We have a Shelty about 15" high weighing 16 #s. Will this door work for her?
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My dog is that height and 27# and "flies" through the door at full speed. He is a miniature schnauzer. He has not taken it easy with this door at all and it still shuts perfect every time. I have two miniature schnauzers, the second being a bit smaller. She is just as rough on the door. Worth every penny.
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Just an added note- I've had several different doors over the years & I LOVE this door- the rigid flap is a huge improvement over the soft flappy kind-
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It will probably work for a dog that size if you follow the installation instructions and don't install the door too low. It is not so much the dogs over all height that matters, but the size of the dogs body is what determines if it will fit through the door. The idea is to install the door high enough that the dogs body can clear the opening and not have to scrunch down too much either (other than lowering the head). I think the instructions say a minimum of four inches above the ground. You don't want to make the dog drag its belly through the door and you don't want to make the dog scrunch down to get through the door. I installed a smaller door for my fat little spaniel mix, a bit shorter than your dog but probably probably heavier. That door was too narrow. I replaced it with the dogmate medium sized door and she was happy. She is gone now, but my min-pin mix, rat terrier mix and cat all use the same door that I installed for her, even though it is set up too high. They are all young and bounce through the door easily, but I could see it having to be changed or lowered if the have mobility problems when they get older.
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We have a schnoodle, about 18 lbs, and a smaller maltipoo, and the door is big enough for them to practicality go through side by side. In fact, we have a toddler (24 lbs) and he has used the doggie door with no issues. The flap measurement is accurate. I would suggest cutting a hole in a cardboard box the correct size, and testing it with your dog. I do suggest that you be ready to purchase additional weatherstripping, as what's included is inadequate.
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Wow, what a huge cat. No this will not work for a cat of that size. My cat is 15 lbs and he just fits. You should consider a small dog door.
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I doubt it sincerely; mine is for for feral cats. The door would be too small for a 55 lb. dog, I think
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My cat is 16lbs and fits through this door. I don't see your dog having issue with this unless all 5 pounds of your dog is belly.
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Shouldn't have a problem. My dog weighs about that and fits great. We love the dog mate door.
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If you are talking about the height, then it will fit. The top of the door is spring loaded so it is adjustable. Once in, release the spring top, it will move into position. Tighten down the spring locks and you should be ready to go.
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I am not sure that the door would open wide enough. Also, the ramp might me a little to tall. I use it for a miniature dachshund to climb into the bed. It works very well but the material is a little slippery.
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I have a 20lb beagle and she cannot open it even though she tries. I don't even have it cranked all the way the door closes softly, but you can adjust it easily.
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I am no expert, but don't believe size of the door is at issue. Size shouldn't be an issue if properly balanced by springs....
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My 15 pound arthritic old cat uses this door with no problem. I also have a young approx. 15 pound male and he uses it with ease. Don't know how the extra 5 pounds would affect use but I don't expect there would be any problem
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Audrey, I think your idea of moving the arch up a bit would help. I asked my husband and he said the same thing. Plus, if you leave off the brush, that opens up the door a lot. My 15-pound dog can't fit through it but cats are much better at slinking into tight spaces than dogs. My cat's about 12 pounds and is quite fast at going up and down the stairs through the cathole door. Good luck!!
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When I installed this door I had a Bullmastiff mix (90+ lbs.) a Bichon (11 lbs.) and a Shih Tzu (15 lbs.) The ShihTzu has since passed but she had no problem using it until the day she died. The bottom of the door is 10 inches from the floor. None of the dogs have ever had a problem using it at all. The little ones have to hop up a little but that's not nearly as high as getting on the couch or bed.
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This is a very large door! We have all sizes ranging from 8 lbs to a 130 lb Great Dane and it can take the abuse! It was a pain to put in, because of location we chose, but I highly recommend it!
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Should be fine! As you see in the photo the door doesn't start at the ground level.
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It probably would... It has a very tight grip, it's thick but I'm sure a heavy door would be no problem... If there's away here I could post a picture for you I would..
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Yes. The top adjusts down to about 3 1/2 inches. Just make sure the door for the animal is big enough. I bought a large for a 30lb Mini Assie. Wink has really long legs. He is tall in the legs. I couldn't go by weight. Good luck.