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hotdiggetydog · 02-28-2011, 09:56 PM

I've been trying to find the "perfect" fashionable dog carrier for my new Yorkie. I won't be picking up Little Dude for another couple of weeks but I want to be ready!

I would LOVE a Kwigy Bo "Alex", but I think I might want to start with a more affordable carrier. I've been looking at a few designs from Zack and Zoey, but I'm hoping someone can answer some of my questions.

* First of all, my puppy is going to be small, of course. Is it too soon to buy a carrier like this for him? I want him to get used to the carrier, but I'm not sure how big he's going to eventually be? Dam and Sire were around 4-6 lbs. (This is another reason I don't want to get the Kwigy Bo at this time).

* I really like this one,

but the smallest size they have available will fit a dog up to 15 lbs. I think this would be way too big, but I love the exterior pocket features.

* This one is also really nice, and I think would be a better fit, at least during the puppy stages.

The "Teacup" size supposedly fits dogs up to 4lbs. But it doesn't appear to have any pockets- does anyone have this model and can advise me?

* Should I just wait til puppy is bigger (like my husband suggests

), or should I get a way-too-big carrier, or does anyone have any suggestions on carriers that fit well AND have exterior pockets? And if I wait (because patience is a virtue) what's the best/safest way to get Little Dude to the vet for his 1st health check? Thanks everyone!!

** somehow I think I messed up the images- Sorry!

KazzyK810 · 03-02-2011, 06:20 PM

I have the kwigy bo alex

I wish I had bit the bullet & spent the money on it from day one, because it would have been so much cheaper in the long run.

Now I have one, I use it almost daily. Last night I took ZoE to the movies in it, and today she went out to lunch with me in it. I love that it is so discrete that I can take her just about anywhere.

ArmaniMan · 03-03-2011, 07:23 AM

You can either buy a small carrier now and upgrade later or buy the larger carrier and stick a big blanket in the bottom to take up most of the space while the puppy is small. You don't want the baby to being swimming in the bag or they likely won't feel safe and the carrier will be a "bad" place.

Personally I would start out with a cheap carrier- mine DESTROYED their carriers when they were babies because they chewed constantly in there. I would have been really upset had that been my kwigy bo.

Rachael1983 · 03-03-2011, 07:25 AM

I got Troy a carrier that when he was about 7 months old. I had an idea about what size he would be and I didn't like taking him places when he was smaller because I feared he'd get sick. I just didn't stray too far away from home.

BlondeLocks · 03-03-2011, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ArmaniMan

You can either buy a small carrier now and upgrade later or buy the larger carrier and stick a big blanket in the bottom to take up most of the space while the puppy is small. You don't want the baby to being swimming in the bag or they likely won't feel safe and the carrier will be a "bad" place.

Personally I would start out with a cheap carrier- mine DESTROYED their carriers when they were babies because they chewed constantly in there. I would have been really upset had that been my kwigy bo.

That's a good point. I've been struggling on what type of carrier to buy as well. I know Kody is still growing and I didn't want to invest in an expensive one right now. Ebay has great deals on cheap ones - that still look great.

Also it never crossed my mind, that he may chew it up! I would not be been happy after spending $100+.

hotdiggetydog · 03-03-2011, 07:34 AM

Thanks for the advice everyone. I spent yesterday morning exploring all the carrier options locally (not that many! ) and wound up buying one from Target, of all places, for $20! It's not too big, and seems to be fairly well made. I figure this can get me through the first year (good point re: chewing), and then once I have a better idea of his eventual size I can always upgrade to a nicer/more expensive bag. My husband was glad I went the cheaper route, but I told him this was just a temporary solution! Oh, and I also went to Hobby Lobby to get fabric for a matching blanket and "pillowcases" for the carrier's padded bottom.

Lil Sis · 03-03-2011, 08:14 AM

I love my KB bag... the small fits up to 10 lbs (I think) my girl is 4.5 lbs and she has plenty of room.

You will love the KB Bag.. if you search you will see several post for KB bags (I am on a few

) and the yt vender is RDB911 -- Ryan. Ryan has good prices and is very helpful. I would get the bag of your dreams because I boutht several and wasted money!!!!

shinja

BlondeLocks · 03-03-2011, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by hotdiggetydog

Thanks for the advice everyone. I spent yesterday morning exploring all the carrier options locally (not that many! ) and wound up buying one from Target, of all places, for $20! It's not too big, and seems to be fairly well made. I figure this can get me through the first year (good point re: chewing), and then once I have a better idea of his eventual size I can always upgrade to a nicer/more expensive bag. My husband was glad I went the cheaper route, but I told him this was just a temporary solution! Oh, and I also went to Hobby Lobby to get fabric for a matching blanket and "pillowcases" for the carrier's padded bottom.

Can you post a photo of it?

NellieBelly · 03-10-2011, 11:44 PM

Wow, so many good positive comments about the Kwigybo!! My friend has one for her Maltese and she swears by it.

Has anyone heard anything about BK Atelier? They make some nice looking carriers but I'm not sure about how they hold up.

BlondeLocks · 03-11-2011, 02:32 AM

They cost just as much as Kwigo Bo carriers

ErinsWhitney · 03-12-2011, 01:20 PM

Is it this one?? Blue Pet Carrier : Target

If so, how do you like it? I've been eye-balling this one for Whit to use until she is full-grown, then I plan to invest in a better one. A local dog boutique has a gorgeous reddish-brown patent Zack and Zoe that I'm in love with, but it's $60 and only up to 4lbs. Not sure if she wont be a bit bigger than that or not.

