What kind of crates do you prefer and why?

[Iilo]

Wenisrubber,

I have a Malamute, so he's about 70-80 pounds and would need his own seat for the 8 hour flight out to Portland. I don't think that that's possible, and he'd definitely get antsy and want to meet everyone on the plane. He CAN fit under my seat, but his crate can't, so I guess he can't be a carry-on.

I'd love a link to that crate. We don't have any plastic kennels, except for one very small vari-kennel that I wouldn't feel comfortable leaving him in for 8+ hours. We'd probably be flying NWA, as that's what I've flown all my life.

[Suki Wingy]

We use Bargain Hound brand plastic, Clark loved it, Layla hated it (she also had seperaction anxiety though) and Niño loves it. Durring parties he'll open the door with his paw and go in to sleep.
I plan on buying this for the next dog:
Star Plastic Folding Crate
I love the way it looks and that it can fold down so nicley, plus is's airline approved. You can also buy wheels for it.

I love bargain hound because it has lasted through 7 years including 5 months with a dog who scrateched up the inside and tried with all her might to break and destroy it, plus it was cheaper, and it has no ugly logo on the top!


I want to buy the $25 Boots & Barkley brand soft crate just for traveling for Niño but I'm scared because at IKC (benched dog show) a pug in one FELL OFF THE BENCH while inside

[Sevaede]

Wenisrubber,

I have a Malamute, so he's about 70-80 pounds and would need his own seat for the 8 hour flight out to Portland. I don't think that that's possible, and he'd definitely get antsy and want to meet everyone on the plane. He CAN fit under my seat, but his crate can't, so I guess he can't be a carry-on.

I'd love a link to that crate. We don't have any plastic kennels, except for one very small vari-kennel that I wouldn't feel comfortable leaving him in for 8+ hours. We'd probably be flying NWA, as that's what I've flown all my life.

Ahh, you're right. They'll probably put him in cargo.

http://www.dogsupplies.com/store/mcart.php?ID=413 . That is the crate link. I have the one with the steel grate top. The little brown things you see on the sides? You slide those together, after pushing down the edges of the white part, and it flips open.

Here is an additional link that you might find handy: http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Nor...lines/pets.php

[Suki Wingy]

reffering to that last link^^

Aw, no rats alowed in carry on.