Ruffwear

Confluence Dog Life Jacket

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Built for dogs who find their flow in the water - a life jacket with the freedom of a harness..

Details

For dogs who like taking their walkies on water.

The Confluence is for the dog who was already in before you'd finished parking the car. For dogs like that, a standard life jacket isn't quite enough - they need something that moves with them. Harness-style construction with six points of adjustment gives them exactly that: a fit that stays secure whether they're swimming hard, clambering back onto a paddleboard, or doing both in quick succession.

Strategically placed foam panels support a natural swimming position - balanced and easy, not fighting to stay level. The strong low-profile handle sits exactly where you need it for a clean lift back onto a paddleboard or boat. A second hidden handle at the rear gives you extra purchase when you need it most.

Water-stable webbing holds its shape when wet, so the fit stays secure throughout. Reflective trim and a dedicated light loop for The Beacon mean you're covered when the day runs long.

Not sure which life jacket is right for your dog? The Confluence is designed for dogs who swim actively and need freedom of movement - for paddleboarding, kayaking, or dogs who are genuinely in the water. If your dog is more of a wader, a beach dog, or needs a jacket for hydrotherapy or general water safety, the Float Coat is Ruffwear's classic buoyancy jacket and the right choice for most dogs.

Black Labrador wearing the Ruffwear Confluence life jacket in Biolumin Blue, standing at the water's edge beside a canoe and paddle, ready to head out.

Features

  • Harness-style construction with 6 points of adjustment
  • Strategically placed foam panels for a natural swimming position
  • Layered PVC-free EVA and PE foam - soft, flexible, moves with the dog
  • Strong low-profile handle for balanced lifting
  • Hidden rear handle for additional lifting support
  • Water-stable polypropylene webbing - holds shape when wet
  • Side-release buckles for easy on/off
  • Reinforced tow loop leash connection point
  • Reflective trim for low-light visibility
  • Light loop for attaching The Beacon

Materials

  • Shell (bluesign® approved): 800D ballistic polyester with nonfluorinated DWR and PU coating
  • Lining (bluesign® approved): 210D nylon with nonfluorinated DWR and PU coating
  • Foam: EVA and PE layered foams
  • Webbing: polypropylene
  • Buckles (bluesign® approved): ITW Nexus Mach 1 side-release
  • Hardware (bluesign® approved): POM plastic
  • Made in Vietnam

Care

  • Hand wash
  • Mild detergent
  • Air dry

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