Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.The Land Rover Range Rover Sport has a reputation for being the "do-it-all" SUV with a leather interior. It has been the SUV's best attribute since its introduction. In Britain, it is practically a wealthy person's rite of passage to load up the hounds and head for the country estate "at the weekend" and probably use it to kill some innocent fox, too. For want of innocent foxes, I did just that, and I'm happy to report the 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport continues to be the most excellent of luxury SUVs to haul your dog around in.As usual, our tester is my huge 85-pound Goldendoodle, Beorn. He's happy to be here, and he works for cheap, like most auto journalists.Ease Of Access: Simple, Long As Your Dog Can JumpChase BierenkovenView the 2 images of this gallery on the original articleAdvertisementAdvertisementBeorn, being a rather spry and tall dog of just three years, made quick work of the Range Rover's ingress and egress in its two appropriate dog-storage spots: the second row and the trunk. Always keep your dog in the former; we want them up there with the airbags, after all.The rear seats are a bit of a mixed bag. While the door opening is wide enough for all dogs to be able to enter and exit smoothly, some, like Beorn, might get a bit nervous at the narrow way out. Beorn took a header the first try, which was honestly a bit funny, if potentially a concern for those with more senior dogs.Smaller dogs will find this tough, though, given the Range Rover's access height. It can be lowered by way of the air suspension, but your dog will need some hops regardless. This can be done either via the Range Rover's in-car infotainment screen, or alternatively, at the rear of the vehicle. Unfortunately, it's only by a few inches.Space: Dogs Big And Small Have Room In The SportChase BierenkovenView the 2 images of this gallery on the original articleAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Range Rover's boxy shape means it has headroom going for it. Short of Great Danes, your dog is going to fit in the Range Rover. Beorn was able to luxuriate in the rear seats. Their flat design means they are comfy for dogs' long bodies, and the leather meant I was able to clean up those paw prints easily. A hammock-style or platform-style seat cover is probably a solid idea for the Range Rover's luxe seats. Rear climate control is a plus, and Beorn was comfy on long drives with good access to the window, while a well-recessed switch means he won't go hitting it by accident.Chase BierenkovenWith the Range Rover's seats up, Beorn's got just enough room to stand up or lie down in back. Fold those seats, and you've got room for two or even three dogs total. The powered seat switches located at the rear door also mean it's easy to load all of the dogs up at once.Materials Might Hold Up To Dogs, But At Your PerilChase BierenkovenView the 3 images of this gallery on the original articleThe Range Rover Sport is bathed in excellent materials befitting of its six-figure price point. That also means they're way too nice for dog feet and mouths. Get a cover. I'd be particularly worried about the switchgear and cloth speaker covers on the rear doors (pictured above). More than that, the leather is beautiful in this car. It's probably pretty hardy, but it'll also scratch easily.AdvertisementAdvertisementDogs won't impact your visibility too much, as most trims come with a digital rearview mirror. The Sport is not just a great luxury SUV, but one that'll handle dogs easily, provided you take care to cover the more luxurious parts of the SUV with something a little bit more hardy.This story was originally published by Autoblog on Jul 31, 2026, where it first appeared in the Features section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.