Quick Summary
The Tractive XL Smart Dog Tracker is a brown GPS tracker for dogs over 20 kg. It includes real-time location tracking, escape alerts, health alerts and vitals monitoring, with a subscription required for the integrated SIM card and data.
The tracker also records activity such as sleep, barking and scratching patterns, and the app can be used to record walk distance and time. It is stated to last up to 6 weeks on a single charge and has an IP68 waterproof rating.
Key Details
| Detail | Verified information and buyer relevance |
|---|---|
| Product type | Smart dog tracker with GPS location tracking and app-based alerts. |
| Variant | XL, 2026 Edition, Brown. |
| Dog size | For dogs over 20 kg, so size matters when choosing the correct version. |
| Tracking | Real-time GPS tracking with cellular coverage required. |
| Alerts | Escape alerts and early alerts for unusual activity or changes in sleep, heart rate or respiratory rate. |
| Health monitoring | Resting heart rate, respiratory rate, sleep, activity, barking and scratching patterns. |
| Battery | Up to 6 weeks on a single charge. |
| Waterproof rating | IP68. |
| Subscription | Required for the integrated SIM card and data. |
What to Compare Before Buying
- Dog size: This XL version is for dogs over 20 kg, so check that it matches your dog’s size before choosing.
- Tracking coverage: Real-time tracking relies on cellular coverage, so compare where you need it to work and how the app coverage applies.
- Subscription: A subscription is required, so check the plan that suits the way you want to use the tracker.
- Battery life: The stated battery life is up to 6 weeks on a single charge, so compare that with how often you want to recharge it.
- Water protection: The tracker has an IP68 rating, which is useful if water exposure is part of normal use.
What Else You May Need
A compatible subscription is needed for the integrated SIM card and data. Cellular coverage is also required for real-time tracking.
Before You Decide
Confirm that the XL version suits a dog over 20 kg, and check the subscription requirement before choosing an offer. If you want real-time tracking, make sure cellular coverage is available where you plan to use it.
