When the dog becomes a passenger

Most dogs like to move, many even run happily longer distances next to the bike of mistress or master. But there are situations where even an agile dog is running too much. For example, in hot summer weather, or when the trail is just too long. If you want to go on long trips with your dog rather than by car, you need a suitable solution. Bicycle trailer for dogs are the ideal way to spend a whole day with your dog without a car. In addition, older dogs, puppies or sick animals can be the right one Bicycle trailersbe transported very well. Since bicycle trailers in Germany are enjoying ever greater popularity, the range of manufacturers in the field of dog trailers has also increased rapidly. Meanwhile, trailers for a bicycle are also bound by the legal rules of the Highway Code (April 2003). Regulations on dimensions, total weight and lighting (e.g., reflectors) are established.

Criteria for buying a bicycle trailer for dogs

Although the cost of a purchase always play a role, in the foreground but the well-being of the dog should be. So start thinking about the size of the dog for which a bicycle trailer is planned. Nobody would force a full-grown German shepherd dog into a trailer in which just a toy poodle has some space. Please also note the weight of the dog. Comparing sheepdog versus poodle, it turns out that 30 to 40 kg are about 5 to 10 kg in weight. If shepherd dogs have a back length of up to 75 cm, the miniature poodle can not exceed 35 cm. At the shoulder height, there are also about half the difference in cm. Since many dog ​​trailer have a maximum load weight of 40 kg, the choice is not as large for large dogs as for medium and small breeds. In general, good handling (eg collapsibility to a minimum) as well as material and processing are important considerations. A good driving experience, safety (possibility to dock in the trailer) and comfort are also desirable for master and dog. So stable frame, good entry and exit options, ventilation, window for visibility to the outside and weather resistance are other important criteria. There are as pneumatic wheels for such dogs trailerusually the sizes 16 or 20 inches. The attachment of the trailer drawbar is done mainly on the rear hub of the bicycle. The weight of each trailer is usually between 10 and 20 kg. Tubular steel frames or occasionally those made of aluminum are common. A sturdy tub in which the animal can lie, sit or stand well, as well as a weatherproof cabin (hard-wearing plastic, eg polyester) are included. Ideal is a suspension of the trailer, since otherwise road-related shocks limit the ride comfort for the dog.

Special features, recommendations, brands

From Burley to Croozer, Chariot, Monz to Weber Technique, for example, there are many brands that Bicycle trailer for dogs to offer. In addition to the usual two-wheeled trailers are also Hundefahrradanhänger on offer, which are thanks to an additional front wheel as a jogger vehicle. The trailer can then be pushed on a special handle. Two ball bearing wheels, quadruple aluminum frame and adjustable suspension are the advantages of the Petego Comfort Wagon L. With a lying surface of 90x70x65 cm and 60 kg as the maximum payload, the winner in the bicycle trailer comparison is a good recommendation.