I've noticed a lot of people mention their dog not being able to lay down with very much room in a medium and their dogs seem to be quite small. My dog weigh almost 9lbs and I was going to order the medium but now I'm considering ordering the large because he does need to be able to lay down. We go on some long trips. I really don't understand why the description on sizing doesn't fit what the customers are saying, what size would you order? Also my other concern is the amount of space the large will take. I intend to use harness's so that it can sit on the center console in the front seat because that's the only place he has sat for his entire 6 yrs. of traveling with us. I'm not worried about attaching it safely, just the fit on the console. I don't want his head to hit the roof of the truck. What is the thickness of the bed? I've noticed a lot of people mention their dog not being able to lay down with very much room in a medium and their dogs seem to be quite small. My dog weigh almost 9lbs and I was going to... » Read More I've noticed a lot of people mention their dog not being able to lay down with very much room in a medium and their dogs seem to be quite small. My dog weigh almost 9lbs and I was going to order the medium but now I'm considering ordering the large because he does need to be able to lay down. We go on some long trips. I really don't understand why the description on sizing doesn't fit what the customers are saying, what size would you order? Also my other concern is the amount of space the large will take. I intend to use harness's so that it can sit on the center console in the front seat because that's the only place he has sat for his entire 6 yrs. of traveling with us. I'm not worried about attaching it safely, just the fit on the console. I don't want his head to hit the roof of the truck. What is the thickness of the bed? « Show Less
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My dog is a long legged 12 pounds (he is a coated Xolo). He LOVES this car seat. So much so that I bought two, one for each car. Even though they are easy to install I didn't want to bother changing them. My dog curls up in a little ball, snuggles right down in the sear, and rests his chin on the lip of the seat. Unfortunately, he rarely sits up to look outside. This is a perfect size for the way he likes to sleep and plenty of room and height if he would just sit up.
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When in doubt order the larger one. My dog was only a couple of pounds when I bought it. Now she is about 6 pounds and just about makes it. Make sure you can position it. I brace it in between the seats in front and I have a larger bed for my other dogs (I have 4 small ones) that braces it as well. It works well for me the way I have it. Hope this helps, Judy
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We have three Bichon Frise 'kids'. They all use the large bed. They are young and light in weight. They have no problem using this bed. It has maintained its firmness. We have had it for several months. Maybe if your dog is very heavy it might have an issue with its paws leaving a quick (not lasting) imprint on the bed, but not the cover. I would recommend giving it a try.
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Yes for the LARGE size - our border collie x cattle dog and our pit bull (both 22 inches at the shoulder) use it (sometimes sleeping in it curled up together) but it is light weight and soft - this is NOT intended for keep-the-dog-in-the-crate-at-all-costs situations but ones where the dog is willing to be there. We use it - with the door open - for the dogs to sleep in at night (their choice) and when we go to agility trials and someone will be sitting alongside the crate - saves taking the metal crate and a cover. We also use it in the back of the SUV on long trips again, more of a 'safe spot' the dogs are familiar with than to keep them locked in. Yes for the LARGE size - our border collie x cattle dog and our pit bull (both 22 inches at the shoulder) use it (sometimes sleeping in it curled up together) but it is light weight and soft - this is NOT intended for keep-the-dog-in-the-crate-at-all-costs situations but ones where the dog is willing to be there. We use it - with the door open - for the dogs to sleep in at night (their choice) and when we go to agility trials and someone will be sitting alongside the crate - saves taking the metal crate and a cover. We also use it in the back of the SUV on long trips again, more of a 'safe... » Read More Yes for the LARGE size - our border collie x cattle dog and our pit bull (both 22 inches at the shoulder) use it (sometimes sleeping in it curled up together) but it is light weight and soft - this is NOT intended for keep-the-dog-in-the-crate-at-all-costs situations but ones where the dog is willing to be there. We use it - with the door open - for the dogs to sleep in at night (their choice) and when we go to agility trials and someone will be sitting alongside the crate - saves taking the metal crate and a cover. We also use it in the back of the SUV on long trips again, more of a 'safe spot' the dogs are familiar with than to keep them locked in. « Show Less
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I got the small and my 9 pound Chihuahua fits perfect. So I would think large would be better; however only one faster to keep the dog safe. You would need another hooked to seatbelt for safety for 2nd dog.
