Research-based shortlist, not a verified-fit list. Confirm your model year, body style, trim and seat layout before buying.
This guide builds on our general guide to choosing the best kennel for your vehicle. Start there for the overall approach, or change vehicles with the selector below.
Start with your Kia Telluride’s layout
A Telluride can accommodate several passenger arrangements, so a kennel plan should begin with the people traveling alongside the dog. Record which seats need to remain available and whether anyone must reach the third row during the trip. Measuring the biggest possible cargo space can hide a conflict with the everyday school-run or family-holiday layout.
Model generation matters here. Do not transfer a fit report from an earlier Telluride to a redesigned version without measuring again. Check the cargo floor, hatch aperture and the position where the hatch closes around the kennel's upper corners. Include any luggage mat, seatback protector or cargo organizer that will stay in the vehicle.
With an appropriate third-row-folded arrangement, we would compare a Gunner G1 with a RuffLand model chosen for access. One rear-facing door may be enough for a single dog; a second opening is worth considering only if it creates another reachable route. Leave the documented installation points accessible rather than filling every available inch with kennel and bags.
For two dogs, build a full-size two-kennel outline before choosing sizes. A pair may be limited by the narrow floor area, door swing or room for luggage even when one kennel looks easy to place. If third-row passengers are essential, consider whether a small-dog seat carrier offers a workable alternative, while keeping every passenger's belt and exit route available.
The checks that matter here
- Telluride generation and seating configuration
- Third-row access after loading
- Two-kennel width and reachable doors
Kennels we would compare for the Kia Telluride
For a third-row-folded setup, compare a measured Gunner G1 with an access-appropriate RuffLand. Keep passenger access and the full installation footprint in the decision.
Gunner G1
A G1 is worth comparing with the Telluride’s third row folded and the ordinary second-row passenger arrangement retained.
When we would pass: A redesign or changed seat package requires a new trial, even when another Telluride owner used the same kennel size.
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RuffLand double-door configuration
A double-door layout becomes useful when the chosen generation and seat package leave a second approach clear after luggage is loaded.
When we would pass: Two-dog layouts need space for both doors and installation hardware after luggage is added.
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These are candidates to investigate, not confirmed fits. Match the exact size and installation instructions to your dog and vehicle before ordering.
Before you order
Use the main guide’s dog-sizing and loading-route checklist to test your chosen layout. Review how to check crash-test evidence for the exact product and installation; a successful physical fit does not establish crash protection.
Bring your dog’s measurements, your model year and trim, and photos of the intended installation area to the kennel seller. Ask for the exterior envelope and usable interior measurements of the exact size and door configuration. Confirm the return terms before a trial fit.
Sources and related guides
- Kia Telluride manufacturer information
- Gunner G1 manufacturer information
- RuffLand double-door configuration manufacturer information
- Compare our kennel product reviews
- All 106 vehicle guides
Reviewed October 26, 2026. Recommendations are editorial judgments from published information; no vehicle-specific fit or crash result is implied.