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[habramerek]

I am looking for a REALLY big dog crate (air carriers approved one) so that I could transfer my newfoundland dog to Europe. The biggest crate I have found so far was 105cm long and 75 cm height. While the dog is 125 and 91

Can anybody help me out? Where to find big crate or something... Im leaving in 2 months so I assume I have enough time (I hope)

Thanx

[phoenix]

I am looking for a REALLY big dog crate (air carriers approved one) so that I could transfer my newfoundland dog to Europe. The biggest crate I have found so far was 105cm long and 75 cm height. While the dog is 125 and 91

Can anybody help me out? Where to find big crate or something... Im leaving in 2 months so I assume I have enough time (I hope)

Thanx

Try the following, there are others too:

http://www.caninekennels.com/~sa_webapp ... ?page=8261

http://www.doggiesolutions.co.uk/erol.html#1X0

Have you checked the airlines rules on how much bigger the crate has to be than the actual dog . . . so that they have room to turn around etc ?

It's possible for such a large dog you may have to have one made (wooden and heavier than plastic).

[habramerek]

phoenix, thanx. I have tryied looking over the net for a bigger crate but no luck. The ones u shared is a bit small as well

The standards say that the dog should be able to sit, turn and lay without any problem. That means that the crate I need should be at least 140 by 100

thanx anyway

[webbo]

I am looking for a REALLY big dog crate (air carriers approved one) so that I could transfer my newfoundland dog to Europe. The biggest crate I have found so far was 105cm long and 75 cm height. While the dog is 125 and 91

Can anybody help me out? Where to find big crate or something... Im leaving in 2 months so I assume I have enough time (I hope)

Thanx

Not sure where on the island you live, but I know that B.A.R.C. and B.F.A.W.S. (the forces kennels and re-homing centres at Episkopi and Dhekelia) sometime have them in stock. The Episkopi telephone is 99952707 or 25211200 ( If you live at the other end of the island, they will give you Dhekelia's number. I am not sure if they sell to non-military - I am a civilian who does volunteer work for them

If they do not have any/ will not sell you one, they may be able to tell you where you may buy one or even have one made. You may even find a good joiner on the forum who could help you out


Good luck

Bubbles x

[phoenix]

I am looking for a REALLY big dog crate (air carriers approved one) so that I could transfer my newfoundland dog to Europe. The biggest crate I have found so far was 105cm long and 75 cm height. While the dog is 125 and 91

Can anybody help me out? Where to find big crate or something... Im leaving in 2 months so I assume I have enough time (I hope)

Thanx

How are you measuring the dog?

I know it sounds silly but I made the mistake of running the tape measure from the tip of the nose along the back whilst her head was stretched outwards instead of relaxed downwards. And one height measurement is only up to where the leg meets the shoulder.

[webbo]

I notice you just joined the Forum yesterday. Hope you will stay on it once you move to wherever in Europe. Enjoy

Also, take notice of what Phoenix said about measuring your dog and getting the correct size box. I have taken/collected dogs to and from the airports and it is amazing at how small some boxes are, yet the owners claim to love their pets.

Your dog should be able to lie down comfortably and be able to turn around once inside the box with minimum effort. Do not forget that the dog will not just be in the box for the duration of the flight (4 to 5 hours depending on your destination) but also while he/she goes through customs control too and like any other passenger the animals have to be at the airport the 2/3 hours prior to the flight too! There could be a lot of time sitting on the tarmac and all that time couped up can stress some dogs.

Some airlines do not allow anything in the box with the dog other than the blanket (no toys, bowls, biscuits, leashes etc) so it is always a good idea to place an old t-shirt of yours in for the dog to smell, recognise and feel more 'at home'. Water is fed through a water tube from the outside of the box. Take a fresh bottle to refill just before the customs take over!!

Do not have to remind you to make sure your dog's passport is all up to date as well as the vaccinations - especially rabies!!

