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   beerling | May 15, 2003 05:27pm | #1

   We have an eight pound adult dog for which I would also like to make a carrier of the type you have described. I wiil have to try to follow this issue and hope someone has a pattern. Thanks for bringing this to the discussions. Christine

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   07ranch | May 15, 2003 08:42pm | #2

   http://www.petvogue.com/dogs.php3?categories=Carriers&id_pv=515485078

   The above link is a retailer for the carriers you mentioned, over priced in my opinion, one could easily adapt a tote or purse to be appropriate, using puppy friendly materials, mesh, nylon straps and plastic buckles as necessary, Suitability Patterns is a supplier of patterns for the horse/rider and has a variety of totes and such that could be modified. Also try Birchstreet for tons of patterns for pets and family, http://www.birchstreetclothing.com/index1.html

   Hope that is helpful.

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   kai230 | May 16, 2003 02:01am | #3

   Oh my, look at this Pet Pouch! How cute! Thanks for the link.

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   kai230 | May 16, 2003 02:16am | #4

   Linda, my first image was a hand held tote (kinda like a gym bag), made from a simple rectangle w/handles on both top edges, and maybe a velcro seal. With a tiny dog you could also consider over-the-shoulder. I'd make closeable peep holes on at least one rounded end, and maybe leg holes in the bottom. LOL I am picturing putting the little babe down to stretch his legs and all you see is a tote w/legs!

   I'm a cat person but love dogs, who are a tad more versatile and tend to like being taken places :-) I think a little pocket pooch would be great fun.

   Edited to say the reason for my first image was that I didn't pay attention that this is a front carrier! Oy

   
   

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   Edited 5/15/2003 7:19:17 PM ET by kai

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   07ranch | May 16, 2003 02:42am | #5

   http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2322758183

   I happened to search for a carrier on ebay and came across this, I know it is great fun to make ones own things, but at this price, use it for a jumping off place for making the perfect custom bag.....Just a thought

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   ehBeth | May 20, 2003 10:18pm | #6

   Variations of the Pet Pouch are the ones I've seen here. Almost like a baby Snuggli. hmmmmm. i wonder if a Snuggli could be modified to suit a smallish dog?