If you’ve got a large breed dog, such as a St Bernard, Rhodesian Ridgeback or Rottweiler, you probably don’t drive them around in a Fiat 500.
The odds are you own a vehicle much more suitable for your pet. But how does your dog travel in your car? On the back seat and secured with a harness? It’s a good option if you’re using a crash-tested travel harness, but what if you need to fit in the rest of the family? Your dog is probably going to take up most of the space. So does it go in the boot with a dog guard? It’s an obvious choice, but not ideal. in the event of a collision, a dog loose in the boot could result in injury or even escape from the car. Secured in a dog transit box is by far the safest way to travel with any dog.
We offer an extensive range of ready-made dog boxes that fit a wide variety of vehicles, both older and new models. We pride ourselves on constantly updating our vehicle database and developing our range, and every dog box is designed and manufactured for strength, durability, safety and comfort.
Whilst vehicle dimensions are a given, the shape and size of dogs are not! We always aim to make the most of the available boot space so that our boxes can accommodate all types of dogs – smaller dogs can be contained within a smaller space using a divider, large dogs can simply enjoy the luxury of space.
What’s the best dog transit box for large breed dogs?
Your dog is at the centre of this question. But the answer lies, initially at least, with your vehicle. It’s essential to first select a box that will fit your vehicle. Our simple vehicle search will quickly identify the most suitable ready-made box for your car. All dimensions are listed so you can assess whether the dog box is big enough for your dog – it should be able to stand, sit, lie down and turn around. Too cramped and you’ll have an uncomfortable and miserable dog. If you want to be absolutely sure about the box you’ve chosen, the Lintran team is always happy to discuss and offer expert advice – we want your dog to travel safely and comfortably.
What if a ready-made box is too small?
Lintran can still help! We are specialists in custom-built dog transit boxes – it’s the reason why organisations such as Dogs Trust come to us when adding new vans and dog ambulances to their fleet.
A custom-made solution can make all the difference to the comfort of your dog, especially if it’s a larger breed. To get started, we need some key details about your vehicle and, naturally, we want to know about your dog (or dogs!). Offering the same quality as our ready-made boxes, a custom-made solution provides the opportunity to add any little extras that you might like. Most importantly, it will be built especially for your dog.
Cool boxes for cool dogs!
Whether you choose a ready-made or custom built dog transit box, you can be confident that your dog will travel in very fine style. They’ll also benefit from being safe and secure without overheating – an obvious concern for anyone who has a large dog with a thick coat, such as a Bernese. Lintran dog transit boxes are made from white polypropylene, a material that reflects the sun’s UV rays away – the temperature in a Lintran dog box has been shown to be up to 20°C cooler than metal boxes or those made from dark materials that will absorb heat.
Happy travels!