Best car for a dog?

sheepondrugs · 29-06-2021 11:21pm #1

I'm thinking of changing cars- we have a boisterous labrador that we take out to beach, park etc. current car is too small.
Preference is an estate car with a large boot to a jeep/ SUV type vehicle.
Any thoughts on the mazda6 tourer or any other opinions id love to hear them, thanks.

antodeco · 29-06-2021 11:29pm

Just so you know, a dog licence doesn't actually allow the dog to drive! :pac:

bazz26 · 29-06-2021 11:31pm

Octavia estate.

tc20 · 29-06-2021 11:55pm

Rover

gobo99 · 29-06-2021 11:58pm

Anything with a ruff rack.

beertons · 30-06-2021 12:01am

If it's something like a Great Dane, a fiat punto would be a bit of a no no.

spurious · 30-06-2021 12:01am

Skoda Roomster, if you can find one.

rn · 30-06-2021 12:02am

Estate car probably better. SUV boot floor is higher so dog might have to be lifted in and out. And generally SUV boots are smaller than estate. Invest in a decent boot liner for when the poor devil ultimately womits back there.

I think it's either the Honda crv or the Nissan x trail that has an electric dog ramp as an optional extra... Saw it in a brochure long time back. But I'd imagine they never sold one...

SmartinMartin · 30-06-2021 12:05am

Corgi.

30-06-2021 12:07am

An automatic with adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, active collision avoidance, active parking assistance and a seriously good insurance policy.

mikeecho · 30-06-2021 1:12am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqmnQ1oCDqA

Larbre34 · 30-06-2021 1:16am

Skoda Yeti or a VW Caddy passenger.

tcawley29 · 30-06-2021 5:27am

Make sure he stays away from the cats eyes on the road :pac:

phelixoflaherty · 30-06-2021 6:06am

A boot liner is a must

Akrasia · 30-06-2021 8:05am

Nissan Qashkai. It’s an absolute dog to drive

whippet · 30-06-2021 8:43am

any estate - as its easier for the dog to get in and out of.

I had a superb estate for years and it was the perfect dog taxi (i've three!!)

The lab is now old and immobile (almost 16 years old) .. so trips in the car are limited to the vets and the beach to let him get a bit of a swim / soak the bones .. and he needs to be lifted in to the boot and out of it .. so the flat bootlid and low boot were a god send for the wife. We have recently gotten rid of the superb and it's badly missed for this reason.

ted1 · 30-06-2021 8:45am

We’ve a 7 seater vehicle Touran, keep a large crate in the boot, dog is more the. Happy to travel in it.

Do yo answer your question, any car that allows you to carry a crate

Del2005 · 30-06-2021 8:57am

For anyone worried about getting their dog into the boot Lidl have you covered

https://www.lidl.ie/p/the-pet-event/dog-ramp/p12990

whippet · 30-06-2021 9:02am

Del2005 wrote: »

For anyone worried about getting their dog into the boot Lidl have you covered

https://www.lidl.ie/p/the-pet-event/dog-ramp/p12990

you'd think !!!

I've invested in ramps and my Lab would still attempt to jump in to the book beside it despite not being able to jump !

aw · 30-06-2021 9:08am

Loads of good recommendations above.
Age and size of dog are relevant.

Have had an estate car - Peugeot 407 that was perfect height and a flat boot from door inwards.
Current family car is a 5008 and is the same, flat boot and good space when the extra 2 seats are down.

Re: SUVs.
Had a 2014 Kia Sportage that had a flat boot too but it was too high for comfortable entrance/exit.

Currently have a Mk2 Honda Crv as a runaround which is a perfect dog car. Oceans of space and perfectly flat. One dog needs a little leg up but it's a decent height. Smaller dogs would need help. The newer CRVs are much higher so not ideal.

A good roomy estate would be a good option, tbh. Most new SUVs are that little bit too high for comfort.