April 10, 2009

Dog-Friendly Honda and Other Cars.

Have you ever wanted a Dog-friendly car? Honda just unveiled their latest Element at the New York Auto Show.

This SUV comes with a dog bead in the trunk with a water bowl built right in. It is also fashioned with restraints to keep your dog safe just in case you get into an accident. This thing can come with a fold out ramp for smaller dogs, older dogs, or dogs that have been injured.

Honda has not yet decided on how much these extra add-ons will cost but it should not be over the top.

Other Dog-cars I found doing a little research.

According to DogCars.com, for a vehicle to earn high ratings, it must feature:

• Seats that fold flat or are easily removable.
• Plenty of usable cargo space relative to the size of the vehicle.
• Wide, square backs, with as little rear slope as possible, to make the most of the cargo area.
• Door and window locks, so a dog can’t accidentally unlock a door or roll down a window.
• All-wheel or four-wheel drive and high ground clearance is preferred, because dog sports people find themselves off-road a great deal.


Rated number 1 in 2008, by DogCars.com. The Dodge Grand Caravan.

2: Pontiac Vibe

3: Ford Escape

4:Ford Flex

The best Green dog car, is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

Now all they need to make is a Dog-friendly motorcycle. HAHA