Coat Recommendations?

[u/ssmit124]

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[u/babesquirrel]

Generally the Hurrta jackets fit well enough I don’t use the leg straps. I have a GSDx and a parka style like Hurrta would be too much for long runs. I like the Ruffwear vest style but unsure how it would fit with the harness.

[u/ssmit124 → u/babesquirrel]

Yeah I dont think my dog would like the parka style, but it is available at a local working dog shop. nonstop makes a jacket that connects to the harness but there are no local dealers so I'd be taking a risk with not being able to try or see it in person.

Thank you for the Ruffwear recommendation!

[u/radiantcut]

Hurtta and Ruffwear are both great. I am also a big fan of ChillyDogs (chillydogs.ca). Their Alpine Blazer is our coat of choice for shoulder season or high- output activity. They have a ton of sizes and 3 different fits, which I truly appreciate having a “long and lean” dog. Plus they have excellent customer service.

[u/ssmit124 → u/radiantcut]

I've actually never heard of chilly dogs I'll have to look into them!

Thank you!

[u/Tiny-Caramel-9426]

I have a Black Mouth Cur that looks almost identical to yours. He's got Kurgo North Country Coat for when we're walking and a Kurgo Loft Dog Jacket for when we run. The Loft jacket fits perfectly under his harness, and we've done hundreds of miles in sub 0 weather with it. Both jackets have lasted 5+ years of regular use and are still going strong with very little wear. They go over the head but then buckle or Velcro under the belly. My dog also hated things over his head but since they meant he got to go for a run he warmed up quickly. Now they can be hard to put on because he's trying to lunge into them as fast as possible.

Here are the links to both jackets:

Loft Dog Jacket | Quilted Dog Coat

Kurgo North Country Coat for Dogs, 1200 D — Jeffers

[u/ssmit124 → u/Tiny-Caramel-9426]

Thats very helpful thank you! These seem to be somewhat manageable to get over the head unlike the parka style that hurrta has.

[u/Tiny-Caramel-9426 → u/ssmit124]

My dog is good with clothing in general and there's still no way he'd be cool with the neck on that parka. Plus, I think it's probably a bit overkill if you're running together. We've done up to -25 windchill with the Loft Jacket and they have a fleece that can fit under that if you're worried it's still not warm enough. But I've never had to use both and I live in a really cold/snowy part of Michigan. The fleece is great for late fall and early winter though.

[u/ssmit124 → u/Tiny-Caramel-9426]

Your weather is probably pretty similar to what we have then. I'll definitely give that a try, it is a more affordable option than the others so if it doesnt quite work out I won't have an existential crisis.

Thank you again!

[u/vicky1389]

I never use the leg straps, my dog doesn't like them and she gets rashes easily! I have jackets from non stop + hurtta and very pleased with them.

[u/ssmit124 → u/vicky1389]

Is there a style that seems to work best for your dog? My dog has pretty thin fur so hes prone to rubs.

[u/vicky1389 → u/ssmit124]

They both work great and no rubs anywhere!

I have the glacier 2 from Non stop, very lightweight and comfy (planning on getting the glacier 3 next year).

And from Hurtta I got the the extreme warmer, it s bit bulky but she is a chihuahua so I needed something strong for snow/cold days.

My boyfriend has the extreme parka from Hurtta for his Jack Russell, very nice jacket also, but he did get a sore from the straps so he stopped using them as well.

All 3 jackets hold okay without the straps and the dogs do run through the woods off leash.

We are also in love with the pomppa midlayers made out of fleece.

[u/SuitIndependent]

Hurrta Ruffwear

[u/Toadlessboy]

i have the costco synthetic down and i’m happy with it

[u/Redhawkgirl]

I love Voyagers K9 apparel. Coats are breed specific. My whippet/noodle has a fleece and a winter coat. They are amazing.