RUFFWEAR Cooling Vest for Dogs, Medium Sized Breeds, Size: Medium, Graphite Grey, Swamp Cooler, 05402-033M

This is the fifth cooling coat I've bought for my dog, a small border terrier. The other four either didn't fit her or didn't work. This coat fits her perfectly - probably because the measurement taken is round the chest, not the length of her back. It's also very effective at cooling her down - she stops panting within seconds of me putting it on her. The smaller sizes are more expensive, but have the advantage of buckles which are easy to click in and have adjustable straps. Some customers have commented that the light colour of the coat shows the dirt - which is true. However the light colour also reflects sunlight making the coat more effective.

Our GSP of 11 years is recovering from spinal surgery following a recent attack by Irish Wolf Hounds. We noticed he was struggling in the warmer weather when I came across these cooling jackets. Simply doused with cold water the cooling effect was remarkable. We were able to walk him in warmer weather when he would normally be struggling. I don't know exactly how it works but placing a hand within the chest part of the vest reveals an amazing chill effect. The vest slips on and off easily, packs easily on a backpack and can be charged with water easily from a water bottle of simply dunking it in a nearby stream. Highly recommended and definitely worth the money.

I usually have problems with sizing on Ruffwear which never seems to quite work with my dogs who are small chi terrier crosses. I bought the xxs as this is also the size of the harness I use and I’m really pleased it fits perfectly and will work with the harness underneath as well. Very well made, clips with adjustable sides and a bit of stretch for comfort.

Although this is an expensive product, after reading the reviews, I thought I'd go for it.I already had a (fairly decent) dirt cheap cooling coat, but I needed something that wouldn't dry out after half an hour as it's primary use would be for dog shows, and I don't want to have to be constantly re-wetting it.Length and around the chest seemed to fit, but around the armpits and neck there was just too much room and my dachshund's little legs kept stepping out of it and she'd end up wearing it like a skirt. Found a seamstress who sorted that though, so no more issues there.Definitely works at keeping dogs cool, and my girl seems really quite happy and comfy with it on. Keeps cooling for hours, whether its a case of lounging at home or going out for a 5 hour hike.Problem is, I don't think I'll be able to use it for the primary purpose I bought it for as it does leave the fur slightly damp, even when the coat barely feels wet.Overall, definitely a good buy, stays cool, does what's written. Not really designed for short legged breeds. Would like it if it didn't soggy the dog underneath, but comfort is most important. Will have to keep looking for one for using at shows, but this is great for all other purposes!(Photos are before alterations were made)

We bought this cooling jacket for our 2 year old Cavalier King Charles spaniel in the middle of the recent June hot weather. It was a gamble as it was so much more expensive than other coats but I can honestly say it has saved our lively boy from overheating and it stayed cool for more than an hour. If your dog isn’t used to coats it may be a problem as it is heavy after soaking in cold water. Although Benji is only a small dog he is very active as we live on the coast so we bought the medium size, the chest plate was too baggy so a neighbour with a sewing machine took it in, an adjuster there would be useful. I particularly chose one with snap fasteners as zips tend to break quite soon and Velcro is always hard to put on underneath with a long haired dog. Worth every penny and glad we found it.

Fabulous quality cooling coat for our Golden retriever. So easy to use, dunk in a bowl of cold water or under cold tap, give it a jolly good wring out so it’s not heavy on your dog, and pop it on and off you go! Keeps dog cool in that hot summer we had this year!

I've given 3 stars as the quality is good and the evaporative cooling principle is sound, but these vests were no good for my dogs shape. He's a GSD so is quite long in the body but only has a 70cm girth which made him a medium - the body fitted well but the length was way too short. If I had sized up the neck hole (which is not adjustable) and girth would have been too big, although probably a better length. Sent it back for a refund in the end and bought an Easidri which gave much better length and adjustability - cheaper too!

We have a small/medium black dog that gets really hot on very warm days in the sun. We went to Cornwall during the recent heatwave and knew walking around could be an issue. So bought this because we have a Ruffwear harness and the lead attachment point lines-up with the vent on the vest.The vest worked well, but during some really hot days, we ended-up buying bottles of water or finding shops or pubs for a large glass of water to the keep the vest wet. Other dogs were panting heavily, meanwhile our dog was cool and happy. Putting a hand under the vest, her fur was cool without being wet or damp, so highly recommended. The downside, it is very expensive for what it is.One other point, we wanted a vest that was also light in colour to help reflect the sun's heat which added to us choosing this vest.

I love this. My dog has a lot of fur and doesn’t take to the heat well and doesn’t like pools. This keeps her cool and stops her from overheating. She is a retriever/husky large dog thing. Easy to use. She even seems to like it.

Muy bien producto y es muy eficaz. Encantado y a un más mi perro

Unsere Hundedame (Dackel, schwarzes Fell) ist extrem hitzeempfindlich. Normalerweise halte ich nichts von Mäntelchen u.ä. für Hunde mit ordentlichem Fell.In diesem Fall musste eine Ausnahme gemacht werden. Zunächst versuchte ich es mit der Größe S, die jedoch eindeutig zu groß ausfiel. Also neuer Versuch mit Größe XS (Brustumfang 50 cm). Passt ausgezeichnet und verschafft unserer Kleinen deutlich Linderung.Man sollte die Jacke nicht zu nass machen, da es sonst für das Fell "dämpfig" wird (Hitzestau). Ich feuchte die Jacke im Rückenbereich leicht an, und Hund hat es angenehm kühl. So kann ich für die Kleine die kurzen Gänge nachmittags für ihr Wohlbefinden gut gestalten.Der Mantel ist sehr solide verarbeitet, nichts schneidet ein, alles ist gut abgepolstert, so dass Haut und Fell geschützt sind. Die Gurte sind in den Seiten eingearbeitet und verstellbar. Hund merkt nichts von den Gurten, da sie von Polsterung umgeben sind. Das Konstrukt ist super durchdacht. Einfach über den Hundekopf streifen, unteres Teil mit den Clips an den Seiten verbinden - fertig. Unsere 4-beinige Dackeline ist begeistert und trägt das Teil sehr gerne, zumal es auch noch sehr schnittig und chic aussieht.

We purchased two Small Graphite Gray Ruffwear Swamp Cooler Evaporative Dog Cooling Vests for our two male Cardigan Welsh Corgis, who each weigh about 36 pounds. The fit was perfect and our boys were very comfortable. The side clips were easily adjustable and quick to clip and unclip. The construction appears to be very good.We participated in a 2-day dog event which was held outside in 100 degree weather. Our Cardigans are not used to the heat and we needed to be able to keep them cool for about 8 hours each day outside. We soaked the vests for just a couple of minutes in cold water in the sink, wrung out the excess water and put them on our pups. Within minutes, our boys went from panting to comfortably napping. It was quite remarkable how quickly and well the vests worked. The pups stayed cool and were clearly comfortable wearing them all day.

J'ai acheté ce manteau pour rafraîchir mon fox terrier âgé de plus de 14 ans lors de ses sorties par temps caniculaire.Les promenades sont raccourcies mais ce manteau lui permet de retrouver le plaisir de sortir sans trop souffrir de la chaleur.Le produit est un peu cher mais je ne regrette pas mon achat.