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4.5
Rather than point out the utterly obvious (ok but really, look how CUTE he is!!), here’s what you came here for:* EXCELLENT QUALITY as always with Hurtta. (Our two Hurtta harnesses and a Hurtta Monsoon Raincoat have stood up to 2-5 years of hard use now,l, and are still going strong.)* SIZE 22” fits my Welsh Springer Spaniel perfectly. This is exactly what the size charts said to buy. It is also the same size in this coat as he wears in his Monsoon Raincoat. (Welsh Springers are more or less built like English Springers but with shorter legs.) His measurements: 28” around, ~21” length, 56 lbs/25.6 kg. Pics were taken before I cinched up the back length an inch or so. I ordered the 20” and the 22” and kept the 22” because the extra length on the back leg panels made the leg loops fall at a lower and more comfortable position. In S-M-L sizes of quality brands, he is always a medium, though they are usually 3-4” too short lengthwise. Thanks, Hurtta, for all the different lengths!!!* BOY BITS: I’ve included a picture of his undercarriage. I love that even the 22” coat (on a 21” dog) leaves PLENTY of room for peeing without hitting the fabric. Also note that the leg loops are not too high or tight.* COLOR: “Bilberry” is a clear, heathered, medium blue. Not loud but not grey or drab. It’s a beautiful and sophisticated-looking color. Like some handsome movie star’s eyes, lol. The closest I can say is it’s kind of like a slightly brighter washed denim blue. It is NOT teal or royal blue! :-)* WARMTH: The insulation is good for a dog coat. I worry more about them overheating than getting hypothermic. It’s definitely warmer than the (uninsulated) Monsoon Raincoat, but not ridiculously so; this is exactly what I hoped for for our wet winter walks where we are being active in temperatures slightly above freezing.* EASY ON/OFF: Just pop it over the head, clip the belt strap, pick up each hind paw to use the leg loops (optional), clip the leash to the collar or harness (there’s a hole for that on the back), and out you go! (If your dog’s unsure about sticking their head into the neck hole, hold a treat in one hand and pop the coat over the head with the other as you deliver the treat. After a few times, the dog will learn it’s not a scary weird trap.)* CINCH CORDS: These pics were all taken without any of the three cinch cords adjusted—straight out of the bag. There is a stretchy adjustable cinch cord for the length, one at the base of the neck “funnel,” and one at the neck opening. This adds great, logical functionality, and is basically the same system as on the Monsoon Raincoat.*HIGHLY RECOMMEND! It was love at first sight for us. I hope this review helps!
