Royal Tails Florence Pet Stroller Review: Pros & Cons

My Royal Tails Florence Pet Stroller Review comes down to one point: this stroller worked well for my small dog because I needed a compact place for him to rest and stay contained during real outings, not because I wanted to replace walking.

Louie, my Yorkshire Terrier, does not enjoy long walks. We also live in a condo, so every walk starts and ends with an elevator ride. A stroller gives him a place to wait when other people are sharing the elevator, and it gives him somewhere to rest when he has had enough walking.

After using the Florence Standard, I still like it. The steering feels smooth, the frame feels stable for its compact size, the storage is useful, and the overall design looks much more refined than many basic pet strollers. The trade-offs are just as real: the wheels are small, the built-in safety tethers are short for the way Louie likes to ride, and my liner has to come out if I want the stroller to fold completely.

Royal Tails Florence Pet Stroller Review: Quick Verdict

This is the stroller I would consider for a small dog if my priorities were easy indoor maneuvering, a compact one-piece fold, a polished design, and useful storage.

It is less convincing if I regularly need to cross high curbs, rough trails, or very uneven pavement. I own another dog stroller with larger wheels, and that stroller gets over obstacles more easily. The Florence is the one I prefer when I want a smaller stroller that is easier to handle in everyday indoor and urban spaces.

Here is the short version of my experience:

What I noticed	My experience	What I would check before buying
Handling	Smooth and easy to steer	Where you will use it most
Frame feel	Compact but stable	Dog size and cabin room
Folding	One-piece folding is convenient	Whether your liner stays inside when folded
Wheels	Small and easy indoors	Curbs and rough pavement
Storage	Large detachable bag plus lower basket	How much walking gear you carry
Safety tethers	Two are included, but too short for Louie	Your dog’s riding posture
Phone holder	Useful with my phone	Large phones may pull the rubber insert loose
Price	Premium purchase	How often you will actually use a stroller

Why I Wanted a Dog Stroller for a Small Yorkie

I did not buy a stroller because Louie cannot walk. I bought one because he does not want to walk for long periods, yet our outings do not always end when his walking does.

That difference matters. On a longer shopping trip or outing, I can let him walk when he wants to explore and then move him into the stroller when he wants a break. In our condo, the stroller is also useful before we even reach the sidewalk. Louie has a defined place in the elevator instead of being on the floor near other residents.

For us, that made the stroller useful for more than long walks. It became an everyday transportation tool for elevators, shopping areas, busy indoor spaces, and the resting portions of an outing.

That is also why I would not judge whether you need a dog stroller only by your dog’s age. A younger small dog may still benefit if your normal outings involve crowded spaces, frequent stops, or more walking time than the dog wants to do.

What the Royal Tails Florence Is Like to Push and Brake

The strongest part of this Royal Tails Florence Pet Stroller Review is daily handling. The stroller feels easy to steer, and I do not have to fight the frame when changing direction indoors.

The brake is also easy for me to engage. That sounds like a small detail until you are stopping repeatedly while shopping, waiting for an elevator, or standing still with a dog who prefers to lean forward and watch everything.

The Florence feels compact without feeling flimsy in my use. Louie has enough room to ride by himself, and I have not felt that the stroller wobbles excessively during normal use.

Current Florence specifications also list suspension on the front and rear wheels to reduce vibration from uneven road surfaces. That does not change my main limitation with the stroller, though: wheel size still matters when I reach a curb or rough surface.

Folding the Florence and Loading It Into a Car

Royal Tails describes the Florence Classic Standard as a one-touch folding stroller for dogs. The official model page also identifies it as made in Korea.

On mine, folding requires moving the slide control and pressing the release so the lock disengages. Once I do that, the stroller folds as one unit. I usually leave it open at home and fold it mainly when I need to put it in the car trunk.

The one-piece design is one of the reasons I like it. I do not have to remove a separate cabin every time I want to collapse the stroller.

My liner creates one inconvenience. With the liner inside, my stroller will not close tightly enough to stay fully folded, so I remove the liner first. If you already use a thick stroller liner or plan to add one, I would check this before assuming that the stroller will fold normally with everything left inside.

Storage and Accessories I Actually Use

The detachable stroller bag is more useful than I expected. It holds a surprising amount of walking gear, and I can remove it easily instead of treating it as storage that only works while attached to the stroller.

