Ruffwear Float Coat Dog Life Jacket, Blue Dusk, X-Small
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Outward Hound Granby Splash Orange Dog Life Jacket, XS
Last updated September 2023
Ruffwear Float Coat Dog Life Jacket, Blue Dusk, X-Small
9.2
Outward Hound Granby Splash Orange Dog Life Jacket, XS
8.5
Doesn’t inhibit swimming or running
August 17, 2023
I wish I could give it 10 stars, I’m not kidding. We ordered a small for our 36lb Corgi. He measures 24” from his shoulder to where his tail starts, and it fits him perfectly. (There was a lot of extra strap, so it would still fit a much broader chested dog.) Here’s what I love: - The vest loops over the head and around the chest. No unnecessary arm holes means exceptional range of motion. Rollo swam, ran and climbed easily on this vacation. - Really sturdy handle and wide belly coverage made lifting him into kayaks, docks, paddle boards and canoes a breeze while being comfortable for him. - Durable! Rollo likes to roll in the dirt and drag himself along the ground to ‘dry off’ 🙄 when he gets out of the water. This vest didn’t tear or fray, and the dirt hosed right off it. - Convenient. The buckles are well placed and schnict securely into place. The extra strap has a Velcro strap to keep it from flapping. The handle is padded so it very comfortable to lift a 36 lb Corgi with. And last but not least, they thoughtfully put in a nice overlap where the two sides of the vest meet so that there’s no accidental pinching.
No velcro!!
August 15, 2023
I purchased this vest after having my dog's long hair enmeshed in the velcro of her puppy vest one time too many. Most of the vests I have looked at seem to have velcro bands at the tummy panel. After vigorously swimming, if your dog has long hair it is almost impossible to get free of the velcro without hurting the dog and/or damaging her fur. I finally found this one - and it is this specific model, not all Outward Hound models - that doesn't have velcro that will come in contact with the dog. My dog is a small labradoodle, now about 25 lbs. She was 22 lbs when I bought this, and at that point I had every strap adjusted as tightly as it would go in order to fit her well. Now I have let them each out a little, but there is no doubt that this vest will take her through the end of her growth. She is a demon in the water and has been using this for a couple of months now, so I know it's durable. She loves swimming and jumping in from the side of the pool. This vest gives her full range of motion. The handle on the back is a great safety feature if you ever have to fish your dog out of the water, and all of the plastic closures seem sturdy and secure. It is a bit of a challenge to adjust the first time, but if you take the time to do that correctly I think you will find that it's a great little vest that will work well for your dog.
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