Tractive DOG 6

Name: Tractive DOG 6
Brand: Tractive

Pet Standings score

7.7/ 10 · editorial, when research is finished

Clip-on for dogs 8.8 lb+: up to 2 weeks with Power Saving Zones, $79 hardware, same multi-carrier plan as XL.

From $79 + plan

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Why it is listed

DOG 6 is the default Tractive clip for dogs that are not XL-sized. Hardware is cheap next to a year of Basic at $108. Battery is measured in days, not months.

Editor note

Best for: Best mid-size clip in best gps pet trackers.

7.7/10

Pros & cons

Pros

Same dog product page: 2.8×1.1×0.7 in, 1.4 oz, dogs above 8.8 lb, clip up to 1.1 in, up to 14 days with Power Saving Zones (6 days without), IP68, USB-C in the box, LED and sound from the app.
Hardware $79. Identical published subscription table. LIVE tracking every 2–3 seconds on plan; default updates every 2–60 minutes.
Tractive documents heart/respiratory monitoring as resting averages, not a diagnosis, and tells you to see a veterinarian.

Cons

Shorter battery than XL and much shorter than Fi Series 3+. Six days without Power Saving Zones.
Not sized for cats; Tractive points cats at CAT 6 Mini.
Subscription is required for the SIM. Cancel anytime after the 30-day window, but the tracker does not roam for free.