What type of car do you drive with you CsV??

djb_yan · 17-09-2011, 19:45

Planning for a potential future with this breed and my current cars probably isn't fit to drive them around.

So what do you drive to chauffeur them around in?

Shadowlands · 17-09-2011, 20:09

Hello and welcome to the forum

We drive a Japanese make pick-up truck - lots of space in the back! Whatever you go for, it needs to be covered (against the elements) but have good ventilation. Shadow now doesn't like to be inside a car because she sees the back of the truck as her 'portable den' and the front is for humans

leila · 17-09-2011, 20:13

we have a KIA Rio

we have 2 csw´s on the back seat. but in the future, we would like to have Škoda Octavia combi. The best is a SUV for sure

djb_yan · 17-09-2011, 20:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by leila

we have a KIA Rio

we have 2 csw´s on the back seat. but in the future, we would like to have Škoda Octavia combi. The best is a SUV for sure

The 2 are comfortable in the back of a rio? That makes me think - I was debating whether or not a SUV was totally necessary or would a family-sized sedan suffice?

Thanks for the replies, keep them coming! Definitely want to get a feel for the right vehicle

happyfeet · 17-09-2011, 21:11

Hello and yes welcome from another newbie

I have a landrover discovery and although she is ment to travel in the boot she likes to take the back seat when ever she can!

michaelundinaeichhorn · 17-09-2011, 22:22

An old disused prison van...

Cheers,
Michael

tupacs2legs · 17-09-2011, 22:43

I don't drive

but my boys favourite modes of transport are trains and tubes,we often get lifts in a cadilac which he hates!(Could be the leather seats) But he loves their open backed jeep

Baz · 18-09-2011, 00:02

Doggie-trailer behind my pushbike. Although today I go a lift from Pec pod Sněžkou to Prague in a Skoda Fabia - 3 adults, 1 baby & 5 CSVs

yukidomari · 18-09-2011, 04:57

I used to drive a Honda Fit, and now a Scion xD..

I would suggest that if you are planning to do things with your dog that would require leaving him/her in the car, like perhaps at a trial or show, that you get a car that has enough space in the back to fit a 500 series crate.

As it goes, my Scion doesn't fit a crate, so I can't leave my CsV in the car by himself for any length of time. He helped me 'remodel' the insides of my Fit once when I did..

you might also look at what anchor points are available in the back. when we shopped for cars, we specifically made my car the 'dog car', (we also have a SUV but OH says dogs are off limited.. ) so it was important for me to have various anchor points in convenient areas - all my dogs ride belted in crash-tested seat harnesses that need them.

leila · 18-09-2011, 07:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by djb_yan

The 2 are comfortable in the back of a rio? That makes me think - I was debating whether or not a SUV was totally necessary or would a family-sized sedan suffice?

Thanks for the replies, keep them coming! Definitely want to get a feel for the right vehicle

we can use only back seats. the back is full of my boyfriends music - car audio freak

Mikael · 18-09-2011, 17:32

I drive a Volvo V70 whit a dog cage that is crash tested in a V70

" VOLVO FOR LIFE "

Rasty whit Zilja and Zeta

The SP test (Swedish Testing Institute)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rXQ9UecZ8c

Best regards / Mikael

Shadowlands · 18-09-2011, 19:04

Michael,

Do they make these cages for other vehicles? We could do with a proper one.

Mikael · 18-09-2011, 20:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadowlands

Michael,

Do they make these cages for other vehicles? We could do with a proper one.

Yes, they are not just for Volvo, so you can put them in (all) cars...
>>> http://www.mim.se/?p=productgroup&i=1&l=en

Best regards / Mikael

Shadowlands · 18-09-2011, 20:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikael

Yes, they are not just for Volvo, so you can put them in (all) cars...
>>> http://www.mim.se/?p=productgroup&i=1&l=en

Best regards / Mikael

Thanks, Michael - I'll look them up

djb_yan · 19-09-2011, 02:42

That cage looks great! Thanks for the great feedback guys

and yokidomari, after I've seen you fit Ghost and the others into your xd - it looks like I don't necessarily have to look towards a SUV for the right vehicle

Silvester · 19-09-2011, 07:13

As often, Mikaels postings are most interesting and informative...!

Best greetings to Sweden

Uli alias Silvester

Morian · 19-09-2011, 14:32

i want this cage too, but i didn't find how much it would cost

i drive nissan almera, maximum 5 dogs fit...

bite · 19-09-2011, 15:18

hi everyone

well my CSW Saygo loves my VW GOLF estate.... he jums in the boot very easily and waits when we open the boot to take the leash...never had run away on the street or smht... i had a honda civic before...well it's good if you travel with your friend (human) and 2 csw...

