SIZING GUIDE & COMMON BREEDS
At Roverlund, we know choosing the right carrier for your adventure buddy is essential to enjoying smooth journeys together. Whether you’re running errands around town or jetting off to far-away places, having a carrier that your pup is comfortable in is a necessity.
Here are our tips to select the right size Roverlund pet carrier!
WEIGH YOUR PUP
You can use your pup's estimated weight as a guide to select the best pet carrier size.
The Out-of-Office Pet Carrier comes in two sizes:
- Small (suitable for most dogs and cats 15 lbs and under)
- Large (suitable for most dogs and cats 25 lbs and under)
When in doubt, we always recommend going a size up.
MEASURE YOUR PUP’S LENGTH AND HEIGHT
If you have a measuring tape handy, you can also take their measurements to confirm it will be a good fit. Start at the front of their chest and measure the distance to their rear. For their height, measure from the top of their shoulder blade to the base of their paw.
- Small fits most dogs up to 16.5" in length and 10" in height
- Large fits most dogs up to 18.5” in length and 12" in height.
I’ve received the carrier. How do I know it is the right fit?
It is okay if the carrier is a snugger fit, as long as your pet seems comfortable and can turn around inside the bag.
Most Pups Won’t Stand Up in the Carrier
It is totally normal if your pet is not able to stand up in the carrier.
Think of the ideal size as a cozy, snuggly place for your pup or cat to curl up in and snooze. With soft-sided carriers like ours, most pups—unless they are teacup or toy size breeds—will not be able to stand up inside—and that’s okay!
Maximizing Your Pup's Space for Air Travel
Our carriers are in-cabin compliant with most major airlines.
Each carrier is designed to fit within the space under the seat in front of you, which is typically about 12” in height.
Our pet carrier is one of the largest in-cabin compliant carriers available. When traveling by plane with our Large size, we recommend removing your carrier's rear pocket insert. This way, your carrier's flexible rear frame can more easily conform to the seat requirements in front of you.
Please keep in mind that in-cabin pet policies are subject to change at any time, and we always encourage our customers to reach out to your specific airline prior to your planned travel with any concerns you may have.
With these tips, you’ve got a perfect fit for Fido!
No matter where you’re going or what means of transportation you’re taking, we hope this guide helps you find the perfect carrier for your pup or cat!
Let customers speak for us
I flew my 19 lb. Cavalier from Northern CA to San Jose Del Cabo on Alaska last week. It was his first flight and he did GREAT! He was very comfortable in this high quality carrier. I bought it when he was a month old. He is 3 yrs now and loves this carrier. BIG FAN! My daughter bought one too!
Very good quliaty. Fabric, sewing and finishing trims are well made. One suggestion is that if you can make the backpack in horizontal direction, bigger dogs can be sitted more comforable inside. My dog is Havanese and 19lb. His head is out of the backpack while he is sitting and too much space above his head.
Bought this. In small size for my 4.5lb yorkie. It worked perfectly for him on recent Horizon Air flight. Super sturdy and spacious.
I really like the velcro that hooks the case the suitcase handle. Feels very well made and will last a long time.
Totally luv products…wheel base durable, rolls at every direction, super convenient for traveling alone when u definitely need all hands. Recommend to friends an family.
We purchased the large and our dog had more than enough room to move around. Fit well under the seat on Frontier Airlines.
As a puppy trainer, I work with young dogs or all sizes, some of whom haven't been fully vaccinated yet. This backpack allows me to take them out safely for socialization training without having to worry about them picking up a disease from the ground. I've carried pups from 5lbs to 25lbs, and it's been comfortable to wear every time!
We purchased a Roverlund backpack for our 3.5lb chihuahua, Tito, who often travels on flights with us. The backpack design offered PLENTY of room for her to move around and look out, whether in the vertical position looking out the mesh 'windows' or lying horizontally on the floorboard of the plane for a quick nap.
There are compartments to carry her collapsible water bowl, a peewee pad, some chew bones, a small bag of food, and wet wipes. The pack also comes with a clip-on holder for **** bags! It's like a Swiss-Army knife for pet travel.
We were blown away when Roverlund replaced our 1st backpack, no questions asked, due to a faulty manufacturing glitch. The 2nd pack is perfect and we've broken it in by traveling the East Coast! Tito approves, and Tito's parents give it 5 stars! We love our Roverlund, hands-free backpack travel bag. It's a game changer for pet traveling. I throw the pooch on my back, a purse on my shoulder, and roll a carry-on for the human stuff. It doesn't get much easier. Thank you Roverlund!
This jacket fits perfectly on my frenchie. Thank you
Very happy with the product and even more with the customer service! Definitely made a loyal customer!
Functional, fashionable and such great quality.
I cannot believe the quality of this carrier. It is so well made and the design works great for my dogs. It is great for traveling. I love that it is airline complaint. Now, we need to pick a destination to travel to with our dogs.
I purchased this carrier to bring my 24lb mini goldendoodle from Boston to Orlando to visit family. This was my first time traveling with my pup and I was very anxious. After scouring the internet getting lost in Reddit threads and reading more reviews than I can even count I decided to go with this carrier. What a good choice I made! Not only did my pup fit, I loved that it had a tether on the inside to attach to his harness, the shoulder strap can be used as a leash for potty breaks, it was a breeze to go through TSA, and it fit perfectly under the seat in front of me on the airplane. We flew JetBlue extra legroom and Breeze Nice seats. Honestly the only improvement I would suggest is a way for the pups to pop their heads out without being able to open the whole top.
We took our senior dog on her first airplane and this carrier was perfect. We had it out for a few weeks before the trip and she was already used to curling up inside, so on the trip she felt safe and comfortable. The leash that comes with it was far too thick and heavy (would be nice to have an option for a smaller one) so we didn't use that but even now that we are home, she loves to get in the carrier and nap.