I've noticed a lot of people mention their dog not being able to lay down with very much room in a medium and their dogs seem to be quite small. My dog weigh almost 9lbs and I was going to order the medium but now I'm considering ordering the large because he does need to be able to lay down. We go on some long trips. I really don't understand why the description on sizing doesn't fit what the customers are saying, what size would you order? Also my other concern is the amount of space the large will take. I intend to use harness's so that it can sit on the center console in the front seat because that's the only place he has sat for his entire 6 yrs. of traveling with us. I'm not worried about attaching it safely, just the fit on the console. I don't want his head to hit the roof of the truck. What is the thickness of the bed? I've noticed a lot of people mention their dog not being able to lay down with very much room in a medium and their dogs seem to be quite small. My dog weigh almost 9lbs and I was going to... » Read More I've noticed a lot of people mention their dog not being able to lay down with very much room in a medium and their dogs seem to be quite small. My dog weigh almost 9lbs and I was going to order the medium but now I'm considering ordering the large because he does need to be able to lay down. We go on some long trips. I really don't understand why the description on sizing doesn't fit what the customers are saying, what size would you order? Also my other concern is the amount of space the large will take. I intend to use harness's so that it can sit on the center console in the front seat because that's the only place he has sat for his entire 6 yrs. of traveling with us. I'm not worried about attaching it safely, just the fit on the console. I don't want his head to hit the roof of the truck. What is the thickness of the bed? « Show Less
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My dog is a long legged 12 pounds (he is a coated Xolo). He LOVES this car seat. So much so that I bought two, one for each car. Even though they are easy to install I didn't want to bother changing them. My dog curls up in a little ball, snuggles right down in the sear, and rests his chin on the lip of the seat. Unfortunately, he rarely sits up to look outside. This is a perfect size for the way he likes to sleep and plenty of room and height if he would just sit up.
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When in doubt order the larger one. My dog was only a couple of pounds when I bought it. Now she is about 6 pounds and just about makes it. Make sure you can position it. I brace it in between the seats in front and I have a larger bed for my other dogs (I have 4 small ones) that braces it as well. It works well for me the way I have it. Hope this helps, Judy
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Are they tall? Do they really like each other? Do they willingly go into bags? My dog hated the fact that there was no top access. Although, she is not so used to carriers. I replaced mine with a regular large Sherpa - which is what I should have bought in the first place. Even though she's a little tall for it, she doesn't mind it at all.
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Have an 27 lb Chinese pug who has traveled the past 7 weeks in our carrier (it has been broken down to half capacity) he has done wonderfully in it, but not sure how a larger dog would do in it. He has. Had plenty of room but is a third of the size being asked about.
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To get a good secure and comfortable fit for you pet you will need to have couple measurements. First is around the front shoulders for the neck and the second is around the body behind the front legs. The information on exactly 'how to' is easily found on the web. The measurements I got from measuring my dog worked out exactly for a perfect fit of the harness.These harness ' are great for an active pet. Good luck and enjoy!!
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Hi! I would buy the largest size they have to leave some growing room! Remember, you've also got to leave some stretching room for your little friend, and because he/she will want his other toys and chewing bones in the bed with him you won't want him crowded. This bed also has the bolster, you'll also find your animal sleeping better because the bolster acts as a pillow and no more stiff neck! Enjoy your pet and the ease of this bed for him!
