DOGHELIOS 'Blizzard' Full-Bodied Comfort-Fitted Adjustable and 3M Reflective Winter Insulated Pet Dog Coat Jacket w/ Blackshark Technology, Medium, Blue

Update 01/09/17:I was referred by the Amazon seller, SXpress, to contact petlife.com regarding a product warranty (since they refuse to stand behind the product themselves). Little wonder that Pet Life will not respond to my emails or calls (the only live person I could get is in their sales department, who simply transferred me to the same voicemail box I had reached before). I will probably pay someone local to fix the zipper so I can at least use this, but please do not buy this thinking you will receive ANY customer support after you pass the 30 day Amazon return date. I am very frustrated and disappointed that I spent $60 on this now unusable product. I suppose this is a "live and learn" moment to be sure there is some valid manufacturer's warranting on items purchased through Amazon in the future. (Side Note: Amazon has an option for you to request the manufacturer's warranty. I responded to that. A week later they replied that they could not find one).Update 01/03/17:I used this item 3 times: The first time (indicated in my initial review) which was essentially a test fitting; a second time a few weeks ago when I took my dog on a walk after our first big snow; and my final attempt this weekend preparing for a snowshoe hike. I say final because as I went to put the coat on my dog before loading her up in my SUV the zipper came apart as I tried to zip it up. It just bent and fell off the tracks. I tried reattaching with some needle-nose pliers, but it was a lost cause. Now the suit is utterly unusable.What particularly bothers me about this is that because I bought this coat pre-season, in anticipation for them selling out when winter hit, the return policy expired before I ever really used it. Amazon referred me to the seller (SXpress), who initially stated I was outside the Amazon return timeframe. I replied and asked that they reconsider, describing the situation in detail, and their response was "Unfortunately, there is nothing we can do. You will need to contact the manufacturer directly with regards to the warranty." I feel it is more an issue of "there is nothing we want to do." And good luck finding the manufacturer online to find their warranty. Now I have to look around to see if I still have the original tags I pulled off of it 3 months ago. I have a hard time recommending an item with a clearly inferior major part that is not backed up by the seller. Let the buyer beware.____________________________________________________________________________________________I bought this in XL for my 45 pound German Shorthair (small for her breed). It was a little tricky getting it on, but I think after a few times we'll have the hang of it. It fits her well and still has a little room to spare if it's really cold and I want to add her fleece coat for snowshoeing. At first I wasn't sure it would work, her back legs would start to come out when she sat down. But once we got the cuffs tightened properly it wasn't an issue. My only concern, because of her short hair, is that the tightened cuffs could start causing rub marks after some miles on the trail. That's yet to be seen. We haven't had it out in the woods yet, but it was raining today and seemed to shed the rain just fine while we were in the back yard trying it out. Now we just need some snow!

I will order another coat but my problem seems to be he exact opposite of everyone else. The small size coat was FAR to large for my 5 pound chihuahua. According to the measurements I took, I was very close to ordering a Medium! Anyway....coat is of very good quality just expect to have to order it and send it back at least once...no mater how thorough you are! Really can't wait to see my princesses in her new coat! Here is a size guideline for anyone I resized her measurements to be right with the XS my first measurements I must have taken too loosely!5 pound long hair chihuahuaBust: 13.5"Neck: 9" (loose fit)Length (base of neck to base of tail): 9-10"

I got the jacket and was so excited for my Doberman. I unpacked the jacket and was pleasantly surprised in the build quality. I tried it on and it was NOT large enough. I bought the extra large size and have a Doberman. I thought I was erring on the caution to get an extra-large. The Doberman isn't fat at all. She's very lean, but her chest depth is what made the jacket too tight. The back length was just fine. This is disappointing, but I thought I'd let other people know that chest depth is an issue.

I'm sad to say I give this coat 1 star. We love the coat itself but only after 3 uses the zipper has malfunctioned. Because an entire summer ( no need for the coat) went by (it's been exactly a year from purchase) the company refuses to do anything for us. So now I have over $60 in the hole with this usesless thing. Buyers beware. The zipper is flimsy especially for a piece of apparel for an animal. And the company is not willing to stand behind their product.

