Will my dog fit in a carrier rated for 8 kg?

Weight is the first check, comfort is the second: your dog should be able to sit upright and turn around inside. Many small companions — including chihuahuas, pomeranians, maltese, toy poodles, mini dachshunds and smaller cavoodles — sit comfortably under 8 kg, but individual dogs vary, so weigh yours rather than going by breed alone.

How big is the Mia Mor dog tote inside and out?

External dimensions are 45 cm high × 35 cm wide × 20 cm deep (17.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 inches), rated for dogs up to 8 kg, with a reinforced level base and a breathable clip-in pet lining.

What Size Dog Carrier Do I Need? Sizing Guide for Dogs up to 8 kg

Guides · Sizing

What size carrier does she need?

Get the size wrong and the most beautiful bag in the world stays in the cupboard. Three checks settle it in five minutes.

The three checks

1 · Weigh her. Bathroom scales, hold her, subtract yourself. Under 8 kg and the Mia Mor tote carries her with its reinforced base keeping her level.
2 · Check the space. She should sit upright and turn around. Our internal space sits within a 45 × 35 × 20 cm external shell — generous for the small breeds this bag was designed around.
3 · Test the settle. First outings short: the café run before the office day. A familiar blanket in the clip-in lining makes the bag hers faster.

Typically under 8 kg: chihuahuas, pomeranians, maltese, toy poodles, mini dachshunds, and many cavoodles — but dogs are individuals, so trust the scales over the breed chart.

See the tote & bundles

Full measurements and the honest airline verdict live in the size & fit guide.