I have an older 16 llbs Westie. Do I need the larger size or smaller? Are the wheels good enough to walk on softer ground?
1098510
I have a 20 pound westie and he rides the small one. It is very well made and sturdy soy our 16 pound westie should have no problems.
1098511
I bought this item in 2010 and it is still going strong. I put two Chihuahuas in it. They weigh at least 16 together. I have used it on a variety of terrians. It is still going stong. Pavement, grass, sidewalks and roadways.
1098512
Go for the larger one. If you're going on a soft but established pathway you should be okay. I wouldn't try mud, but you know that. That Westie of yours will have a blast! Great product.
1098513
The small one fits my 5lb chihuahua and my 10 lb chiweenie together. The wheels are rubber,not plastic. So it can go on most surfaces.
1098514
You DEFINITEY need a larger one...our cat was 6 lbs and the bottom sagged.... but she loved it! Wheels worked on grass.
1952714
the quality of the wheels is not the issue. They are strong and can handle the weight. I think the medium size Tutto will be too small for an 18 pound dog. Our 7lb. Pomeranian fits comfortably but I wouldn't want to stuff a dog twice the size into the medium size Tutto.
599215
After using mine every day for several weeks, I have found that my 30 lb toy aussie tends to sit or lean on one side or the other, which creates a bit of a stability issue when walking on roads with curved edges. 4 wheels would work better, however I do like this stroller over all.
1223726
I had two 16lb cavaliers in it and it worked fine. Your westie should be fine.
1519539
We've had 2 Westies over the past 20+ years and LOVE them! The cart we have now is for our 14 1/2 year old pit bull (65 lbs). It's a large and is big enough to hold another small-medium dog comfortably. So while I don't have a medium cart, I'd say based on our experience with the large that a medium would work well.
1600329
Yes, the large wheels makes it very easy to walk on grass or dirt roads. Large gravel doesn't work.
308805
I think so, but my largest dog is only 65lbs. The wheels are pretty sturdy though, like something you would find on one of those old TV stands. They even held up fine when I used the crate outside for several weeks (in a carport) for some feral kittens I relocated from an elementary school to my front yard/street. It made it so nice & easy to move the crate around!
2249748
the bigger wheels are easier to maneuver around for the person using this. by the way.... this is a great walker. But get the bigger wheels.... also less likely to hang up on something and crash
2117371
I'm 240 and seat is large . Moves easy with me. Even on carpet. Smaller around than Tail Bone one .so plus in that. Goes up and down with lever. But lever caught tray divider and broke it the first few min. But tray wasn't hurt that much just chunk out. Got it to move over rugs.. In house..broke foot and needed something to set and get around.. Garage I got the tailbone but it doesn't go up or down but it great- lg. seat_ larger wheels also take more space . Both are great for what I needed.
911540
Buy the smallest...my ShihTzu is 10 pounds, my friends Westie is 15 XXS works on both. Love them. Tried them on the Westie today in the house and she never wanted them off. Just ordered 2 more sets.
1092139
I think a medium would be too small for those size dogs. I agree with Ivan as to the wider wheel base, too.
87511
If you want her to use it as a push walker, I think the large one would be better. We got the small one for our 1 year old and it's too large for him to ride, and the handle was too short for him to use it effectively as a walker.
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I suggest the 5". There's no draw back to getting a larger one. The toy isn't made to be carried around by the dog, but rolled and pawed around. Its lightweight, even with food or treats, so there's no worry about the bigger one being too heavy. Like others said, the larger one would hold more and would have less of a chance of being lost under things. Go big! =)
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I think this is the same trouble we had in determining specs. I believe we found somewhere that the model referenced holds up to 100 lbs but I may be remembering that wrong. Whatever it is, we knew our 65 lb lab would work. Now that we have the stroller, I believe a dog that weighed maybe 10-15 lbs more would be fine. There are two issues, size wise. One is that you have to be able to push and control the 40 lb stroller with the dog weight inside. We have a lot of hills, so it's a work out going up hill. The second issue is that the dog has to fit comfortably inside. Our dog likes lots of room to spread out and she is comfortable and cozy with not a whole lot of length remaining. I think this is the same trouble we had in determining specs. I believe we found somewhere that the model referenced holds up to 100 lbs but I may be remembering that wrong. Whatever it is, we knew our 65 lb lab would work. Now that we have the stroller, I believe a dog that weighed maybe 10-15 lbs more would be fine. There are two issues, size wise. One is that you have to be able to push and control the 40 lb stroller with the dog weight inside. We have a lot of hills, so it's a work out going up hill. The second issue is that the dog has to fit comfortably inside. Our dog likes lots of... » Read More I think this is the same trouble we had in determining specs. I believe we found somewhere that the model referenced holds up to 100 lbs but I may be remembering that wrong. Whatever it is, we knew our 65 lb lab would work. Now that we have the stroller, I believe a dog that weighed maybe 10-15 lbs more would be fine. There are two issues, size wise. One is that you have to be able to push and control the 40 lb stroller with the dog weight inside. We have a lot of hills, so it's a work out going up hill. The second issue is that the dog has to fit comfortably inside. Our dog likes lots of room to spread out and she is comfortable and cozy with not a whole lot of length remaining. « Show Less
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I think you will find the four-wheel more stable. My Shih Tzu is getting along in years and has a heart murmur. Living on the third floor of the building, I must take him outdoors to relieve himself. The exertion caused him to cough, so I now transport him in the stroller. It's gone through rain, sleet snow and somewhat rough terrain several times daily for a year now and I have had no problems with it. I'd purchase the same one again if this one ever wore out.
1718061
I would buy the four wheels...sturdier. My dogs love this stroller...take them to the mall with me and they love it just to be with me! ENJOY!
1652557
I wonder if might be a bit tight depending on the size. Weight goes up to 110lbs for the one I purchased. I pull. 75lb Portie & a 15 lb jack/minpin/chix & they seem fine!! I do not leash up either of my dogs. Only issue I find is loading & unloading larger dogs can cause your bike to tip over so carry a block of wood to support top corner of cart as kick stand not enough