Can you carry a 40 lb dog in here?
2041156
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.
2041157
It's not a carrier, it's a soft collapsible crate, one that will easily fit a 40 lb dog.
1755468
YES! With room to spare! This was the best thing I have ever purchased. I love it my dog loves it. My dog gets in it at night and I have to open the front door to show her it's too dark to go for a walk, so she will get in the buggy and wait.
1785623
yes 2 people at 160lbs 2 folding chairs and a black lab at 70lbs.keep the zipper partially open for the dog when your dog runs out.
1133820
my dog is only 40 lbs. you would probably be better of with at least a large or extra large.
1055373
Absolutely, my dog is 24 pounds and there is lot's of room. This is an amazing way to bring your pet with you when doing errands or going out to public events.
1965549
Yes, it should be no problem. My dog is a Black Lab/Shaperki and weighs 100 pounds and uses it. The door is just barely large enough for him, but he has never had any trouble getting in or out.
2125155
Yes mine holds two Basset Hounds 38 lbs and 55 lbs they are in tight quarters but like it that way. Your Dogs will find it very roomy
1980515
It may be just fine with the 40lbs on top,but it could slide because of the water inside pad.I suggest taking it for a trial run before leaving on trip.
1262549
Yes. I have two 40 lb basset/corgi mixes and they both fit in it comfortably with room to lay down. They are very short but could be twice as tall and still comfortably share this crate.
1659265
My dog is only 5 lb, but I'm sure you could carry up to 10 lb. with no problem, any pets weight more than that might be too heavy on your shoulder.
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
340911
I think you will be fine. We carry our 50 lb. pup along with a small cooler and she has all kinds of room.
1168487
Oh yes, I bought the large-sized carrier and put two dogs inside: Willow, my Soft-coated Wheaten terrier (40 lbs) and my little Pepper the 11 pound mutt in there at the same time. There are two leash hooks..one on each side. If your dog wears a harness you can get a connector and hook each of them to their own fastener. There is plenty of room inside. Hope this helps.
2137172
I would probably only do 20lbs max. My dog is 11 and fits fine with some room maybe 5 inches to move around. Put both the cat and dog in it 20lbs and it was tight. It's up to you but I don't think I would do 40lbs! Good luck!
898731
I have 2 Shih Tzu's, I bought one for each of them to sprawl out on. The two of them together would barely fit on this. I would say it can fit a 40 lb dog comfortablely.
283812
It probably isn't comfortable for a dog much bigger than 40 lbs. that said, I've seen a 95-lb Lab squeeze into some wild spots when it suits him.
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!