Ruffwear, Hi & Light, Everyday Lightweight Dog

12 reviews for Ruffwear, Hi & Light, Everyday Lightweight Dog

1. 

   Scarlett – February 23, 2025

   great for more harness-shy dogs!
   My dog really dislikes harnesses. Minute she sees a harness coming her way its head down, tail tucked, trying to turn away, the whole ordeal. Thankfully I have no reason or need to use a harness, but I’d love for her to at least be neutral towards them and not to hate them so much.Going by the size chart I got a medium, and I did have to do a couple double checks on the sizing and if it matched what I ordered when it arrived. It seemed super tiny! But once I had adjusted it to near its longest length it was all good, fit as it should with my dog being right at or just under the maximum girth for the size. VERY lightweight, which was just what we needed. She even took a 3 hour nap after I put it on the first time just to adjust it, had me in a tiny bit of joyful shock tbh.There’s the classic loop for a light attachment on top, which is right below a tiny velcro pouch flat against the top, then the buckle at the very back. I really like the buckle, it seems very sturdy. and the velcro pouch could hold something very small I guess, wouldn’t fit anything I need so I don’t see myself using it. Maybe i’ll put a 20 in there to forget about and then be excited when I find it again.Where a front buckle would usually be it’s just a thinnish loop of rope, not like the buckle at all, so you’re out of luck if you’re someone who relies on that to “stop your dog from pulling”(remember that it actually only physically does, it doesn’t teach them to stop pulling! When my dog finally got loose leash walking it was such a breath of fresh air, took months though. Worth it.)I haven’t used it a lot or often, so I can’t speak on the durability just yet. I mostly just put it on so she can start to be more comfortable with having a harness on, and I don’t clip the leash to the harness but to her collar like usual(except for long lines, because its always getting tangled under her legs lol).Is this a harness i’d trust her to fling her full weight against without me worrying it’ll break? no, not really. the actual harness part is very small, and then the rest is just the adjustment belt. Since she was so close to the maximum girth size, it’s more of the adjustment belt rope than actual harness, which is part of why i’d be uneasy about excessive force against it on her part. Not saying it would instantly tear off of her like the Hulk’s clothes, but I can see the buckle giving up after a few full weight lunges.Overall, it’s ruffwear. You’re getting quality whatever harness type you choose from them. This harness, in my opinion, seems best for dogs on the smaller size, big dogs that would never throw their whole weight against it, or for dogs who dislike harnesses who need to start with a lightweight harness.Here are her stats in case it will help around: she’s around around 80lbs, 31”girth, 19” around the shoulders, 25” AT the shoulder, 25” back(base of neck to base of tail).

2. 

   Romanoff – February 23, 2025

   Great harness. User friendly
   I bought this harness because the other one I owned was not user friendly for anyone but me and I was leaving my dog with a sitter. This is a super intuitive slip over the head and buckle the buckles type harness, so it needs no instruction. My parents have since said this harness is “so much better” than the old one, and my boyfriend no longer takes 3 minutes to get the dog out the door. It’s pretty durable. We have been using it for 3 months of constant use (but mostly just potty breaks since my dog is elderly) and it looks brand new. It’s easy to adjust, but make sure you know your dog’s measurements because the structure of this harness doesn’t make it endlessly adjustable. There is no padding, but it’s nice and soft on the part that touches the dog. And I don’t remember what I paid but it was definitely reasonable for the product and it has lasted us a long time. The only thing I will say is that I don’t trust the chest clip. The previous harness is the only one I’ve ever found with a metal chest clip for leashes and I have a 70 lb pittie that can pull me off my feet if I’m not paying attention. The chest clip on this is some kind of fabric, and I’m sure it’s strong, but it’s not 70 lb pittie on a mission strong. So we have to use the clip on the back for this harness. That’s fine because my dog no longer really goes on walks or has that much energy, but it would not have been as workable for us even a couple years ago.

3. 

   Zachary V – February 23, 2025

   another reliable product from ruffwear
   Another great product from Ruffwear! very lightweight and easy to adjust harness making it perfect for hikes and outdoor activities. i feel that a lot of the less-than-satisfied reviews are from consumers unfamiliar with the brand and how this harness was focused on being minimal/lightweight therefore people calling it “flimsy” or “cheap”. I also felt the sizing was accurate and didn’t have any problems adjusting the harness to size. At first i did think maybe it was too small but after some tinkering i realized it came packaged with the excess strap material tucked into the harness making it look like it was completely maxed out at first. we haven’t tested it in the lake yet but I’m sure it will be quick-drying. both front and back leash attachment points seems to be sturdy. I was skeptical of the front attachment point because the pictures make it look thin. I was pleased to discover that it’s a pretty thick piece of nylon with reinforced stitching. the only thing i didn’t care for was the strap color on the specific harness I purchased it’s more of a “salmon pink” than a “coral red” but Scout rocks it anyways lolTLDR: great sturdy lightweight harness, sizing was accurate, color description on this product could have been a bit more clear on the accent/strap colors.

4. 

   MG – February 23, 2025

   Nice product, but it has one issue
   This harness is sturdy and fits well, ensuring that it does not rub against any parts of the dog’s body. It helps improve the dog’s obedience during walks and is easy to clean. However, we did encounter one issue: the design has some holes, which allow beach sand to get inside. Once sand is trapped in the harness, it’s nearly impossible to remove. This extra weight can be bothersome for the dog and causes annoying sounds while walking. Therefore, I do not recommend using it at the beach or in dog parks where sand is present.

5. 

   Bernalgirl – February 23, 2025

   Great colors, highly adjustable, sturdy
   This is a great lightweight harness that is also sturdily made. The colors are great! And they fit well, no rubbing when the dogs move or play.

6. 

   mcjean1 – February 23, 2025

   Perfect puppy harness
   Secure and lightweight, this was the perfect harness for my sighthound puppy. And due to its adjustability, he was able to wear it for a long time!

7. 

   Ramon – February 23, 2025

   WORTH EVERY SINGLE PENNY!!!!!!
   EXACTLY what we needed!We have an English lab and we live in Florida, so we wanted something VERY light and with great quality. This was PERFECT and I highly recommend it

8. 

   Alan – February 23, 2025

   We’ve tried about every other kind and brand of harness and this one is hands down the best one we’ve used for the size of our dog. She’s 12 lb toy poodle with a long body (15-16 inches) and long skinny neck (8 inch circumference). Most other harnesses are either too lose around the neck area or not long enough for her body/chest. The xxs fit great.What I really love is that it has loops for a front pull or top pull leash. The top pull loop is very sturdy and we use it for her clip in car leash.The only issue with this is there isn’t a release buckle for the neck straps so to get the harness on/off you need to tighten/loosen it with sliding the buckle which can be a bit of a pain. This could be a deal breaker for some people but it’s worth the minor inconvenience for me.

9. 

   Amazon Customer – February 23, 2025

   Love this and so does my dog. She’s a medium sized dog, but wears a small (size guide was very helpful), which is nice to know for large breed owners.

10. 

    Avd – February 23, 2025

    What a difference from the big pet store chain harnesses. Light, fits perfect on our cockapoo.

11. 

    Linda Guenette – February 23, 2025

    Keeps my dog breathing and safe

12. 

    Audrey – February 23, 2025

    We love this harness. My 6lbs Pomchi looks like a legit dog. We purchased the xsm