Popular Types of DOG Carriers DOG carriers can be a necessity if you are traveling across country, or even a distance to your local vet. What DOG carrier is best for your akita depends on what your specific needs are. Some thought on these questions are important, since prices can range anywhere from the cheap ($30) to the extravagant ($1,000). One of the most popular types of DOG carriers is the wheeled carrier. In general, wheeled DOG carriers have a handle that makes them easy to pull along so you don't have to carry them. As with any type of DOG carrier, you need to make sure you have the right size. For most DOG carriers (which are generally designed for smaller DOGS: it simply doesn't make sense to make one for a St. Bernard), the "weight" scales can be divided into three types: small, medium, and large. There is a grammar debate about the Borzoi (Russian Wolfhound). The plural, "Borzois", may be found in dictionaries. However, the Borzoi Club of America asserts that "Borzoi" is the preferred form for both singular and plural. Small DOG carriers are usually good for DOGS that go up to eight pounds. For DOGS slightly larger than that, the medium scale of DOG carriers are good for DOGS from 8-15 lbs. A large DOG carrier is often good for up to a full 30 lbs. In addition to just the basic weight outlines, however, you still want to check out to make sure that your pet will be comfortable in whatever you choose. Front DOG carriers are another popular choice, though this only work for very small pets. These are shaped liked like vests, and let you carry your little DOG or puppy around without having to use your hands. You'll want to look for one with shoulder straps that adjust for comfort and have solid padding, especially at the bottom. The cartoon character, Scooby Doo, was a great dane. Scooby Doo is well known for being constantly willing to eat anything and everything. In reality, a great dane can indeed eat a lot of food. In fact, they can eat up to 8 � pounds a day! There are also DOG tote carriers. You'll want to look for totes with appropriate ventilation and that are easy to open and close. Another consideration is that since these types of totes are used often with traveling, you'll want to look for totes with good grips on the bottom to keep it from sliding about. The cartoon character, Scooby Doo, was a great dane. Scooby Doo is well known for being constantly willing to eat anything and everything. In reality, a great dane can indeed eat a lot of food. In fact, they can eat up to 8 � pounds a day! The greyhound is the fastest breed of dog. It is capable of running at speeds of around 45 miles per hour. Greyhounds are excellent for hunting and racing, but they are notorious for laziness, often preferring to cuddle on a couch, rather than run. This makes them an ideal house pet.