In a hurry? Here are the best products at a glance.
The truth is, when you love your pet, you want to take her or him with you everywhere you go. But carrying around a plastic crate isn’t fun for you or your pet. Designer pet carriers combine functional features like mesh ventilation and washable materials with eye-pleasing and fashionable designs. It’s the best of both worlds for style-conscious dog owners. Here’s the deal: We researched over thirty designer dog carriers to find the top-of-the-line products that our pets deserve. Many of these carriers are made to look like purses rather than duffle bags, which is great for taking your puppy grocery shopping or out to dinner without being bugged by the pupperazzi! However, for long trips and traveling by air, we recommend the duffle bag style carriers due to their comfort, safety features, and extra storage space. Now: Let’s take a look at the most important features you need to know when buying your designer pet bag.
Material: Most pet carriers are made of synthetic leather or fabric because these materials are stain-resistant and easy to clean as well as being animal-friendly. Leather tends to look more purse-like but can be less breathable than fabric materials.
Bag Dimensions: How big the bag is can help you figure out if your pet will be comfortable inside in advance! Some brands give pet weight estimates while others don’t, so that’s why we include the bag dimensions as one of our top specs to look for.
Washable: Many pet carriers can be wiped down in the case of dirt and accidents, so this is a good spec to look for unless you have a perfect pet that never makes a mess! Either way, having a washable carrier makes life a lot more convenient.
Hand Strap: A hand strap makes it easy to hold your pet carrier at your side and move it around without jostling the animal inside. Some bags feature extra-long hand straps that can be slung over your shoulder as well.
Shoulder Strap: A long shoulder strap can help you keep your hands free while keeping your pet close to your side. Look at how wide the strap is and whether it features padding or not, which may make carrying your pet more comfortable.
Airline Approved: Airline approval is a little nebulous, but generally for a pet carrier to be allowed as a carry-on, it needs to be able to fit under a seat and be relatively secure. Of course, check with your airline in advance whenever possible.
All right, time to get your fluffy friend a nice designer dog carrier! Below you will find the top 10 best dog bags from our extensive reviews. They're puppy approved and look great. Read on!
Samantha Dewitt
Expert Researcher and Writer
Samantha Dewitt is a lead researcher and writer for GeekWrapped, writing under a pen name. She gets excited about pet, baby, and science products and has over 12 years of experience.
Article last updated on:
September 30, 2019
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