.dog Domain Registrationfrom £97.84/yr
Why Choose a .dog Domain?
The .dog extension launched in 2015 as part of ICANN's new gTLD programme and is operated by Identity Digital (formerly Donuts). It's an unrestricted namespace built specifically for the canine world — breeders, trainers, groomers, vets, dog food brands and the millions of owners who want a dedicated space online for their pup. Because it directly names its subject, .dog tends to produce shorter, more literal domains than crowding into a saturated .com.
Ideal for:
- Dog breeders and kennel clubs
- Groomers, walkers and daycare businesses
- Veterinary clinics and pet insurance providers
- Dog food, treat and accessory brands
- Owners building a site or photo blog for their dog
Things to know:
- Unrestricted — anyone, anywhere can register a .dog domain.
- Operated by Identity Digital, which runs hundreds of new gTLDs including .pet and .vet.
- Some short, generic terms (breed names, common words) are flagged as premium by the registry and carry higher registration and renewal fees.
- Standard registration terms run from 1 to 10 years.
Creative .dog Domain Ideas
- Bark.dog — community forum or app for dog owners
- RescueRover.dog — adoption charity or rehoming service
- PoshPaws.dog — boutique grooming salon
- TrainMy.dog — online training courses and video lessons
- Walkies.dog — local dog-walking booking platform
- RawFeed.dog — raw and natural dog food brand
Frequently asked questions about .dog
Anyone. The .dog TLD is completely unrestricted, with no requirement to own a dog, run a pet-related business, or live in a particular country. Individuals, charities, breeders and global brands can all register on equal terms, on a first-come, first-served basis.
You can register a .dog domain for any term between 1 and 10 years in single-year increments. Many owners choose multi-year registrations to lock in the name and avoid the risk of forgetting a renewal, particularly when building a brand or charity around the domain.
The registry, Identity Digital, classifies certain short or high-demand names as premium. Things like single dictionary words, popular breed names, and common commercial terms carry higher registration and renewal fees set by the registry itself. Standard non-premium names register at the regular published price.
Yes. Provided the domain is at least 60 days old, unlocked at the current registrar, and you have the authorisation (EPP) code, you can transfer it in. The transfer typically completes within 5 to 7 days and adds an extra year to the registration term.
After expiry there is a renewal grace period of around 30 days at the standard price, followed by a redemption period of roughly 30 days where recovery is possible but incurs a registry redemption fee. After that, the domain is released and becomes available for anyone else to register.