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We have two labs, one is 77 pounds and one is 88 pounds. They are not exactly large in stature. Just weight. I got the large one so they would have room to stretch out. I only have seen the large one, not the medium. The large one gives my dogs plenty of room and the biggest one can stretch out and he loves to scratch and dig at it and it gives him all the room he needs. A medium might be big enough for a basset hound. I just like to give my dogs as much room as I can get. I don't think they would have had much room left over with a medium size. Hope this helps. I don't know the size of the medium one. We have two labs, one is 77 pounds and one is 88 pounds. They are not exactly large in stature. Just weight. I got the large one so they would have room to stretch out. I only have seen the large one, not the medium. The large one gives my dogs plenty of room and the biggest one can stretch out and he loves to scratch and dig at it and it gives him all the room he needs. A medium might be big enough for a basset hound. I just like to give my dogs as much room as I can get. I don't think they would have had much room left over with a medium size. Hope this helps. I don't know the size of the... » Read More We have two labs, one is 77 pounds and one is 88 pounds. They are not exactly large in stature. Just weight. I got the large one so they would have room to stretch out. I only have seen the large one, not the medium. The large one gives my dogs plenty of room and the biggest one can stretch out and he loves to scratch and dig at it and it gives him all the room he needs. A medium might be big enough for a basset hound. I just like to give my dogs as much room as I can get. I don't think they would have had much room left over with a medium size. Hope this helps. I don't know the size of the medium one. « Show Less
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We just checked our Medium harness on two other Goldens we have. One is about 75 lbs but very sleek and narrow around the waist. The other is about 82 lbs and though he isn't fat, he is very stout. Around the waist, the sleek one is 24" and the blocky one is 29". There is a clip on the harness that secures it around the waist. At the max extension (it is slightly adjustable) it isn't quite big enough for the bigger boy but it fits just fine for the skinny one. So I would measure around the waist and check, if your dog is more than 28" around the waist, I would go to another vendor and get a large, or an XL. You could have a 110 lb Greyhound that it (a medium) would fit and a 82 lb Golden that it wouldn't. We just checked our Medium harness on two other Goldens we have. One is about 75 lbs but very sleek and narrow around the waist. The other is about 82 lbs and though he isn't fat, he is very stout. Around the waist, the sleek one is 24" and the blocky one is 29". There is a clip on the harness that secures it around the waist. At the max extension (it is slightly adjustable) it isn't quite big enough for the bigger boy but it fits just fine for the skinny one. So I would measure around the waist and check, if your dog is more than 28" around the waist, I would go to another... » Read More We just checked our Medium harness on two other Goldens we have. One is about 75 lbs but very sleek and narrow around the waist. The other is about 82 lbs and though he isn't fat, he is very stout. Around the waist, the sleek one is 24" and the blocky one is 29". There is a clip on the harness that secures it around the waist. At the max extension (it is slightly adjustable) it isn't quite big enough for the bigger boy but it fits just fine for the skinny one. So I would measure around the waist and check, if your dog is more than 28" around the waist, I would go to another vendor and get a large, or an XL. You could have a 110 lb Greyhound that it (a medium) would fit and a 82 lb Golden that it wouldn't. « Show Less
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My dog is 67 lbs now (started at 80 lbs.), 8 years old with a chest of about 30 to 32 in. He is a Husky mix, and has very thick fur. I bought the large one that was labeled 70 lbs. to 130 lbs. and we have it adjusted down now as far as it will go. I think I would go with the large. It takes a little bit to figure out how to adjust the harness, and you really need two people unless your dog is really well trained to stand and let you put it on him. He has had it on pretty much continuously since April, and has no problems with it chafing him anywhere. It has been an answer to prayer for him. Hope it works as well for your dog. My dog is 67 lbs now (started at 80 lbs.), 8 years old with a chest of about 30 to 32 in. He is a Husky mix, and has very thick fur. I bought the large one that was labeled 70 lbs. to 130 lbs. and we have it adjusted down now as far as it will go. I think I would go with the large. It takes a little bit to figure out how to adjust the harness, and you really need two people unless your dog is really well trained to stand and let you put it on him. He has had it on pretty much continuously since April, and has no problems with it chafing him anywhere. It has been an answer to prayer for him.... » Read More My dog is 67 lbs now (started at 80 lbs.), 8 years old with a chest of about 30 to 32 in. He is a Husky mix, and has very thick fur. I bought the large one that was labeled 70 lbs. to 130 lbs. and we have it adjusted down now as far as it will go. I think I would go with the large. It takes a little bit to figure out how to adjust the harness, and you really need two people unless your dog is really well trained to stand and let you put it on him. He has had it on pretty much continuously since April, and has no problems with it chafing him anywhere. It has been an answer to prayer for him. Hope it works as well for your dog. « Show Less
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There are a few different sizes to choose from. Honestly if your dog is 125...I'm guessing he/she isn't compact build. You should get the large. I got the medium. My dog is a medium sized dog. Length wise it is a just right fit when she lays down on it. Maybe 4-6 inches from the edge on both sides.
