Sherpa Classic Medium Deluxe Orginal Navy Pet Dog Cat Kitten Soft Sided Crate Carrier Airline Carrier 17"L x 11" x 10.5", Carrier Weight 3.6 lbs

by Sherpa

Product Features

• Removable washable faux lambskin liner machine washable, bag can be spot cleaned with mild soap and water
• Airline approved with most major air carriers, as always check with carrier for under the seat size requirements
• Top and side entry, shoulder strap included, mesh panels for ventilation.
• 1 year manufactuers warranty to be free from defects
• Inside D ring to attach to your pets lead, locking zipper to prevent escape

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17 x 11 x 10.5 inches ; 3.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001CQAB8C
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,978 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)

Product Description

A best seller from Sherpa's Pet Trading Company, these bags are practical, yet stylish and are approved for use on major airlines. Small and medium sizes fit comfortably under most airline seats sherpa deluxe size medium navy with red trim pet carrier. please measure your pet for fit. to measure for length take tape measure from the nap of the neck or collar area and measure to the base of the tail not including the tail. for height measre from the floor to the shoulder. bag dimensions are 17"long x 10.5 High and 11" depth. mesh panels for ventilation, shoulder strap included, inside d ring to prevent escape and locking zipper. bag can be spot cleaned, removable liner machine washable.

Customer Reviews

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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works on Southwest Airlines!, September 19, 2010

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Vicrob (El Dorado Hills, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sherpa Classic Medium Deluxe Orginal Navy Pet Dog Cat Kitten Soft Sided Crate Carrier Airline Carrier 17"L x 11" x 10.5", Carrier Weight 3.6 lbs (Misc.)

After reading stories of people traveling with pets who were turned away at the gate/denied boarding because of a non-compliant carrier, I was quite concerned with how I would transport my new puppy from Dallas to California. I settled on the Sherpa brand because of their partnership with several airlines and the guarantee they provided.

Despite the guarantee from Sherpa, I was still concerned about whether my 8 week old, 8.6lb Boxer would actually fit in this bag. She stood 11.5" at the shoulder, which is taller than this bag - and the seat dimensions on Southwest indicated an 8.25" height. I purchased the Medium and Large Original Deluxe Sherpa Carrier and took both to a Southwest ticket agent to confirm if either complied. The Agent took one look at the MEDIUM carrier and said it would definitely work. The Large would be a challenge (the construction is rather rigid and not easy to bend). My pup was definitely taller than both bags. When she sat down in the MEDIUM bag, her head was at the perfect height for her to gnaw on the zipper surrounding the top opening of the bag. This kept her pre-occupied and did no damage to the bag. When it was time to enter the airport, I simply had her lay down and I zipped up the top. She had plenty of room to stretch out and to shift positions. Boxers tend to sleep on their sides with all four legs extended (like a horse) and my pup was in this position frequently.

The bag is of good quality. It is not luggage - three of the four sides are made of mesh which allows for air circulation and enabled my pup to see/smell me during the trip. I was also able to see through the mesh sufficiently enough to check on her throughout each flight. I read in other reviews that the bag did not feel sturdy with the pet inside...I only used the handles (not the shoulder strap) to carry my pup and when she was awake and active while I was carrying the bag, it did feel a little off balance at times. The same occurred when she was curled in a ball toward one end of the bag. But I would not describe the bag as unstable - there is a sturdy board that lines the bottom of the carrier and has velcro strips to hold down the fleece pad. I felt no sagging and at no time did I feel my pup was unsafe while carrying her. The zippered pocket on the end of the bag was large enough to hold my wallet, Kindle and a ziplock bag of puppy chews.

So, if you are traveling on Southwest Airlines, the MEDIUM carrier slides perfectly beneath the seat in front of you (we were on 737's). I do not think the Large would have made it without considerable 'smooshing.' Also, I'm guessing that in a month or so, there is no way my baby Boxer will fit comfortably in this carrier...for long term use, it is definitely sized for smaller breeds.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars We made it! First plane trip went well, December 25, 2009

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Beckie (OH United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sherpa Classic Medium Deluxe Orginal Navy Pet Dog Cat Kitten Soft Sided Crate Carrier Airline Carrier 17"L x 11" x 10.5", Carrier Weight 3.6 lbs (Misc.)

I was nervous about taking my 13 lb dog in this thing on a long flight with a layover. I did give him half a tranq, but he didn't really konk out, although he was very relaxed. There was a little panting going on, not sure if he was hot or what. The crate does fit all the way under the seat with a bit of coaxing. The frame will bend a little to get it under there. If you take a middle or window seat you can maybe leave it out a little, but on the aisle the attendant will likely make you put it all the way under. I think this is the biggest dog crate you can get under a seat. My dog did not fill the crate, he could not stand up in it when its zipped at the top, but still, it was ok. I saw a woman with a 20lb dog in a similar crate and she said they travel a lot. That dog nearly filled the space. My dog could curl up. Do spend time getting him acclimated to it before you go. I also had a wheeled cart because I had to make a dash for a connection, it worked just fine. It was a collapsible one from Target, where the wheels fold in flat. Quick and easy to pop open and get moving with.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars airline pet carrier, January 24, 2010

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K. Frattaroli (glendora, new jersey, US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sherpa Classic Medium Deluxe Orginal Navy Pet Dog Cat Kitten Soft Sided Crate Carrier Airline Carrier 17"L x 11" x 10.5", Carrier Weight 3.6 lbs (Misc.)

this is the perfect carrier to be used on airlines - fits comfortably under seat in front of you - and gives ample breathing room for cat or dog. our cat weighs 12 lbs. and fit it comfortably with room to spare.