Is this crate/kennel IATA ?Airline cargo approved with a 60-65 lb. collie/shepherd mix?
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To be certain it would be best to contact the airline you are flying on to see if this type of crate is acceptable.
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Information from http://www.pettravelcenter.com/products/detail/339/59:Petmate Sky Kennel Dog Crate (lots of info at this website!) Sizes and breed recommendations, according to the manufacturer Small = 21"L x 16"W x 15"H (Cats, Toy Poodles, Yorkshire Terriers, Chihuahuas, Shih Tzus) - For pets up to 15 lbs. (Actual Crate Weight: 6.02 lbs.) Medium = 28"L x 20.5"W x 21.5"H (Beagles, Shelties, Min. Poodles, Cockers, Lhasa Apsos) - For pets 25-30 lbs. (Actual Crate Weight: 12.5 lbs.) Intermediate = 32"L x 22.5"W x 24"H (Springers, Border Collies, Bull Dogs) - For pets 30-50 lbs. (Actual Crate Weight: 16 lbs.) Large = 36"L x 25"W x 27"H (Boxers, Dalmatians, Collies, Airdales, Setters, Aust. Shepherds, Dobermans) - For pets 50-70 lbs. (Actual Crate Weight: 20.75 lbs.) X-Large = 39"L x 26"W x 30"H (Afghans, Retrievers, Pointers, Shepherds, Rottweilers) - For pets 70-90 lbs. (Actual Crate Weight: 30.48 lbs.) Giant = 48"L x 32"W x 35"H (Irish Wolfhounds, Newfoundlands, St. Bernards, Mastiffs, Greyhounds) - For pets 90-125 lbs. (Actual Crate Weight: 51.5 lbs.) *Lg, XLg and Giant have 4-point locking door for added security *Med, Intermediate, Lg, XLg have tie down holes in corners for tying down in trucks or trailers *Small and Medium have handles, larger sizes do not Visual size/feature comparison: http://www.dogsupplynetwork.com/petmate-sky-kennel.html I have the X-Large 70-90 pds and really love it. It is like a mini-room for my 60 pd. puppy. The lock is secure yet simple to operate. Well ventilated with windows on all sides and tall enough for my dog to stand comfortably. I would not hesitate to recommend it. (Have not used it for airline travel-only as a home kennel) Update: My dog is now 88 pounds (german shepherd/border collie) and extremely muscular. He has not defeated the latch system. Plenty of room for him to stand and move within the crate. Fourteen months old and Kennel looks and functions just as it did on day one. I am purchasing a second one for my golden retriever puppy.
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The carrier is very light. My dog is 17 lbs. I pull her through the airport and carry her onto the plane. The weight is mostly the dog's weight.
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Yes all pet porters are fully airline approved. They don't require a handle and we've had 2 Doberman pups flown in with them.
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According to another website..."The Remington Plastic Dog Kennel meets both international (IATA) and domestic (USDA) air travel requirements."
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My viezla/lab mix weighs 60 lbs, and is kind of tall and leggy. He fits comfortably in the 36x24x28" crate. It's actually pretty roomy. The crate also fits in the back of my Subaru Forester.
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I didn't buy it for air travel, but having received animals sent by air, and based upon the accessories that come with this crate, I would think, "yes." There is a water cup, plenty of ventilation, and the size is certainly acceptable for a small dog. It looks identical to the crates that dogs that were shipped to us came in. Sorry not to be more definitive, but think it would meet airline requirements.
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You really have to go online with each airline and verify their size requirements. I can tell you that I have used this carrier for over 6 years and have never had a problem with USAir, Air Tran, American, Southwest, or Delta. I have done much research and this carrier gives the most room for the animal that stays within the airline guidelines. My dog is now 13 lbs and fits just fine in it.
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No, this is NOT airline-approved. You need a hard plastic type, but I'd think twice. A lot of pets die in the cargo section. I would never ship a pet down there.
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IF that means approved by the airlines, yes. I flew my Giant Schnauzer from Detroit to Cancun and back on Delta and all went well with the crate.
