Exact product identity
Product identifiers in official records
GTINs, UPCs, manufacturer SKUs and model codes can identify different colors, configurations or bundles. Only identifiers stated in official records are shown; an unpublished ASIN is not inferred.
| Identifier | Exact value | Variant or bundle | Market | Source and review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer product name | DOG 6 | Model level | United States | Tractive · tractive.comDOG 6 product card and technical specifications · |
Verifiable specifications
Product information supported by official records
| Tracker dimensions | 71 x 29 x 17 mm (2.8 x 1.1 x 0.7 in) | View source |
|---|---|---|
| Tracker weight | 39 g (1.4 oz) | View source |
| Minimum dog weight | 4 kg (8.8 lb) or more | View source |
| Maximum collar width | Up to 3 cm (about 1.1 in) with the supplied clip | View source |
| Battery life | Up to 14 days with Power Saving Zones; up to 6 days without them | View source |
| Full charge time | About 2 hours by USB-C | View source |
| Location technology | GPS, GLONASS and Galileo | View source |
| Cellular modem profile | Unknown | View source |
| Waterproof rating and cover dependency | Unknown | View source |
| Tractive GPS app requirements | iOS or iPadOS 17+; Android 10+ with Google Play Services | View source |
| Subscription requirement | Yes | View source |
| Plan feature boundary | Premium: up to 365 days of location history, Family Sharing and worldwide coverage; Basic: 24 hours of history where offered; compatible health monitoring is on both plans | View source |
| Health monitoring | Activity · Sleep · Resting heart rate · Resting respiratory rate · Bark · Separation anxiety · Scratch | View source |
| Medical-device status | No | View source |
| Tracking update modes | Default updates every 2-10 minutes; LIVE Tracking can start within about 30 seconds and ends after 5 minutes unless extended | View source |
| Power Saving Zone behavior | Uses Wi-Fi or a Base Station; LIVE Tracking, light and sound are unavailable while the tracker is inside the zone | View source |
| Damage stop condition | Do not use if the tracker has visible damage or bite marks; do not disassemble or modify it | View source |
| Charging stop conditions | Stop for excessive heat or swelling; charge the tracker only at 0-45 C in a ventilated area away from flammables | View source |
| Moisture charging stop | Blue LEDs mean charging-port moisture: do not charge, wipe with a lint-free cloth and air-dry for 24 hours | View source |
| Charging adapter voltage | Use a 5 V USB adapter; higher voltage can damage the tracker | View source |
| App | Tractive GPS | Limited to cited market scope |
Product capabilities
Core capabilities and what they mean
Figures and features are manufacturer-published information, not independent test results.
Tracker dimensions
71 x 29 x 17 mm (2.8 x 1.1 x 0.7 in)
Tractive specifies dogs from 4 kg (8.8 lb) and collars up to about 3 cm (1.1 in) wide with the supplied clip. The tracker weighs 39 g and measures 71 x 29 x 17 mm.
See the original record ↓Tracker weight
39 g (1.4 oz)
Tractive specifies dogs from 4 kg (8.8 lb) and collars up to about 3 cm (1.1 in) wide with the supplied clip. The tracker weighs 39 g and measures 71 x 29 x 17 mm.
See the original record ↓Minimum dog weight
4 kg (8.8 lb) or more
Tractive specifies dogs from 4 kg (8.8 lb) and collars up to about 3 cm (1.1 in) wide with the supplied clip. The tracker weighs 39 g and measures 71 x 29 x 17 mm.
See the original record ↓Maximum collar width
Up to 3 cm (about 1.1 in) with the supplied clip
Tractive specifies dogs from 4 kg (8.8 lb) and collars up to about 3 cm (1.1 in) wide with the supplied clip. The tracker weighs 39 g and measures 71 x 29 x 17 mm.
See the original record ↓Battery life
Up to 14 days with Power Saving Zones; up to 6 days without them
The manufacturer lists up to 14 days with Power Saving Zones and up to six days without them. A full USB-C charge takes about two hours. These are manufacturer figures, not independent runtime tests.
See the original record ↓Full charge time
About 2 hours by USB-C
The manufacturer lists up to 14 days with Power Saving Zones and up to six days without them. A full USB-C charge takes about two hours. These are manufacturer figures, not independent runtime tests.
