sizing information
When your pet travels, they need a crate to meet each airline's regulations. Here is the information on how to measure your pet.
Measurement A;
Length of animal from tip of nose to base/root of tail. Any part of the tails should not be included.
Measurement B;
Height of animal in natural standing position from top of the head or the ear tip (if their ears are erect) to the floor.
Measurement C;
Height from ground to elbow joint.
Measurement D;
Width across shoulders or widest point.
A
C
B
D
What is the requirements for the container?
There are the requirements for choosing the right container for your pet. Here are IATA requirements which is airlines are following:
・There is enough space for pets to turn around normally while standing
・There is enough space for pets to stand and sit erect
・There is enough space for pets to lie in a natural position
​
​
NOTE;
Check with the airline for their current rules, they may have extra requirements
How to calculate the internal dimension of the container?
・Internal container length = A + ½ B
・Internal container width = C x 2
・Internal container height E = D + bedding
​
NOTE;
Snub-nosed breeds require 10% larger container