Why we picked it
The XL is the same idea as the standard Tractive: cellular GPS, a live map, a virtual fence and the same app. What changes is the size and the battery. The unit is built to sit on a wide collar on a large dog, and the bigger battery is meant to go far longer between charges, especially with a lower refresh rate when the dog is home.
We picked it for large breeds, farm and ranch dogs, and anyone who hated charging the small one. The sturdier shell suits a dog that crashes through brush.
The honest catch: the long battery claims assume standby and a moderate refresh rate. Track live for an hour and the battery drops like any other unit. The subscription is still required, and the unit is too big for a small dog.
Good for
- Dogs over 50 pounds with a wide collar
- Rural and ranch dogs that roam the property
- Owners who want weeks, not days, between charges
Skip it if
- Your dog is small or medium
- You want to avoid a subscription
Check on the listing
- Subscription
- Required; see plans on the listing
- Battery
- Long battery claim depends on settings; see the listing
- Dog size
- Made for big dogs; check the weight guidance
- Mount
- Fits wide collars; check the collar width
We do not test products. We pick them for how they work, for what the listing says and for who they suit. Sizes, materials and plans change: check the listing before you buy.