Bubbles x

[phoenix]

I notice you just joined the Forum yesterday. Hope you will stay on it once you move to wherever in Europe. Enjoy

Also, take notice of what Phoenix said about measuring your dog and getting the correct size box. I have taken/collected dogs to and from the airports and it is amazing at how small some boxes are, yet the owners claim to love their pets.

Your dog should be able to lie down comfortably and be able to turn around once inside the box with minimum effort. Do not forget that the dog will not just be in the box for the duration of the flight (4 to 5 hours depending on your destination) but also while he/she goes through customs control too and like any other passenger the animals have to be at the airport the 2/3 hours prior to the flight too! There could be a lot of time sitting on the tarmac and all that time couped up can stress some dogs.

Some airlines do not allow anything in the box with the dog other than the blanket (no toys, bowls, biscuits, leashes etc) so it is always a good idea to place an old t-shirt of yours in for the dog to smell, recognise and feel more 'at home'. Water is fed through a water tube from the outside of the box. Take a fresh bottle to refill just before the customs take over!!

Do not have to remind you to make sure your dog's passport is all up to date as well as the vaccinations - especially rabies!!

Bubbles x

Good tip there Bubbles . . . I'd forgotten about pastoral care with all the other arrangements.

[webbo]

I notice you just joined the Forum yesterday. Hope you will stay on it once you move to wherever in Europe. Enjoy

Also, take notice of what Phoenix said about measuring your dog and getting the correct size box. I have taken/collected dogs to and from the airports and it is amazing at how small some boxes are, yet the owners claim to love their pets.

Your dog should be able to lie down comfortably and be able to turn around once inside the box with minimum effort. Do not forget that the dog will not just be in the box for the duration of the flight (4 to 5 hours depending on your destination) but also while he/she goes through customs control too and like any other passenger the animals have to be at the airport the 2/3 hours prior to the flight too! There could be a lot of time sitting on the tarmac and all that time couped up can stress some dogs.

Some airlines do not allow anything in the box with the dog other than the blanket (no toys, bowls, biscuits, leashes etc) so it is always a good idea to place an old t-shirt of yours in for the dog to smell, recognise and feel more 'at home'. Water is fed through a water tube from the outside of the box. Take a fresh bottle to refill just before the customs take over!!

Do not have to remind you to make sure your dog's passport is all up to date as well as the vaccinations - especially rabies!!

Bubbles x

Good tip there Bubbles . . . I'd forgotten about pastoral care with all the other arrangements.

You are welcome
B x

[habramerek]

How are you measuring the dog?

I know it sounds silly but I made the mistake of running the tape measure from the tip of the nose along the back whilst her head was stretched outwards instead of relaxed downwards. And one height measurement is only up to where the leg meets the shoulder.

Yeap, I know that. As for the height, it should be the actual size. As the dog sits. Because otherwise according to your measurements the dog will not fit in d cage Since the standard is as following: dog has to be able to sit in the crate

I notice you just joined the Forum yesterday. Hope you will stay on it once you move to wherever in Europe. Enjoy

Also, take notice of what Phoenix said about measuring your dog and getting the correct size box. I have taken/collected dogs to and from the airports and it is amazing at how small some boxes are, yet the owners claim to love their pets.

Your dog should be able to lie down comfortably and be able to turn around once inside the box with minimum effort. Do not forget that the dog will not just be in the box for the duration of the flight (4 to 5 hours depending on your destination) but also while he/she goes through customs control too and like any other passenger the animals have to be at the airport the 2/3 hours prior to the flight too! There could be a lot of time sitting on the tarmac and all that time couped up can stress some dogs.

Some airlines do not allow anything in the box with the dog other than the blanket (no toys, bowls, biscuits, leashes etc) so it is always a good idea to place an old t-shirt of yours in for the dog to smell, recognise and feel more 'at home'. Water is fed through a water tube from the outside of the box. Take a fresh bottle to refill just before the customs take over!!

Do not have to remind you to make sure your dog's passport is all up to date as well as the vaccinations - especially rabies!!

Bubbles x

Thanx, Ill keep that in mind!

Yea, btw, no luck yet with finding a crate