What size pen would a need for a bichon puppy -- grown weight will be 10-13 pounds
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I got this for my pug puppy. She's now almost 4 months & weighs 8lbs & it's perfectly fine for her. Good to take on trips. Easy to pack and assemble.
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I guess the question is: What do you want to use the puppy pen for? In my case, I use it in the back of my SUV for taking my 3 cats (average 8 #'s each) with me when I travel. I put a travel-size litter box in the pen and a blanket, and they happily sleep the 5 hours back home. I just love this canvas pen! It's so well made, light, durable, and well designed. The only tricky part is putting it BACK in its case. There's a great tutorial video on You-Tube to help you master the technique.
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I use my large pen for my male cat who weighs close to 16 pounds. He has his bed, and litter box in there, so there is not room to run about. But with a puppy not needing a litter box, I think the 38" is fine as long as you're not confining him for more than overnight or time outs. My cat is placed in his overnight, and happily lets me put him in (via the top because he figured out the doors locations). These are flexible pens. I can only speak from my experiences. I love it... and my cat doesn't mind it as I place in his treat bowl. Btw, for owners whose male cats do not drink enough water: I place his treats (or a bit of wet food) in a bowl and add an ounce or two of water... he drinks it because he wants the extra bit of food! Helps with urinary issue of not drinking enough fluids.
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You should be able to use the 38" size or up to 42". I love the 38" size. We have a 6 lb. chihuahua and use it every day. She thinks it is her room and is quite comfortable in it. She stays in it when I'm at work and also sleeps in it. Plenty of room for a small bed, toys and her grass pad. We take it everywhere we travel with her. Great quality...wonderful Investment.
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I use this pen for my six month old Maltipoo puppy. She weighs about nine pounds. I use it instead of a crate when I am not home. It is great but won't last a long time. Eventually she will tear it up. My first pen lasted about three months. I am looking for another option because I hate leaving her in a crate confined.
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hello Sally I bought this pen last year and love it! the space is 2 1/2" so I do have Some of my smallest pups able to get out but for the most part great!~Taylored Labradoodles of Michigan
1745687
Yes I have a chihuahua mix that is 14 in long and weighs 13 lbs he fits with room to spare. Should be fine for pups.
338503
I think he'll be just fine, especially since he is a puppy. One of my dogs is just over 20 pounds and she does great with them. More important than the size of the dog would be the condition of his teeth and the strength of his bite. Since yours is a puppy, these may work until he needs the larger size. Another option is to buy the larger size and just give him half a stick. They break easily.
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Having had a lab puppy, I know how fast they grow. I'd start with the Small, puppy won't learn much anyway with the Extra Small. What he/she needs to know can be learned with a regular harness/collar and a leash. I think you'd probably be best to wait until at least the puppy grows into a Medium. I didn't order a vest until my Scottie was full grown and had mastered the Companion Dog Certification which was all learned with a collar and lead.
355995
My dogs a puppy and is only 1lb 3oz. T o give u an idea a pee pad (21×22) I think, fits almost perfectly. You may want to go up a size.
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When we first got we had a puppy about 5 lbs. and used a small soft crate from pet gear for her to sleep in and left water and a puppy pad on a plastic tray holder. This worked well but not a lot of room to play. She is now fully grown and 10 lbs and stopped using the puppy pad. She holds it all day. She now just has water and the same small soft crate and some safe toys. There is more room this way. Guess we are just lucky that she prefers not to go on a pad. We have it set up in the hexagon shape. I wish it were just a little larger but she seems to like it and goes in it even when we are in that room with the door open so she must like her little room. When we first got we had a puppy about 5 lbs. and used a small soft crate from pet gear for her to sleep in and left water and a puppy pad on a plastic tray holder. This worked well but not a lot of room to play. She is now fully grown and 10 lbs and stopped using the puppy pad. She holds it all day. She now just has water and the same small soft crate and some safe toys. There is more room this way. Guess we are just lucky that she prefers not to go on a pad. We have it set up in the hexagon shape. I wish it were just a little larger but she seems to like it and goes in it even when we are... » Read More When we first got we had a puppy about 5 lbs. and used a small soft crate from pet gear for her to sleep in and left water and a puppy pad on a plastic tray holder. This worked well but not a lot of room to play. She is now fully grown and 10 lbs and stopped using the puppy pad. She holds it all day. She now just has water and the same small soft crate and some safe toys. There is more room this way. Guess we are just lucky that she prefers not to go on a pad. We have it set up in the hexagon shape. I wish it were just a little larger but she seems to like it and goes in it even when we are in that room with the door open so she must like her little room. « Show Less
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Pretty confident to say yes. You would want to think of the size of the litter box. About shoe box size for the litter box would give your Chihuahua plenty of room. Our dogs like to hang out in there. Two dogs had gotten in there together and their total weight is about 40 pounds and there was still plenty of room. It's a very nice pen. It's safe and is user friendly. The top being able to come off makes all the difference for cleaning and resetting the inside of the pen. Good luck and we call ours "The Crib". It sounds more fun and hip!
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We have a 13 pound, 4 year old Bichon/Poodle who has been on Ocean Formula for the past 6-8 months. He enjoys the tri-angle shaped, 1/2" by 3/8" thick kibble.
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That should be fine, that is much bigger than 2 crates they would be in. I had a large breed puppy that would push the pen all over the place, but with your smaller dogs if should be fine. My puppy was 15lbs at 9 weeks.
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My Bichon is 15 pounds. I bought small. Unfortunately, wearing the shirt seemed to make him more anxious. I returned mine. Every dog is different. Hope yours works for him!
717558
There was s guide that showed me I believe it went by weight rather than measure. I have two Bichons. One runs 16 to 17 pounds, The medium fits him perfectly. My other Bichon weighs between 22 and 25 pounds and the large fits him perfectly. You also have some wiggle room since it is adjustable like a dog collar is. Sorry it took so respond.
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I would say smaller while a puppy but your dog will for sure need a large when older
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yes there should be plenty of room for what you want to do i just got the IRIS pen for my teddy bear puppy who is coming soon.I know a breeder who uses it for when she has a group of little puppies.I got the two panels that you can add to it because i want mine to be in the shape of a rectangle for my one puppy with her crate and her litter tray for indoor potty training. Her water bottle with connect to the sides of the pen and food bowl on the floor. There will be room for her to move about and play with her toys.
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Each panel is 3 feet wide and 2 feet high. So you have a 3' x 3' square pen. My dog is a maltese mix, about 13 lbs and is very comfortable in it. I even have a cushioned bed in there for her. It's a real nice pen. I have 2 of them, one at home and one at my son's.
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I think I went by size instead of weight. My Newfie was a giant breed, but not nearly as heavy as most. He needed the larger size, plus I added a pad or disposable diaper. I bought one and tried it before I bought more. They came very fast!
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Probably too big. Large is what you will need when puppy is nearly full size.