Is the material thick enough to survive small-to-medium (&gt;25lbs) dogs climbing aboard?
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Absolutely! We have had a 58 pound dog on board. The fabric is surprisingly resilient. A cooler compartment with a fluffy towel folded at the bottom is a very safe and secure place for a small dog to ride, float and rest by the way. This raft is doing a 3rd summer this year and is in perfect condition. Great product. Have fun!
257495
yes it is strong enough for him. I have sold them to people with dogs that way more than 25 lbs.
297143
It is actually pretty strong but I don't think I would let two 16 lb dogs get on any winter cover. No matter how strong the cover is you still take the chance that you as the consumer may not have secured it tight enough and the dogs may drown. I would put up a barrier for the dogs!
397841
My dog is almost 100lb n he gets on there pretty good. Never had a problem.
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The bag is very strong and the instructions say it will hold up to 40 lbs. 22 lbs should not be a problem. My dogs weigh a combined 16 lbs and the bag holds up fine with both of them in it; however, it is it bit cramped with both dogs inside the bag and I have never flown with them in one bag. You may want to do a test run, maybe a car trip, with both cats in the one bag before flying just to make sure they will fit comfortable for a long period of time.
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I think that will not be a problem. The fabric is pretty sturdy and when an outdoor dog run and play, their nails get somewhat of a trim on the cement or when they are digging. Go for it they will love it and keep them of the cold/wet ground.
13876
It is sturdy but I dont think stepping on the side would hold up if lots of pressure is put on it. Strap is plenty long. My Shih tzu is 12.4 pounds and she has room to lay down in it. She also puts her paws on the side to look out window and we have had no problems. This is a great seat.
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I think it's pretty thick. My dog is about 40 pounds and she lays high on it. I'm sure you can use another cover if it's the same size.
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Christopher, I don't think I would chance it. I have 2 Morkies, one 6-1/2 pounds and one just under 10 pounds and when they get a full run and hit the end of the tie-out, it stresses it. Not to the point of breaking, but these tie-outs all tend to get old and crack in the sun leaving the cable to rust and I would hate to see your pooch get loose. If I were you, I would get the heavier tie-out for him since he's certainly big enough and strong enough to hold the clip at his collar up. My poor little doggies' clips drag on the ground! I do hope this helps you some. Give your pooch a hug, they all deserve a really good hug any time they can get one! Christopher, I don't think I would chance it. I have 2 Morkies, one 6-1/2 pounds and one just under 10 pounds and when they get a full run and hit the end of the tie-out, it stresses it. Not to the point of breaking, but these tie-outs all tend to get old and crack in the sun leaving the cable to rust and I would hate to see your pooch get loose. If I were you, I would get the heavier tie-out for him since he's certainly big enough and strong enough to hold the clip at his collar up. My poor little doggies' clips drag on the ground! I do hope this helps you some. Give your pooch a hug, they... » Read More Christopher, I don't think I would chance it. I have 2 Morkies, one 6-1/2 pounds and one just under 10 pounds and when they get a full run and hit the end of the tie-out, it stresses it. Not to the point of breaking, but these tie-outs all tend to get old and crack in the sun leaving the cable to rust and I would hate to see your pooch get loose. If I were you, I would get the heavier tie-out for him since he's certainly big enough and strong enough to hold the clip at his collar up. My poor little doggies' clips drag on the ground! I do hope this helps you some. Give your pooch a hug, they all deserve a really good hug any time they can get one! « Show Less
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It's a rather small bed... I don't remember exactly how thick it was as I gave it to an acquaintance who has a Yorkie and they love it. I remember it being flimsier that I expected. I think it would work for small delicate dogs. Hope this helps.
73594
I think so, it's not heavy duty but seems strong enough. Is your pug somewhat calm? If he/she fought against the carrier, I don't think it would hold.
326101
I don't think the material is strong enough to be sure a dog wouldn't puncture it.
1046298
If you can attach the net with no gaps it will be plenty strong enough to hold small, or medium, dogs. Like my review said, dear, sweet Kendal was to big and determined to be stopped. I'm in Miami, too. If Imcan get the pieces together, you're welcome to have my net. It doesn't suit my purposes. Contact me at willmck42@gmail.com.
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The 14' Xplorer is 8" thick and has a high profile. It could be difficult for the dog to get onboard?
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It will probably hold up, but if your dog has long nails, they can get caught on and possibly tear the lining. The mesh is pretty durable, but still it could happen.
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I have this door medium size for two cats and a medium dog that weighs 47 pounds and have had no problems. My dog runs through wild and rough and the flaps are so sturdy, never had an issue. Door is well made.
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First of all, I think that the smaller size carriers are too small for a 40-lb dog. Maybe the larger-sized carrier (Med or Large) would have the internal room needed. Then there is the question of structure. The smaller carrier has a metal tubular framework that seems strong enough to carry a larger dog. However, the floor of the carrier is nothing more than the canvas stretched over the metal framework. It may be adequate, but to me it seems that the concentrated weight of a 40-lb dog would stretch and maybe deform the canvas floor. I have also used the larger sized carrier (not sure if it is M or L) to carry two cats. It has the same canvas floor as the smaller ones, but there are two nylon straps sewn across the flooring fabric to reinforce the bottom. The total weight of the two cats is somewhere near 20 pounds and the floor was perfect. I'm guessing the larger carriers have sufficiently reinforced floors to carry whatever the recommended weight load is for that carrier. Okay, so a larger carrier is probably good from a structural point. The problem I had carrying two cats is that even though the 20 or so pounds isn't much, the length/width/depth of the carrier, made it awkward for one person to carry it. I did, but I am 6 feet and 200 pounds - still it was sort of clumsy to carry either by the hand straps or the shoulder straps. The smaller gals at the vet clinic could not effectively carry the carrier with the two cats. If there were two of them (one on each hand strap), they managed well enough. Remember now, this was 20-something pounds and not 40 pounds. Moving your 40-pound dog will most likely require one person on each side of the carrier or you doing it alone, hunched over with the shoulder strap while you schlep your feet along.