Outward Hound Legs Out Front Pet Carrier – Small Reviews
May 10, 2012 by Admin1
Filed under Small Dog Carriers
- Padded adjustable shoulder straps
- Side straps adjust to pet’s torso size
- Reflective strips
- Adjustable waist strap
- For most dogs under 10 lbs
This stylish and well-padded carrier is the safe and comfortable way to carry a pet. Holds pet securely against the body for maximum bonding like a baby. 7.50 inches tall x 12.00 inches long x 2.50 inches wide
List Price: $ 24.89
Price:
For short dogs. Easily modified for medium.,
I got legs out small for my 6 lb chiwawa. (spelling?) Unfortunately, where the front arms are supposed to go through are too low; i.e. it is for ‘short’ dog. From shoulder to rump where tail starts, my dog is @ 10″, this carrier is made for @ 7″. What I did, and it works great now, is attached new shoulder straps. I bought snap buttons from walmart for @ $1.50, and after cutting off two 3″ lengths of excess strap from belt of carrier (my waist is 34″ so there is enough for probably size 44″ waist to use this product, and my chest is size 42…no problems fitting me…perhaps up to size 50 would fit), and of course burn/singe ends of cut belt to prevent fray, installed buttons on straps and carrier. They go over shoulders, next to neck of my pooch. Works great, looks good, last long time…think “suspenders”.
If you look at the picture, the person is short so dog looks long. If my dog were in that picture you’d see her front arms over the top of the hole where model dog’s arms come through…and my dog is normal, stocky looking. If yours is under 10lbs, measure shoulder to rump/tail. If more than 8″ expect to need to install new straps. I wouldn’t recommend going to medium size carrier if your under 10lb because the rest of fit is good..snug but not too tight around rest of body.
OTHER: Easy to load dog. Front panel disconnects except at bottom and folds down for insertion of doggie, via 4 velcro straps above hind leg opening & 2 plastic, adjustable clip above front leg opening. It is well padded. I was comfortable wearing with dog in; & felt dog was comfortable the whole time and we enjoyed it. I did not see any places that might rub/irritate animal. Stitching looks good. There are no pockets in carrier, that would be nice for treats or baggies.
If you can install button snaps or velcro, you can be confident this will fit your canine under 10lbs.
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|Adorable and Useful!,
We just got a puppy and wanted him to get to know our city. He isn’t very good at walking on a leash, but we wanted to take him with us as we walk around New York. This front carrier is perfect! We let him walk until he is worn out (about 3 blocks) then put him into the carrier.
He is a Shih Tzu puppy and was 3 pounds when we first started him in this carrier. He is now 6 pounds and it still works well. It is rated up to 10 pounds; we’ll see if it continues to fit him up to 10 pounds.
We started out giving him lots of treats while he was in it, so he loves it now and even fell asleep in it the other day. We get lots of attention as we walk around with him because it’s so cute.
I wish that there was a way to strap the top of it closer to my body; he hangs forward a bit. I also wish that there was a leash connecter inside the carrier.
I recommend this for a puppy or an easy-going small dog.
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|Finally a way for both my dog and me to be comfortable,
I have a really small yorkie pup only a little over 2 pounds, and this size small front carrier even works for her. She has lots of room to grow in it and is completely relaxed and enjoying the view. I had a sling carrier, and both of us were not comfortable. Some say it is hard to get the dog in it, but only the first time, once the dog and I got used to how it worked, it was fine. Love this.
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