long hair on their stomach like mine, snow and ice builds up as the coat does not cover that area. Other than that, this is a nice coat./////Yes

4 out of 5

Name: anonymous_/////weimaraner

Date of Review: 12/29/2009

We kick up our paws in: South

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

not bad, but flawed

While I'm a fan of Ruff wear products, becuase of their overall design and quality, this coat is not the case. I have a very active dog that likes to run around and sniff everything. He has very short coat and no hair in the "armpit" areas or belly/genital areas. While I like the fact that this coat is waterproof, the material is a bit too stiff and when my dog put his head down to sniff the ground, the whole back side lifted up exposing him to all the elements. AI do like the fact that it has the chest/belly extension, but it simply does not go far enough to provide sufficient coverage for dogs with naked bellies. Because of the design, it does not trap the heat around the core of the body from which the warmth emits. I hope they modify this jacket in the future so the chest strap extends further and the part which wraps around the back is wider, covering more area, therefore keeping the dog warmer. /////No

8 out of 5

Name: MATT/////PITBULL

Date of Review: 12/30/2009

We kick up our paws in: NEW HAMPSHIRE

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

GOOD, EXCEPT...

I feel there is better out there only if you want a custom made jacket and don't need it in a hurry. The only complaints I have is it is tight in the neck and about 4 inches to short in back length. The overall appearance (need more color choices) and design are good especially the auto-lock buckles and the chest protector portion. Worth the money./////yes

10 out of 5

Name: garcia/////jack russell terrorist

Date of Review: 1/2/2010

We kick up our paws in: Vancouver, WA

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

fits fantastic and looks snazzy

This jacket looks custom fit and our dog prances in it. The quality is fantastic and will last for years, unlike other jackets that didn't perform after a month./////yes

8 out of 5

Name: Terrie/////english pointer, german shorthair, weimeraner

Date of Review: 1/2/2010

We kick up our paws in: Wisconsin

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

Great

We love the durability of the jacket...one of our dogs managed to pull it off the dog who was wearing it and buried it in the snow~we found it a week later a little dirty but held up well! It is well designed and rugged. Thats what we were looking for! Thanks, Terrie-/////yes

8 out of 5

Name: Linda/////2 giant schnauzers

Date of Review: 1/4/2010

We kick up our paws in: Salt Lake City, Utah

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

good coat

Well-made coat, easy on and off. Helps our dogs stay warm enough hiking in the foothills/mountains when temperatures drop below freezing. Originally bought medium-sized coats since our dogs' 29 inch girth is in the middle of the girth measurement for a medium coat. The coats looked ridiculously small on the dogs so so we switched to large, which was the right size. It would be very helpful if the website provded full measurements of the coats (including length), not just the girth, to help figure out which coat will fit right. Also, would like the tummy flap to extend further or include another buckle toward the back of the coat to help hold the coat tighter against their backs since it lets in the cold air when they sniff the ground. /////yes

8 out of 5

Name: Amy G./////Yellow Lab

Date of Review: 1/4/2010

We kick up our paws in: St. Paul, MN

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

Great

This jacket is great! We have an XL jacket for our roughly 90 lb. lab. It keeps our dog warm in the cold MN winter, and he quickly got used to it. The only issue I would raise is that the neck hole seems a little small for larger dogs. The rest of the fit is fantastic, but sometimes I feel like Toby is putting his head down for comfort. However, if we let out the straps, then the chest protection dangles. The smaller neck hole just seems a little awkward for our large-necked, barrel-chested lab. Otherwise, I would highly recommend the RuffWear products. Thanks!/////yes

10 out of 5

Name: anonymous_jw/////Standard Poodle

Date of Review: 1/4/2010

We kick up our paws in: Colorado

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

Excellent

Very nice product. Good balance between warmth and protection. Easy to put on. Fits well./////yes

10 out of 5

Name: Diane Powell/////2 adopted beagles

Date of Review: 1/5/2010

We kick up our paws in: Indiana

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

I loke it

Daisy's K-9 Overcoat came today and she is wearing it now. Daisy is a very active beagle so the coat fits her perfect. She is able to run and jump...no sleeves holding her back. It is so easy to put on and take off. From a mom's point of view, Daisy looks great in red.Louise, my other beagle, is wearing the Cloud Chaser and this coats fits her perfect. She needs the sleeves for extra warmth.Louise's WebMaster harness goes right over her coat and the Easy Walk harness will go right under Daisy's coat (Daisy is my puller). Life can't get any better than this when I walk my girls./////yes

10 out of 5

Name: Cloudwatcher/////Husky, Rott, English pointer, Aussie

Date of Review: 1/6/2010

We kick up our paws in: Hot Springs, NC

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

very good

the neck opening is a little small in relation to the overall size/////yes

10 out of 5

Name: anonymous_/////jack russel

Date of Review: 1/6/2010

We kick up our paws in: basalt co.