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If your dog is not steady on their feet, maybe not. We have a 14 year old arthritic dog who could walk on it but his problem was the 7" thickness. He likes to roll on his bed and he rolled off which stunned him and he will not get back on the bed. I bought two of these beds. Our Golden Retriever who is 10 had no problem standing on it and likes her bed. It's very well made and an attractive bed. I think it would be good for our arthritic dog if we could get him back on it. I haven't had the beds long enough to comment on the cover but I've had other beds with this type of cover and they held up very well with repeated washings. If your dog is not steady on their feet, maybe not. We have a 14 year old arthritic dog who could walk on it but his problem was the 7" thickness. He likes to roll on his bed and he rolled off which stunned him and he will not get back on the bed. I bought two of these beds. Our Golden Retriever who is 10 had no problem standing on it and likes her bed. It's very well made and an attractive bed. I think it would be good for our arthritic dog if we could get him back on it. I haven't had the beds long enough to comment on the cover but I've had other beds with this type of cover and... » Read More If your dog is not steady on their feet, maybe not. We have a 14 year old arthritic dog who could walk on it but his problem was the 7" thickness. He likes to roll on his bed and he rolled off which stunned him and he will not get back on the bed. I bought two of these beds. Our Golden Retriever who is 10 had no problem standing on it and likes her bed. It's very well made and an attractive bed. I think it would be good for our arthritic dog if we could get him back on it. I haven't had the beds long enough to comment on the cover but I've had other beds with this type of cover and they held up very well with repeated washings. « Show Less
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Hi Jane! We bought the medium so that our 8.5 pound chihuahua, Paulie Walnuts, could lay down comfortable, have a toy and his blanket. It's perfect and fits in the back seat of our Prius C (a small car) just fine with room for an adult in the other back seat or room to fold down the seat. I hope this helps!
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We had a similar experience. My dog was exactly between a small and a medium. We went with the medium and it worked out. I figured it was easer to tighten the pack rather then try and make it bigger.Also we love with pack! Best thing we got for our dog.
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My dog weighs only 68lb, he's wide st the front and smaller at the back, I got an XL size at first but had to order a LG instead, I think these sizes are generous, my dog is a golden retriever / pit bull mix, you can adjust the straps but mine is still a little big for the dog, it is a good strong harness though and it's easy to put on, just slip the vest over the dogs head and then lift one leg slightly over the strap and the two padded straps fasten at the side, it's on in seconds and the dog loves it because he's comfortable and you have complete control of his body without pulling on his neck. :) hope this helps. My dog weighs only 68lb, he's wide st the front and smaller at the back, I got an XL size at first but had to order a LG instead, I think these sizes are generous, my dog is a golden retriever / pit bull mix, you can adjust the straps but mine is still a little big for the dog, it is a good strong harness though and it's easy to put on, just slip the vest over the dogs head and then lift one leg slightly over the strap and the two padded straps fasten at the side, it's on in seconds and the dog loves it because he's comfortable and you have complete control of his body without pulling on... » Read More My dog weighs only 68lb, he's wide st the front and smaller at the back, I got an XL size at first but had to order a LG instead, I think these sizes are generous, my dog is a golden retriever / pit bull mix, you can adjust the straps but mine is still a little big for the dog, it is a good strong harness though and it's easy to put on, just slip the vest over the dogs head and then lift one leg slightly over the strap and the two padded straps fasten at the side, it's on in seconds and the dog loves it because he's comfortable and you have complete control of his body without pulling on his neck. :) hope this helps. « Show Less
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Large for sure. The dimensions they give are for the outside of the carrier. The padding takes up probably half that space. I returned the large one because I felt mean putting my 4 pound dog in it. She couldn't stand up or move comfortably. She is 9 inches tall, not sure about your dog since they are short. But not the small definitely
