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Tierfein®
Sniffer carpet

The Tierfein® sniffer rug impresses with its attractive design, which has a positive effect on its visual appearance. In terms of workmanship, the product has a very good finish, which is particularly evident in the double seams and the extra robust material. The stability of the sniffer rug is excellent, which is due to the careful workmanship and the use of high-quality material. These features contribute to the product’s long service life and underline its sustainability. The good quality of the Tierfein® sniffer rug enables a 30-day money-back guarantee and thus ensures a trustworthy buying experience. The Tierfein® sniffer rug also impresses with its easy cleaning in the washing machine, the silicone underside for safe handling when playing, the very good adaptability to the size of the dog and difficulty level, as well as the material quality – bite-resistant and robust. Additional protection for the adjustment cord rounds off the positive features of the Tierfein® sniffer rug.

Advantages

✅ Great gaming fun
✅ 30-day money back
✅ High quality
✅ Easy to clean

Disadvantages

❌ none

The first impression

Packaging and contents

ℹ️ Here we take a closer look at packaging. Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor. In addition, adequate protection of the product must of course also be guaranteed. Are the contents of the packaging complete and does the manufacturer make it as easy as possible for me to use the product straight away?

CriterionRemarkScore achieved*
Product protectionCarton is sturdy, product sufficiently protected100 points
Sustainability PackagingCompact product packaging, unnecessary packaging waste has been avoided100 points
Package contents & scopecomplete100 points
Instructions for useWritten in German, easy to understand100 points
Total100 points
Weighting: 20%
*The maximum score is 100 points

The Tierfein® sniffer rug has impressed in our product tests. Product protection is guaranteed by the sturdy cardboard box, which provides optimum protection for the product. The packaging remains compact and unnecessary packaging waste is avoided, which benefits sustainability. The package contents are complete and the instructions for use are written in German and are easy to understand. As a testing institute, we therefore attest that the Tierfein® sniffer carpet is a successful combination of product protection, sustainability and user-friendliness.

The first time in your hand

Product processing and appearance

ℹ️ Before we start the practical test, we take a close look at the workmanship of the products. How high quality are the materials used? Are the look and feel satisfactory?

CriterionRemarkScore achieved*
Visual appearanceappealing design100 points
ProcessingVery good workmanship100 points
StabilityVery sturdy, double seams, extra robust material100 points
Sustainability of the productGood quality indicates a long service life, 30 days money back90 points
Total98 points
Weighting: 20%
*The maximum score is 100 points

The Tierfein® sniffer rug impresses with its attractive design, which has a positive effect on its visual appearance. In terms of workmanship, the product has a very good finish, which is particularly evident in the double seams and the extra robust material. The stability of the sniffer rug is excellent, which is due to the careful workmanship and the use of high-quality material. These features contribute to the product’s long service life and underline its sustainability. The good quality of the Tierfein® sniffer rug enables a 30-day money-back guarantee and thus ensures a trustworthy buying experience.

This is what our practical test showed

Does the manufacturer keep its advertising promises?

ℹ️ Our practical test has the highest relevance and therefore weighting. Here, the product has to undergo a wide range of criteria and tests. We check the functions and product promises of the test article.

CriterionRemarkScore achieved*
Cleaningmachine washable100 points
SecurityNo parts that can be swallowed, everything sewn firmly and robustly100 points
Level of difficulty
Very good adaptability to the size of the dog and difficulty level100 points
DurabilityVery bite-resistant and robust100 points
MiscellaneousWith protection for adjustment cord100 points
Total100 points
Weighting: 45%
*The maximum score is 100 points

The Tierfein® sniffer rug impresses across the board in our test institute. Cleaning is easy as the rug is machine washable, which makes the product much easier to care for. In terms of handling, the silicone underside of the sniffer rug is impressive, preventing it from slipping during play and making it easy to fill. The functionality of the Tierfein® sniffer rug is demonstrated by its excellent adaptability to the size of the dog and to different levels of difficulty. The material quality of the rug is particularly noteworthy – the material is not only very bite-resistant, but also extremely robust, which guarantees a long service life. Another plus is the integrated protection for the adjustment cord, which offers additional safety.

Price/performance ratio

and ratings from consumers

ℹ️ Finally, we examine how the product compares to the competition. Can it keep up with the competition in terms of price and quality? Would we generally recommend buying it? We also look at the consumer reviews and check whether the critical and positive reviews are actually justified.

CriterionRemarkScore achieved*
Price / performance ratioVery good performance in the lower price segment90 points
Rating cut4.5 out of 5.0 on Amazon75 points
Total83 points
Weighting: 15%
*The maximum score is 100 points

The Tierfein® sniffer rug receives an average rating of 4.5 stars on Amazon. Customers praise the ideal activity option for dogs and the robustness of the rug, which is particularly important for young dogs. One customer emphasizes the less stressful alternative for her 14-year-old dog grandma. The high durability and processing quality of the Tierfein® sniffer rug are positively emphasized. Our own tests confirm its durability and robust workmanship. Despite isolated customer complaints, the general satisfaction with the functionality and quality of the Tierfein® sniffer rug is predominant.

Prices of up to €93.98 are charged on the Internet for equivalent products. Very cheap products are available from as little as € 7.67 . The Tierfein® sniffer rug is therefore currently priced at €29.99 in the middle/upper/lower price segment. For the quality and performance received, the price-performance ratio isreasonable.

Overall result

WeightingScore achieved*
1. packaging & contents20%100 points
2. product processing & appearance20%98 points
3. in the practical test45%100 points
4. price/performance & consumer ratings15%83 points
Total97 points
*The maximum score is 100 points
Sniffer carpet
 of the brand 
Tierfein®
achieved
97
Points in our test and therefore passed. The test was carried out in the test period
12/23
and is stored in our database under the licence number
231204002
. Further information on our test procedure can be found at www.pruefengel.de/testverfahren.

The practical tests are based on careful observations and do not include long-term or laboratory tests. The test judgements reflect the personal impressions and opinions of the testers who try out the products in everyday use. We would like to emphasise that these evaluations do not claim to be exhaustive and may reflect both subjective and objective impressions. The evaluations are made to the best of our knowledge and belief, without any liability being assumed for the accuracy or completeness of the test results. It is important to note that our tests are not based on legal requirements, medical effects or specific ingredients of the products. We rely on the advertising claims and information provided by the manufacturers, but use of the information is always at your own risk. Our efforts are aimed at ensuring a serious and thorough testing procedure, which has been developed in a long and professional process in close co-operation with our testers.

The practical tests are based on careful observations and do not include long-term or laboratory tests. The test judgements reflect the personal impressions and opinions of the testers who try out the products in everyday use. We would like to emphasise that these evaluations do not claim to be exhaustive and may reflect both subjective and objective impressions. The evaluations are made to the best of our knowledge and belief, without any liability being assumed for the accuracy or completeness of the test results. It is important to note that our tests are not based on legal requirements, medical effects or specific ingredients of the products. We rely on the advertising claims and information provided by the manufacturers, but use of the information is always at your own risk. Our efforts are aimed at ensuring a serious and thorough testing procedure, which has been developed in a long and professional process in close co-operation with our testers.

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