Sherpa Original Deluxe Pet Carrier (Large) vs K&H Travel Safety Pet Carrier
Side by side on specifications and purchase options, so you can judge which suits your dog.
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Sherpa Original Deluxe Pet Carrier (Large)
$46.04 · ★ 4.5 (8,532)
vs
K&H Travel Safety Pet Carrier
$63.59 · ★ 4.6 (2,186)
75
Build Quality
77
78
Comfort
74
84
Airline Safety
77
64
Value
77
78
Owner Satisfaction
84
Differences only
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Buy | ||
PawBench Scoremethodology → | Build Quality 75 Comfort 78 Airline Safety 84 Value 64 Owner Satisfaction 78 | Build Quality 77 Comfort 74 Airline Safety 77 Value 77 Owner Satisfaction 84 |
| Buyer sentiment | Quality Fit Comfort Travel-Friendly Zipper Durability Buyers praise quality, fit, comfort and travel-friendly. Mixed feedback on durability and size. Some flag zipper durability. Based on 1,169 user mentions | Quality Safety Size Fit Buyers praise quality, safety, size and fit. Mixed feedback on durability. Based on 1,298 user mentions |
| Type | Soft-Sided Carrier | Car Safety Carrier |
| Airline Approved | Sherpa states airline approved; check your airline's under-seat size | No — Car Only |
| Max Pet Weight | 22 lbs | 20 lbs |
| Material | Quilted Nylon & Mesh | Mesh & Polyester |
| Best For | Airline cabin travel | Car travel with seatbelt tether |
| Dimensions | 19 x 11.75 x 11.5 in (Large) | — |
| Crash Testing | — | None claimed; not CPS-certified |
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What owners actually say
Sherpa Original Deluxe Pet Carrier (Large)
80/100 sentiment
N=1,169
+ Quality+ Fit+ Comfort+ Travel-Friendly± Durability± Size− Zipper Durability
K&H Travel Safety Pet Carrier
87/100 sentiment
N=1,298
+ Quality+ Safety+ Size+ Fit± Durability
Pros & cons
Sherpa Original Deluxe Pet Carrier (Large)
Pros
- ✓Spring-wire frame lets the back compress to fit under seats, per Sherpa
- ✓Top and side entries, mesh on three sides, washable liner
- ✓Large size: 19 x 11.75 x 11.5 in, for pets up to 22 lb (Sherpa)
Cons
- ✗At 11.5 in tall the Large exceeds some airlines' under-seat height limits; check yours before flying
- ✗Zippers can be stiff initially
K&H Travel Safety Pet Carrier
Pros
- ✓Buckles in with the car's seat belt, plus a headrest strap, per K&H
- ✓Washable pad; folds flat for storage
- ✓Five zippered doors
Cons
- ✗Not crash-tested or CPS-certified; it contains a pet, it does not restrain one in a collision
- ✗Medium holds pets up to 20 lb