The Best Dog Towels (So You And Your Pup Don’t Have To Share)

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Of course you want to share everything with your dog — but a bath towel might be the one thing you want to keep to yourself.

Luckily some companies actually make towels specifically for dogs. But what should you look for when buying a dog towel, and how can you find the right one for your pup?

Here’s what you need to know when buying a towel for your dog, plus some of The Dodo’s top picks.

Best budget towel: Bone Dry Pet Drying Collection Embroidered Terry Microfiber Towel
Best towel with pockets: Soggy Doggy Super Shammy
Best dog bathrobe towel: THE SNUGGLY DOG Easy Wear Dog Towel
Most absorbent towel: Dog Gone Smart The Original Dirty Dog Shammy
Best lightweight towel: KinHwa Dog Towel Super Absorbent Pet Bath Towel

Benefits of a dog towel

There are a ton of benefits to having a bath towel specifically for your dog, such as:

• You won’t have to share a towel with your dog (this might be the biggest upside).
• You won’t have to deal with wet dog smell for as long because dog towels are made of more absorbent material to dry their fur quickly.
• Dog towels can be used for a lot of other things, like wiping off your pup’s muddy paws or drying him off after a walk in the rain.

How to find the best dog towel

Here’s what to look for when buying a dog towel:

• Absorbent and quick-drying material — Most dog towels are made out of microfiber because it’s more absorbent than the materials that human towels are made of, so it dries dog fur more easily.
• Size — Look for a towel that’s the right size for your dog (so you don’t end up drying your Great Dane with a hand towel).
• Machine washable — A machine-washable towel will be much easier to clean.

Best dog towels