See the original record ↓Location technology
GPS, GLONASS and Galileo
See the original record ↓Cellular modem profile
Unknown
See the original record ↓Waterproof rating and cover dependency
Unknown
Unknown. General support says IP68 and 1.5 m for 30 minutes; DOG 6 cover support says IPX7 only with the cover closed; the manual says the device remains waterproof if the cover is lost. Treat the cover as required, keep the port clean and dry, and ask Tractive before relying on immersion protection.
See the original record ↓Tractive GPS app requirements
iOS or iPadOS 17+; Android 10+ with Google Play Services
Use iOS or iPadOS 17+ or Android 10+ with Google Play Services. Apple TV is unsupported, and Apple Watch offers only limited features, so use the smartphone app for the full experience.
See the original record ↓Subscription requirement
Yes
Yes. The built-in SIM needs an active Tractive plan for cellular location updates. Premium adds up to 365 days of history, Family Sharing and worldwide coverage; Basic offers 24 hours of history where available. Current U.S. plan availability and prices are not frozen here.
See the original record ↓Plan feature boundary
Premium: up to 365 days of location history, Family Sharing and worldwide coverage; Basic: 24 hours of history where offered; compatible health monitoring is on both plans
Yes. The built-in SIM needs an active Tractive plan for cellular location updates. Premium adds up to 365 days of history, Family Sharing and worldwide coverage; Basic offers 24 hours of history where available. Current U.S. plan availability and prices are not frozen here.
See the original record ↓Health monitoring
Activity · Sleep · Resting heart rate · Resting respiratory rate · Bark · Separation anxiety · Scratch
No. DOG 6 can monitor activity, sleep, resting heart and respiratory rates, barking, separation anxiety and scratching, but Tractive says it is not a medical device and cannot diagnose disease. Contact a veterinarian for a health concern.
See the original record ↓Medical-device status
No
No. DOG 6 can monitor activity, sleep, resting heart and respiratory rates, barking, separation anxiety and scratching, but Tractive says it is not a medical device and cannot diagnose disease. Contact a veterinarian for a health concern.
See the original record ↓Tracking update modes
Default updates every 2-10 minutes; LIVE Tracking can start within about 30 seconds and ends after 5 minutes unless extended
See the original record ↓Power Saving Zone behavior
Uses Wi-Fi or a Base Station; LIVE Tracking, light and sound are unavailable while the tracker is inside the zone
See the original record ↓Damage stop condition
Do not use if the tracker has visible damage or bite marks; do not disassemble or modify it
See the original record ↓Charging stop conditions
Stop for excessive heat or swelling; charge the tracker only at 0-45 C in a ventilated area away from flammables
Stop charging. Blue LEDs indicate moisture in the USB-C port. Wipe it with a lint-free cloth and air-dry for 24 hours. Use only a 5 V adapter; also stop charging for excessive heat or swelling and move the tracker away from flammables.
See the original record ↓Moisture charging stop
Blue LEDs mean charging-port moisture: do not charge, wipe with a lint-free cloth and air-dry for 24 hours
Stop charging. Blue LEDs indicate moisture in the USB-C port. Wipe it with a lint-free cloth and air-dry for 24 hours. Use only a 5 V adapter; also stop charging for excessive heat or swelling and move the tracker away from flammables.
See the original record ↓Charging adapter voltage
Use a 5 V USB adapter; higher voltage can damage the tracker
Stop charging. Blue LEDs indicate moisture in the USB-C port. Wipe it with a lint-free cloth and air-dry for 24 hours. Use only a 5 V adapter; also stop charging for excessive heat or swelling and move the tracker away from flammables.
See the original record ↓Identity, fit and included attachment
Match the DOG 6 sales name on the U.S. product page before applying this profile. The tracker measures 71 x 29 x 17 mm (2.8 x 1.1 x 0.7 in), weighs 39 g (1.4 oz), and is documented for dogs weighing at least 4 kg (8.8 lb).
The supplied rubber clip fits collars up to 3 cm (about 1.1 in) wide. A USB-C charging cable is included and must be connected to a 5 V USB adapter, not a higher-voltage adapter.
