Ruffwear Cloud Chaser Dog Softshell Jacket - 2009 BCS

If my dog understood performance outerwear, he would love this jacket.It's a slim fit, so he walks funny for a bit when it first goes on, but once we are outside, he forgets it's on. He likes to run through the woods, chasing scents & small critters, and this jacket has never snagged on a branch, and doesn't show any signs of wear at all! Also, in deep snow, it prevents "snowballs" from forming on his belly & upper leg fur. It keeps him really warm as well! It's really well made, with a soft fleece lining, a stretchy under panel, and a weather resistant top panel.I've read reviews of this jacket in which people complain about the zipper coming undone. The key is to flip back the zipper once its all the way zipped, as it has an auto locking mechanism built in.As far as sizing, my dog is skinny but long (60-lb lab/hound), so he fit in to a medium for the chest measurement but a large for length. I went for the medium, and it has worked out well (see picture).I've tried a few jackets on my dog, and this is my favorite. It doesn't restrict his movement, and it hold up well to (dog) abuse! I recommend it!

Argo is a 55 pound Bernese/Husky Mix. She is almost 3 years old and accompanies me on nearly every adventure, from mountains in the Cascades, rivers in the Ozarks and canyons in Southern Utah. She can take on any terrain and now with the Cloud Chaser Shell, I know almost any weather as well. I have several products from Ruffwear already (Float Coat and Palisades Pack) so I figured she would need a Medium - her measurements are 30" girth and 22" length - and the Medium fits just right. A bit snug on her front legs, but not enough to bother her and the length is perfect. It is a bit too long for my male dog of similar size, as it extends over his hips and he will pee on it if I don't pull it up when he has to go. The YKK locking zipper that pulls front to rear seems sturdy and the underlying flap will keep you from zipping up your dog's fur. The color is nice and the reflective tape works well, can actually be seen at night or dusk, which is certainly a great feature. The DuPont teflon is performing well, though with only a few uses I can't attest to the continued durability of the shell. though as with my other Ruffwear gear it will likely hold up through many rough days and fun adventures.

I have a toy fox terrier and several large dogs. The little toy freezes any time the thermometer dips and we get snow frequently. Originally bought her an XS but returned it for an XXS - and it fits wonderfully. It is loose around the legs, but from what I have read, that is probably a good thing. She is comfortable hiking in cold weather, including snow and rain, with her new coat on. I have definitely noticed a difference in her comfort level, and she stays dry where the coat is. Now if I can find booties that fit her itty bitty feet, she'd be able to stand the snow a lot longer!

My TFT is 11 lbs and wears the XXS comfortably (with a little weight fluctuation).

This is a great jacket for my dog. He didn't really care for it the first time around, but after a few minutes he didn't seem to care anymore. It really seemed to help keep him warm in the snow. I'm fairly impressed with the construction of the jacket and the materials used. He was cruising through the woods all day and ripping through some pretty thick underbrush, trying to get the chipmunks. At the end of the day no rips, tares, or snags in the jacket. He's about 45lbs, with a 28" girth and this is a size med. This jacket is a little big on him, but the small was too small and would have caused chaffing around the legs.