I have to travel with a 16lb minature schnauzer, do you think this would work? Airline requires for it to only be 10in height.
1377928
hi, yes I believe this item will work , since this is a soft pet carrier you can manipulate the bag to fit under the seat but you should purchase the large size . your dog will not fit in the smaller size
1377929
honestly I can say it might. The large full length strap is only held on by plastic fittings that could create a problem, but the 2 hands straps are very secure. Good Luck! Oh, let me go measure how tall it is....Darn can't find anything to measure with. I would guess the ceiling of the compartment is more like 12 inches but you may be able to push it down without making the doggy uncomfortable. Good Luck again.
1377930
there is certainly room to move in this carrier for my 16 lb, very long cat but it is tight. the mesh openings help so he does get air. I would say OK for a short flight.
1377931
hi,yes I believe this item will work , since this is a soft pet carrier you can manipulate the bag to fit under the seat but you should purchase the large size . your dog will not fit in the smaller size
1377932
A lot of people in the reviews have confirmed they use this bag to travel as it complies with airline rules.
2230789
I have a 10# dog in it. He is about 12" tall. A 15# could work... depending on height/body type? I would say a Border/Cairn/Norwich type terrier yes.
1943398
Yes but it would be a tight fit. Probably wouldn't be good for long trips. I fit a 8 and 2lb in mine and they have a bit of room to maneuver in.
2172359
It depends on her size. If she's over 8lbs you might not be able to squeeze her in. I have a (normal-sized= not overweight) 10lb Coton that is about 11 inches tall and I couldn't get her even halfway --- the bag is VERY narrow and small. This bag is probably best suited for slim-built dogs, such as miniature pinschers, slim chihuahas, mini-Yorkies, mini-poodles that aren't much over 5 lbs. (Wider-built dogs like pugs or French bulldogs won't fit.) Most full-grown cats wouldn't fit in this bag. The bag itself is cute and would fit EASILY under the seat in an international flight (the seats reserved for travelling with pets). I used the Sherpa Original Deluxe Pet Carrier, Large, Black to fly with my dog from Switzerland to LA and back and she was fine for over 13 hours. It just fit under the seat and I didn't have hardly any leg room at all. (The new planes are tight in Economy Class and I am only 5ft2") but she was able to stretch out on her back in the bag and had a really comfortable flight! I haven't used the Sherpa bag on a domestic flight yet. I hope that info helps!
885172
I wrote a review for this item because I absolutely LOVED using it for flying my 2 cats from SC to WA back in January of 2010. The height was an inch or 2 higher than US Airways guidelines, but it fit perfectly. They never measured it at the airport either...I had to take the cats out to go through security, but no measurements done at check-in, security, or at the gate. The good thing about this carrier is that it is soft so that the top could be squished a bit, if needed. It has stiffer supports in places to keep it from collapsing, but not so much you couldn't squish it a bit without really affecting the animal's comfort. The bag fit my 2 cats (about 11lbs each) at the same time and they had plenty of room...but the bag isn't huge and doesn't look huge. What airline are you planning on flying with? Even looking at the new guidelines, I wouldn't think twice about trying this bag again if I had to fly with my animals. Hope this helps!
2012921
Hi. I have used the large sherpa without wheels on cross Atlantic flights, mainly Lufthansa and Continental/United. The bag's measurements meet these airlines' guidelines, but it it is too large to fit under the seat in front of you. I always had it under my legs, which made an 8 hours flight rather uncomfortable. The bag with wheels is softer and bends more than the one without wheels, so you might be able to squeeze it under the seat, hoping that the dog tolerates it. My Westie's weight is 18 pounds and she fits well into either bag. On cross Atlantic flights the airlines are much stricter regarding weight and size of dog+bag (18 Pounds in all), sometimes I had to show that the dog was able to turn around in the bag. I would call Southwest Airlines and ask what their guidelines are; the space under the seat may depend on the type of aircraft. I don't believe that the medium bag can accomodate a 20 pound Cavalier, you need the large size. I would go to a pet shop and try it out before ordering it online.
961154
I'm a 165 pound guy and my little dog and I can fit in the cockpit. It's not too snug, but certainly not a easier fit for someone who might be exceptionally tall, heavy, or long legged. I posted a picture of my dog on my previous review. We can both fit in there, but he spends most of his time perched on the inflatable cowl with his legs on my thighs.
718220
Yes. I have french bulldogs and it fits. As I mentioned, to put under airline seat you must flatten down a bit. Also, some alirlines say it's too big for in-cabin travel but I've never had problems.
860150
My dog is a toy, and is 5 lbs. She fits comfortably in it and can move around with ease. It is a good sturdy bag but while on vacation we could only hold her for a half an hour max before we had to trade off with someone else because she would get too heavy. I do not think a 16 lb dog would be comfortable in it or you would be comfortable holding it. I would look into getting something bigger. If you were planning on using it for air travel it would be too small for a 16 lb dog.
245686
We also have an 18 lb Shih Tzu - that is large for Shih Tzus.We think you need the large size - our dog could can barely stand up in it, but generally OK. No complaints from our dog (other than not liking the takeoff noise.)Regarding regulations, it can be tricky. I think it is larger than normally allowed (we did not ask, and no one complained - so it worked out for us).We were flying JetBlue and got the "Extra Space" option, which gives a couple extra inches.Good luck.
1306967
My best guess is yes. The airline rule I believe, is that they need to be able to fully stand and turn around. My papillon puppy, weighing around three pounds would have easily had room for another puppy. Of course, it depends on the size of your dogs. Good luck and happy and safe travels!
1502001
Hi there! We own the medium carrier and used it to transport our two parakeets by car for our cross- country move. It is very well made and sturdy and not so sure it would fit under the airline seat. It is not all that malleable. Wonder if u could find out from the airline the max height that could fit under the seat.
1249695
My little Pomchi has plenty of room but he's only ten pounds. A large Dachshund might find it an uncomfortable fit for any but a very short ride.
953539
I would imagine not. The width would be ok,but it would be too long. You should double check with the specific airline for measurements though.
593958
I have no idea about the size of a mini schnauzer. I can tell you that the size of the medium carrier is for pets up to 16 lbs, 16" in length x 10" in height. Measure your dog carefully.
526804
It might be a tight squeeze for 8 1/2 inches. It should work if the seat height is 10 inches. It is a nice Carrier.
626819
Worked great for traveling with a kitten. Bag fit under the airplane seat. It isn't terribly wide or long (height should be fine). I would measure your dog and check bag dimensions before purchase.