The short version: this is cute, sizing is accurate, & it is a handy way to carry a patient pup, but has room for small improvements (collar clip, more strap padding, horizontal strap).With 4 dogs, it's no surprise that we've got a variety of pet carriers and accessories. One of our Alaskan Klee Kai is absolutely *obsessed* with bags. It is the weirdest thing! Even reusable grocery bags have to be taken out of her reach or she'll spend all day digging pointlessly in her beloved bag. We have a great doggy tote that works really well for outings where I don't really need both hands free, but there are times & places that I want to bring my pup while being free to use my hands when a leash isn't an option. That is why we purchased this pup pack. Thankfully, it registers as "bag" enough to her that she's happy to hop inside!I picked this one in particular because of its cute design as well as its carrying capacity. Thankfully, this is as advertised on both counts. The marbled colour is unique & adorable. As for sizing, I followed the chart carefully and selected a "large" for my dogs, two of whom are small Alaskan Klee Kai (~12 lbs, one who is denser and the other longer) & another who is a 10 lb papillon (pictured). This has a certain amount of adjustability that makes it work for all 3. Even as small as they are, their weight does bear down on your shoulders, so I am glad the straps are crossable as it adds extra security (though I wish they were more padded). Without that I would worry about the straps slipping off my shoulders. However, even so, I wish this had an adjustable horizontal strap on the front side to help adjust this to my more narrow shoulders, so keep that in mind if you are a narrower person. The fabric was breathable enough that neither of us overheated when worn even in summer.The leg and tail holes were perfectly positioned for my dogs, and it is sturdy enough and padded enough to support them from the bottom without cutting into their legs. Best of all, my pups are content to be lugged around in this carrier. My papillon (pictured) is the most reluctant but also the best behaved, so he has to be strapped in the least often, but it's good to know it can work for him in a pinch. My Klee Kai are too rambunctious to sit next to me without being contained, however they are calm enough to hang out happily in their pup pack. I would feel even more secure if this had a clip for their collars but as long as you wear this facing forward you don't have to worry much about your pet slipping out.All in all, this works well for my dogs. It has already facilitated a few visits to pet-friendly stores, allowing me to manage two pups on my own and still have my hands free to shop! I would recommend this to pet owners whose small pups are at least manageable if not calm in public.
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