This is one of the best videos ever! I'm also super offended that every single dog coat out there doesn't provide this type of information now. I have an older border collie (10 years old but also got Lymes disease yay stupid Pennsylvania ) who I want to make sure stays 'extra' protected from the cold now. Thank you so much for this type of review as well as spending all the funds for it. When I order the Ruffwear I will definitely be adding a note in the order saying they can Thank You for another sale for them. 🐾 ~Jen and Paden 🐕
I have the hurtta expedition for my guy and we both love it. I agree with you....water PROOF is needed as I am in northern MN and the snow is often wet and heavy, sticking to everything. Can't remember which one had the pull up to the top of the head bur hurrta would be wise to add that feature as well....loved the drawstring to tighten and hold it closed. thank you...subscribing.
Thank you for the review. This was perfect timing since I am eyeballing my options and those three jackets were on my list. I own few different items from NonStopdogwear as well as Ruffwear and Hurtta. I have a rain jacket from NonStop, line harness, dog booties and had older version of Glacier jacket but 45 was tad too short and they didn't have 50. I currently have Ruffwear Vert winter coat, Front Range harness and Hurtta Extreme Warmer jacket and Non Stop dogwear rain jacket. I tied varies brands. My Dog is 32 lbs, super slim, looking like smallest Pointer or Whippet you can imagine. She is Pointer / Mountain Cur mix that inherited dwarf gene, hence her small size. She has very thin single coat and gets very cold and hot easily. It's a balancing act to deal with and top it off her paw pads are very delicate, thin velvety. We are outdoorsy family in Alaska, so cold, snow, mountain rocks, varies trail conditions are daily encounter here. We play hard lol. NonStop Dogwear is a company that specializes in active dog items for sled dogs, bikejoring, running and hiking. They are by far my favorite company as far as harness choice and some jackets. Their quality and comfort is superior for activities. Their line harness is going on 6th year now of almost daily wear. It is fully padded and yet the lightest and most durable.I love the fit and option of nonStop jackets and now extended choices of harnesses. The Glacier jacket in orange/ black with reflective strips looked stunning on my fully black girl few years ago but they were out of her size. Non Stop has another version of Glacier jacket with wool liner which is most likely warmer but they do not have the same beautiful color options. This jacket is possibly my number one and perhaps paired with their body suit for under jacket to keep it warmer and keeping snow off or wear it alone when warmer. Hurtta Extreme is very warm but has restrictive front panel which I hate. Jacket is very nice but panel does not allow to use the jacket for active bikejoring or running with our pup, so I was considering Expedition, but I wonder if it will be too wide around the chest and front. Due to slim/ narrow size of my dog, many jackets have front chest panels too wide and the same issue is with most harnesses. Frequently people forget that shoulder socket in dogs needs to not ever be restricted in movement or it will lead to motion issues. Ruffwear Furness I can already see in your video that is not going to work. I really appreciate you measuring the length of each jacket because most companies do not list correctly and sometime depending how jacket is fitting, the length may end up shorter depending on a dog.
I am looking for warm winter jacket that also keeps the rain out, waterproof . Living on Vancouver Island, so lots rain at the at the moment, and cold. I have a Bichon Frise that walks several times a day. Any suggestions? Thanks.
I haven't found a great solution for rain and cold yet. Hurtta has the Drizzle coat which is an insulated rain jacket, but it isn't as warm as the Expedition Parka or the Extreme Warmer. Right now, I typically just layer a rain jacket over a winter coat or other insulating layer when we are out in cold and rainy conditions.
I don't think I'd ever get a parka to stand up to the way Tucker gets on in the woods lol. He even hates putting on his safety vest during hunting season, but i won't go out then unless he has it on. He usually freezes for while when I put it on him lol. That sensor was a great way to track temperatures, very thorough testing great job. However if I continue to winter camp as he gets older it might be an ideal for a sleeping jacket because I can't get him to stay in a sleeping bag or stay covered a jacket he wouldn't have a choice.
Tucker looks like a healthy labrador, with a nice thick coat. I'm not surprised he doesn't like jackets. 🙂 I grew up with a Lab, and she never seemed to need a coat. Now I have Glia, a dog with fur like a boxer (no undercoat). I never thought I'd be dressing my dog up so much, but she shivers on hikes when it's below freezing. So here I am with a bunch of dog jackets, haha. But also, yes. A jacket is a great sleeping solution. Glia also won't sleep in a bag or stay under a blanket, so she almost always sleeps in a sweater or jacket when we tent camp in fall/spring.
@@pawsitivelyintrepid yeah it definitely would depend on the breed , Tucker does have a good healthy coat and I guess the face that he will jump unto a water hole that still partially frozen, run around get out for a while then jump back in he doesn't find it uncomfortable lol. I'm trying to remember what breeds.one of my sons dog are she's built a lot like Gila and they wear a coat on her, their other dog a young husky loves it rolling and laying in the snow lol.
It would be interesting to compare the warmth of a more budget coat with these higher-priced ones. I'll have to check out some of the pet store brands to see if there is anything comparable.
