im getting ready to purchase a dog box for my truck for my two CBR and i dont know what D/C (dog compartment) size they would need to be comfortable..... any help ideas will be greatly appreciated............
thank you

Jarod,

Here is a link to an old thread under "Gear".

http://teamchesapeake.infopop..../60660294/m/52210389

Also, Nate purchased an 8 hole "Deerskin" made stainless & aluminum topper that sits on a full size Dodge P/U and if you send him a PM, I am sure he will give you the compartment dimensions. On RTF under the classified section, there is always a variety of dog transportation equipment for sale.

Keith

Without knowing the size of your dogs it is hard to give a definitive answer--but the airlines have a rule that provides a good starting point. They say for them to take a dog in a kennel it must be large enough for the dog to stand up without touching the top and to turn around comfortably. That doesn't have to be very big. A 400 crate is big enough for my dogs--and they are larger than average. Dogs are natural denning animals, so they don't feel cramped in a space that might seem too small to us. Besides, too large a crate means a lot of air space for the dog's body heat to warm up; in cold climates a crate is not only a place to keep the dogs out of trouble but also a place to keep them warm.

Jarod,

The topper that I've got has holes that are 22" wide x 24" tall x 36" deep. So far it's worked out great.

I've got a male that goes 90 lbs and is around 26-27 inches tall at the shoulders. He was the one that I was most worried about, but so far he's done really well in it for both short and long trips.

Good luck in your search. And, like Keith said, keep your eyes on RTF as there are always a variety of boxes on there for sale in their classifieds section.

Nate

Hey Nate,

Like your avatar pic!

thanks to all.... nate.... i am in the same predicament you were in... my male is 1 year old 100 lbs and is 27-30 at shoulder... and it just seemed to me that the D/C were to small for him to fit in....

Well since I am the controller of a nationally know manufacturer of fiberglass truck caps, my choice is obvious and bias. My setup is perfect for my needs. I have a fiberglass truck cap (topper to some of you) with a bed rug on the floor (a real knee saver) and I use the wire crates. They come in various sizes, and my 90'ish lb male fits in (what we call a 400) nicely. I have carried up to 4 dogs in my 6.5' Dodge bed. All my gear stays dry and secure and can be locked in those not so nice truck stops and rest stops that we have to break at sometimes.

That's basically what I have too, Kevin--as does my regular training partner. My crates sit on a raised bed under which are sliding equipment boxes, so I have have a lot of storage room underneath--and everything stays dry. I also have a window surrounded by a doughnut between the cab and rear, so in hot weather some air conditioning passes through to the back. The topper is insulated, which keeps down the summer heat in back too. I would go this route again.

Another nice thing about this setup. I can take extra crates or put the crates out in the shade under a tree. The dogs get more air and I believe they stay cooler.. If it is cold out they get a crate blanket.