Tracking, app and subscription
DOG 6 uses GPS, GLONASS and Galileo. Default tracking updates every 2-10 minutes; LIVE Tracking can start within about 30 seconds and ends after five minutes unless extended. A full USB-C charge takes about two hours.
The U.S. product table names LTE/4G Cat1bis but does not identify the manufacturer hardware code or regional modem variant. The exact device-level cellular profile therefore remains Unknown and must not be inferred.
Use the Tractive GPS app on iOS or iPadOS 17 or later, or Android 10 or later with Google Play Services. A subscription is required. Premium includes up to 365 days of location history, Family Sharing and worldwide coverage; Basic has 24 hours of history where offered. Compatible health monitoring is available on both plans.
Battery life is rated up to 14 days with Power Saving Zones and up to 6 days without them. A zone can use Wi-Fi or a compatible Base Station; LIVE Tracking, light and sound are unavailable while the tracker remains inside it.
Waterproof claims remain unresolved
The exact waterproof rating and charging-cover dependency are also Unknown. General support says IP68 at 1.5 m for 30 minutes, DOG 6 cover support says IPX7 only with the cover closed, and the manual says the tracker remains waterproof if the cover is lost. Tractive Support offers a replacement cover, but that does not resolve the conflict.
Health boundary and safety stops
Compatible health features cover activity, sleep, resting heart rate, resting respiratory rate, barking, separation anxiety and scratching. The tracker is not a medical device, so these signals do not replace veterinary diagnosis.
Stop using a tracker with visible damage or bite marks, and do not disassemble or modify it. Stop charging for excessive heat or swelling; charge only at 0-45 C in a ventilated area away from flammables. Blue LEDs indicate charging-port moisture: do not charge, wipe with a lint-free cloth and air-dry for 24 hours.
FAQ
Tractive DOG 6 frequently asked questions
Each answer stays within the facts and sources shown on this page.
01Will Tractive DOG 6 fit my dog and collar?
Tractive specifies dogs from 4 kg (8.8 lb) and collars up to about 3 cm (1.1 in) wide with the supplied clip. The tracker weighs 39 g and measures 71 x 29 x 17 mm.
02How long does Tractive DOG 6 last and take to charge?
The manufacturer lists up to 14 days with Power Saving Zones and up to six days without them. A full USB-C charge takes about two hours. These are manufacturer figures, not independent runtime tests.
03Does Tractive DOG 6 require a subscription?
Yes. The built-in SIM needs an active Tractive plan for cellular location updates. Premium adds up to 365 days of history, Family Sharing and worldwide coverage; Basic offers 24 hours of history where available. Current U.S. plan availability and prices are not frozen here.
04Is Tractive DOG 6 IP68 or IPX7, and must the port cover be closed?
Unknown. General support says IP68 and 1.5 m for 30 minutes; DOG 6 cover support says IPX7 only with the cover closed; the manual says the device remains waterproof if the cover is lost. Treat the cover as required, keep the port clean and dry, and ask Tractive before relying on immersion protection.
05Which phones support the Tractive GPS app for DOG 6?
Use iOS or iPadOS 17+ or Android 10+ with Google Play Services. Apple TV is unsupported, and Apple Watch offers only limited features, so use the smartphone app for the full experience.
06Can Tractive DOG 6 diagnose a health problem?
No. DOG 6 can monitor activity, sleep, resting heart and respiratory rates, barking, separation anxiety and scratching, but Tractive says it is not a medical device and cannot diagnose disease. Contact a veterinarian for a health concern.
07What should I do if DOG 6 shows blue LEDs while charging?
Stop charging. Blue LEDs indicate moisture in the USB-C port. Wipe it with a lint-free cloth and air-dry for 24 hours. Use only a 5 V adapter; also stop charging for excessive heat or swelling and move the tracker away from flammables.
Traceable by design
Evidence used for this page
01Dog GPS TrackersTractive · tractive.com
Publisher: Tractive
Source domain: tractive.com
Original record: Dog GPS Trackers
Evidence locators:
- DOG 6 technical specifications
- DOG 6 battery life with and without Power Saving Zones
- DOG 6 technical specifications: Connectivity
- What's in the box: DOG 6
Scope: United States · Product page
Source published: Unknown
Source updated:
Last checked by My Device Guide:
Tractive · tractive.com ↗02Which tracker is right for my pet?Tractive Help Center · help.tractive.com
Publisher: Tractive Help Center
Source domain: help.tractive.com
Original record: Which tracker is right for my pet?
