{"product_id":"folding-soft-dog-crate-travel-kennel","title":"Folding Soft Dog Crate - Portable Travel Kennel with Car Straps","description":"\u003cp\u003eRigid crates solve a real problem and create another one. You need one for the car, the holiday cottage, the campsite or the first night in a new house - and then it sits in a corner taking up floor space for the eleven months you aren't using it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003efolding soft dog crate\u003c\/strong\u003e collapses flat in seconds and slides behind a wardrobe or under a bed. Set it up when you need it, fold it away when you don't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt For The Car First\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrated seat belt straps thread through the crate and anchor it to your car's belts, so it stays where you put it instead of sliding across the boot at the first roundabout. That's the difference between a crate and a box: a box moves, and a moving box is worse than no crate at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you're out of the car, two ground stakes let you peg it down on grass - useful at campsites, on beaches, at shows, or anywhere your dog needs a defined space outdoors that doesn't blow over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e600D Oxford, Not Thin Nylon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shell is 600D Oxford - a heavier grade of woven polyester, the same weight class used for luggage and outdoor gear. It resists abrasion from claws and gravel, holds its shape, and doesn't fray where panels meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge mesh panels on multiple sides keep air moving and let your dog see out, which matters a lot for a dog left in a crate. A dog who can see you settles; a dog in a sealed box doesn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Pad Is Better Than It Sounds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe removable mat is soft on one face and waterproof-backed on the other. Turn the soft side up for everyday comfort; flip it for a puppy, an elderly dog, a car-sick traveller or a wet-from-the-beach one. Either way it lifts out and washes, so the mess doesn't live in the crate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's In The Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFolding crate\u003c\/strong\u003e with locking safety zips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReversible pad\u003c\/strong\u003e - soft one side, waterproof the other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet safety belt\u003c\/strong\u003e for securing your dog inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo collapsible bowls\u003c\/strong\u003e for food and water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo ground stakes\u003c\/strong\u003e for outdoor use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage bag\u003c\/strong\u003e for the folded crate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstruction manual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLocking Zips Matter More Than You'd Think\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlenty of dogs work out that a zip pull can be nosed or pawed upwards from inside. Locking zips stop that - the pulls secure so they can't be worked open, which is the difference between a crate that contains your dog and one that merely suggests it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57 cm \/ 22.4 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 cm \/ 14.2 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 cm \/ 14.2 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCats and small dogs - Chihuahua, Yorkshire Terrier, Pomeranian, Maltese, Shih Tzu, Miniature Dachshund, Jack Russell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTake the height figure seriously.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 36 cm internal height, the S crate suits cats and genuinely small dogs - roughly up to 8 kg. Breeds like French Bulldogs, Pugs and Cocker Spaniels are usually too tall to sit up comfortably in it, even where their weight seems to fit. Height is what runs out first on every crate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing The Right Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure your dog rather than guessing from weight - two dogs of the same weight can need different crates depending on how they're built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e from nose to base of tail, while standing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e from the floor to the top of the head, sitting upright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd roughly 10 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e to both. Your dog should be able to stand without ducking, turn around fully, and lie stretched out on their side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween sizes, go larger. A crate that's slightly too big is a minor waste of boot space; one that's too small is unusable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCats\u003c\/strong\u003e on longer stays, where a carrier is too small to live in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCar travel\u003c\/strong\u003e - boot or back seat, secured with the belt straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCamping and caravanning\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the stakes for outdoor pitching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHoliday lets and hotels\u003c\/strong\u003e where your pet needs a familiar space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVisiting friends and family\u003c\/strong\u003e without taking over their spare room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShows, events and sports\u003c\/strong\u003e where dogs need a settled base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOccasional home use\u003c\/strong\u003e for a pet already crate-trained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnd Doesn't Suit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChewers and diggers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fabric is fabric. A dog who works at a soft crate will get through it, and a rigid crate is the honest answer for that dog.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDogs with separation anxiety\u003c\/strong\u003e who panic and destroy when confined - a soft crate is neither strong enough nor the right approach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrate training from scratch\u003c\/strong\u003e with a puppy in a destructive phase. Train on a wire crate first, then move to this once the habit is established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnsupervised long periods.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a travel and short-stay crate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn Honest Word On Car Safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe belt straps stop the crate sliding around and stop your dog roaming the car - real, everyday benefits, and the reason most people buy one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not crash-tested safety equipment, and we won't claim otherwise. In a serious collision, no soft-sided crate protects a dog the way an independently certified rigid crash-tested crate does. If certified crash protection is specifically what you need, look for a product carrying that certification. If what you want is a dog who stays put, travels calmly and doesn't distract you, this does that job and folds away afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFolding soft-sided travel crate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600D Oxford cloth with mesh panels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue, Red, Grey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS, M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocking safety zips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCar fitting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeat belt straps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor fitting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo ground stakes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePad\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemovable, reversible - soft and waterproof faces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFolds flat, carry bag included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLift out the pad and hand wash it separately. Wipe the shell with a damp cloth and mild detergent, and let it dry fully open before folding - Oxford cloth folded away damp will smell within days and can mildew. Brush hair off the mesh rather than picking at it, and store it in the bag somewhere dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow quickly does it fold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeconds, once you've done it once. The frame collapses inwards and the whole thing flattens into the carry bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit in my boot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCheck the crate dimensions against your boot's internal measurements - including the height under a closed tailgate, which is where people usually get caught out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan my dog get out of it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe locking zips stop a dog nosing them open, which is the usual escape route. A determined chewer is a different matter - see above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it warm enough for winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe mesh panels prioritise airflow, which is right for most of the year. In cold weather, add a blanket over the top and a warmer bed inside rather than expecting the crate itself to insulate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for a cat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor a settled cat at home or on a longer stay, yes - and the collapsible bowls help. For a vet trip, a smaller enclosed carrier is easier to handle. See our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cats\"\u003eCats collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a harness included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA pet safety belt is included for securing your dog inside, but not a harness - and the belt should always attach to a harness, never a collar. 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