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.
- The most expensive coat in 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
| Hurtta Monsoon Coat II ECO | 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 |
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).