This is one of the best videos ever! I'm also super offended that every single dog coat out there doesn't provide this type of information now. I have an older border collie (10 years old but also got Lymes disease yay stupid Pennsylvania ) who I want to make sure stays 'extra' protected from the cold now. Thank you so much for this type of review as well as spending all the funds for it. When I order the Ruffwear I will definitely be adding a note in the order saying they can Thank You for another sale for them. 🐾 ~Jen and Paden 🐕
Thank you so much! I'm glad you found the video helpful.
I have the hurtta expedition for my guy and we both love it. I agree with you....water PROOF is needed as I am in northern MN and the snow is often wet and heavy, sticking to everything. Can't remember which one had the pull up to the top of the head bur hurrta would be wise to add that feature as well....loved the drawstring to tighten and hold it closed. thank you...subscribing.
Thank you for the review. This was perfect timing since I am eyeballing my options and those three jackets were on my list. I own few different items from NonStopdogwear as well as Ruffwear and Hurtta. I have a rain jacket from NonStop, line harness, dog booties and had older version of Glacier jacket but 45 was tad too short and they didn't have 50.
I currently have Ruffwear Vert winter coat, Front Range harness and Hurtta Extreme Warmer jacket and Non Stop dogwear rain jacket. I tied varies brands.
My Dog is 32 lbs, super slim, looking like smallest Pointer or Whippet you can imagine. She is Pointer / Mountain Cur mix that inherited dwarf gene, hence her small size. She has very thin single coat and gets very cold and hot easily. It's a balancing act to deal with and top it off her paw pads are very delicate, thin velvety. We are outdoorsy family in Alaska, so cold, snow, mountain rocks, varies trail conditions are daily encounter here. We play hard lol.
NonStop Dogwear is a company that specializes in active dog items for sled dogs, bikejoring, running and hiking. They are by far my favorite company as far as harness choice and some jackets. Their quality and comfort is superior for activities. Their line harness is going on 6th year now of almost daily wear. It is fully padded and yet the lightest and most durable.I love the fit and option of nonStop jackets and now extended choices of harnesses. The Glacier jacket in orange/ black with reflective strips looked stunning on my fully black girl few years ago but they were out of her size. Non Stop has another version of Glacier jacket with wool liner which is most likely warmer but they do not have the same beautiful color options. This jacket is possibly my number one and perhaps paired with their body suit for under jacket to keep it warmer and keeping snow off or wear it alone when warmer.
Hurtta Extreme is very warm but has restrictive front panel which I hate. Jacket is very nice but panel does not allow to use the jacket for active bikejoring or running with our pup, so I was considering Expedition, but I wonder if it will be too wide around the chest and front. Due to slim/ narrow size of my dog, many jackets have front chest panels too wide and the same issue is with most harnesses. Frequently people forget that shoulder socket in dogs needs to not ever be restricted in movement or it will lead to motion issues.
Ruffwear Furness I can already see in your video that is not going to work. I really appreciate you measuring the length of each jacket because most companies do not list correctly and sometime depending how jacket is fitting, the length may end up shorter depending on a dog.
Thank you for the detailed comment! I'll have to take a look at the Glacier jacket with the wool liner.
I am looking for warm winter jacket that also keeps the rain out, waterproof . Living on Vancouver Island, so lots rain at the at the moment, and cold. I have a Bichon Frise that walks several times a day. Any suggestions? Thanks.
I haven't found a great solution for rain and cold yet. Hurtta has the Drizzle coat which is an insulated rain jacket, but it isn't as warm as the Expedition Parka or the Extreme Warmer. Right now, I typically just layer a rain jacket over a winter coat or other insulating layer when we are out in cold and rainy conditions.
I don't think I'd ever get a parka to stand up to the way Tucker gets on in the woods lol.
He even hates putting on his safety vest during hunting season, but i won't go out then unless he has it on.
He usually freezes for while when I put it on him lol.
That sensor was a great way to track temperatures, very thorough testing great job.
However if I continue to winter camp as he gets older it might be an ideal for a sleeping jacket because I can't get him to stay in a sleeping bag or stay covered a jacket he wouldn't have a choice.
Tucker looks like a healthy labrador, with a nice thick coat. I'm not surprised he doesn't like jackets. 🙂 I grew up with a Lab, and she never seemed to need a coat. Now I have Glia, a dog with fur like a boxer (no undercoat). I never thought I'd be dressing my dog up so much, but she shivers on hikes when it's below freezing. So here I am with a bunch of dog jackets, haha.
But also, yes. A jacket is a great sleeping solution. Glia also won't sleep in a bag or stay under a blanket, so she almost always sleeps in a sweater or jacket when we tent camp in fall/spring.
@@pawsitivelyintrepid yeah it definitely would depend on the breed , Tucker does have a good healthy coat and I guess the face that he will jump unto a water hole that still partially frozen, run around get out for a while then jump back in he doesn't find it uncomfortable lol.
I'm trying to remember what breeds.one of my sons dog are she's built a lot like Gila and they wear a coat on her, their other dog a young husky loves it rolling and laying in the snow lol.
They look nice I wish had $100 so much for can you look up cheaper coat
It would be interesting to compare the warmth of a more budget coat with these higher-priced ones. I'll have to check out some of the pet store brands to see if there is anything comparable.