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I had the large size with my 13 lb dog (tall and thin) on Southwest. It was flexible and bent at the top to fit under the seat. My dog had to lay down and didn't have room to fully sit up but he did fit. The measurements on the southwest site seemed off and it seemed like there was much more room than they said. Don't worry about what southwest says about needing to demonstrate standing up and turning around in the crate. The workers at the ticket counters both ways didn't even look in the crate. Their policy online is certainly more strict than it is in practice.
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Hi, i saw your question and though i dont have a small dog, one of my cats is barely 7 lbs. He fits in the large one well and i like him to be able to turn around and be comfortable. The small one seems very small. And the large is not huge by any means. Personally i prefer abit larger than too small. If i had a big cat,say 12 to 15 lbs , the large would not be big enough.Hope this helps. I would get the larger one especially if you dont want to buy another one later. Jan
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I had my 15 pound shih tzu and my 8 pound shih tzu in it together and they fit just fine. Chickie, the 8 pound one, actually laid down in it, but Kimber, my big guy, sat and looked out the window:) I cannot tell you how much i LOVE this seat. It is good looking, comfortable, and most of all, very safe for my dogs, and they don't try to get out of it:) I would buy it and if they don't fit, buy another for your second Bishon. I know this is an expensive seat, but I have 4 shih tzu, and if i ever have to have them in the truck with me at one time, i would buy a second in a minute. I hope this helps a little:) I had my 15 pound shih tzu and my 8 pound shih tzu in it together and they fit just fine. Chickie, the 8 pound one, actually laid down in it, but Kimber, my big guy, sat and looked out the window:) I cannot tell you how much i LOVE this seat. It is good looking, comfortable, and most of all, very safe for my dogs, and they don't try to get out of it:) I would buy it and if they don't fit, buy another for your second Bishon. I know this is an expensive seat, but I have 4 shih tzu, and if i ever have to have them in the truck with me at one time, i would buy a second in a minute. I hope this... » Read More I had my 15 pound shih tzu and my 8 pound shih tzu in it together and they fit just fine. Chickie, the 8 pound one, actually laid down in it, but Kimber, my big guy, sat and looked out the window:) I cannot tell you how much i LOVE this seat. It is good looking, comfortable, and most of all, very safe for my dogs, and they don't try to get out of it:) I would buy it and if they don't fit, buy another for your second Bishon. I know this is an expensive seat, but I have 4 shih tzu, and if i ever have to have them in the truck with me at one time, i would buy a second in a minute. I hope this helps a little:) « Show Less
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I believe this only comes in one size (see the dimensions in the desciption). I bought one for my dog in Oct. and he loves to snuggle down in it on a pillow when we travel. But my dog is 10 pounds, and he and the pillow are just enough to be comfortable. I would say a 20 pound dog would be a really close fit. I don't believe the dog would really be able to turn around or move much at all,and definitely not if you want to add anything like a pillow or blanket. That said,it is a well made carrier. Maybe the company has something else that would work better for your pooch.
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You definitely would want to go with the large. My 8# Coton de Tulear has plenty of room in the large so she can be comfortable laying down also . 2 smalldogs would be comfortable sitting up in this seat. I believe your 24 # doggy would still be comfortable because Isee that others with that size say so but I don't see a dog much larger than that being in comfort in this seat .
