How Do You Know When Your Dog is Cold?
This morning we woke up to single digit temperatures in Central Oregon. For those of us with dogs in our lives, winter means the enjoyment of cold weather adventures. When the temperatures really start...
View ArticleGear Tips and Tricks: The Polar Trex™ Dog Boot
This week’s gear highlight is the Polar Trex Boots. The Polar Trex are our fully featured winter dog boots designed specifically for cold weather adventures like skiing, snowshoeing and other winter...
View ArticleBackpacking With The Loch Ness Monster
A big thank you to Sean Leslie from Outdoor Research for submitting this blog post to us. Sean is a fellow outdoor enthusiast who loves to share his outdoor pursuits with his wife Karaka and...
View ArticleRuffwear Attends WBR Avalanche Rescue Dog School
In January, three Ruffwear employees got the opportunity to head to Utah to attend the Wasatch Backcountry Rescue (WBR) International Avalanche Rescue Dog School. Started in 1982 and held once every...
View ArticleTales From Svalbard
When we received this letter from Nicole and Roger telling their tale of adventure inspired by a spontaneous decision to trek in the backcountry of Svalbard with their dog Zorro, the first thing we had...
View ArticleTips for Training for Hiking Season – by Ruffwear Ambassador Whitney...
Whitney “ALLGOOD” LaRuffa and his lab Karluk are long distance hikers and Ruffwear Ambassadors based in the Pacific Northwest. Together they have been busy this winter both hiking as well as sharpening...
View ArticleWhitney “ALLGOOD” LaRuffa & Karluk – Winter Wanderings
With the spat of spring like weather in Februrary and the schizophrenic weather of March and April here in the cascades, Karluk and I have been varying our activities and making the most of what...
View ArticleShare Your Favorite Dog-Friendly Places To Go Hiking, Camping, Backpacking,...
Do you know of a great dog-friendly camping spot, hiking trail or river run? Through Zeemaps, we have created an interactive map that allows you to share your favorite spots with the rest of the...
View ArticleWhat Dog Coat Is Best For My Dog?
When you’re gearing up to head out for a winter adventure, one of the most important decisions you make is what coat and layering system you are going to wear. To make this decision, you typically...
View ArticleGift Guide For Active, Outdoor Dogs And Their Human Sidekicks – A Ruffwear...
Need a little help coming up with the perfect gift for the outdoor adventure dog in the family? Here are a few of our favorites that are great for the runner, hiker, backpacker or all around adventurer...
View ArticleThe art of layering
We regularly get inquiries about layering our products. Just as you would layer your personal fleece and an insulated jacket, our dog gear is designed to do the same – work together as one system in...
View ArticleA Skijoring Interview – Skiing With Your Dog
With snow falling across many states in the United States, our thoughts naturally turn towards getting out and playing in the fluffy powder nature is presenting to us. For many dogs, snow brings the...
View ArticleWhat Dog Coat Is Best For My Dog?
With five different dog coats to choose from, we wanted to make it easy for you to decide what coat is right for your dog, and the weather conditions you will be in. Just like the coats in our closet,...
View ArticleWasatch Backcountry Rescue (WBR): Recap
Ruffwear proudly supports dozens of Avalanche Rescue teams around the United States and Canada by providing gear for these highly trained rescue dogs. Avalanche dogs train with their handlers at their...
View ArticleSkiing with your Best Friend
If you’ve had the opportunity to go skiing with your dog, you know that there are few activities that are more fun! Dogs are possibly the only ones who get more “snowked” than we do when the white...
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