crate for a pup URGENT!!! PLEASE HELP

[szarasfora]

Dear all,
I have read the similar topic on crate sizes for adult weims and the link Marjolein has given there. But to tell the truth I have still a problem.
In two weeks I must ship two pups to Bulgaria and I still can't make up a decision about the crate size.
The pups will be 8 and 10 weeks old (I can't measure them now) and they will travel in separate crates of course.
Which size would you advise to choose:

53x40x38
68x51x48
81x56x58
91x61x66
102x69x76
122x81x89

I have an impression that 68x51x48 should be OK, but I am not sure....
What do you think?
Thanks for any advice.
I must buy the crates urgently.

[Kobie]

The best size for crating puppies is that the pup must can stand up easely... If the pup can not stand up, the crate is too small...
So I think, Iza, 68 cm should be enough...

[szarasfora]

Dear Kobie,
I know that the pup must stand easily but the problem is that I can't try it...
We ship DOCENT's son from one litter and a granddaughter from another. Since these are not our "home" litters, we don't have them at the moment and that's why we can't measure them and fit the crate.
Today I have asked my friends to measure these pups and they say that the pups are 45 cm tall (together with their heads ;D)
So the 68cm crate should be OK.
Well, we will know sooner or later....
I hope they will survive the flight. I am terrified anyway...
bye
Iza

[marjolein]

I cannot help, it really depends on the size of the pups and I think you're making the right decision taking the 68 cm one. Good luck anyway, I'd be terrified too!

[Ilana]

Hi Iza,

I Shipped last week to Russia an 11 weeks old puppy male that his weight was 11 Kilos in a crate size 68X 49X 45.5 cm
(Altas 40)
It was exellent size for the puppy the fly was from Tel-Aviv to Mosccow 4 hours and the day aftar from Mosccow to Vladivostock 9 hours,
he arrived safetly and very happy!

Good luck

Ilana

Ilana

[szarasfora]

Ilana!
Many thanks!!!!
Your answer is a great help, since I have planned to buy "ATLAS 40" too. What a relief!

One of the pups shipped in this crate will be BLUE EYES ZAGRAJ SNUP DOGGY DOG's daughter! See my topic euroweims.proboards44.com/index.cgi?board=litters&action=display&thread=1151528892&page=1

Kobie, Marjolein - many thanks for your help, too.

Cross your fingers.

[Ilana]

I know it's will be one of my "granddaughter"...

I guess it's for Petar Patrov friends,

Good luck!

I left a note in the breeder's new website

Ilana