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First of all, I think that the smaller size carriers are too small for a 40-lb dog. Maybe the larger-sized carrier (Med or Large) would have the internal room needed. Then there is the question of structure. The smaller carrier has a metal tubular framework that seems strong enough to carry a larger dog. However, the floor of the carrier is nothing more than the canvas stretched over the metal framework. It may be adequate, but to me it seems that the concentrated weight of a 40-lb dog would stretch and maybe deform the canvas floor. I have also used the larger sized carrier (not sure if it is M or L) to carry two cats. It has the same canvas floor as the smaller ones, but there are two nylon straps sewn across the flooring fabric to reinforce the bottom. The total weight of the two cats is somewhere near 20 pounds and the floor was perfect. I'm guessing the larger carriers have sufficiently reinforced floors to carry whatever the recommended weight load is for that carrier. Okay, so a larger carrier is probably good from a structural point. The problem I had carrying two cats is that even though the 20 or so pounds isn't much, the length/width/depth of the carrier, made it awkward for one person to carry it. I did, but I am 6 feet and 200 pounds - still it was sort of clumsy to carry either by the hand straps or the shoulder straps. The smaller gals at the vet clinic could not effectively carry the carrier with the two cats. If there were two of them (one on each hand strap), they managed well enough. Remember now, this was 20-something pounds and not 40 pounds. Moving your 40-pound dog will most likely require one person on each side of the carrier or you doing it alone, hunched over with the shoulder strap while you schlep your feet along.
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It all depends on who you get at the ticketing counter. My argument was showing how flexible the carrier was, because it will NOT fit under your seat unless you squeeze it down. This demonstration plus the fact the my dog was well behaved and quiet during the 30 min this argument/convincing session lasted. At boarding time I simply closed all windows so no one even knew I had a dog until I sat down and opened it up again.
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I bought a sml size for my 18 lb dog because her chest size fit the small info and now I will buy a second one for her at the medium size, THE SMALL FITS, BUT JUST BARELY, if she gains a lb, I will be wearing it for a slipper. It wont work for her any longer...whoever said buy one size up was quite right. So now I will own 2 jackets, I did love the jacket and my dog seemed fond of it too. It seemed to take about 10 minutes to calm her down in a lightening and thunder storm, but did work in the end. Halloween I will have the jacket on her long before the trick/treaters and their cherry bombs come around. High hopes for that night. I bought a sml size for my 18 lb dog because her chest size fit the small info and now I will buy a second one for her at the medium size, THE SMALL FITS, BUT JUST BARELY, if she gains a lb, I will be wearing it for a slipper. It wont work for her any longer...whoever said buy one size up was quite right. So now I will own 2 jackets, I did love the jacket and my dog seemed fond of it too. It seemed to take about 10 minutes to calm her down in a lightening and thunder storm, but did work in the end. Halloween I will have the jacket on her long before the trick/treaters and their cherry bombs... » Read More I bought a sml size for my 18 lb dog because her chest size fit the small info and now I will buy a second one for her at the medium size, THE SMALL FITS, BUT JUST BARELY, if she gains a lb, I will be wearing it for a slipper. It wont work for her any longer...whoever said buy one size up was quite right. So now I will own 2 jackets, I did love the jacket and my dog seemed fond of it too. It seemed to take about 10 minutes to calm her down in a lightening and thunder storm, but did work in the end. Halloween I will have the jacket on her long before the trick/treaters and their cherry bombs come around. High hopes for that night. « Show Less
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Hi, my son has a 22 pound Corgi , Corgi's have very long bodies and very short legs......she needed height to see out! However, she could only sit in this car seat and could not lie down -was too small for her long body...they returned it and bought 2 long outdoor seat cushions and stacked them ( for a 2 person couch outdoor love seat so the cushions could handle wet feet and mud easily ) and a chest harness for the dog that attaches to the seat belt - so she won't choke or fly forward if they stop suddenly...she can sit and lie down as she pleases...every dog is different... if your dog is going on long trips then it is important that it can lie down in it's seat and not just see out...good luck!