This jacket is human grade. We have used it so far on a fairly chilly day and on a chilly + windy day. I bought this jacket out of frustration of the large snow balls that pack all over my dog’s legs but we haven’t had snow yet. She appears to be warm. My only complaint, and this is too minor to drop a star, is that the jacket would be a little easier to zip if there was a snap at the neck area to hold the jacket sides parallel when zipping up from the tail toward the head. I love the reflective materials, the lightweight fabric, the leash hole, and the zipper conveniently located on the back but just a little off so the rain isn’t falling into the zipper. Be warned, the dog will have a bit of a baboon butt but the jacket won’t get dirty in the back. Boy dogs have enough clearance on the underside and both sexes will appreciate having good chest coverage, which is where they lose body heat. I would not have been able to use this jacket on my previous dog, who had proportionally short legs. Other odd shapes, like the barrel-chested bully breeds, may also have problems. My dog is an 11-lb Havanese and is wearing the small. This jacket arrived quickly and in perfect condition.

I have a few issues with this is jacket. I ordered the XL based on the size chart but the length of the jacket is actually 25.5" rather than the 22.83" it claims to be. The shape of this jacket is not as pictured and does not work for a dog with a more athletic build. The waist and hip sections are wide compared to the chest, at least in the XL size. Also there are no Velcro pieces on the back and the leash slit is in an awkward spot. It is to the left of the neck rather than in the centre, so this wouldn't work if you walk your dog with a harness. While this doesn't really belong in the product review, I have contacted the seller about a refund and the process has not been satisfactory. If you are unsure of the size, it is important to note that the seller charges a 15% restocking fee for refunds.

Helios blue medium size - true to size!Bought this while it was on sale. I was looking for a jacket/suit for my dog, a 20lbs westie for the cold winters.Just tried it on my dog and it fits perfectly! I measured my dog from the neck to the base of the tail to determine the size (my dog is 15", so it was a medium). Legs were not too long and you can tighten it so your dog doesn't trip and fall.I will add another layer under to keep my dog warmer during the cold winters if I can as I get him groomed during the summer (review done in July) and it all depends how much fur he has. Looking forward to seeing him play or walk more outside.States it's breathable, waterproof, snowproof & windproof. It's thin, so you might want to layer up in colder weather. The later inside is fleeced and has a zipper from the base of the tail to the neck. Don't know how long it will last but with care, hopefully it will last a good 2-3years.

We like it! For winter walkings it's very good!Micaela goes everyday for walking to different parks with a bunch of friends. Considering winter conditions in Quebec, we had to look for the best gadgets for our little princess-monkey.What we were looking for?Overall, snowproof, windproof and basically all winter weather conditions proof. Most important: Breathable!!!!What I like from this suit is the fleece inside keeps your doggy warm. Usually Mica uses it when is colder than -20 Celsius (considering windchill). I consider works better than a regular winter jacket.Your pooch may get wet from the snow getting in to the suit, consider a small dog like she, walking on a pile of snow of 20-30 cm...mmmmmm But if it's not for this kind of suit, she couldn't enjoy winter here in Quebec!

From having bought other jackets before, I use the girth as the determining factor, with this in mind my 23.5kg portie (very floofy and therefore in need of protection from snowball collecting on her fur) fit the XL perfectly (check the photos) and had enough room to zoom around without impediment. I would say only issue is I would prefer the legs a wee bit longer and because her hair is longer, the fleece zip protection did not help too much and we had k it in as we zipped. Precaution - NOT for dogs who do not cooperate or move alot as the dog has to stay still so they don't step out while you are putting the other paws in before pulling it up to zip up.Very well constructed, thin but warm!

While the design is unique and covers a good part of the body with quality material, I had to return it as the sizing is off and there are no Velcro parts on the back as per product description. I bought a small and medium at the same time with the purpose to select the right size. Neither worked out. The S was too tight and in the M the back part could not be zipped up. My conclusion: some buyers were lucky to get the correct sizes but there are batches with incorrect measurements.