Hi
So a quick question:
If my dog is height 18", Length 23" and width 7" (American Cocker Spaniel)

will a Vari Kennel Traditional Medium IATA Airline Approved Dog Carrier Size L x W x H (Inches) - 27 x 20 x 19 be big enough?

Is it all about the head clearance as she looks fine in it but with bedding she could touch the roof.

Has anyone ever been turned away at the airport??????

we are flying her DIY through Air Transat in January on same flight as us. and all the Pet export companies seem to think she needs a bigger kennel.....

First hand experience advise would be great.. I have just spent the afternoon reading every post on here about pet flights and this particular question was nowhere to be found..

Thanks so much
Sauspop

Speaking as a Cocker Spaniel myself, I'd prefer something bigger.

HTH

I got to the Airport to be told my crate was not big enough. My dog could stand up and sit down with her head NOT touching the top but they (BA) still didn't think she had enough clearance. Major panic and more stress!! They had a big wooden one there that they swapped out, put my cat in my dogs crate (she could run around in it) and kept the cat crate. It was a more expensive because of the weight but at that point I did not care.
Go with the bigger crate. They are very particular.

I would definatley go for the bigger crate as well its not worth the risk and your dog will be much more comfortable on a long journey

Well that was easy thanks so much guys I'll order the next size up tomorrow and have loads of room for her favoutite blanket...

Sauspop

Thank you for your post sauspop, it was something thats been worrying me- and good luck! It's a bloody nightmare isn't it? I have a Cairn terrier, and then three cats that range from cute and fluffy to bloody gianourmous. I have had great big wooden crates before (I had to hire a minibus to get them from the airport) and am delighted that you can now buy the things ready made.

We flew out last year with our Border Terrier & cat DIY with Air Canada - this may be of help to you http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelin...gage/pets.html

The dog needs to be able to stand up, turn around & lie down, so obviously not too small but not to big either as a pet will feel more secure than if it's too large.

We used Vari Kennels for both but got them off ebay as much cheaper http://www.dog--cages.co.uk/

All the best with the move