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I have two labs, one is two years old and and about 100lbs and my other one is expected to be larger than him. They are crated while we are at work. Both of them LOVE their kennels! Most times it is difficult to get them out! I would say yes you will be perfectly fine!
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No - the Midwest 1548 has not been approved for airline shipping of live animals. You may want to consider Petmate Vari Kennel (that crate meets USDA and IATA requirements.) Good luck in your search!
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No. I doubt if any airline would allow it. It is a folding crate and possibly could collapse from plane vibration. It would also make a lot of noise as the parts vibrate which may cause more anxiety for your animal. I have owned this type of crate (Iris Ohyama - Trekker is a copy of this one) for more than 10 years and have traveled internationally with my dogs, but I would not recommend it for airline travel. We have two of the Trekkers and two Iris Ohyamas and they are great solid crates for almost any other purpose. Fold up nicely and take up minimal space when traveling by car. Easy to set up and pretty much chew proof. No. I doubt if any airline would allow it. It is a folding crate and possibly could collapse from plane vibration. It would also make a lot of noise as the parts vibrate which may cause more anxiety for your animal. I have owned this type of crate (Iris Ohyama - Trekker is a copy of this one) for more than 10 years and have traveled internationally with my dogs, but I would not recommend it for airline travel. We have two of the Trekkers and two Iris Ohyamas and they are great solid crates for almost any other purpose. Fold up nicely and take up minimal space when traveling by car. Easy to... » Read More No. I doubt if any airline would allow it. It is a folding crate and possibly could collapse from plane vibration. It would also make a lot of noise as the parts vibrate which may cause more anxiety for your animal. I have owned this type of crate (Iris Ohyama - Trekker is a copy of this one) for more than 10 years and have traveled internationally with my dogs, but I would not recommend it for airline travel. We have two of the Trekkers and two Iris Ohyamas and they are great solid crates for almost any other purpose. Fold up nicely and take up minimal space when traveling by car. Easy to set up and pretty much chew proof. « Show Less
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Unfortunately no. They felt it was too small for our dog. He was well within the weight limit and also the height. After we bought another one they refused him again because of his breed, a Tibet Spaniel, because of his pushed in nose,.They were afraid he would suffocate. We missed the flight and took one the next day on another airline that probably would have excepted the other crate. Our dog was comfortable with the previous crate.
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Airlines have strict policies regarding animal shipping for the safety of your puppy. They will usually not allow anything to be shipped in the puppy's crate except the absorbent lining and a water/food dish attached to the door-no toys, no chews. Puppy food and a collar/leash may be attached to the top of the crate.
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Tonya, Thanks for your reply! As far as the #82 standard which in part reads: Container Requirement #82 (i.e., "container or crate must be constructed of wood, metal, synthetic materials, weld mesh or wire mesh. Additional design principles regarding frame, sides, floor, roof and doors also apply. No portion of the crate may be plastic. The crate door must be made of heavy wire mesh, metal or reinforced wood and should have a secure means of fastening that cannot be opened accidentally.") Our dog crates meet this construction standard. Further, our dog crates also comes equip with "airline rails" to help with airflow during transit as well. That is a ATA standard so I am sure it is a IATA standard as well. I would further advise that you make sure you attend to the consumer driven prerequisites as well such as: 1. Putting a sticker on the crate that reads "Live Animal". 2. Adding a food and water source that can be accessed externally. 3. Add a sticker showing "This Way UP" and place it at all four sides of the crate. Also, we are currently working on a kit that will include the sticker and external food and water sources for future ordering. However, we do not offer it at this time. The standard varies from airline to airline and country to country so we recommend that you check with the airline carrier you will use as well as the country you are shipping to. I hope that answers your questions. Please don't hesitate to contact me should you have any further questions. Thanks! Tommy Mohler Business Account Manager Heater Craft
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Absolutely, your dog would fit in this crate. Our dog weighed 60+ has a very long, tall body & traveled in an aircraft. He loves the crate. It has ventilation all around & we replaced the plastic fasteners with the metal ones sold on Amazon. It is made very well. We did have to break it down when putting it in the car. The door is secure. No complaints with my purchase!