Evidence locator:
- For dogs: DOG 6
Scope: United States · Support page
Source published: Unknown
Source updated: Unknown
Last checked by My Device Guide:
Tractive Help Center · help.tractive.com ↗03Tractive DOG 6 User ManualTractive Help Center · help.tractive.com
Publisher: Tractive Help Center
Source domain: help.tractive.com
Original record: Tractive DOG 6 User Manual
Evidence locators:
- English manual pages 4-8, charging and tracking modes
- English manual, charging-port-cover note
- English manual pages 8-9, Power Saving Zones
Scope: United States · Manual
Source published: Unknown
Source updated:
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Tractive Help Center · help.tractive.com ↗04Are Tractive trackers waterproof and dustproof?Tractive Help Center · help.tractive.com
Publisher: Tractive Help Center
Source domain: help.tractive.com
Original record: Are Tractive trackers waterproof and dustproof?
Evidence locator:
- What IP68 means and Tractive trackers specifically
Scope: United States · Support page
Source published: Unknown
Source updated: Unknown
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Tractive Help Center · help.tractive.com ↗05How to change your tracker's charging port coverTractive Help Center · help.tractive.com
Publisher: Tractive Help Center
Source domain: help.tractive.com
Original record: How to change your tracker's charging port cover
Evidence locator:
- Maintains IP rating
Scope: United States · Support page
Source published: Unknown
Source updated: Unknown
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Tractive Help Center · help.tractive.com ↗06How to download the Tractive GPS appTractive Help Center · help.tractive.com
Publisher: Tractive Help Center
Source domain: help.tractive.com
Original record: How to download the Tractive GPS app
Evidence locator:
- Compatible mobile operating systems and device notes
Scope: United States · App page
Source published: Unknown
Source updated: Unknown
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Tractive Help Center · help.tractive.com ↗07Tractive Subscription PlansTractive · tractive.com
Publisher: Tractive
Source domain: tractive.com
Original record: Tractive Subscription Plans
Evidence locator:
- What you get with your subscription and FAQ
Scope: United States · Policy page
Source published: Unknown
Source updated:
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Tractive · tractive.com ↗08What features does Tractive offer?Tractive Help Center · help.tractive.com
Publisher: Tractive Help Center
Source domain: help.tractive.com
Original record: What features does Tractive offer?
Evidence locator:
- History and timeline, Share your tracker, Important limitations and FAQ
Scope: United States · Support page
Source published: Unknown
Source updated: Unknown
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Tractive Help Center · help.tractive.com ↗09What health features does Tractive track?Tractive Help Center · help.tractive.com
Publisher: Tractive Help Center
Source domain: help.tractive.com
Original record: What health features does Tractive track?
Evidence locator:
- DOG 6 health-feature row and medical-device disclaimer
Scope: United States · Support page
Source published: Unknown
Source updated: Unknown
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Tractive Help Center · help.tractive.com ↗10Tractive DOG 6 Safety InformationTractive Help Center · help.tractive.com
Publisher: Tractive Help Center
Source domain: help.tractive.com
Original record: Tractive DOG 6 Safety Information
Evidence locator:
- English safety information: damage, battery and charging
Scope: United States · Manual
Source published: Unknown
Source updated:
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Tractive Help Center · help.tractive.com ↗11What do the LED lights on my tracker mean?Tractive Help Center · help.tractive.com
Publisher: Tractive Help Center
Source domain: help.tractive.com
Original record: What do the LED lights on my tracker mean?
Evidence locator:
- Blue LEDs: moisture in charging port
Scope: United States · Support page
Source published: Unknown
Source updated: Unknown
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Tractive Help Center · help.tractive.com ↗12How to charge your trackerTractive Help Center · help.tractive.com
Publisher: Tractive Help Center
Source domain: help.tractive.com
Original record: How to charge your tracker
Evidence locator:
- DOG 6 USB-C charging instructions and adapter warning
Scope: United States · Support page
Source published: Unknown
Source updated: Unknown
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Tractive Help Center · help.tractive.com ↗Last reviewed
Sources, model identity and market scope were reviewed.