How We Recommend Puppy Products
How We Recommend
We compare puppy products using only what their makers publish, and we show our working. Every guide lists its sources, the date we read them, and what the maker does not say. We do not test products, and we never say we have.
What we check, where it comes from, and what we leave out.
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Manufacturer specifications
From the maker’s own page or manual, with the date.
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Written for new owners
Plain words, one decision at a time.
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Dated sources
Every guide lists its sources and when they were checked.
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No paid placements
No brand pays to appear or to rank.
What We Do, and What We Don’t
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We do
- Read the maker’s own product pages, manuals and size charts, and write down the date we read them.
- Compare like with like inside one category, in a table with the same columns for every product.
- Search the US Consumer Product Safety Commission recall listing by maker and product name.
- Mark anything the maker does not publish as “Not stated”, instead of guessing.
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We don’t
- Test, fit or use the products.
- Use owner reviews, star ratings, retailer listings or prices.
- Give veterinary advice. Where a question needs a vet, the guide says so.
- Name a single “best” product. We show which option fits which need.
How a Guide Is Made
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Start from the decision
Each guide answers the one question a new owner actually has to settle, such as which size of harness to buy or which crate fits a growing puppy. Brands come second, and only those whose makers publish enough to answer the question make it into the table.
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Gather and date the sources
We collect the maker’s product pages, manuals, size charts and safety statements, all read on one stated date. Retailer pages are used only to find products, never as evidence, and we search the US recall listing for each product name.
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Compare and check
Every product goes into the same table, and every row is checked against the maker’s own page and marked “Matches manufacturer page (checked on …)”. A claim we cannot trace back to the maker is left out of the guide.
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Review and re-date
Every guide is reviewed at least every six months, and sooner when a maker changes a chart or a product is recalled. When a guide is updated, its date changes with it.
Worked Example: the Puppy Harnesses Guide
The decision. Which size of harness to buy for a puppy that will keep growing.
Sources, read on 25 October 2026. The Ruffwear Front Range fit guide and adjustment manual, the Ruffwear Hi & Light fit guide, the Kurgo Tru-Fit product page and quick-release instructions, and the CPSC recall listing.
What we found. The two Ruffwear harnesses are sized by chest girth only, and Ruffwear says to choose the larger size between sizes. Kurgo sizes by neck and chest and adds a dog-weight column. Ruffwear does not state weights and Kurgo does not say what to do between sizes, so the table says “Not stated” in those places rather than guessing.
What we left out. How the harnesses actually fit: we have not fitted any of them. Leashes, which the guide does not cover yet. Markets outside the US.
The recall search. No matching recall on 25 October 2026. The listing is searched by name and leaves out archived items, so “no match” is not proof that no recall exists, and the guide tells readers to check again before buying.
The Limits of This Method
- A size chart is not a fit. Puppies with the same girth can need different sizes; a guide tells you how to measure, it cannot measure for you.
- Makers change their pages. The date on each guide tells you when the information was true.
- The recall search covers the US listing only.
- Health statements in our guides have not yet been reviewed by a veterinarian. Each guide says so where it applies.
Who Writes, Corrections and Money
Who writes. Every guide is written by the puppy-s.com team.
Corrections. If something on the site is wrong, tell us through the contact page. We check it against the source, fix the page and change its date. If a correction changes what a guide advises, the page says so, with the date.
Money. puppy-s.com is not part of any affiliate programme, so no link on the site earns a commission today. No brand can pay to appear in a guide, to rank higher or to be described more favourably. If that changes, every page with a paid link will say so.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you accept paid placements or sponsored reviews?
No. No brand can pay to appear in a guide, to rank higher, or to be described more favourably. We are not currently part of any affiliate program; if that changes, any commission will come through affiliate links, which pay the same regardless of which product a reader chooses.
Do you test products?
We compare what is published about a product — manufacturer specifications, materials and safety information — and we compare within a category rather than by brand. We do not test products, and we never say we have. Where a question needs hands-on experience or veterinary judgement, we say so.
How often do you update your recommendations?
Each guide carries the date it was last reviewed. When something material changes — a source updates its figures, or a recommendation no longer holds — the guide is updated and that date changes with it.
Can I suggest a product for you to review?
Yes, and we read every suggestion. Get in touch through the contact page. A suggestion is not a guarantee of coverage, and suggesting a product does not influence whether it is chosen.
How can I contact you?
Use the contact page for questions, corrections, or press enquiries. If you think something on the site is wrong, please tell us — we would rather fix it than leave it.