Pet Carriers

We decided to take our puppy home for the holidays and got quite nervous after reading reviews about southwest airlines not allowing pets onto the plane at the last minute. Some Sherpa carriers are guaranteed onboard, but not with Southwest. The dimensions for southwest are a bit unusual, having a 9" height clearance maximum. The dog also has to be able to stand up and turn around in the carrier. Many carrier descriptions included either interior or exterior dimensions, so you really did not know if you met all the criteria without trying it out. So, after MUCH reading and shopping, I ended up buying 6 carriers so that I could get southwest's blessing. I ordered the snoozer wheel around, the pet 2 go escort and traveler, and the Sherpa sport from Wayfair[...]. Realizing this was not going to happen, we went to 2 local pet stores and bought the dog whisperer tote and the outward hound carrier on wheels. Other than the dog whisperer, everything I purchased SEEMED to have the same features…. On wheels with pull out luggage handle, converting to a car seat and backpack. My dog, a 15 pound miniature American Eskimo, hated the dog whisperer… and liked the outward hound a bit more. (he really hated the whole thought of the enclosures, so we also got some ACE from the vet to calm him down… great idea!!). We took our dog and the Outward Hound carrier to southwest and they did not approve of it, for it was really short and he seemed squished … They recommended we buy the southwest bag, ok, our 7th bag purchase.... I have to say, the southwest bag is quite wide…. But doesn't have all the cool conversions as I was seeking… it is just a "box" that does not even stand up on it's own (no structure) When we returned home from our trip, we received the other carriers from Wayfair, and set them all up in a row…. We loved the snoozer the best of all the 7 bags we ended up purchasing. It has a lot of mesh for him to completely see out of, it is tall enough for him to stand up in, and has a central support to hold the top rigid. The bag's hard bottom even comes off in case the airline has low seating. He seems to actually LIKE getting into this bag, and we use it in the car where he is typically very nervous, and it seems to calm him down….The backpack is VERY comfortable, and he seems very comfortable in this bag… even the floor is nicely padded from the luggage carrier…. I am very pleased with this purchase![...] But I am stuck with the southwest bag."..."  Read more

This appears to be a quality made carrier for a very small dog. The rolling action of the wheels was a little questionable but I never got to try it with my dog in the carrier. Unfortunately, the carrier was much too small for my 6.4 LB Shi Tzu mix, and she is a pretty small size...about the size of her rabbit friends that hide in our bushes! I am going to reorder the medium size.[...]"..."  Read more

I was looking for something more of a "stealth" nature that would allow me to carry my 5.5 pound papillon undetected. Unfortunately, this bag is not it, but as a convenient and comfortable carrier for a small dog it is just fine. It is easy and comfortable to carry, and is airy and does not squeeze the dog onto too small a space. My dog does not love being in a small carrier, but he prefers this one to the more "stealthy", and frankly richer-looking one I bought subsequent to this one."..."  Read more

Absolutely love this carrier. I actually bought the small size first for my teacup poodle. It is so versatile. I first used it as a carseat for travel, the screened in windows allow ventilation and visibility and the side pockets are great, one for food,water bowl,treats and the other for leash,sweater etc. The extendable handle is simple to adjust for walking, wheels roll easily giving your pet a happy ride. Then we found it a great crate when laid down it is a perfect bed, either with the top unzipped for in and out or zipped for containment at night. Then when we got a mate for our teacup poodle, they both wanted to stay together so we also purchased the large carrier and could not be happier. Recently went hiking and you guessed it, it has padded straps like a backpack that are easily adjusted for hours of comfort. Great product all around."..."  Read more