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Top 10 Pet Carriers

by Helena Sung (Subscribe to Helena Sung's posts): Jun 17th 2009 2:00PM Filed Under: Traveling with Pets, Photo Galleries

Dog carriers have come a long way since the Sherpa Pet Trading Company designed the first line of airline-approved pet travel carriers. From the hundreds of bags available on the market, we looked at style, price, functionality, durability and comfort, and picked only the best for our Top 10 list.

Top 10 Pet Carriers

Carrier We Covet
If we had the nerve (and the means) to spend $990 on a dog carrier, we'd buy this Gucci for our poochie. Bearing the beige and ebony interlocking GG design and classic red and green wide straps, this is the bag we covet --- from afar. Jessica Simpson carries her Malti-poo Daisy around in the larger, duffel bag version that retails for $1,420. Buy this carrier

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Night on the Town
With a bag this elegant, there's no need to leave the dog behind when going out on a night on the town. Made of pure Indian silk and embellished with beads and leather detailing, the Mandarin Gold bag by Celltei ($399) even has a compartment for your lipstick. Buy this carrier

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For the Girly-Girl
It's pink, it's fun and unapologetically girly. Designed by former "Baywatch" star Pamela Anderson, we like this carrier ($80) for its simple canvas design and pastel rainbow bottom. Buy this carrier

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Basic Black
The "Alex" bag by Kwigy-Bo ($158) combines fashion and function so well that you don't even need to carry a purse. With four outer pockets and an inner zip pocket, there's plenty of room to store your keys, phone, compact, and money. And with a quilted exterior, it simply looks like an understated and roomy black purse. Buy this carrier

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For Guys
Yes, manly men do have small dogs, and sometimes, they have to carry them around. The "Eddie" messenger bag ($88) from Kwigy-Bo is made of black canvas with a reflective stripe and doesn't even look like a dog carrier. In fact, one guy told us he uses it to sneak his Maltese into the mechanic's shop where he works. Buy this carrier

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The Original Classic: Sherpa
It's not the most stylish-looking bag of the bunch (we're just sayin') but for functionality and roominess, the original Sherpa bag ($60) is tops. With fully ventilated side panels and a rectangular, boxy shape, it may be the most comfortable way for your pet to travel, including in the cabin of an airplane. Buy this carrier

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For the Tree Hugger
We mean that in the nicest possible way. For the environmentally conscious, Earth Doggy sells a dog carrier made of hemp fiber that's got sturdy straps and an outer pocket for your (stainless steel) water bottle ($50 - $60). Your purchase includes a mini-blanket and travel bowl. Buy this carrier

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Boat Canvas bag
You'll be the epitome of sporty chic when you tote your dog around in this carrier made of sturdy boat canvas ($125) with a pop of color. Perfect for summer travel and jaunts to the beach. Buy this carrier

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For the Uber-Fashionista with Money to Burn
When only the most expensive bag will do for your dog, there's the Louis Vuitton Baxter dog carrier. Made in iconic Monogram canvas with golden brass and natural cowhide detailing, the bag has roll up flaps and an external pocket. The small size costs an eye-popping $1,460, while the larger bag – which holds pups up to 44 pounds – is $1,610. Buy this carrier

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Puppy Purse
For the pooch that wants maximum exposure, there's the Puppy Purse ($50 - $55). Why stay cooped up inside a bag when you can swing through the air like a harnessed trapeze artist? Buy this carrier

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Camouflage Animals

Madagascar Day Gecko
The green Madagascar Day Gecko lives in the dry regions of forests in Madagascar and neighboring islands. They usually grow to be between four to six inches long. Their tail makes up almost half of their length.

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Camouflage Animals

Argentine Horned Frog Reptiles
The Argentine Horned Frog, also known as the Horned Frog or Pacman Frog, originated in South America. The green and black amphibian, which can grow up to six inches long, is a popular pets and can live for as long as 10 years.

Camouflage Animals

Walkingstick
The Walkingstick takes its camouflage abilities to the next level by creating the appearance of a stick or twig to hide from predators. While they normally stand still, these insects are able to walk around as though they were a twig caught in the wind. They can be found in tropical forests or woodlands all across the world.

Camouflage Animals

Dwarf Puff Adder
Found in Nambia, the venomous Dwarf Puff Adder hides from the hot desert sun by burying itself in the sand, where only its eyes show.

Camouflage Animals

Stonefish
Often resembling a rock, the brown colored Stonefish camouflages itself perfectly in the ocean. With 13 venomous dorsal spines on its back, the Stonefish can cause tissue damage and respiratory distress, which can lead to cardiovascular shock if left untreated.

Camouflage Animals

Chameleons
Chameleons, the quintessential color-changers, can transform their skin color when their mood, temperature or the amount of light around them is altered. Their hue, which can vary from yellow and pink to brown and black, is also altered when they communicate.

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Green Anole
Often confused with chameleons, Green Anoles turn brown when they're stressed or sick. Found in the trees and shrubs of the Southeastern United States, these lizards are popular pets.

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The Eastern Wood Frog
The Eastern Wood Frog tricks competitors by changing colors to match its surroundings. Found in North American woodlands, the frog also has a dark black patch from its eye to the base of its front limb that can change colors.

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