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The Ruffwear Portage Float Coat for Dogs provides safety for your water-loving canine companion and peace of mind for you in and around the water. Ideal for recreational use, the Portage is a high-quality flotation jacket at an excellent value. Great for calm water activities, or for dogs who are less buoyant and/or new to the water. One of the biggest advantages of a Ruff Wear Float Coat: strategically placed PVC-free buoyancy cells that support dogs in a natural horizontal swimming position, allowing them to go farther, longer, with less fatigue.
Dog paddling can only take your water-loving pooch so far. Cloak it in the Ruff Wear Portage Float Coat for dogs for extra floatation.
| Material: | Nylon / foam buoyancy cells |
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| Weight: | (Medium) 14.5 ounces |
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 | Ruffwear Portage Float Coat Dog LifejacketUnspecified | $49.95 |
 | Ruffwear Float CoatUnspecified | $69.95 |
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This product is available in the following colors:
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 | Orange Sunset |  | Fern Green |
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| Ruffwear K-9 Float Coat Dog Life Jacket | Ruffwear Big Eddy Dog Float Coat | Northern River Supply Dog CFD |
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Portage with Pug! | |
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| Here's the first review about a swimming pug! Our 22 pound pug can't swim and he seems to know it! There was no way that he would even wade into any water. After googling, we found this great Portage Float Coat at Altrec. After measuring Teddy's girth (21") we had a few questions about the idea of a life jacket for a dog. After calling Altrec, all our questions were answered by the helpful, competent staff. We placed our order for an XS, and our high quality, wonderfully-designed Float Coat arrived a few days later. What a perfect fit for his stocky body! After Teddy enjoyed wearing it around the house for a few days, he was ready for an adventure! We took him canoeing with us in the Adirondacks of northern NY, and now we're no longer afraid when he stands up and rests his front paws on the side of the canoe. Since it was a hot day, we just lifted him up by the handle (like a suitcase) and gently lowered him into the water. He was so proud to be able to swim to shore wearing his new Fern Green Float Coat! In closing, let me say that we also saw some lab retrievers (wearing Float Coats) swimming behind their owners' kayaks! | |
| Kathy & John at Altrec on 10/22/2009 | |
Lends a helping hand while boating | |
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| My 5-month-old puppy wore this for the first time on my boat. The handle on the back was great for helping get her in and out of the boat, and the jacket offered a secure way to hold on to her while moving fast. The jacket was ideal for swimming off the boat, keeping her afloat and really visible in the water, and the handle made it easier to pull a slippery, wet puppy back into the boat. At 38 pounds, the size medium fit her well when the adjustable buckles were cinched in all the way, and there's plenty of adjustability that will let her grow into it. The extra lengths of strap roll up and secure to keep them out of the way, which you can see in the photo. It didn't ride up in the water, and she could walk around comfortably (though turning around in the boat was harder for her because of the stiffness). | |
| cinderful at REI on 07/25/2009 | |
Wonderful Accessory! | |
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| I got this vest for my pit bull who loves to fetch in ocean waves. At first, he was a bit apprehensive and I think he felt a bit encumbered because it's a little bulky. But when he figured out that it actually helped him stay afloat, the dog got a little crazy! Whereas before he would go into the water timidly and hesitate when he saw waves, he now bounds as far out as he can until he starts swimming and he even surfs waves back in. He is a super-happy camper and the handle on the back helps for when you need a quick hold on your dog. I originally got it for the river but haven't even used it for that purpose yet! Was wary over spending the money, but would highly recommend it! Mine is orange and I love it, love it! | |
| Gus the Bus at REI on 10/11/2009 | |
Does the job well | |
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| My lab used this for the first time today on the American River in Sacramento. He is more at home in the water than on land, but I wanted him to be able to swim with us while we kayak or raft on the river for extended periods without having to worry too much about him becoming exhausted. This is exactly what he needed. It appears to be constructed well, it fits well, and the buoyancy is balanced well. He doesn't seem to mind wearing it at all, probably because he knows he looks good in orange. =) The only con I've noticed is that one of the corners at the bottom-front seems to fold out enough that his front-right leg goes underneath it sometimes. This may be something that will be corrected if I adjust some of the straps, however. | |
| Avi8orn8 at REI on 05/08/2009 | |
Super Float Coat! | |
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| This is our second water vest. We purchased one, very common variety found in pet stores, for our Labradoodle's first year on the boat. It was adequate. She loves going with us and retrieving her favorite toy, but still doesn't like to swim! So I spent a month researching dog floats/vests for a 60+ pounder. What a difference! Great quality, contoured fit for maneuverability, excellent safety colors, and adjustable straps with velcro, to hide loose ends. Abby even felt secure enough to [drop ]her toy off one side and jumped in to retrieve it from the other, to give us a break from throwing! | |
| Janet at Altrec on 09/15/2009 | |
Great fit and works as we had hoped | |
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| My Fox Terrier is small (25lbs) but has a big chest, so we tried on different sizes at a local outfitter, but they didn't have an xs in-stock so RuffWear told us to try you guys. Thanks for shipping it out quick, we got it in-time for the weekend. It fit really well when adjusted and he wore it several times around the house. In typical terrier fashion, Bandit did jump off the kayak but thanks to the Float Coat had an easy time swimming around. The top-loop worked great as I did eventually have to pluck him from the water. | |
| Dave (and Bandit!) at Altrec on 06/28/2009 | |
Great Buy!!! | |
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| This was a great buy for my 2 year old lab. She is often in the water but I thought I should buy it now that she is old enough to go rafting. It was perfect for pulling her in/out of the boat with ease. She had no problem swimming or jumping off cliffs into the water. Looks like it saved her a little energy. She weights 65 pounds but fits a M perfectly. Now anytime she sees the vest she goes crazy. | |
| Wish I was not at work at REI on 08/12/2009 | |
Much much nicer than I thought | |
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| I bought this to aid my dog in rehab b/c he broke his hip. We bought a lg for our bernese. When this product arrived, I was amazed at the quality. The material is very heavy duty. It just fits my dog perfect and the straps are adjustable for when he gets bigger. He loves it. He swims much longer than he would have without it. It doesn't restrict his movement so he doesn't fuss when he has it on. | |
| Anonymous at Altrec on 08/31/2009 | |
Fits pretty good, handle is sturdy | |
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| The main reason I purchased this vest was to pick my dog up out of the water and into the boat. The handle is very strong, and it does the job for a 70lb lab. I also tried it on my other 12yr old overweight lab. I didn't try to pick him up, as he is 90+lbs, but he liked the ease of swimming, and I could support him near slick spots near the river. | |
| Erin at Altrec on 06/10/2009 | |
High quality, fits well, looks good | |
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| My dog hasn't actually used this in the water yet, but he's worn it. He's a lab and is more at home in the water than on land, but I bought this so that he could swim for extended periods of time without tiring with my wife and I while we kayak or float in a raft on the river. I looks like it will do the job well. | |
| Nathan at Altrec on 05/06/2009 | |
