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dottiesyrky · 01-18-2011, 10:16 AM

I needed a multipurpose lightweight portable dog enclosure and searched all over. I found a great one in Target. For my 10 pound Yorkie the Sport Pet house was great. It is 13" wide X 26" long X 14" high. (And I think it comes in various sizes) It cost $20 and I use it mainly at night on the bed to stop him jumping off while I am asleep (as he is a BIG jumper). It is soft strong nylon(?) with mesh sides and one meshed end zips for entry. It is also good in the car and has 'kennel loops' to keep safe in the car via seat belt. There are mesh handles for carrying, but as it is very flexible it is good to take the dog out when moving. It folds down into a 10 diameter plastic case and is very lightweight and portable. (But I do not find it easy to fold up and put back in case. LOL)
If you want a strong but very light portable kennel, this one is good, and I have used it continuously for 6 months with no problems. However I don't know how it would stand up if your dog was a biter and scratcher, as he might get out!
My dog loves to go in it as his haven and I put a soft bed in it as the kennel does not have a bed. It is not meant as a soft X-pen, but more to contain your dog when you are able to watch him and don't want him wandering about the house or in the car.
So have a look and see what you think! Good Luck.

01-18-2011, 10:16 AM	#20
dottiesyrky Donating YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SW USA Posts: 2,505	Soft dog 'kennel' I needed a multipurpose lightweight portable dog enclosure and searched all over. I found a great one in Target. For my 10 pound Yorkie the Sport Pet house was great. It is 13" wide X 26" long X 14" high. (And I think it comes in various sizes) It cost $20 and I use it mainly at night on the bed to stop him jumping off while I am asleep (as he is a BIG jumper). It is soft strong nylon(?) with mesh sides and one meshed end zips for entry. It is also good in the car and has 'kennel loops' to keep safe in the car via seat belt. There are mesh handles for carrying, but as it is very flexible it is good to take the dog out when moving. It folds down into a 10 diameter plastic case and is very lightweight and portable. (But I do not find it easy to fold up and put back in case. LOL) If you want a strong but very light portable kennel, this one is good, and I have used it continuously for 6 months with no problems. However I don't know how it would stand up if your dog was a biter and scratcher, as he might get out! My dog loves to go in it as his haven and I put a soft bed in it as the kennel does not have a bed. It is not meant as a soft X-pen, but more to contain your dog when you are able to watch him and don't want him wandering about the house or in the car. So have a look and see what you think! Good Luck.