Bags for dogs - a practical thing. Its main purpose is to make transportation of the animal convenient. Moreover, it is convenient both for the dog and for its owner. The dog receives the greatest possible comfort and safety, and the owner releases his hands. To both of you it will provide additional freedom - in the sense that with the help of a carry you will be able to take your dog to where without this accessory the entry to dogs is forbidden. And you do not have to worry about the safety of the animal left, for example, tied at the entrance to the supermarket. It is also important that, being in a bag, your dog will not be able to contact anyone except the owner, that is, you will be spared from its conflicts both with other dogs and with people.
The choice of carrying dogs should be taken very carefully. After all, from how correctly you choose it for your pet, depends not only on the comfort of your joint move somewhere, but also on the health and safety of your dog.
First, you need to evaluate the design and quality of the bag. ie, the size, shape, the presence of an element such as a side opening (window) for air, etc.
The size is determined both by the size of the animal itself, and by its character and habits. A quiet dog can be placed in a small bag. For a dog restless, or used to move a lot, or prone to be nervous in a confined space, - a bag of a slightly larger size is required. But in any case, your pet should be able to normally lie (fully stretching the paws!), Free to stand, easy to turn, while in the bag. In the event that you plan to use a bag for air travel with your pet, do not forget to clarify what requirements the airline has to the size and design of bags for dogs. Some of the airlines have restrictions on the size of the bag (for example, 50 cm in length), in others they do not consider this an essential point. If you do not plan to go on a flight with a dog, then when choosing the size of the bag, focus only on the size of the animal. However, we should not forget that if the dog is much more comfortable in a large bag, then the owner, on the contrary, will be more comfortable to use a bag as small as possible, so that we will have to look for a compromise.
In addition to overall dimensions, the maximum weight of the animal on which the bag is designed is of great importance. Do not forget to clarify this parameter if you do not want the bag to just fall apart or cease to be safe.
The side window is absolutely necessary for the animal to receive as much air as possible. As a rule, this window is covered with a special net so that the dog can not get out through it. But in some bags it is possible to open it completely, so that the pet has the opportunity to put out the muzzle.
The bottom of the bag should be rigid enough to not be deformed during use, do not break and do not bend too much. After all, the bag will have to be placed on the ground, on various surfaces, while the animal will move inside. But you should not forget that the dog should be comfortable lying inside.
Be sure to evaluate the straps and buckles of the bag. Traditionally it is believed that the most convenient fastener is a "zipper". It allows you to quickly and easily open and close the bag. But sometimes (as a rule, for decorative purposes), use other types of fasteners - you can find bags for dogs, fastened with buttons, hooks or buttons. Belts should be made in the same way as in any other convenient bag: they should be well attached to the bag, be strong, wide, and preferably so that you can adjust them along the length.
The material from which the bag is made can be different. As a rule, carrying bags are made of artificial leather or special fabric (textiles). Use and combinations with natural leather and fur (although many manufacturers consider it improper to use natural materials of animal origin for the production of animal accessories). For light bags used in the summer, the most important is to use air-permeable material.
For winter variants, more dense materials (sometimes in several layers), which will protect the pet from cold and bad weather, will be required. Most often for winter and summer bags use textiles - it better passes the air in the summer, it behaves better in the cold in winter. But in spring and autumn it is much more practical to use bags made of artificial leather. They are better tolerated by rainy weather, easier to clean and wash. It is desirable, of course, to choose artificial leather of high quality, - it will last longer the impact of bad weather, and also less rustle or creak, ie, less irritating your pet. The inside of the bag should be made in view of the fact that the pet may not only sit, lie or stand in the bag, but also try to chew or scratch it. And the material should be strong enough to withstand the teeth and claws of a dog for a long time. Some elements of the bag (sometimes the top part) can be made entirely of mesh fabric. This will give you the opportunity to watch your dog in the bag.
In the bag can be provided for additional items. For example, a carabiner for fastening an animal for a collar, a pocket (or several) on the outside in order to have the necessary little things at hand, a tag for information about the pet and the host's coordinates.
A weighty factor for who chooses a bag, can be its price. Of course, a bag of more simple materials and a simpler design and will cost less. The main thing is to make sure that in order to finance you do not have to sacrifice convenience and safety.
Now you know everything about bags and carriers for dogs. Forward for a fashion accessory!