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I bought this in x-large. It was not what I wanted. All the weight of the dog is pulling down on the seat. It is not high enough for my dog,a min. poodle to look out the window. My dog weighs 18 pounds and it was big enough for her but I did not like it. Sent it back and got a top paw large booster seat.It cost more,but the construction is much better.She can see out the window or lay down in it.It has an opening for the seat belttogo through.Ipaid more but this sits on the seat not hang by the strap that goes around the head rest. I am so happy with this one. If you can afford to this one will last and is much more of a booster seat. I bought this in x-large. It was not what I wanted. All the weight of the dog is pulling down on the seat. It is not high enough for my dog,a min. poodle to look out the window. My dog weighs 18 pounds and it was big enough for her but I did not like it. Sent it back and got a top paw large booster seat.It cost more,but the construction is much better.She can see out the window or lay down in it.It has an opening for the seat belttogo through.Ipaid more but this sits on the seat not hang by the strap that goes around the head rest. I am so happy with this one. If you can afford to this one... » Read More I bought this in x-large. It was not what I wanted. All the weight of the dog is pulling down on the seat. It is not high enough for my dog,a min. poodle to look out the window. My dog weighs 18 pounds and it was big enough for her but I did not like it. Sent it back and got a top paw large booster seat.It cost more,but the construction is much better.She can see out the window or lay down in it.It has an opening for the seat belttogo through.Ipaid more but this sits on the seat not hang by the strap that goes around the head rest. I am so happy with this one. If you can afford to this one will last and is much more of a booster seat. « Show Less
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My Scottie weighs 22 1/2 lbs but has a large girth so I got him the medium. The weight was within the limits but on the lower end. Be sure to measure the girth and stay in the lb range. My Duncan had a very big chest-that is where I measured. Be sure to click on "show more" and it will show lbs. and girth. L-For dogs with a girth of 26-inch-35-inch and weighing 40-70-pounds, For dogs with a girth of 31-inch-42-inch and weighing 70-90-pounds. So, I got a medium according to girth with nearly 30 lbs left to go in weight but it fits him fine. Please go by girth or I doubt it would be safe. There are 3 straps on bottom to tighten and then clip. Good luck! My Scottie weighs 22 1/2 lbs but has a large girth so I got him the medium. The weight was within the limits but on the lower end. Be sure to measure the girth and stay in the lb range. My Duncan had a very big chest-that is where I measured. Be sure to click on "show more" and it will show lbs. and girth. L-For dogs with a girth of 26-inch-35-inch and weighing 40-70-pounds, For dogs with a girth of 31-inch-42-inch and weighing 70-90-pounds. So, I got a medium according to girth with nearly 30 lbs left to go in weight but it fits him fine. Please go by girth or I doubt it would be... » Read More My Scottie weighs 22 1/2 lbs but has a large girth so I got him the medium. The weight was within the limits but on the lower end. Be sure to measure the girth and stay in the lb range. My Duncan had a very big chest-that is where I measured. Be sure to click on "show more" and it will show lbs. and girth. L-For dogs with a girth of 26-inch-35-inch and weighing 40-70-pounds, For dogs with a girth of 31-inch-42-inch and weighing 70-90-pounds. So, I got a medium according to girth with nearly 30 lbs left to go in weight but it fits him fine. Please go by girth or I doubt it would be safe. There are 3 straps on bottom to tighten and then clip. Good luck! « Show Less
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My largest is a 95 lb Ridgeback, and I have the large and xlarge beds that are flat. It might depend how your dog sleeps. My Ridgie stretches out, and extra large is definitely more spacious width wise, which is where I notice the benefit. I can't say enough about these beds. I've had mine for about a year, and the covers have held up to multiple dogs and washings and the inserts are in perfect condition. It is a relief finding a bed that holds up to use with large dogs. Mine are also diggers, and the covers are impervious to nails! I recommend the waterproof liner, too. You can't go wrong with these beds. My largest is a 95 lb Ridgeback, and I have the large and xlarge beds that are flat. It might depend how your dog sleeps. My Ridgie stretches out, and extra large is definitely more spacious width wise, which is where I notice the benefit. I can't say enough about these beds. I've had mine for about a year, and the covers have held up to multiple dogs and washings and the inserts are in perfect condition. It is a relief finding a bed that holds up to use with large dogs. Mine are also diggers, and the covers are impervious to nails! I recommend the waterproof liner, too. You can't go wrong... » Read More My largest is a 95 lb Ridgeback, and I have the large and xlarge beds that are flat. It might depend how your dog sleeps. My Ridgie stretches out, and extra large is definitely more spacious width wise, which is where I notice the benefit. I can't say enough about these beds. I've had mine for about a year, and the covers have held up to multiple dogs and washings and the inserts are in perfect condition. It is a relief finding a bed that holds up to use with large dogs. Mine are also diggers, and the covers are impervious to nails! I recommend the waterproof liner, too. You can't go wrong with these beds. « Show Less