Sunday, October 10, 2010 Petmate Deluxe Pet Porter Jr. Medium Kennel, Blue Air Review

Average Reviews:

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Exterior Dimensions 23"x14.5"x11.75"
Interior Dimensions 21"x 14"x11"

Pros:
Nice size
Excellent construction
Durable
Door opens smoothly

Cons:
Plastic latches
No compartments along the top for leash storage
The handle is uncomfortable
Door mechanism could rust

I bought this for my 5.5lb Yorkshire Terrier and it works great, he's a bit on the short side but tall enough he wouldn't fit in the smaller kennel. He's got enough room to move around in it comfortably. It looks just like the picture, just a different color, sky blue.

It is of a good durable plastic construction, it has a smooth raised floor on the interior but it has a trough along the edges of the interior. I guess it's so if the animal eliminates inside it it can pool somewhere. This could be a good or bad thing. My dog hasn't wet in it yet so I'm not sure.

The plastic dial latches work easily although I am skeptical of whether or not they will last as long as the bolts other carriers use. It does have holes for the hardware for "extra security" as the brochure states. Also, the handle is a bit uncomfortable because the plastic is a bit rough and pokes/ digs at your hand. The door opens nice and smooth although the plastic casing on the front of the door doesn't extend to cover the backside of the door, which may allow the door mechanism to rust.

Recommend for pets up to 11" tall.

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Product Description:
The Deluxe Jr. series: portable kennels with first-class features, like a dial-latch locking system, raised interior floor, and airline approved. One year manufacturer's warranty.-