Morian · 19-09-2011, 15:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by bite

VW GOLF estate....

it is time to create a new brand of cars specifically for us - WOLFSWAGEN

Silvester · 19-09-2011, 16:10

Hey Morian, nice game with words ! I like "Wolfswagen"...!

You´re good in German language...

But did you know already that "Volkswagen" originally was only produced in a town named "Wolfsburg"??

So you had the right imagination....

Strastwujitje to you in Russia !

Uli alias Silvester

17-09-2011, 19:45	#1
djb_yan Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 7	What type of car do you drive with you CsV?? Planning for a potential future with this breed and my current cars probably isn't fit to drive them around. So what do you drive to chauffeur them around in?

17-09-2011, 20:13	#3
leila http://www.tobrok.sk Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nitra - Mojmírovce, Slovakia Posts: 550	we have a KIA Rio we have 2 csw´s on the back seat. but in the future, we would like to have Škoda Octavia combi. The best is a SUV for sure __________________ www.tobrok.sk

18-09-2011, 00:02	#8
Baz Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Křivoklát Posts: 62	Doggie-trailer behind my pushbike. Although today I go a lift from Pec pod Sněžkou to Prague in a Skoda Fabia - 3 adults, 1 baby & 5 CSVs Last edited by Baz; 18-09-2011 at 00:11.

18-09-2011, 04:57	#9
yukidomari Moderator Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 847	I used to drive a Honda Fit, and now a Scion xD.. I would suggest that if you are planning to do things with your dog that would require leaving him/her in the car, like perhaps at a trial or show, that you get a car that has enough space in the back to fit a 500 series crate. As it goes, my Scion doesn't fit a crate, so I can't leave my CsV in the car by himself for any length of time. He helped me 'remodel' the insides of my Fit once when I did.. you might also look at what anchor points are available in the back. when we shopped for cars, we specifically made my car the 'dog car', (we also have a SUV but OH says dogs are off limited.. ) so it was important for me to have various anchor points in convenient areas - all my dogs ride belted in crash-tested seat harnesses that need them. Last edited by yukidomari; 18-09-2011 at 17:52.

19-09-2011, 14:32	#17
Morian Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USSR Posts: 2,047	i want this cage too, but i didn't find how much it would cost i drive nissan almera, maximum 5 dogs fit... __________________

17-09-2011, 20:09	#2
Shadowlands Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Vidin Posts: 391	Hello and welcome to the forum We drive a Japanese make pick-up truck - lots of space in the back! Whatever you go for, it needs to be covered (against the elements) but have good ventilation. Shadow now doesn't like to be inside a car because she sees the back of the truck as her 'portable den' and the front is for humans

17-09-2011, 21:11	#5
happyfeet Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: on a farm Posts: 78	Hello and yes welcome from another newbie I have a landrover discovery and although she is ment to travel in the boot she likes to take the back seat when ever she can!

17-09-2011, 22:22	#6
michaelundinaeichhorn Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bad Dürkheim Posts: 2,249	An old disused prison van... Cheers, Michael

17-09-2011, 22:43	#7
tupacs2legs rookie Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: london Posts: 320	I don't drive but my boys favourite modes of transport are trains and tubes,we often get lifts in a cadilac which he hates!(Could be the leather seats) But he loves their open backed jeep

18-09-2011, 19:04	#12
Shadowlands Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Vidin Posts: 391	Michael, Do they make these cages for other vehicles? We could do with a proper one.

19-09-2011, 02:42	#15
djb_yan Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 7	That cage looks great! Thanks for the great feedback guys and yokidomari, after I've seen you fit Ghost and the others into your xd - it looks like I don't necessarily have to look towards a SUV for the right vehicle

19-09-2011, 07:13	#16
Silvester Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Germany Posts: 369	As often, Mikaels postings are most interesting and informative...! Best greetings to Sweden Uli alias Silvester

19-09-2011, 15:18	#18
bite Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Vilnius Posts: 105	hi everyone well my CSW Saygo loves my VW GOLF estate.... he jums in the boot very easily and waits when we open the boot to take the leash...never had run away on the street or smht... i had a honda civic before...well it's good if you travel with your friend (human) and 2 csw...

19-09-2011, 16:10	#20
Silvester Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Germany Posts: 369	Hey Morian, nice game with words ! I like "Wolfswagen"...! You´re good in German language... But did you know already that "Volkswagen" originally was only produced in a town named "Wolfsburg"?? So you had the right imagination.... Strastwujitje to you in Russia ! Uli alias Silvester