SunnyCoastCav Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 I think there's been a bit of confusion here - I already have a pen for him at night and if we have to go out - I am asking about a pet carrier for traveling in the car, to the vet and for keeping him contained when visiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystiqview Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 For travelling in the car - look at a harness. The only time I would recommend a harness is for car travel. They can buckle into the normal seat belt clip. If he is crate trained, then I would look at a soft crate. You would want something large enough for him to stand up and be able to turn around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyCoastCav Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 He is only 8 weeks old, hence wanting to have some sort of carrier. He will have a harness when he's big enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 I think there's been a bit of confusion here - I already have a pen for him at night and if we have to go out - I am asking about a pet carrier for traveling in the car, to the vet and for keeping him contained when visiting. I didn't see suggestions for a pen? I have read pros and cons of soft (fabric) crates, plastic crates/carriers (vari kennel or PP20/40 etc) and wire crates. Wire crates are NOT pens which I think you might be confusing them with. A puppy pen does not have a floor and is a larger area much like a babies play pen. Sometimes it has a roof, other times not. A wire crate is a wire version of a soft crate/vari kennel and is completely enclosed and usually purchased to be just big enough for the adult size. Apologies if I missed someone suggesting a pen but I have read several times you saying you didn't need that and each time it seemed to come after a wire crate suggestion. Dancinbcs gave you a link to a great wire crate that would have excellent air flow and would safely contain your puppy for car rides, vet trips etc. And if needed a light weight sheet can be thrown over them to cover them and make them more enclosed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Labradork Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 (edited) I think there's been a bit of confusion here - I already have a pen for him at night and if we have to go out - I am asking about a pet carrier for traveling in the car, to the vet and for keeping him contained when visiting. Hi SunnyCoastCav I think there's been some confusion because you mentioned a few times in your first post that you're looking for a crate and not a carrier ?? :) Also, in my experience, the words crate and carrier are sometimes used interchangeably to mean the same thing, ie. those blue and white airline crates. Don't mind me, I'm just a Linguistics nerd :laugh: Edited November 11, 2012 by Labradork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyCoastCav Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 Well I got confused at first, then I changed the thread title XD I think I've realised that I can't get something that will do double duty; so I'll get a plastic carrier and then maybe a crate. I'll ask the breeder when I see her tomorrow too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Labradork Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 (edited) I have five crates...a small plastic puppy one, a large plastic adult one, a medium sized metal one, a large metal one and a medium sized soft crate (made by Bono Fido). Edited November 11, 2012 by Labradork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyCoastCav Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 Five? For one dog :D. Sounds like my daughter and her dance stuff...three different types of footwear just for contemporary XD Well I don't feel so bad about getting two different carriers now. Was hoping to save some money but then again, not in a house with dancing and a dog O.o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Labradork Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 (edited) Five? For one dog :D. Sounds like my daughter and her dance stuff...three different types of footwear just for contemporary XD Well I don't feel so bad about getting two different carriers now. Was hoping to save some money but then again, not in a house with dancing and a dog O.o For the puppies/dogs I have owned over the years. You can never have enough crates :) Edited November 11, 2012 by Labradork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 My wire crates are being used by a friend so can't measure them but the plastic crate that suits an adult Cav is a PP40 so check the measurement of that one to compare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyCoastCav Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 I took delivery of the bargain plastic crate today ($50, never used). It looks huge at the moment for my little pup though XD. It's PP40 size so it should be big enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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