# Dog-Friendly SUVs The Nissan Rogue Dogue is Perfect for Porting Pups By Joey Haar | Published 2017-04-12 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-rogue-dogue References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/4/11/15258316/nissan-rogue-dogue-dog-prison-car-choose-your-side) & [nissannews](http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/nissan-rogue-dogue-ready-for-fast-fur-ious-debut-at-the-2017-new-york-international-auto-show) The [Nissan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-pathfinder-rock-creek) Rogue Dogue is a new [specialty SUV](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-nissan-armada-nismo) that the Japanese automaker recently unleashed at the New York International Auto Show. The vehicle is specifically designed to be as dog-friendly as possible, with several different features that cater to consumers' canines. Designed by Dennis McCarthy, the car coordinator for the Fast & Furious film franchise, the car is loaded with dog accessories. It has a firmly secured, [removable dog bed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outtask-jessigo-outdogs-airpad) in the trunk, two built-in, non-spill water and food dispensers, a slide-away dog ramp for elderly or small dogs that can't make it into the trunk on their own, and even a built-in 360 dog shower with a 10 gallon pressurized water reserve. The Rogue Dogue SUV also includes secure harness to keep dogs safe while the car is in motion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dog-friendly Cars:** There's an opportunity to create customizable cars with pet-friendly features and accessories. - **Specialized Vehicle Features:** There's an opportunity to create more niche vehicles designed for specific target audiences with unique features. - **Hybrid Solutions for Pet Owners:** There's an opportunity to create hybrid vehicles that prioritize both pet-friendly features and eco-friendliness. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** There's an opportunity for automakers to cater to pet owners with specialized designs and features. - **Pet Products:** There's an opportunity for pet product manufacturers to expand into the automotive industry by creating dog-friendly car accessories. - **Eco-friendly Vehicles:** There's an opportunity for eco-friendly vehicle manufacturers to create hybrid solutions that appeal to pet-owning consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pet-Friendly EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-pet-communication-device-concept.md) - [Pet-Friendly Vehicle Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-mode.md) - [Pet-Friendly Travel Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petfriendly-carryon-suitcase.md) - [Stylish Multi-Functional Pet Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-pet-carrier.md) - [Adventure-Tuned SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-pathfinder-rock-creek.md) - [Sculpted Digital Conceptual Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyper-adventure.md) - [Ruggedly Refined Overlanding Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rogue-legends-rally-van.md) - [All-Electric American-Made LTVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canoo-american-bulldog.md) - [Nostalgic Explorer SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-xtrail-concepts.md)