Description
- Heavy Duty, high plastic construction made in the USA
- Non-corrosive plastic wing nuts; extra strong steel wire
- Secure door latches and easy to operate. Four way ventilation.
- “Live Animal” sticker
Kennel Size
The best way to select the perfect kennel size for your pup is to measure him from the top of his head to the floor, then from the tip of his nose to the base of his tail. The height of the kennel should be 3-4 inches taller and longer than your pet so there’s ample space to fully stand up, easily turn around and comfortably lie all the way down!
Sizes
- 21 inches x 16 inches x 15 inches
- 28 inches x 20.5 inches x 21.5 inches
- 32 inches x 22.5 inches x 24 inches
- 36 inches x 25 inches x 27 inches
- 40 inches x 27 inches x 30 inches
- X-Large: 90 to 125 pound dogs
Cersar –
Cat likes it so far, needs some new hardware before it meets international airline regulations
I ordered this kennel for my medium sized cat to use when we move from the U.S. to the London. Based on my research, it complies with almost all of the airline regulations for international transport of cats that are going to be in the cargo hold of the plane. Be aware that if you are traveling from a country other than the U.S. or Canada on British Airways, this kennel does not meet the minimum size requirements for dogs or cats (you must use a size 200 or above) Also, no matter what airline you’re using, the plastic nuts must be replaced with metal nuts for international travel. Conveniently the hardware you need is also available via amazon, most likely under the “frequently bought together” portion of this kennel’s product page.
The kennel itself appears well made and arrived in perfect condition. Attaching the top to the bottom only took a couple minutes. The kennel comes with two “Live Animal” stickers already on it and an additional three stickers for you to add if needed.
I won’t be traveling for several months, so I haven’t attached the door to my crate yet. I put some blankets inside with the hope that my cat will enjoy hanging out in her new “cat fort” and thus be slightly less traumatized when she has to stay locked in it for hours during the flight. So far so good! I’ll update this review after using it for travel.
Update: This kennel was great for my cat’s flight overseas. She had to be shipped in pet cargo from the USA to London Heathrow, with a layover and a long wait in customs. The kennel itself was up to standard for international pet transport once I replaced the plastic nuts and bolts with metal nuts and bolts. Prior to her journey she had to ride in the car for several hours, and she HATES the car. Usually she yowls and throws up and is absolutely miserable. In this kennel, she was silent for the entire 4 hour trip! She was napping and would wake up periodically if we drove over a bump or something, but seemed very at ease the entire time. I think that this kennel really made her feel more secure than previous carriers.
The true testament to this carrier, though, is the fact that even after her undoubtedly traumatic experience flying overseas she still loves hanging out in it.
My final recommendations would be to definitely consider this kennel if you’re shipping your cat anywhere, don’t forget to replace the hardware, and don’t underestimate the benefit of letting your cat acclimate to the carrier prior to traveling.
Mikki V. –
Best, most secure dog kennel for flying I have seen. Highly recommended for the safe transportation of dogs and similar pets.
This is the best kennel you can buy for your 30 to 50-lb dog’s flight. There may be others out there that are good too, but I have seen several kennels fail and this is not one of them. As an airport biologist and dog owner, I highly recommend this kennel. I use it regularly to transport raptors from our airport (many are greater than 7-years old!) and I now have one for my 33-lb Welsh corgi. It is strong and secure. No handle on top to mislead ground handlers into transporting this kennel inappropriately; rather, there are properly distributed handles along the sides for safe lifting and transport by 2 people. There are extra holes in the 4 corners of the 2 shells and holes at the top and bottom of the latching door that can be used to add extra protection using zip-ties. Zip-ties will help deter “do-gooders” from opening the front door and allowing pet escape (yes, this happens). My kennel came with the flight kit (bowl, stickers, absorbent padding. etc), which fulfill the basic requirements for most airlines. I added extra LIVE ANIMAL stickers, the zip-ties, and a spill-proof water bowl. I am confident that if someone accidentally drops my dog’s kennel, she will not get out. Remember to check that all screws are secure and that you have added zip-ties before leaving your pet with the ticketing agent.