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

excellent

fit is perfect i allso have ruff wear life vest which also excellent/////yes

10 out of 5

Name: anonymous_/////Pit Bull

Date of Review: 1/12/2010

We kick up our paws in: Oakland, CA

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

The best fit for a blocky bodied dog

This coat fits like it was custom made for my big bodied Pit Bull. He is broad in the chest and has a thick neck, and it fits perfectly. It's also just the right length to cover his tail end. He seems to be very comfortable in it and he looks very handsome as well. It's easy to put on, and the straps and tabs are well designed and durable. I would definitely recommend this to someone with a Pit Bull breed./////yes

8 out of 5

Name: Gail Krenn/////Rhodesian Ridgeback

Date of Review: 1/17/2010

We kick up our paws in: WI

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

good

I like the product, but after ordering and receiving the coat I found it cheaper at Cabela'a/////yes

10 out of 5

Name: Kim Baker/////Jack Russell Terrier named Pete

Date of Review: 1/28/2010

We kick up our paws in: Boone, NC

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

Very happy with it

We live in the mountains, where it sometimes gets very cold, so Pete needed a little extra for winter walks and late night pee breaks. We considered fleece, but thought the hard shell would shed burrs and such a bit better. /////yes

10 out of 5

Name: Mark/////Boxer named Cooper

Date of Review: 1/29/2010

We kick up our paws in: New Jersey

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

Very Happy

Cooper loves the overcoat. And, he loves to eat the clips - this is our 2nd one!/////yes

8 out of 5

Name: anonymous_/////mixed breeds

Date of Review: 1/29/2010

We kick up our paws in: Rocky Mountains USA

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

Good

Ruffwear is known for durability, and the K-9 overcoat is no exception. Waterproof outer layer, fleece under layer keeps my dogs warm and dry while out hiking. Fits OK, except for my 30 pound Pinscher Mix. She is too large for an XS, but the Small is a bit loose on her. It would be nice if future models added a mock turlte neck.Colors are horrbile, but the dogs don't seem to care. Over all a good dog coat./////yes

10 out of 5

Name: Linda/////Shep mix

Date of Review: 1/30/2010

We kick up our paws in: Indiana

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

Great

Very nice quality and looks great too. Easy to get on. I don't normally put a coat on my dog but since she's nearing fourteen and we walk daily in the cold I figured a little extra protection from the cold would be nice. She seems to love it and I love that it's made of recycled material. /////yes

10 out of 5

Name: anonymous_/////Fox Terrier

Date of Review: 1/30/2010

We kick up our paws in: Portland, OR

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

Excellent!

Fits well, very well made. Easy to put on. My dog loves it... it keeps her dry on our rainy Portland walks, and the fleece-like inside keeps her warm too./////yes

6 out of 5

Name: Max Powell/////2 adopted beagles

Date of Review: 1/31/2010

We kick up our paws in: Indiana

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

it's okay

It's really easy to put on and take off of Daisy. I'm not too thrilled with the way it collects the dog hair. It might be the way it moves when she runs and plays. My wife has to use our Bissell dog friendly sweeper to get most of the dog hair off of the coat.It does wash up nicely. Daisy is very active and she does get it dirty. I do recommend this coat but if you don't want to put up with the shedding, I suggest buying the Cloud Chaser coat. Our other beagle, Louise, wears the Cloud Chaser and it is perfect./////yes

10 out of 5

Name: anonymous_/////Taddy, a Rhodesian Ridgeback/Boxer/Shepherd Mix

Date of Review: 1/31/2010

We kick up our paws in: Asheville, NC

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

Wonderful

Taddy is about 65-70 pounds, muscular, and loves to run around, constantly sniffing things. We've had an inordinate amount of snow (for us) lately, and the temperatures have been colder than normal (in the negatives) so I decided to get him a coat. The large fits well, its a little bulky in the front (probably because of his shorter chest) but it doesnt seem to bother him, fits well, and does keep a good bit of his belly clean, which is nice since they salt/sand our roads everytime we get a 1/4 inch of snow. It dries quickly, I havent washed it yet but I do like that it is washable!/////yes

8 out of 5

Name: anonymous_/////Terrier Mix

Date of Review: 2/3/2010

We kick up our paws in: Boston

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

Great

I have a mutt and it's difficult to find jackets that will fit her without having to try them on. I was able to order this jacket online because it has enough flexibility in the chest/neck/front legs area to accomodate all different sizes and builds. I also selected this jacket because it clips rather than velcros, therefore being more durable for a dog that's very active, like mine. My one complaint is that while the girth fits very well, the length was a little short. It doesn't quite cover all the way down to her butt./////yes

