Ruffwear Swamp Cooler Dog Cooling Harness

A harness with Ruffwear’s evaporative cooling layers built in, so your dog gets a leash harness and cooling in one layer.

Who it suits

Dogs that must wear a harness on hot walks and hikes, such as pullers, flat-faced breeds and working dogs, so there is no second layer under a vest.

Key facts

• Same three-layer evaporative construction as the vest, with a UPF 50+ outer layer (Ruffwear)
• Three leash points: an aluminum V-ring and a back loop, plus a chest loop for dogs that pull (Ruffwear)
• Padded handle, six points of adjustment and side-release buckles (Ruffwear)
• Reflective trim and a light loop; wash cold on a gentle cycle (Ruffwear)

What reviewers say

Treeline Review: Its best pick for active and working dogs: cooling close to its top pick without a separate harness underneath, and a handle for helping dogs over rocks. It covers less of the back than a vest, and some owners found their dog between two sizes.

We did not test it ourselves.

Pros

• Harness and cooling in one layer
• Three leash points and a handle
• Reflective trim

Cons

• Covers less of the back than a vest
• Sizing between medium and large can be tricky, per Treeline Review

Good to know

• A cooling vest does not prevent heatstroke. If your dog shows signs of overheating, stop, cool them with cool (not cold) water and contact a vet straight away.
• Measure carefully; Treeline Review suggests another style if your dog sits between sizes.