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Hello,

I will be flying from New jersey to Florida in May, and I had a question about flying with my chihuahua. THe airline (Continental) has regulations on incabin pets and the kennel dimensions, which are set at a MAXIMUM of 22"Lx14"Wx9"H. I cannot for the life of me find anything under 10" high. Can anyone who has experience with flying with their dog reccomend a soft crate 9" high or less?

Thanks

>>Hello,
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>>I will be flying from New jersey to Florida in May, and I had a question about flying with my chihuahua. THe airline (Continental) has regulations on incabin pets and the kennel dimensions, which are set at a MAXIMUM of 22"Lx14"Wx9"H. I cannot for the life of me find anything under 10" high. Can anyone who has experience with flying with their dog reccomend a soft crate 9" high or less?
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>>Thanks

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Does the airline sell one? Then you'd know it was approved. As far as brands, I'd start by looking at Sherpa.
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Kathy Diamond Davis, author, "Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Reach Others," 2nd edition, and the free Canine Behavior Series articles at http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=SRC&S=1&SourceID=47

THe one from the airline would cost me $50!

>>THe one from the airline would cost me $50!

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I believe I've seen Sherpas for over $100. Good dog crates are expensive, but tend to last for the life of at least one dog.
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Kathy Diamond Davis, author, "Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Reach Others," 2nd edition, and the free Canine Behavior Series articles at http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=SRC&S=1&SourceID=47

THere are softsided ones at the pet store but they are all atleast 10" high