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Pet Carriers: Hard-Sided Carriers

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18 pet carriers: hard-sided carriers from Petmate, SportPet Designs and Gardner Pet.

Freepet

Hard-Sided Carriers, Pink, 15 lb

+Hard shell plastic construction for a sturdy enclosure
+20-inch size suits small dogs and cats
+Rated for pets under 15 pounds
−Limited to pets under 15 pounds, not suited to larger animals
No price recorded yet.
Gardner Pet

Hard-Sided Carriers, Gray

+Collapsible design for folding away
+No-tool assembly saves setup time
+Two wheels for easy moving
−Hard-sided design is heavier to carry than soft carriers
No price recorded yet.
Lionto

Hard-Sided Carriers, Red

+Hard-sided box for sturdier protection
+Made of recycled material
+Measures 55 x 36 x 36 cm
−Heavier than soft-sided carriers
No price recorded yet.
Magshion

Hard-Sided Carriers, 20 lb

+Hard-sided construction for added protection
+22-inch size for larger pets
+Supports pets up to 20 lb
−Hard-sided shell is heavier to carry than soft carriers
No price recorded yet.
Petmate

Hard-Sided Carriers

+Hard sides offer more protection than soft carriers
+24-inch size for mid-sized pets
+Made in USA
−Hard plastic shell is bulkier to store
No price recorded yet.
SportPet Designs

Hard-Sided Carriers, Tan, 25 lb

+Hard-sided shell for small dogs, puppies, cats and kittens
+Collapsible design for easier storage when not in use
+Lightweight at 25 lb for carrying
−Hard shell is less flexible in tight spaces than soft carriers
No price recorded yet.
SportPet Designs

Hard-Sided Carriers, 35 lb

+Extra-large size for bigger cats
+Patented wide side-opening door for easier pet access
+Foldable design for portable storage
−At 35 lb, heavy for carrying over long distances
No price recorded yet.
Vivicreate

Hard-Sided Carriers, Black, 20 lb

+Backpack style carrier for hands-free carrying
+Holds cats up to 20 lb
+Includes a folding bowl and teaser stick
−Hard-sided shell is heavier than soft-sided carriers
No price recorded yet.
Gardner Pet

Hard-Sided Carriers, Gray

+Foldable design for easier storage and transport
+Includes two wheels for moving the crate
+28-inch length suits medium and small dogs
−Hard-sided style is less flexible in tight spaces
No price recorded yet.
MidWest Homes for Pets

Hard-Sided Carriers, Red

+22-inch size suits small pet crates
+Hard sides offer structured protection
+Steel door for secure closure
−Hard sides add weight compared to soft carriers
No price recorded yet.
Petmate

Hard-Sided Carriers, 20 lb

+Hard-sided plastic build for durable protection
+24-inch size suits dogs up to 20 lb
+Airline friendly design for air travel
−Hard plastic shell is heavier than soft-sided carriers
No price recorded yet.
Zomisia

Hard-Sided Carriers, Beige

+36-inch size suits large dogs
+Collapsible design for storage and transport
+Includes a bed mat
−Hard-sided frame is bulkier than soft-sided carriers
No price recorded yet.
Athena Collection

Hard-Sided Carriers, Green, 20 lb

+Hard-sided shell gives structural protection during travel
+Includes a food bowl for in-carrier feeding
+22.5-inch size suits larger cats and small dogs
No price recorded yet.
Rizzari

Hard-Sided Carriers, Gray

+Hard-sided shell gives structural protection
+Metal locking door adds security
+Multi-side access for loading pets
No price recorded yet.
Sfihome

Hard-Sided Carriers, Green

+Hard-sided shell protects pets during transport
+19.5-inch size suits small dogs and cats
+Named as a carrier for small dogs and cats
No price recorded yet.
SportPet Designs

Hard-Sided Carriers

+Airline compliant design
+Plastic construction for durability
+Removable wheels for easy transport
No price recorded yet.
Petmate

Hard-Sided Carriers, Pink, 10 lb

+Durable plastic hard-sided construction
+Compact 19-inch size for extra small pets
−Only suitable for pets up to 10 lb
No price recorded yet.

Compare specs

pet carrierTypeColorWeight (lb)Spec scorePrice
Hard-Sided CarriersPink15 lbn/aNo current price
Hard-Sided CarriersGrayn/aNo current price
Hard-Sided CarriersRedn/aNo current price
Hard-Sided Carriers20 lbn/aNo current price
Hard-Sided Carriersn/aNo current price
Hard-Sided CarriersTan25 lbn/aNo current price
Hard-Sided Carriers35 lbn/aNo current price
Hard-Sided CarriersBlack20 lbn/aNo current price
Hard-Sided CarriersGrayn/aNo current price
Hard-Sided CarriersRedn/aNo current price

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