{"id":7748,"date":"2019-07-10T07:00:38","date_gmt":"2019-07-10T06:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.travall.com\/en-gb\/?p=7748"},"modified":"2021-02-09T15:12:55","modified_gmt":"2021-02-09T15:12:55","slug":"best-dog-friendly-cars-audi-q8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.travall.com\/en-gb\/best-dog-friendly-cars-audi-q8\/","title":{"rendered":"Best dog friendly cars: could the Audi Q8 work for you?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>If you\u2019re in the market for a luxurious SUV that\u2019s not only stylish, but also suitable for carrying precious four-legged cargo, you&#8217;ve no doubt considered a Land Rover Discovery, a Range Rover or even a BMW X5. They\u2019re all great options, but the latest and greatest in Audi\u2019s Q-line is a serious contender for one of the best dog friendly cars. Read on to find out why.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Launched in 2006, the Q-line has been immensely popular among those looking for a mix of luxury, style and utility. Audi\u2019s answer to the BMW X6 and Mercedes GLE, is a great all-round utility vehicle. The Q8 is also brimming with luxurious and useful features.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><strong>Why is the Audi Q8 one of the best dog friendly cars? <\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>It\u2019s not clear if Audi specifically had dog friendly cars in mind when designing the Q8. But it&#8217;s certainly possible that they did as they\u2019ve included many dog friendly features that&#8217;ll get your dog\u2019s tail wagging. The first is the option to lower the boot height by 6.5cm when the car is parked using the car\u2019s air suspension. This provides easy access for your dog, especially useful as they grow older.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Additionally, the Q8 comes with a generous 605-litre boot space, slightly less than the Q7, but that can be forgiven in favour of the car\u2019s gorgeous sloping roofline. For most dogs this is perfectly sufficient, nevertheless if you need that extra space, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travall.co.uk\/travall-guard-1625\/dog-guard\/luggage-barrier\/audi-q8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Travall Guard for Audi Q8<\/a> is a great solution. For roughly half the cost of dealership options, this precision made dog guard also works as a luggage barrier and allows you to stack items higher against the rear seats without compromising on security.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Lastly, as is the case with most modern Audis, the refinement is second to none. Even with those 21-inch alloys as standard, the road noise in the cabin is minimal. This makes it a great place for your canine passengers to relax as you focus on the road.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><strong>Accessories to make one of the top dog friendly cars even better<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you\u2019re going to be driving with a dog, our guess is that you\u2019ll want to protect that stunning interior whilst maintaining its minimalist aesthetic. Travall has got you covered with a range of accessories specifically designed to make the Audi Q8 more dog friendly.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Dog guard for Audi Q8<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travall.co.uk\/audi\/q8-2018--\/travallr-guard-tdg1625\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" Travall Guard (opens in a new tab)\"> Travall Guard<\/a> keeps your pet securely positioned in the boot and prevents any dog-induced damage to the rest of the vehicle. Unlike universal guards, it offers a rattle-free fit with no drilling or vehicle modifications. Crafted from premium steel and finished in a subtle grey, bite-resistant powder coating, it can be installed in 20 minutes.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_10391\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10391\" style=\"width: 294px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10391\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.travall.com\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Screenshot-2021-01-14-at-10.29.58-294x300.png\" alt=\"best dog friendly cars\" width=\"294\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.travall.com\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Screenshot-2021-01-14-at-10.29.58-294x300.png 294w, https:\/\/blog.travall.com\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Screenshot-2021-01-14-at-10.29.58.png 301w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 294px) 100vw, 294px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10391\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Audi Q8 with dog guard by Travall installed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>See for yourself just how easily the Travall Guard for the Audi Q8 can be installed in the video installation guide below.<\/p>\r\n<p><div class=\"ast-oembed-container\"><div class=\"ast-oembed-container\"><iframe title=\"Audi Q8 (2018-) - TDG1625 - Fitting Guide\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/67349cxvDLo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"aligncenter is-resized\">\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n<h2>Rubber car mats for Audi Q8<\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<p class=\"aligncenter is-resized\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Another great accessory for the Audi Q8 are the <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travall.co.uk\/audi\/q7-2015--\/travall-rubber-car-mats-trm1165r?cPath=20_5187&amp;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Travall Mats<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">. They are uniquely contoured to fit the Q8\u2019s footwells and feature a raised outer lip to contain water, mud, snow and whatever else your boots pick up on your dog walks. Complementing the cabin&#8217;s premium feel, the anti-slip tyre tread design is manufactured from a durable and flexible rubber compound. Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.travall.com\/en-gb\/4-reasons-install-travall-rubber-mats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_10392\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10392\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10392\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.travall.com\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Screenshot-2021-01-14-at-10.32.35-300x282.png\" alt=\"best dog friendly cars\" width=\"300\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.travall.com\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Screenshot-2021-01-14-at-10.32.35-300x282.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.travall.com\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Screenshot-2021-01-14-at-10.32.35.png 404w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10392\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rubber mats for Audi Q8 from Travall.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube aligncenter wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Rear upper bumper protector for Audi Q8<\/h2>\r\n<p>Protecting your Q8&#8217;s paintwork is easy with the installation of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travall.co.uk\/audi\/q8-2018--\/travallr-protector-tbp1154p\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Travall Protector<\/a>. It&#8217;s designed specifically for the Audi Q8&#8217;s rear upper bumper, which ensures that the finished appearance looks like it was factory fitted even though it is simply achieved at home in <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.travall.com\/en-gb\/travall-protector-5-steps-to-install-this-vehicle-specific-bumper-protector\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5 easy steps<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_10394\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10394\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10394\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.travall.com\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Screenshot-2021-01-14-at-10.40.13-300x259.png\" alt=\"best dog friendly cars\" width=\"300\" height=\"259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.travall.com\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Screenshot-2021-01-14-at-10.40.13-300x259.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.travall.com\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Screenshot-2021-01-14-at-10.40.13.png 411w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10394\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rear upper bumper protection for Audi Q8 from Travall.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>Whether the Audi Q8 is the best dog friendly car for you also depends on your other lifestyle needs. Maybe the Audi A1, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.travall.com\/en-gb\/car-accessories-for-audi-a3-travall-products-to-make-the-journey-enjoyable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A3<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.travall.com\/en-gb\/audi-q5-essentials-travall-car-accessories-to-enjoy-the-journey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Q5<\/a> would be a better fit. Whatever Audi you plan on driving with your dog on board &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travall.co.uk\/audi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Travall car accessories for Audi<\/a> will have you covered.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re in the market for a luxurious SUV that\u2019s not only stylish, but also suitable for carrying precious four-legged cargo, you&#8217;ve no doubt considered a Land Rover Discovery, a Range Rover or even a BMW X5. 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