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Well it is up to you. A puppy will fit fine is this large or small breed. For this how big will your puppy become as he grows that is dependent on breed of course. This is desired for large or small dogs. I have a Dachshund and a Pembroke Welsh Corgi both a year old that I put in there. They are full grown and lots of room to walk around across the back seats but are contained in the tube which I like. If your breed is larger then your pup will grow into it. If it is smaller like mine are you might want to get the cushion inserts they sell for it to fill some of the space. Even with a larger breed you may want to put some towels or blanks down to make it more comfortable for you pup. The is no cushions that come with the tube itself. It does unzip from either end which is another feature I like for keep then contained or to get them out in the back of the car.
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While our pets are smaller than yours, I would feel perfectly at ease with a dog the size you described. This kennel is very sturdy and well built. Hope this helps : )
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Hello Kathryn,We carry both medium and large cots.Here are the manufacturers product details:Recommended Dog's Weight Limits:Medium (less than)100 poundsLarge (less than) 150 poundsProduct Details:Shipping Dimensions:Medium (30" x 5" x 5")Large (37" x 5" x 5")Assembled Dimensions:Medium (30" x 5" x 5")Large (37" x 5" x 5")You can purchase the cot using this link Hugs Pet Products Cool Cot Elevated Dog Bed, MediumSincerely,Redline Savings Hello Kathryn,We carry both medium and large cots.Here are the manufacturers product details:Recommended Dog's Weight Limits:Medium (less than)100 poundsLarge (less than) 150 poundsProduct Details:Shipping Dimensions:Medium (30" x 5" x 5")Large (37" x 5" x 5")Assembled Dimensions:Medium (30" x 5" x 5")Large (37" x 5" x 5")You can purchase the cot using this link Hugs Pet Products Cool Cot... » Read More Hello Kathryn,We carry both medium and large cots.Here are the manufacturers product details:Recommended Dog's Weight Limits:Medium (less than)100 poundsLarge (less than) 150 poundsProduct Details:Shipping Dimensions:Medium (30" x 5" x 5")Large (37" x 5" x 5")Assembled Dimensions:Medium (30" x 5" x 5")Large (37" x 5" x 5")You can purchase the cot using this link Hugs Pet Products Cool Cot Elevated Dog Bed, MediumSincerely,Redline Savings « Show Less
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i bought an additional harness to leave attached to the booster seat.. its a little larger on my min pin, but goes over clothes etc.. the front adjustment is a good fit, the "stomach" adjustment is a little loose (she weighs less than 6 lbs) but she stays put.. this is the harness description i got on amazon:Cosmos ® Black Color Polyester Dog Safety Vehicle Belt Harness with Soft Sponge Cushion - Smallpaid less than $8 and had prime shipping, it also has the ability to "buckle" into a seat belt receiver in the car and the strap is adjustable enough to allow the dog to move freely and you don't have to take the harness out of the car.. i leave clipped to the "back" clip on the booster seat.. i bought an additional harness to leave attached to the booster seat.. its a little larger on my min pin, but goes over clothes etc.. the front adjustment is a good fit, the "stomach" adjustment is a little loose (she weighs less than 6 lbs) but she stays put.. this is the harness description i got on amazon:Cosmos ® Black Color Polyester Dog Safety Vehicle Belt Harness with Soft Sponge Cushion - Smallpaid less than $8 and had prime shipping, it also has the ability to "buckle" into a seat belt receiver in the car and the strap is adjustable enough to allow... » Read More i bought an additional harness to leave attached to the booster seat.. its a little larger on my min pin, but goes over clothes etc.. the front adjustment is a good fit, the "stomach" adjustment is a little loose (she weighs less than 6 lbs) but she stays put.. this is the harness description i got on amazon:Cosmos ® Black Color Polyester Dog Safety Vehicle Belt Harness with Soft Sponge Cushion - Smallpaid less than $8 and had prime shipping, it also has the ability to "buckle" into a seat belt receiver in the car and the strap is adjustable enough to allow the dog to move freely and you don't have to take the harness out of the car.. i leave clipped to the "back" clip on the booster seat.. « Show Less