--- In Dachsie_World@yahoogroups.com, Nancy Kaminski <zinnia@...> wrote:
>
> On Wed, Oct 5, 2011 at 9:53 AM, John <jr_mani@...> wrote:
>
> > I have a standard daxy who is 29 " long and looking to buy airline crate
> > the intermediate is 31" which does not seem long enough when looking at all the charts. The airline says he must be able to stand up well he can in this but should I buy a larger one ? Â any thoughts from travellers welcome
> > thanks
>
> How are you measuring your dachsie? From nose to butt? Nose to end of tail?
>
> My standard dachsie (18 inches from withers to base of tail, so
> probably about 29 inches if you include her head and neck) fit nicely
> into a medium-sized travel crate. She was from Washington State so she
> flew to me here in Minnesota. She slept in that crate for the rest of
> her life---it was cozy. She didn't spend days in the crate, it was
> just her refuge and den.
>
> The smallest crate possible is better for travel, IMO---your dog
> should be able to stand up and turn around. If there is turbulence you
> don't want him to have so much room he gets thrown around and hurt.
>
> Nancy Kaminski
>
thanks for this about the turbulence . my little boy is 29 "from base of tail to tip of nose , the charts say that that the 31" crate intermediate is too small so I am quite confused now!!!
What make is your crate and what were the dimensions
Thanks for your help - airline say that they must be happy he can turn round but that is they say!!!
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