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Teresiana · 06-02-2012, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BiewerYorkie

Hi, Louise in Houston here. I am also a new Yorkie Mom.

I found a gorgeous carrier (not a handbag type though) on Etsy and am waiting for it to come. Looks a lot like a Vera Bradley carrier, that I cannot afford. Should be nice for the summer months.

https://www.etsy.com/transaction/82918744

Fabric Type: Butterfly Garden Print
Size: Large
Dimensions: 16" L x 10 1/2" H x 5 1/2" W

Features:
Our carrier is made of washable pre-quilted fabric.
On the outside there are 5 pockets, 3 on one side and 2 on the other.
The large pocket has a velcro closure, except in some older bags.
Each end has a window made of pet screening.
The carrier closes with a large plastic zipper across the top.
The straps are approximately 28 inches long.
Inside there is a removable, washable pad and a fabric sleeve with plastic canvas to help firm up the bottom.
There is also a tether with a small leash clip.

Fabric:
We use pre-quilted cotton.
The bags are completely lined and all seams are finished.
The coordinating inner pad is either cotton or pre-quilted on one side and polar fleece on the other.

Care:
The carriers are washable, on the gentle cycle. Hang to dry.
We cannot guarantee the pet screen in the dryer. Inner pad & sleeve are washable & can be machine dried.

There are a few styles left and pricing is reasonable.

Hi Louise

I

Etsy! I get a lot of my harness vests there. I like the "raggy" bags. The raggy vests are cute too.

capt_noonie · 06-02-2012, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Teresiana

I ended up going with this bag...

Sophisticated Lady Dog Bag - AIN - GlamourDog.com

It's affordable & looks pretty basic. It's due to arrive on June 4th

I'm still searching for a more "summery" carrier.

Not bad for $60 bucks and looks like a handbag!

Teresiana · 06-05-2012, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Teresiana

I ended up going with this bag...

Sophisticated Lady Dog Bag - AIN - GlamourDog.com

It's affordable & looks pretty basic. It's due to arrive on June 4th

I'm still searching for a more "summery" carrier.

Just so everyone knows...I received my bag yesterday & I HATE it

I should have just sucked it up & spent the money on the KB. Live & Learn.

Sami_girl · 06-05-2012, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Teresiana

Just so everyone knows...I received my bag yesterday & I HATE it

I should have just sucked it up & spent the money on the KB. Live & Learn.

What do you hate about it? I got the KB from a member here. Ended up being less than $90 I believe and well worth it. If she outgrows the small, I will get the large.

Teresiana · 06-05-2012, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Sami_girl

What do you hate about it? I got the KB from a member here. Ended up being less than $90 I believe and well worth it. If she outgrows the small, I will get the large.

I didn't get the KB

I got another bag & it looks incredibly cheap. It feels cheap too. Do you know where I can get a deal on a KB?

d-bo · 06-05-2012, 04:57 PM

I am a bit new here as well, and I was looking for an affordable bag, my Yorkie is standard size, she is long and weighs 71/2 lb, more after a meal, anyways we just got kicked out of the dollar store lol... and they now have a sign up, "no dogs allowed", hurt our feelings but whatever, so I thought she could go more places with me if she was in a bag but from reading about most of them, the reviews are that they are for the smaller Yorkie, does anyone have a standard size that fits in a purse?

DvlshAngel985 · 06-05-2012, 05:48 PM

It depends more on the length and height of your pup. Kaji is 8 lbs, and rides around in a small KB Alex. Kaji is 12 inches from base of neck to base of tail, and 12 inches from the floor to the top of his head. I think I will upgrade to a large in the near future. He fits ok in the small, but he no longer spazzes and I think he'll appreciate the room.

d-bo · 06-05-2012, 06:02 PM

Oh, ok, then I will have to measure her because she is kind of long, that's why I was thinking she wouldn't fit.

DvlshAngel985 · 06-05-2012, 06:17 PM

The large is pretty big. I forget the exact dimensions. I'm not a big purse kind of girl (I like my purses teeny) which is why I went with a small. It was fantastic, but Kaji has grown a bit. I think it's time to upgrade for me anyway.

