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Dogs that balk at the first drop of rain can find comfort in jackets and ponchos suited to repel wet weather from drizzle to torrential rain, not to mention splashes that muck up bellies and legs with muddy water. All come with an opening for the leash, and the fuller body suits can be tailored by you with scissors to provide necessary openings depending on gender. Following are some of the better choices we found.
For the canine fashionista
Canada Pooch Torrential Tracker is an attractive, waterproof rain jacket with a sharp-looking nautical stripe inner lining and high-end detailing that also provides greater comfort against your dog’s body. The jacket’s exterior has reflective trim for visibility, pockets for, say, doggie bags, and full belly coverage to keep your pet safe from puddle splashing. Comes in pink or yellow in sizes based on the length of your dog’s back, ranging from 7-9 inches to 27-29 inches. Available on amazon.com and chewy.com from $34.99 to $65.99.
Maxbone’s Talon Raincoat, a visually appealing water repellent jacket, comes with a mesh lining, removable drawstring hood, gunmetal hardware, and underbelly snaps for fastening. Available in sizes S to XXL in yellow, blue, and pink on maxbone.com for $75.00.
Ellie Dog Wear Zip Up Raincoat makes for an eye-catching water and wind resistant garment with reflective buttons, pockets, nautical cloth lining, and an adjustable and removable hood. Comes in a range of colors from light gray to red in sizes XXS to XXL. Available on amazon.com from $49.99 to $54.99.
Ponchos
HDE Dog Raincoat Hooded Slicker Poncho, foldable and waterproof, can be conveniently tucked in your car or bag. The loose fit of the poncho rain gear keeps the fabric away from the body, allowing raindrops to roll off at a bit of a distance from your dog’s trunk. A reflective strip will keep your pet visible at night, and an adjustable strap will help secure the jacket under her belly. The material also spreads away from a dog’s front, allowing ease of movement. Comes in 15 colors and patterns from pink to jet black to floral and whales, sizes S to XL. Available on amazon.com and walmart.com from $11.99 to $19.99.
Kyeese Dog Raincoat is actually a waterproof and reflective rain poncho with an umbrella pattern. It fastens with Velcro, is lightweight, and easy to store in its own packaway pocket. A button-on hat with brim is included, and both the hat and the poncho have reflective stripes. An elastic band allows for adjustment in order to keep legs covered without slowing mobility. Available in yellow or light blue in sizes XS to XXL. Available on amazon.com from $14.99 to $18.99.
RC Pet Products Packable Dog Rain Poncho combines affordability and convenience. Its lightweight material makes it easy to fold and store in a carrying pouch that can be kept on your dog’s leash in case of sudden rain. The water resistant poncho also has a hood to protect your dog’s head. And a storm flap over the harness opening on the back prevents water from making its way onto your pet’s coat. There is a Velcro waist strap under the belly for size adjustment. Comes in colors ranging from aqua to raspberry to sunshine with patterns such as sweet sorbet and rubber ducky in sizes XS (11 inches) to XXXL (30 inches). Available on amazon.com and walmart.com from $12.00 to $12.99.
Fuller coverage
Hurtta Rain Blocker Dog Raincoat goes beyond belly coverage with sleeves that extend down each of a dog’s four legs, providing full dryness for his chest and front legs and partial coverage of his back legs that allows for free movement. The waterproof yet breathable material has reflective lines along its outline, chest, and back. A tall collar with drawstring keeps rain from seeping in, and the neckline, back, and waist can be adjusted for fit. Comes in stream, raven, hedge, and camouflage (camo) in sizes ranging from 10 inches to 28 inches for back length. Available on amazon.com and chewy.com from $60.38 to $109.26.
SZFY Dog Raincoat is a hooded waterproof rain jacket that comes not only with full-length elasticized cuff sleeves for front and back legs but also a hood with a visor. Velcro and button enclosures help keep the raincoat on and wetness out. There is a triangular outline toward the back to help cut away a bit of the eco-friendly and breathable material so that, depending on gender anatomy, your dog can relieve herself or himself. Comes in blue, red, and green camo in sizes XXS to XXXXL. Available on Amazon.com from $15.99 to $24.99.
© Gabefish
Gabefish Waterproof Pet Raincoat covers body and limbs with a waterproof material that reaches to the head with a visored hood. The polyester blended outer shell has fastener straps on the legs. (An area for male dogs to urinate must be cut out before use.) Comes in a variety of colors and patterns, from red-gray to several camos and a solid blue in sizes 12 inches to 30 inches. Available on amazon.com from $19.99 to $24.99.
