Ruffwear
ManufacturingOregon, United States51-200 Employees
Ruffwear is a Bend, Oregon-based manufacturer of dog gear designed to support outdoor exploration for active dogs and their human companions. Its Performance Dog Gear line emphasizes fit, function, safety, and quality to meet the needs of adventurous canine–human teams, with distribution through specialty pet and outdoor retailers as well as the company’s own site. The business operates as a mid-sized manufacturing company serving outdoor enthusiasts and their dogs. Ruffwear is committed to preserving open lands and waterways, partnering with The Conservation Alliance and regional grassroots groups to protect habitat and sustain recreational opportunities. It has earned workplace recognitions from Outside Magazine (Best Places to Work, 2016) and Oregon Business Magazine (100 Best Green Companies to Work for in Oregon, 2009), and in 2026 announced the appointment of Sarah McCandless as Head of Global Sales.