Pets · Head-to-head
Hurtta Monsoon Coat II ECO vs Ruffwear Sun Shower Dog Raincoat
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Dog Raincoats: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The Hurtta wins on protection: the highest published waterproof figure here, fully taped seams and a belly flap that keeps mud off. The Ruffwear is lighter, simpler to put on and better with a harness, and it is the better choice for trail dogs in moderate rain.
Hurtta Monsoon Coat II ECO
Buy itA fully seam-taped raincoat with a water column above 10,000 mm and a belly flap that actually keeps mud off.
- Hurtta states a water column above 10,000 mm with all seams taped, the highest published rating here.
- A wide belly flap shields the belly from mud, sand and splashes and helps hold the coat in place.
- An adjustable waterproof RainStopper inner collar, reflective prints on the back hem and a reflective chest stripe.
- Priced at the premium end of this comparison.
- A lead loop is only built in on the two smallest sizes, 23 and 25.
- Hurtta's own sizing method takes measuring to get right, and fit varies between breeds.
Ruffwear Sun Shower Dog Raincoat
Buy itA light, relaxed-fit raincoat with a published 3,000 mm rating and a leash portal that works over a harness.
- Ruffwear publishes the shell: 70D/210D nylon ripstop with a 3,000 mm waterproof rating, a nonfluorinated DWR and a PU coating, bluesign approved.
- A leash portal on the back fits over most harnesses, and leg loops add a secure fit in wind.
- Sized by girth with a published chart, for example XS for 17 to 22 in girth, plus an oversized storm collar and reflective accents.
- 3,000 mm is less than a third of Hurtta's published figure.
- Ruffwear describes it as a loose fit that drapes the body, which can flap on small or slim dogs.
- No belly panel is described, so the underside stays exposed to splashes.
Side by side
The 8 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| Hurtta Monsoon Coat II ECO Our pick | Ruffwear Sun Shower Dog Raincoat | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Dogs who walk in heavy rain and mud and owners who want the house to stay clean. | Active dogs on trails who wear a harness and need a coat that goes on in seconds. |
| Price tier | $$$ · premium | $$ · mid-range |
| Published waterproof rating | Water column above 10,000 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Seams | All seams taped | Not stated |
| Shell | Melange outer fabric, woven lining | 70D/210D nylon ripstop, nonfluorinated DWR, PU coating |
| Belly coverage | Wide belly flap | Not described |
| Harness and lead | Lead loop on sizes 23 and 25 only | Leash portal fits over most harnesses |
| Sizing | Hurtta numbered sizes, XS options at 40 and 45 | By girth, XXS upward |
| Reflective details | Back hem prints and chest stripe | Reflective accents |
| Stated origin | Not stated | Not stated |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the Hurtta Monsoon Coat II ECO if
dogs who walk in heavy rain and mud and owners who want the house to stay clean.
Know before buying: priced at the premium end of this comparison.
Pick the Ruffwear Sun Shower Dog Raincoat if
active dogs on trails who wear a harness and need a coat that goes on in seconds.
Know before buying: 3,000 mm is less than a third of Hurtta's published figure.
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Hurtta Monsoon Coat II ECO - A fully seam-taped raincoat with a water column above 10,000 mm and a belly flap that actually keeps mud off. Choose the Ruffwear Sun Shower Dog Raincoat instead if active dogs on trails who wear a harness and need a coat that goes on in seconds.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Dog Raincoats: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).