[Gingergirlsmom]

Originally Posted by ladyj

I measured Lacy's Sherpa bag on wheels. These are outside measurements and I'm not sure what the Sherpa folks would say the dimensions are. It measures 18" long, 12" wide, and 11" high. It is soft with mesh along the sides and one end. I would not ask Lacy, who weighs 13-15 pounds, to travel in anything smaller. The last time we traveled, which was six years ago, the bag was within Delta's requirements and could travel in the cabin, under the seat in front of me. It was a tight fit, but it worked. Please be sure about the airline's requirements about what is allowed in the cabin. Getting to the airport and finding out you can't take your dog in the cabin would not be good! Also be sure that ALL of the planes you will be flying on can accommodate the bag. Sometimes they put you on a little hop in a very small plane and the bag wouldn't be allowed. They want to put the dog in the nose of the plane, which isn't pressurized or climate controlled. Delta only flies jets that are big enough to accommodate the Sherpa bag, so I only fly Delta. You need to be careful and be sure your information is current and correct.

Thanks!!!! This is great info. I guess if I stick with a soft sided bag that I can squish a little if needed, we'll be okay.

hmmmm....