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4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
909 Reviews

Float Coat™ Dog Life Jacket

buoyant, secure, reflective

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Selected: Red Sumac

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Sizing Chart

Use the sizing chart to find the right size for your dog. Measurement is around the widest part of the rib cage. In between sizes? Choose the smaller size.

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Girth Size
13 - 17 in (33 - 43 cm) XXS
17 - 22 in (43 - 56 cm) XS
22 - 27 in (56 - 69 cm) S
27 - 32 in (69 - 81 cm) M
32 - 36 in (81 - 91 cm) L
36 - 42 in (91 - 107 cm) XL
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For dogs that love to join their humans rafting, kayaking, boating, surfing, and paddle boarding, the Float Coat is the ultimate in canine flotation.

Designed for dogs of all shapes and sizes, it's a premium, fully-featured life jacket that includes thoughtful details like a strong handle optimally positioned to lift dogs out of the water, a leash clip-in point under the handle, and reflective trim to boost visibility in low-light conditions. Made with a buoyant and soft, PVC-free foam for both maneuverability and comfort in and out of water.

EASY LIFT & ASSIST

Strong, low-profile handle is optimally positioned to help dogs out of water and back on board or in the boat.

SECURE & ADJUSTABLE

Telescoping neck closure fits a range of dog sizes and is permanently attached and secure.

OPTIMAL BUOYANCY

Strategically placed foam panels support a natural swimming position.

Additional Features

  • Strong, low-profile handle is optimally positioned to help dogs out of water

  • Telescoping neck closure adjusts for a range of dog sizes and is permanently attached and secure

  • Strategically placed foam panels support a natural swimming position

  • PVC-free foam for a soft, comfortable fit

  • Easy-to-clip, sheltered buckles keep straps firmly in place over time

  • Water-compatible webbing remains stable in wet environments

  • Tonal reflective accents for visibility in low-light conditions, and light loop for attaching The Beacon™️

  • Materials

    • Shell: 800 denier ballistic polyester
    • Foam: PVC-free 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 screenprint

  • Care

    • Secure fasteners
    • Wash in cold water, gentle cycle
    • Mild detergent
    • Air dry
    • Do not bleach, iron, or dry clean

Float Coat™ Videos

  • About: The Float Coat™

    Learn more about the Float Coat™ from Colin and Jolene.

Featured Story

How To Sup With Your Pup

How do you and your dog start paddleboarding without any experience? With help from SUP instructor and dog trainer Maria Schulz, Julie and Brad learn all the basics and tackle their first day on the water.

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Find The Right Size For Your Dog

Measurement is around the widest part of the rib cage.

Sizing Chart & Technical Specs

Use the sizing chart to find the right size for your dog. In between sizes: Choose the smaller size.
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Product sizing chart table
Girth Size
13 - 17 in (33 - 43 cm) XXS
17 - 22 in (43 - 56 cm) XS
22 - 27 in (56 - 69 cm) S
27 - 32 in (69 - 81 cm) M
32 - 36 in (81 - 91 cm) L
36 - 42 in (91 - 107 cm) XL
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Product dimensions table
Length (A) Neck (B) Size
7.25 in (18.5 cm) 10.5 - 12.75 in (27 - 32.5 cm) XXS
10.25 in (26 cm) 12.25 - 16.25 in (31 - 41 cm) XS
11.75 in (30 cm) 15 - 19.75 in (38 - 50 cm) S
15 in (38 cm) 17.75 - 23.25 in (45 - 59 cm) M
16.25 in (41.5 cm) 20.75 - 26.75 in (53 - 68 cm) L
19.25 in (49 cm) 22.75 - 29.5 in (58 - 75 cm) XL
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13-17 in (33-43 cm)

Ratings & Reviews

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 909 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 845 Total 4 star reviews: 47 Total 3 star reviews: 17 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
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909 reviews
  • Lynn K.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    14 seconds ago
    Best life jacket EVER

    Love love love!!!! We only buy RuffWear for our Rottweiler & Husky! That being said when we got our first paddleboard the girls of course needed life jackets with all the swimming they love to do. Moxxi our husky runs to the water just to swim. Rotti Millee's favorite thing is to jump off the front of the board in swim around & pop back up. The handle make it so easy to help her back on. They can still run & play with them on like normal with great mobility, then run in to deeper water & swim as long as they want.

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  • Jean M.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 hours ago
    Life Saver—for real!

    Not all dogs are good swimmers. Take my Husky. I’m so thankful I got her this flotation device. Three times she’s gotten in over her head, literally, and this has saved her until I could get to her. She ran into a lake chasing birds. It was freezing cold and very deep. She panicked, but the flotation brought her to the surface. Another time she was chasing a dog in the ocean and a sneaker wave pulled them both under. She popped up immediately. I was terrified, but only for a second.

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  • Janelle B.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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    Great quality

    Great quality, easy to adjust and comfortable on my pup

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  • Elizabeth J.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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    Best life jacket!!!

    Love this dog life jacket. It fits perfectly. Really like the handle. When she swims back to the boat we can just pick her up by the handle instead of her clawing and trying to climb back in. Great design on the closures. We feel really safe when our pooch wears this.

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  • Greg E.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 days ago
    So Good I Bought It Twice!

    Mizzy recently discovered that she can combine fetch *AND* swimming, so now it's hard to get her to stop once she's started! She's already a great swimmer, but the Float Coat allows her to go farther, play longer, and gives us more peace-of-mind for those occasional times when she loses sight of the target and starts paddling around the lake in circles. 😅

    After the very first time we used it, her dumb dog dad (read: me) drove away with it drying on top of the car, so of course the only logical choice said dumb dog dad had was to buy her a new Float Coat (and big thanks to Ruffwear for the dumb dog dad discount help). So good I bought it twice!

    I do wish it came in pink/purple, but it fits great, looks good, and keeps our pup happy and safe.

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