~£12.95
The original and still the best — the Dexas MudBuster is the paw cleaner every other one copies. Its clever in-and-out motion (the cup is deeper than it looks, so water and bristles work the paw from both directions) genuinely lifts mud between the toes in seconds. The patented design is tough, the cup is easy to rinse, and it's small enough to live by the door or in the car. Four sizes fit everything from toy breeds to big paws.
~£11.59
This mid-size cup comes with three absorbent microfiber towels, a silicone brush ring and a soft lid brush for the top of the paw. The bristles are gentle but effective on mud and sand, and the included towels mean washing and drying happen in one place. A complete, no-fuss kit for small and medium dogs at a fair price.
~£15.97
Most paw cups are too narrow for big paws — this one isn't. With a wider opening, taller bristle coverage and three towels plus a bath brush included, it handles muddy Great Danes, Labs and Golden Retrievers comfortably. The sturdy construction takes the force of a big dog pulling away, and it drains and rinses out easily. The one to buy if you own a large breed.
~£7.59
A compact, effective cleaner with a full ring of silicone bristles, a lid brush and two absorbent towels included — all for under £8. The bristles are soft enough for sensitive paws, the cup is easy to fill and rinse, and the small size makes it perfect for the car boot or caravan. The best cheap fix for muddy paws.
~£10.98
Not all paw cleaning needs water. Bugalugs' no-rinse foam with a silicone brush head cleans mud and grime without a single drop of water — brilliant for quick clean-ups, anxious dogs, itchy paws and travel. The gentle formula is enriched with aloe and probiotics to soothe irritated skin, and the brush head massages the paws while it lifts dirt. Just foam, brush, wipe.
The Dexas MudBuster remains the best all-round paw cleaner for most dogs, the large paw washer kit is the pick for big breeds, and Bugalugs' no-rinse foam is ideal for anxious or sensitive paws. Keep one by the back door and the muddy-trail era ends tonight.