Updated 19 October 2026 with fresh eBay sales data.
Cheap dog walking gear does most of the work in pet sales on eBay. In the UK, 51% of units sold went for under £5, and dog leads lead the table with 181,176 sold. I checked 347 listings in each of the UK and US, and not every one of them has sold.
Pet on eBay UK: what sells, and how crowded it is
Dog lead stands out: 26,909 listings compete, and the ones we read have sold 181,176. The opposite end: dog toys, with 107,385 listings and 18,995 sold.
| Product type | Listings competing | Sold | Since 13 October | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog lead | 26,909 | 181,176 | 295 | Best bet |
| Dog harness | 39,236 | 74,028 | 255 | Best bet |
| Poop bags | 10,215 | 61,081 | 331 | Best bet |
| Dog bed | 51,342 | 57,124 | 307 | Steady |
| Grooming brush | 17,428 | 42,442 | 107 | Best bet |
| Dog toys | 107,385 | 18,995 | 223 | Crowded |
| Cat scratching post | 17,323 | 9,360 | 142 | Steady |
| Cat toys | 95,069 | 4,814 | 172 | Crowded |
| Water fountain | 11,656 | 4,099 | 103 | Steady |
| Cat litter mat | 5,544 | 3,633 | 36 | Steady |
The 10 best-selling pet products on eBay UK
| # | Product | Price | Sold | Since 13 October |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Retractable dog lead, 3-8 m | from £7.99 | 42,423 | 8 |
| 2 | Dog seat belt harness, 2 pack | £3.99 | 31,622 | 29 |
| 3 | Dog training lead, up to 100 ft | from £3.95 | 25,156 | 18 |
| 4 | Pet grooming slicker brush | from £3.95 | 24,718 | 5 |
| 5 | Gun dog slip lead, 8 mm | from £4.50 | 20,071 | 33 |
| 6 | Neoprene padded dog lead, 4-6 foot | from £2.99 | 19,182 | — |
| 7 | Waterproof dog bed, large | from £10.49 | 18,116 | 8 |
| 8 | Donut dog bed, large | from £8.99 | 17,975 | 30 |
| 9 | No-pull dog harness | from £4.95 | 17,235 | 29 |
| 10 | Retractable dog lead, 8 m | from £12.99 | 17,190 | 20 |
6 of the top 10 cost under £5. The best seller, retractable dog lead, 3-8 m, sells for from £7.99.
Pet on eBay US: what sells, and how crowded it is
Poop bags stands out: 15,564 listings compete, and the ones we read have sold 10,899. The opposite end: dog toys, with 163,573 listings and 3,329 sold.
| Product type | Listings competing | Sold | Since 13 October | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog harness | 60,749 | 22,306 | 118 | Best bet |
| Dog lead | 21,168 | 12,395 | 61 | Best bet |
| Poop bags | 15,564 | 10,899 | 67 | Best bet |
| Dog bed | 63,536 | 7,206 | 153 | Steady |
| Cat scratching post | 22,714 | 5,881 | 65 | Best bet |
| Dog toys | 163,573 | 3,329 | 131 | Crowded |
| Cat toys | 55,795 | 2,605 | 96 | Crowded |
| Grooming brush | 22,590 | 1,932 | 29 | Steady |
| Water fountain | 21,163 | 1,727 | 31 | Steady |
| Cat litter mat | 10,410 | 305 | 23 | Steady |
The 10 best-selling pet products on eBay US
| # | Product | Price | Sold | Since 13 October |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dog harness with leash clips | from $9.34 | 7,141 | 15 |
| 2 | Dog waste bags, 1035 count | from $26.99 | 5,500 | 0 |
| 3 | No-pull dog harness, adjustable | from $6.49 | 4,946 | 11 |
| 4 | Padded dog harness, breathable | from $5.95 | 3,592 | 10 |
| 5 | Dog training leash | from $6.99 | 3,457 | 1 |
| 6 | Dog waste bags, refill rolls | from $13.99 | 3,374 | 0 |
| 7 | Dog training leash, long | from $9.99 | 2,577 | 1 |
| 8 | Orthopedic dog bed, large | from $46.95 | 2,539 | 0 |
| 9 | Retractable dog leash, 16.5 ft | from $8.89 | 2,360 | 2 |
| 10 | Cat tree, 54 inches | from $37.99 | 2,293 | 24 |
6 of the top 10 cost under $10. The best seller, dog harness with leash clips, sells for from $9.34.
UK or US: what is different
The UK listings shifted 576,352 units against 88,371 in the US, from the same number of listings. Dog leads come out on top in the UK, while dog harnesses lead in the US. Cat scratching posts are a best bet in the US but only steady in the UK, and grooming brushes are the other way round.
What price sells
eBay UK: 51% of every unit sold was on a listing priced under £5.
Units sold by listing price, eBay UK, 19 October 2026.
eBay US: 47% of every unit sold was on a listing priced under $10.
Units sold by listing price, eBay US, 19 October 2026.
Low prices still pay when the item is small and light. Check the fees before you list with the eBay fee calculator.
Selling right now
eBay UK, 13 October 2026 to 19 October 2026:
- Soft dog bed, washable — 47 sold in 6 days (from £9.99)
- Dog waste bags, biodegradable — 47 sold in 6 days (£10.99)
- Fleece pet bed, S-XL — 45 sold in 6 days (from £6.29)
- Luxury dog bed, washable — 40 sold in 6 days (from £10.85)
- Automatic rolling pet toy — 37 sold in 6 days (from £3.49)
eBay US, 13 October 2026 to 19 October 2026:
- Indestructible dog toy, duck — 26 sold in 6 days ($3.79)
- Cat tree, 54 inches — 24 sold in 6 days (from $37.99)
- Squeaky chicken dog toy — 21 sold in 6 days ($13.50)
- Xxlarge orthopedic memory foam dog bed — 21 sold in 6 days ($13.69)
- Dog waste bags, 1080 count — 19 sold in 6 days ($23.99)
What to leave alone
Crowded: Dog toys on eBay UK (107,385 listings, 18,995 sold); Cat toys on eBay UK (95,069 listings, 4,814 sold); Dog toys on eBay US (163,573 listings, 3,329 sold); Cat toys on eBay US (55,795 listings, 2,605 sold). Lots of sellers, few sales between them — hard to stand out.
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Want this week's numbers? The eBay UK pet report and the eBay US pet report update every week.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-selling pet product on eBay UK?
Retractable dog lead, 3-8 m, at from £7.99, with 42,423 sold. Next is dog seat belt harness, 2 pack with 31,622.
What is the best-selling pet product on eBay US?
Dog harness with leash clips, at from $9.34, with 7,141 sold. Next is dog waste bags, 1035 count with 5,500.
What price should pet products be on eBay?
On eBay UK, 51% of units sold were on listings under £5. On eBay US, 47% of units sold were on listings under $10. Small, cheap items sell in the biggest numbers.
Which pet products have the least competition?
Dog lead on eBay UK: 26,909 listings compete, and they have sold 181,176. Poop bags on eBay US: 15,564 listings compete, and they have sold 10,899.
Key Takeaways
- eBay UK best seller: Retractable dog lead, 3-8 m — 42,423 sold at from £7.99
- eBay US best seller: Dog harness with leash clips — 7,141 sold at from $9.34
- Least crowded: Dog lead on eBay UK — 26,909 listings, 181,176 sold
- Least crowded: Poop bags on eBay US — 15,564 listings, 10,899 sold
- Price: 51% of units under £5 (UK), 47% of units under $10 (US) — buyers here pay for bigger items too
- Skip licensed characters — a VeRO risk, whatever they sell
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