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New Colours! The Ruffwear Float Coat is a premium buoyancy coat:

  • Secure, easily adjustable & excellent flotation
  • Perfect for dogs that love paddle boarding, surfing, kayaking, rafting or boating (& canine hydrotherapy too!) 
  • Plus a back handle so you can help your pup out of the water!
Colour
Wave Orange
Purple Lily
Deep Blue
Size

The Ruffwear Float Coat is a high quality dog life jacket that has been designed with safety and comfort in mind.  Using soft, flexible, PVC-free Gaia Foam, it can be adjusted to fit most dog's - of all shapes and sizes.   There are two adjustable belly straps as well as a padded telescoping/adjustable neck closure.

The tailored fit, it provides excellent flotation & comfortable movement for your dog when they are swimming, running or relaxing.

This dog life vest has a strong, centrally placed handle on the back so you help your pup out of the water.  Plus there is a leash clip-in point under the back handle and reflective trim for enhanced visibility.

Sizing

To find the best fit for your dog, measure around the widest part of dog's girth/chest. 

*If your dog is in-between sizes & a stable weight, choose the smaller size.

All sizes are based on the chest measure - secondary you can confirm the neck size (around the neck).  Undecided? drop us an email on info@caninespirit.com.au

Size Chest/Girth Measure Neck Measure Back Length
XXS 33-43cm (13-17") 27-32.5cm  18.5cm
XS 43-56cm (17-22") 31-41cm 26cm
S 56-69cm (22-27") 38-50cm 30cm
M 69-81cm (27-32") 45-59cm 38cm
L 81-91cm (32-36") 53-68cm 41.5cm
XL 91-107cm (36-42") 58-75cm 49cm

Note: the coat should only cover the rib cage & not go the full length of the body - otherwise it can interfere with the rear legs in swimming.  

Check out the video below on fitting the Float Coat.

Key Features:

  • Easy Life & Assist Back Handle: A strong, low profile back handle that allows you to help your dog out of the water
  • Optimal Buoyancy & Fits Most Dogs:  Flexible PVC-free Gaia® Foam panels strategically placed to support a natural swimming position and to fit dog's of all shapes and sizes. 
  • Secure & Easily Adjustable:  Telescoping neck closure that is adjustable yet permanently attached and secure
  • Safety: Reflective trim to enhances visibility in low light and there is a light loop to attach The Beacon (sold separately)
  • Leash Attachment Point:  And sheltered, easy to clip buckles that allow easy, one-handed clipping
  • Made from time-proven abrasion-resistant materials

Care Instructions

  • Always rinse the life jacket after use in salt water or pools.
  • Secure fasteners.  Hand wash in cold water with mild detergent. Air dry.

Material

  • Shell:  800 denier ballistic Polyester
  • Foam:  Gaia foam and CLPE foam
  • Webbing:  Polypropylene 'nylike' webbing
  • Buckles: ITW Nexus Airloc side-release buckles
  • Other Hardware:  Plastic D-ring and Duraflex duckbill tension lock
  • Reflective: Reflective screen print

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