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
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.
Very sturdy, good looking carrier. Fit right under the seat on United which as far as I can tell has one of the tougher policies. My beagle girlie fit right in. Until she earns the right to be a working dog, she’s able to travel and it was so great to be able to bring her along. My one wish would be for a tougher zipper. She bit it and caused a misalignment of the teeth in one spot. Didn’t make a difference and that’s my only issue. Loved it and even got compliments from one or two other dog folks.
Got the large carrier for my pups. Emmy here is a Brussel Griffon she weighs 12 lbs could have probably gone with the small but she loves the extra room She jumped right in at the airport and was perfect on the plane In the past she didn't love being in the carrier but i think because of the extra room and the sturdiness of the carrier she felt super safe and comfortable
With or without pup in tow. It will be used constantly.
We have a rambunctious frenchie who really beat up his last carrier so we needed something bigger and more rugged. He is 23 lbs and fits perfect. He's able to lay comfortably and it fits the United requirements.
We are going to bring our dog to Europe this summer. I was looking for durable, quality bag. I really like the bag. The only thing I would love to have an extended zipper pocket for more room to the dog. But the quality is excellent so we are happy with our purchase.
I purchased 2 re-loved carriers and one arrived without the built-in tether. That is one of many features the drove me to Roverlunds carrier. My pups are not excited to be in a carrier and keeping them securely connected is important. I reached out to the support team to explore options knowing the product is re-loved and final sale. In the end,, the support team agreed to replace the carrier. I’m fully satisfied with the quality, the function and constructed.
Also, I admire the company standing by their product standards and customer satisfaction!
This is the most i’ve ever spent on a pet carrier but i wanted to finally invest in something for life. You can see and feel the quality, and the fact it’s travel approved is great. It collapses easily, the straps are comfortable and it’s very sturdy and spacious when open. I actually am using it for my cats. They are 9-13 pounds and fit comfortably in one. If they got along i could def see them fitting in the largest size together though. love these carriers, 10/10
Love it both my lil doxie poos fit in it and they are comfortable!