6 out of 5

Name: anonymous_/////Mixed breeds

Date of Review: 2/3/2010

We kick up our paws in: New York, NY

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

Good

Looks great, fits well for both my dogs and easy to put on. Also really good for layering over sweaters. I did like the design on the old ruffwear coat better though--stayed closer to the body so seemed likely to be warmer. Still, a good quality coat./////yes

10 out of 5

Name: anonymous_/////German Shepherd

Date of Review: 2/4/2010

We kick up our paws in: Wash DC

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

Great doggie jacket

We are having a very cold winter in dc area this eyar - lots of mornings in the 10's and 20's windchill, drizzle, snow etc. This keeps my german shephed nice, warm and dry, looks smart, and takes like a second to put on him. He is very comfortable wearing it too. Very satisfied./////yes

10 out of 5

Name: Alison Mitchell/////Boston Terrier

Date of Review: 2/5/2010

We kick up our paws in: Salt Lake City, UT

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

Awesome!

This is a great little overcoat, soft fleece inside, and a waterproof soft shell with reflective stripes. Very easy to get on & off, especially with a little wiggle worm like my Charley. He's never worn clothes before, but this doesn't seem to phase him. I think he feels like a super hero in it!/////yes

8 out of 5

Name: anonymous_/////Rhodesian Ridgeback

Date of Review: 2/5/2010

We kick up our paws in: Little Rock,AR

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

good

Provides good protection from wind and rain. Our ridgeback is 123 lbs. and the XL fit well except a little snug in the neck. It would be nice to have a way to adjust the neck opening. It is very easy on and off and provides unrestricted movement./////yes

10 out of 5

Name:

Date of Review: 2/6/2010

We kick up our paws in: california

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

good

Good materials, Great design/////yes

10 out of 5

Name: anonymous_/////Cairn/Poo

Date of Review: 2/10/2010

We kick up our paws in: Pittsburgh

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

Great

Riley is approximately 15 pounds...an xtra small fits her perfectly. She loves to run and the coat does not restrict her movement in any way. She wore it in the snow and also in the rain and it kept her fairly dry. Only complaint; I wish the coat covered more of her underside./////yes

6 out of 5

Name: Kat/////greyhound/lab mix

Date of Review: 2/10/2010

We kick up our paws in: Arizona

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

good

This is a little big in the chest of our girl and I wish it was longer to cover her back end. It does a great job of keeping out rain/snow and wind, and it super quick to put on and adjust. Overall, this is a good product, but just isn't made for long, skinny dogs./////yes

8 out of 5

Name: Lauri/////Gordon setter

Date of Review: 2/18/2010

We kick up our paws in: Eugene, Oregon

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

High quality, easy on and off

This is a high quality made product and I love that it is ecofriendly. My only complaint is that although this coat fits my dog's chest/torso well, it is too short and just makes it to his hip bones. So his backside gets wet in the rain. He may be longer than average, but maybe the length of the coat could be included in the sizing./////yes

10 out of 5

Name: John/////Yellow Lab

Date of Review: 2/19/2010

We kick up our paws in: NE Ohio

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

Great

For some reason this year my dog Max lost his under coat. Everytime he woudl go out he would just shiver so I got him a coat. He loves it! He is now warm and happy like the rest of the pack./////yes

8 out of 5

Name: Andrea/////Dalmatian - Large

Date of Review: 2/20/2010

We kick up our paws in: Virginia

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

Good, but not for deep snow.

Great winter coat for cold/wind, love the over the head (no picking up or messing with dirty muddy paws to get it off), BUT...in deep snow, when my guy needs it most, the chest portion fills with snow and traps the cold right next to his vital organs. The inside of the overcoat then gets wet and crusted with ice, and he gets cold. /////yes

10 out of 5

Name: USMCSGT/////Pit Bull(S), Jackrussel/Maltese, Jackrussel

Date of Review: 3/1/2010

We kick up our paws in: West Coast

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

Very effective

The coat fits real well. Is easy to spot in low visibility and easily accepts attachments./////yes

10 out of 5

Name: Steve/////Schnauzer

Date of Review: 3/8/2010

We kick up our paws in: New Jersey

My canine companion(s):

Would you recommend this product?

Great Quality Material

Nicely made and fits pretty well.Weve had a harsh winter in NJ and I feel this jacket did the trick.As others have said a little short but not really a factor./////yes