Pets and dog walking
Different dogs need different kit. Start with the problem you are trying to solve, whether that is an awkward body shape, an escape artist or a very muddy walk, rather than a generic top ten.
- What's the best cat water fountain for quiet bedrooms? A water fountain can encourage a cat to investigate a moving water source, but a constant hum or trickle may be…
- What's the best dog coat for dachshunds? On a dachshund, a coat can be the right length and still be wrong: a deep hem may catch short legs, while a fastening…
- What's the best dog coat for greyhounds? Greyhounds often need a coat with far more chest depth than their waist size suggests.
- What's the best dog coat for whippets? A whippet's shape is the reason ordinary dog coats often disappoint. Broad shoulders, a deep chest, a narrow waist and a…
- What's the best dog drying coat after muddy walks? The point of a drying coat is to keep damp fur off the sofa while helping moisture move away from the dog.
- What's the best dog harness for cocker spaniels? Cocker spaniels are compact dogs with lively shoulders and often surprisingly deep chests.
- What's the best dog harness for dachshunds? Dachshunds can be surprisingly difficult to fit with an ordinary harness. Their long bodies, relatively deep chests and…
- What's the best dog harness for escape-prone dogs? A frightened dog can reverse out of a loose harness faster than you can tighten a lead.
- What's the best dog harness for hiking? On a rocky path, a hiking harness is doing more than holding a lead. It must stay comfortable for hours, cope with grit…
- What's the best dog harness for whippets? A whippet is not simply a small greyhound-shaped dog: narrow waists, long forelegs and a deep ribcage make ordinary…
- What's the best dog lead for small dogs? A lead for a small dog should not feel as heavy as the dog’s collar. Oversized clips, stiff rope and unnecessary shock…
- What's the best dog walking bag for muddy country walks? A dog-walking bag gets judged on the wrong things when shoppers look only at litres.
- What's the best hands-free dog lead for walking? Hands-free leads sound convenient until a dog lunges sideways at a pigeon. The safer option is one that lets you regain…