9.5 litres is a serious bowl. At 360mm across it is more than most dogs need for food and about right as a water bowl for a household of large dogs, a kennel, or anywhere a bowl gets filled once and left rather than topped up hourly.

It is stainless steel, which is the material worth insisting on for a dull but decisive reason: it does not absorb food odours, it does not scratch the way plastic does — and scratches are where bacteria live — and it goes in the dishwasher. Classic build these to stack inside one another, so a stack of them takes up very little cupboard or shelf space. They are described as strong and sturdy for years of daily use.

• 9.5 litre capacity
• 360mm diameter
• Stainless steel — does not absorb food odours
• Hygienic, easy clean and dishwasher safe
• Stacks inside other dishes for storage

It is a bowl, not a stand, and it has no non-slip base. A stainless dish this size will slide across a hard floor as a dog eats from it, and it will get pushed around — if that matters, it wants a rubber mat under it or a stand to sit in. Bear the size in mind too: 9.5 litres is a lot of water to change daily, and water left standing for days is worse than a smaller bowl refilled often, however big the bowl.

Who it's for: kennels, multi-dog households, and anyone wanting a large water bowl that will survive being kicked over for a decade.