GPS trackers for dogs and cats compared: 6 models
Specs as of 20 Oct 2026 (newest check) · 6 models · every model lists its sources and its own as-of date
How to use this comparison
Pick dogs or cats, then the tracker type and whether you accept a plan. Battery days are the makers’ own claims, measured their way. A spec the maker does not state shows as “Not stated”, never as “No”.
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| Model | Pets | Type | Battery claim | Plan | Water rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fi Series 3+ Smart Collar Guide | Dog | Cellular | Up to 90 days | Required | IP68 + IP66K, fresh and salt water up to 50 m |
| Tractive GPS DOG 6 Guide | Dog | Cellular | Up to 6 days | Required | IP68 |
| Tractive GPS DOG 6 XL Guide | Dog | Cellular | Up to 20 days | Required | Not stated |
| Tractive GPS CAT 6 Mini Guide | Cat | Cellular | Up to 4 days | Required | IP68 |
| Halo Collar 5 Guide | Dog | Cellular | Up to 2 days | Required | Not stated |
| Garmin Alpha T 20 Guide | Dog | Radio | Up to 2.8 days | Not required | 1 ATM |
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