Equipment
Water Fountains & Dispensers
Plug-in and cordless fountains and gravity dispensers, compared on capacity, materials, filtration and upkeep.
Fountains circulate and filter water with a small pump, which tempts some dogs to drink more. Gravity dispensers simply refill a bowl from a tank; they need no power but the water is still. Cordless fountains run on batteries and often only flow when a pet approaches.
For dogs, capacity matters most: a large dog drinks far more than a cat, so look at 6 L and up for big breeds or multi-dog homes. Stainless and ceramic resist scratches and odors better than plastic.
What decides it
Capacity
Large dogs and multi-pet homes need 6 L or more.
Material
Stainless steel and ceramic are easier to keep clean than plastic.
Power
Plug-in for constant flow; cordless for placement freedom; gravity for no power at all.
Upkeep
Clean the pump weekly and replace filters on schedule.
Every fountain we cover
| Image | Product | Fit (maker) | Capacity | Type | Price seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | FEELNEEDY Cordless Wide Tray Water Fountain FEELNEEDY | Not stated | Not stated | Cordless fountain | $43.99 |
 | Voluas 7L Cordless Dog Fountain Voluas | Not stated | Not stated | Cordless fountain | $50.99 |
 | Vacqueen 10L Cordless Smart Water Dispenser Vacqueen | Not stated | Not stated | Cordless fountain | $64.59 |
 | PetSafe HydroSphere 60 oz Cordless Fountain PetSafe | Cats and small dogs | 60 oz | Cordless fountain | $69.99 |
 | STALTWO Dog Water Dispenser STALTWO | Not stated | Not stated | Gravity water dispenser | $21.59 |
 | NACOCO Standing Water Dispenser NACOCO | Not stated | Not stated | Gravity water dispenser | $23.74 |
 | Gardner Pet Stainless Steel Water Dispenser Gardner Pet | Not stated | Not stated | Gravity water dispenser | $24.69 |
 | Essilnn 304 Stainless Water Dispenser Essilnn | Not stated | Not stated | Gravity water dispenser | $27.99 |
 | Gardner Pet 2.2 Gallon Water Dispenser Gardner Pet | Not stated | Not stated | Gravity water dispenser | $29.44 |
 | Heouvo Dog Water Dispenser Heouvo | Not stated | Not stated | Gravity water dispenser | $33.59 |
 | CZPET 9.5L Dog Water Dispenser CZPET | Not stated | Not stated | Gravity water dispenser | $35.19 |
 | RIZZARI 8L Filtered Dog Water Dispenser RIZZARI | Not stated | Not stated | Gravity water dispenser | $35.99 |
 | lesotc 2.4 Gallon Gravity Water Dispenser lesotc | Not stated | Not stated | Gravity water dispenser | $37.99 |
 | ZOMISIA 3 Gallon Dog Water Dispenser ZOMISIA | Not stated | Not stated | Gravity water dispenser | $37.99 |
 | PETNF Dog Water Dispenser PETNF | Not stated | Not stated | Gravity water dispenser | $42.49 |
 | FEELNEEDY 7L Dog Water Fountain FEELNEEDY | Not stated | Not stated | Large-capacity fountain | $31.35 |
 | WOPET 6L Dog Water Fountain WOPET | Not stated | Not stated | Large-capacity fountain | $35.19 |
 | Pektaco Dog Water Fountain Pektaco | Not stated | Not stated | Large-capacity fountain | $35.99 |
 | oneisall 7L Dog Water Fountain oneisall | Not stated | Not stated | Large-capacity fountain | $37.98 |
 | GROOKPET 7L Dog Fountain for Large Dogs GROOKPET | Not stated | Not stated | Large-capacity fountain | $39.99 |
 | Pawccoil 7L Dog Water Fountain Pawccoil | Not stated | Not stated | Large-capacity fountain | $39.99 |
 | SohoTeco 8L Dog Water Fountain SohoTeco | Not stated | Not stated | Large-capacity fountain | $45.99 |
 | GROOKPET Stainless Steel Fountain for Large Dogs GROOKPET | Not stated | Not stated | Large-capacity fountain | $49.99 |
 | SHARLOVY 8L No Spill Stainless Fountain SHARLOVY | Not stated | Not stated | Large-capacity fountain | $50.14 |
 | FEELNEEDY 9L Elevated Fountain with Adjustable Stand FEELNEEDY | Not stated | Not stated | Large-capacity fountain | $53.16 |
 | oneisall 10L Dog Water Fountain oneisall | Not stated | Not stated | Large-capacity fountain | $53.19 |
 | PetSafe Drinkwell Platinum Pet Fountain PetSafe | Cat, dog or multiple pets | 168 oz | Large-capacity fountain | $55.99 |
 | SIBAYS 15L Dog Water Fountain SIBAYS | Not stated | Not stated | Large-capacity fountain | $58.99 |
 | Kastty 15L Dog Water Fountain Kastty | Not stated | Not stated | Large-capacity fountain | $58.99 |
 | PETLIBRO Dog Water Fountain PETLIBRO | Not stated | Not stated | Large-capacity fountain | $79.99 |
 | PetSafe Drinkwell Outdoor Dog Fountain PetSafe | Pets of all sizes or multiple pets (maker's largest fountain) | 450 oz | Large-capacity fountain | $110.99 |
 | PetSafe Viva Pet Fountain PetSafe | Small to medium-sized cats or dogs | Not stated | Plug-in fountain | $22.99 |
 | PetSafe Drinkwell Multi-Tier Pet Fountain PetSafe | Cats and dogs of all sizes | 100 oz | Plug-in fountain | $35.99 |
 | PetSafe Seaside Stainless Pet Fountain PetSafe | Cats and small dogs | 60 oz | Plug-in fountain | $43.99 |
 | PetSafe Creekside Ceramic Pet Fountain PetSafe | Cats or small dogs | 60 oz | Plug-in fountain | $59.39 |
 | MISFANS Ceramic Dog Fountain MISFANS | Not stated | Not stated | Plug-in fountain | $63.99 |
 | PetSafe Drinkwell Stainless Steel Multi-Pet Fountain PetSafe | Larger dogs or multi-pet households | 128 oz | Plug-in fountain | $75.99 |
 | PetSafe Drinkwell Pagoda Ceramic Fountain PetSafe | Cats and small to medium-sized dogs | 70 oz | Plug-in fountain | $90.99 |
No products match that filter.
Figures are the makers' own, quoted with their conditions on each product page. Prices are the price we saw on the date shown on that page.