dog boxes and trailers???

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by yoshy on 06 April 2010 - 12:04

Wondering if some of you knew some good places to purchase used dog boxes for trucks and or a trialer.

4-6 dogs. Need compartments to fit shepherds and or mali's.

by Mystere on 06 April 2010 - 12:04

Most of the boxes I see are for smaller hunting dogs. You can often find uses boxes, and even trailers, on Craigslist, or community classified papers, such as "Little Nickel." I would also suggest just putting your interest "out there," as you have here, on dog-related email lists. Good Luck!

by VomMarischal on 06 April 2010 - 14:04

Hodie had one a few weeks back...maybe she still does?

by Scoutk9GSDs on 06 April 2010 - 15:04

I build my own. I never see any that are advertised that are large enough for a GSD to be comfortable in for any length of time. I built mine out of wood although I could go ahead and cover it with aluminum or whatever and really make it nice. IT doesnt take much skill to build a dog box. Metal boxes and trailers are nice but I still prefer wood. When I haul a 90lb GSD clear across the country I need to know that they arent going to be cramped or too hot or cold.

by SitasMom on 06 April 2010 - 17:04

what is the smallest hole you would want to transport a GSD in?

by yoshy on 06 April 2010 - 18:04

Yeah thats the problem im running into. anything over a 2 dog box isnt large enough. Everything is for the retrievers and gun dogs.

Thought maybe someone might know a builder or have an in with someone or something.

by animules on 06 April 2010 - 19:04

Hodie had her's custom made I think she said. Kustom Krates does very nice work. Jones Trailers does custom I think.

I got a good cargo trailer, added top vent and windows, and a side awning. Comfortable with 6 extra large metal dog crates (stacked two high) with lots of room for extra stuff. Current set-up is with three extra large metal dog crates, a scooter, a portable 4-burner cookstove, and lots of other extra stuff. Easily adjustable to different configurations and number of dogs. Tows nicely behind my truck and camper.

by SitasMom on 06 April 2010 - 23:04

animules -

This sounds great! Will you share some photos with us?

by animules on 07 April 2010 - 00:04

I will get some, it's in the middle of getting reorganized for the summer right now.

by NoCurs on 09 April 2010 - 22:04

Try the coonhound sites. Walker hounds and redbones, etc, are comparable in size to a well bred, standard shepherd. The shepherd is a "medium" breed, not a giant breed, and Walkers are pretty good sized dogs.

One word of advice; if you have destructive, hyper type dogs who get worked up watching bitework, etc, don't ever try the aluminum boxes - go with diamond plate.

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