Artificial Turf

The best artificial turf for puppies is pet-grade synthetic grass with seven specific features: a polyurethane backing for fast drainage, a 35–45 mm pile height, antimicrobial silica infill, soft polyethylene fibres, lead-free certification, secure perimeter edging, and a manufacturer warranty of at least 10 years. Generic landscaping turf fails on most of those, which is why “the artificial grass we already had” is often the worst surface to bring a puppy home to. Below is what each of those seven specs actually means, and how to assess them before you buy. This is the question that comes up about three [...]