There is also a lower basket, which gives me another place for items I do not want in the main bag.

The handle cover is another detail I still notice after long-term use. The decorative metallic finish on mine has worn with time, but the leather handle still looks and feels more premium than the basic handles I have used on other pet gear.

The cup holder includes a phone holder. My own phone fits well. A larger phone used in our household is more annoying because the rubber insert can pull loose when the phone is inserted or removed. I still prefer having the holder to not having one, but I would not call it universally compatible with every large phone.

Royal Tails also offers accessories for its stroller line, including hanging bags, handle covers, and parasols. Accessory availability can change, so I would treat those as optional extras rather than assume every item will always be easy to buy.

The Biggest Drawback: Small Wheels

The wheels are the clearest compromise for me.

I specifically wanted a smaller stroller, and smaller wheels help keep the overall stroller more compact. The cost is that I have to pay more attention when crossing a curb or an uneven transition.

My other dog stroller has larger wheels. It rolls over obstacles more easily, so I would choose that type first if most of my outings involved rough outdoor paths.

For condo elevators, shopping areas, smooth sidewalks, and similar environments, I prefer the Florence because its compact size is more useful to me than maximum obstacle clearance.

This is why the review should not stop at “the steering is good.” The surface you use every day matters more than a stroller feeling smooth on a showroom floor.

The Safety Tethers Were Too Short for Louie

The stroller has two built-in safety tethers. The number of tethers was not my problem; their length was.

Louie is not a dog who quietly sits in the middle of a stroller. He likes to stand toward the front, rest his front legs on the edge, and look around. With that posture, the original tether length felt awkwardly short.

I use an extension so I can secure him while giving him enough room for the position he naturally takes in the stroller.

I would check tether length before buying any stroller if your dog rides this way. A dog who curls up and lies down may use the same cabin very differently from a dog who wants to watch everything from the front.

Is the Royal Tails Florence Worth the Premium Price?

When I bought the Florence, I considered it an expensive dog stroller. I still would not recommend paying a premium only for appearance.

What made the price acceptable for me was that I actually use the stroller for situations that occur in our normal routine: condo elevators, outings that last longer than Louie wants to walk, shopping, and places where having a contained resting space makes the day easier.

The current Royal Tails Florence Classic Standard product page is marked sold out, even though the brand lists worldwide shipping. U.S. buyers should therefore check current availability rather than assume the model is readily available through a domestic retailer.

A third-party English-language retailer currently lists the Florence as out of stock as well. Its listing gives a load capacity of up to 10 kg, or about 22 lb, so availability may be a bigger obstacle than size for some small-dog owners.

If you are considering a stroller for crowded pet events as well as daily outings, my MyPetFair Ilsan guide notes that the event organizer recommends strollers or carriers because the exhibition hall can be crowded.

Who I Think This Stroller Fits Best

After living with it, I think the Royal Tails Florence makes the most sense for owners of small dogs who spend a lot of time in elevators, shopping areas, smooth sidewalks, and other relatively even surfaces.

I would put it on my shortlist if you want:

• a compact, premium-looking stroller for one small dog;
• a one-piece folding design;
• smooth everyday handling;
• useful attached and detachable storage;
• a stroller that can serve as a rest space during longer outings.

I would look at a different design first if you need:

• large wheels for rough paths or frequent curbs;
• very long built-in tethers;
• a stroller that must fold tightly with a thick liner left inside;
• the lowest-cost option;
• a model that is easy to buy immediately in the U.S.

My final Royal Tails Florence Pet Stroller Review is positive because its strengths match how Louie and I actually use a stroller. I did not need an all-terrain cart. I needed a smaller stroller that works comfortably in shared indoor spaces, gives Louie a place to rest, and is easy for me to manage.

For our routine, I still think it was a worthwhile self-funded purchase. I would make the decision with the wheel size, tether length, liner compatibility, and current availability in mind rather than buying it for the luxury look alone.

Source:
Royal Tails — Florence Classic Standard product page Royal Tails Florence Classic Standard
Kiki and Puppies — Royal Tails Florence Pet Stroller specifications Royal Tails Florence Pet Stroller specifications
Love Pet Family — Royal Tails stroller accessory collection Royal Tails stroller accessories