Roxys Mom · 06-06-2012, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by d-bo

I am a bit new here as well, and I was looking for an affordable bag, my Yorkie is standard size, she is long and weighs 71/2 lb, more after a meal, anyways we just got kicked out of the dollar store lol... and they now have a sign up, "no dogs allowed", hurt our feelings but whatever, so I thought she could go more places with me if she was in a bag but from reading about most of them, the reviews are that they are for the smaller Yorkie, does anyone have a standard size that fits in a purse?

I don't know why that made me laugh but it did. We got asked to leave a Fry's here in town, Oliver was in my over size bag, but he kept popping his head out when we were going in.

Makes me miss San Diego. You could take your Dog almost everywhere.

BiewerYorkie · 06-06-2012, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Teresiana

Hi Louise

I

Etsy! I get a lot of my harness vests there. I like the "raggy" bags. The raggy vests are cute too.

I spend WAY too much money on Etsy!! Lots of unique dog toys there you can't find anywhere else and beautiful/different custom made collars also. Zachary has 5 collars already, 2 that are too big, 3 the same that fit but in different colors and 1 on the way that will fit.

Louise

BiewerYorkie · 06-06-2012, 11:35 AM

Try here:

Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Juicy and Burberry Dog Carriers

Haven't bought a carrier but I have 3 outfits from them that are really nice.

Louise

d-bo · 06-06-2012, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Roxys Mom

I don't know why that made me laugh but it did. We got asked to leave a Fry's here in town, Oliver was in my over size bag, but he kept popping his head out when we were going in.

Makes me miss San Diego. You could take your Dog almost everywhere.

I know, how rude right, lol...I am from San Diego to, but I didn't get her until after I moved here 21/2 yrs ago, I think about moving back often,I thought they might have more laws concerning her, I am happy to here that they would be more accepting of her being with me. I am also happy to see that someone else tried it and didn't get away with it
..lol I guess I really need to hide her when we go places because she gets extremely offended when I leave her.

CouversMom · 06-06-2012, 06:36 PM

The large KB Alex is a large bag, but I have gotten away with taking the pups into hundreds of stores. I have two and they are definitely worth the investment!

d-bo · 06-06-2012, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CouversMom

The large KB Alex is a large bag, but I have gotten away with taking the pups into hundreds of stores. I have two and they are definitely worth the investment!

I know I will have to break down and get one, it seem that the KB is the best from what I've been reading on here. I'll start saving up for it.

06-05-2012, 05:48 PM	#22
DvlshAngel985 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 12,693	It depends more on the length and height of your pup. Kaji is 8 lbs, and rides around in a small KB Alex. Kaji is 12 inches from base of neck to base of tail, and 12 inches from the floor to the top of his head. I think I will upgrade to a large in the near future. He fits ok in the small, but he no longer spazzes and I think he'll appreciate the room. __________________ Littlest JakJak We miss you Kaji

06-05-2012, 06:17 PM	#24
DvlshAngel985 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 12,693	The large is pretty big. I forget the exact dimensions. I'm not a big purse kind of girl (I like my purses teeny) which is why I went with a small. It was fantastic, but Kaji has grown a bit. I think it's time to upgrade for me anyway. __________________ Littlest JakJak We miss you Kaji

06-06-2012, 11:35 AM	#27
BiewerYorkie Zachary's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 879 Blog Entries: 1	Designer Inspired Try here: Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Juicy and Burberry Dog Carriers Haven't bought a carrier but I have 3 outfits from them that are really nice. Louise

06-06-2012, 06:36 PM	#29
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	The large KB Alex is a large bag, but I have gotten away with taking the pups into hundreds of stores. I have two and they are definitely worth the investment! __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

06-05-2012, 04:57 PM	#21
d-bo Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2012 Location: Oak Ridge, TN Posts: 53 Blog Entries: 1	I am a bit new here as well, and I was looking for an affordable bag, my Yorkie is standard size, she is long and weighs 71/2 lb, more after a meal, anyways we just got kicked out of the dollar store lol... and they now have a sign up, "no dogs allowed", hurt our feelings but whatever, so I thought she could go more places with me if she was in a bag but from reading about most of them, the reviews are that they are for the smaller Yorkie, does anyone have a standard size that fits in a purse?

06-05-2012, 06:02 PM	#23
d-bo Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2012 Location: Oak Ridge, TN Posts: 53 Blog Entries: 1	Oh, ok, then I will have to measure her because she is kind of long, that's why I was thinking she wouldn't fit.