I have a male Shiba Inu (15 pounds) and am flying internationally. Has anyone done this with a similar size dog and had any issues with carrier?
297531
I have an 18 lb Westi and have flown her in the U.S. without problems from USAir, AA, and Southwest. Can't answer about international flights
297532
It may depend on the airline. I took an international flight and the weight limit for the pet and carrier combined couldn't exceed 8 kg (17.8#). Lufthansa actually weighed it. My 13# dog barely made it.
297533
the carrier is very nice, and I've taken it on AA and others, but not internationally. My pup has now outgrown it at 20 lbs so I have used a larger Sherpa bag I've had forever.
297534
We have taken our 12lbs Llhasa Apso on about a dozen flights so far, all but three international, including overseas. He can turn around in it and stretch out and seems quite comfortable. No one from the airlines ever asked any questions about the pod and we never needed to compress it (even though that option is there if they are being sticklers about the size). Our dog absolutely loves it, he even gets in it for a nap at home.
297535
My cats are 12lbs and it's OK for them but 15lbs might be pushing it. If your dog is under the seat inside the plane (and not below the plane with the luggage), it could work. But it would be snug to fit a water bowl or food. However, if you're flying with the dog you should be able to open it for him/her. I would take the measurements of this, cut up cardboard to match each side, and tape it together and see how your dog fits inside before ordering. Or go to a store that sells it and bring your pup to see how he fits.
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Technically, dog must be able to STAND and move about comfortably. But as long as your dog doesn't look like a squished sausage, i doubt any airline folk would have a problem if you dog is a bit too tall.
846121
Oh yes I have 2 shih tzu one weighs 15# and other 13# and they both ride in comfortably. I wouldn't part with mine took it to Florida and walked all over with it
626982
Yes! We actually have our two dogs in there...one is 14 pounds and the other is 23 pounds. They absolutely love riding in the carrier!
961154
I'm a 165 pound guy and my little dog and I can fit in the cockpit. It's not too snug, but certainly not a easier fit for someone who might be exceptionally tall, heavy, or long legged. I posted a picture of my dog on my previous review. We can both fit in there, but he spends most of his time perched on the inflatable cowl with his legs on my thighs.
2025446
I have a 55lb pittie mix with GIANT ears. I raised that same question with the cargo handlers and they said as long as his head wasn't touching he was ok, BUT that TSA would have the final say since he was flying as a cargo passenger and not on a cargo plane.My best advice is to touch base with your carrier directly and/or TSA.
600953
The straps provided wouldn't be very comfortable hauling a 14 lb. dog for very long. You should be able to substitute them with padded straps you may have from old luggage etc.
384695
I would say no to two of anything older then 10 week old puppies. I bought my 1st of this carrier at a TJ Maxx. And then came to Amazon for another 5, that is how much I like the style. My Maltipoo flies commercially with me about 1x a month. The carrier fits under a seat, but the top does get smooshed down. My Maltipoo is almost 10 lbs is 16" inches from the base of his head to his tail. He is 10" tall from ground to top of shoulder blades, around his chest he measures 13" inches. He can stand and turn around and loves it. But in all honestly my Maltipoo loves being in purses and carriers. My other fosters, just slightly larger by say 3lbs and 2" length or height are not so pleased with the carrier. Also I caution the opening is small. My guy likes crates and such so he sneaks right in. For the other doggies I have to unzip the sides and drop them in that way. Hope this helps
2243163
Marilynoz, I am sure that this carrying case will work just fine for you. The case is soft, but both ends of the case are semi-firm. Just enough so that the case retains it shape, but flexible enough that you can collapse the ends down to fit under seat in front you. My two Shih Tzus did well, on their first flight. An international 6.5 hour flight, not including the long wait at the airport needed for international hops. My dogs are 8 and 9lbs and I opted for a separate carry bag for both of them. But your kitties might be able to tolerate one anthers company in the same carry case on a less lengthy journey. Happy Travels!!
737758
Someone else mentioned that United would not take it for transporting a pet in the baggage area due to the top door. So I would suspect is it NOT approved for airline travel. Probably need one with a solid top for that. However, transporting a pet in the cargo hold on an airplane is risky for your pet anyway. Check with the SPSCC and other similar agencies for their views on this issue. I would probably leave my dog home rather than risk an incident with her on the plane. If I had to take her with me then I would get a small, soft sided carrier and fly with an airline that allowed her to travel with me in the passenger area. Not an option for larger dogs as I understand this issue. Someone else mentioned that United would not take it for transporting a pet in the baggage area due to the top door. So I would suspect is it NOT approved for airline travel. Probably need one with a solid top for that. However, transporting a pet in the cargo hold on an airplane is risky for your pet anyway. Check with the SPSCC and other similar agencies for their views on this issue. I would probably leave my dog home rather than risk an incident with her on the plane. If I had to take her with me then I would get a small, soft sided carrier and fly with an airline that allowed her to... » Read More Someone else mentioned that United would not take it for transporting a pet in the baggage area due to the top door. So I would suspect is it NOT approved for airline travel. Probably need one with a solid top for that. However, transporting a pet in the cargo hold on an airplane is risky for your pet anyway. Check with the SPSCC and other similar agencies for their views on this issue. I would probably leave my dog home rather than risk an incident with her on the plane. If I had to take her with me then I would get a small, soft sided carrier and fly with an airline that allowed her to travel with me in the passenger area. Not an option for larger dogs as I understand this issue. « Show Less
1475321
I just used this carrier in the cabin on United Airlines in July of 2014. We have a 12 pound poodle that used the carrier. We were on both large and small planes and the carrier worked on all of the planes. It fit nicely under the seat. I did have to flex it a little to slide it under the seat. When we were flying, the airline never measured the case or checked the size. I still recommend following the guidelines because the dimensions are designed to fit under the seat. I would buy this again.
116302
My dog is 9.5-10 lbs and he has plenty of room. Your Shiba Inu could probably sit and curl up ok, but won't be able to stretch out. I think I would get the next size up if you are not sure.
860150
My dog is a toy, and is 5 lbs. She fits comfortably in it and can move around with ease. It is a good sturdy bag but while on vacation we could only hold her for a half an hour max before we had to trade off with someone else because she would get too heavy. I do not think a 16 lb dog would be comfortable in it or you would be comfortable holding it. I would look into getting something bigger. If you were planning on using it for air travel it would be too small for a 16 lb dog.
1777176
My shih tzu is 15lbs and she fit in the bag but wasn't able to stand up completely. I would say not to go over 15-20 lbs.
1915459
Have an 27 lb Chinese pug who has traveled the past 7 weeks in our carrier (it has been broken down to half capacity) he has done wonderfully in it, but not sure how a larger dog would do in it. He has. Had plenty of room but is a third of the size being asked about.
1845131
Might be a little smooched so if your pet is small it might be ok then once the place gets up just pull it out a little inbetween your legs but the carrier is flexible so as long as your pet doesn't take up the whole carried and it has a good amount of room left over I think it should be fine. I'm comparing it to a bag I just brought on a plane as a carry on that fit under the seat semi smooshed
1797131
You can probably get away with the large, but order it well in advance of your trip so s/he can practice getting in and out of it. Your dog is nearly the same size as mine, and the L was too small for her (we travel with the XL bag on flights 6-10 times a year and have never had a problem). but I know people who have trained dogs larger than mine to use the large bag.