BabyGirl Rosie · 03-12-2011, 03:03 PM

Lil Sis and I have the same KB carrier. I love it and surprisingly so does Rosie. We both got it from Ryan. After looking at a few others I am glad I made the investment.

02-28-2011, 09:56 PM	#1
hotdiggetydog Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: west texas Posts: 32	carrier questions I've been trying to find the "perfect" fashionable dog carrier for my new Yorkie. I won't be picking up Little Dude for another couple of weeks but I want to be ready! I would LOVE a Kwigy Bo "Alex", but I think I might want to start with a more affordable carrier. I've been looking at a few designs from Zack and Zoey, but I'm hoping someone can answer some of my questions. * First of all, my puppy is going to be small, of course. Is it too soon to buy a carrier like this for him? I want him to get used to the carrier, but I'm not sure how big he's going to eventually be? Dam and Sire were around 4-6 lbs. (This is another reason I don't want to get the Kwigy Bo at this time). * I really like this one, but the smallest size they have available will fit a dog up to 15 lbs. I think this would be way too big, but I love the exterior pocket features. * This one is also really nice, and I think would be a better fit, at least during the puppy stages. The "Teacup" size supposedly fits dogs up to 4lbs. But it doesn't appear to have any pockets- does anyone have this model and can advise me? * Should I just wait til puppy is bigger (like my husband suggests ), or should I get a way-too-big carrier, or does anyone have any suggestions on carriers that fit well AND have exterior pockets? And if I wait (because patience is a virtue) what's the best/safest way to get Little Dude to the vet for his 1st health check? Thanks everyone!! ** somehow I think I messed up the images- Sorry! Last edited by hotdiggetydog; 02-28-2011 at 09:59 PM. Reason: images

03-02-2011, 06:20 PM	#2
KazzyK810 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Michigan USA & Sheffield UK Posts: 4,120	I have the kwigy bo alex I wish I had bit the bullet & spent the money on it from day one, because it would have been so much cheaper in the long run. Now I have one, I use it almost daily. Last night I took ZoE to the movies in it, and today she went out to lunch with me in it. I love that it is so discrete that I can take her just about anywhere. __________________ Karan with Sophie & Willow (ZoE )(Chelsea )

03-03-2011, 07:23 AM	#3
ArmaniMan I ♥ Armani & Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 3,895	You can either buy a small carrier now and upgrade later or buy the larger carrier and stick a big blanket in the bottom to take up most of the space while the puppy is small. You don't want the baby to being swimming in the bag or they likely won't feel safe and the carrier will be a "bad" place. Personally I would start out with a cheap carrier- mine DESTROYED their carriers when they were babies because they chewed constantly in there. I would have been really upset had that been my kwigy bo. __________________ Armani & Chloe

03-03-2011, 07:25 AM	#4
Rachael1983 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Burbs of DC Posts: 2,198	I got Troy a carrier that when he was about 7 months old. I had an idea about what size he would be and I didn't like taking him places when he was smaller because I feared he'd get sick. I just didn't stray too far away from home. __________________ Owned by Troy(RIP) & Emma

03-03-2011, 08:14 AM	#7
Lil Sis Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,008	I love my KB bag... the small fits up to 10 lbs (I think) my girl is 4.5 lbs and she has plenty of room. You will love the KB Bag.. if you search you will see several post for KB bags (I am on a few) and the yt vender is RDB911 -- Ryan. Ryan has good prices and is very helpful. I would get the bag of your dreams because I boutht several and wasted money!!!! shinja __________________ Shinja mom to Remy lil Sis to Bailey and Sammy

03-03-2011, 07:34 AM	#6
hotdiggetydog Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: west texas Posts: 32	Thanks for the advice everyone. I spent yesterday morning exploring all the carrier options locally (not that many! ) and wound up buying one from Target, of all places, for $20! It's not too big, and seems to be fairly well made. I figure this can get me through the first year (good point re: chewing), and then once I have a better idea of his eventual size I can always upgrade to a nicer/more expensive bag. My husband was glad I went the cheaper route, but I told him this was just a temporary solution! Oh, and I also went to Hobby Lobby to get fabric for a matching blanket and "pillowcases" for the carrier's padded bottom.

03-10-2011, 11:44 PM	#9
NellieBelly Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunnyvale, CA, USA Posts: 41	Wow, so many good positive comments about the Kwigybo!! My friend has one for her Maltese and she swears by it. Has anyone heard anything about BK Atelier? They make some nice looking carriers but I'm not sure about how they hold up.

03-11-2011, 02:32 AM	#10
BlondeLocks Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 234	They cost just as much as Kwigo Bo carriers __________________ "Kody"

03-12-2011, 01:20 PM	#11
ErinsWhitney Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Central FL Posts: 212	Is it this one?? Blue Pet Carrier : Target If so, how do you like it? I've been eye-balling this one for Whit to use until she is full-grown, then I plan to invest in a better one. A local dog boutique has a gorgeous reddish-brown patent Zack and Zoe that I'm in love with, but it's $60 and only up to 4lbs. Not sure if she wont be a bit bigger than that or not. __________________ Erin mom to Landon Evan Favorite and Whitney

03-12-2011, 03:03 PM	#12
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	Lil Sis and I have the same KB carrier. I love it and surprisingly so does Rosie. We both got it from Ryan. After looking at a few others I am glad I made the investment. __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!