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Post by sallym on Oct 24, 2017 9:22:47 GMT
Hi everyone
I have found a car I like but don't want to buy it if it's not going to be suitable for future years if I adopt a greyhound.
It's a BMW 1 series 120d hatchback with 360 litres boot space with the seats up (I'd prefer not to have to fold them down). I've attached a photo of what it's like (different car but same model).
Or another option would be to keep the boot space free and utilise the back seats with something like this - www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B019GG6TFS/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3Q9WDOU02GGM5&coliid=I2X4HNX75SMGE5.
I'm not too keen on 4x4 or estate cars so if a hatchback (obviously with the parcel shelf removed) would be a feasible option that would be great.
What are people's thoughts please?
Many thanks!
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Post by Ian on Oct 24, 2017 17:05:58 GMT
Best solution is an estate really, they tend to have lower boot lines so much easier to get your hound in and out. But given your ideal car is not an estate or 4 x 4 what about having a look at the Ford Focus or Mondeo with the parcel shelves removed? Check how low the boot lines are though whilst a young hound may be able to jump in and out ok, as they get older they become less agile and you may need to lift them in and out. You could also consider a people carrier type of vehicle, they often have low boot lines.
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Post by gail on Oct 24, 2017 21:16:52 GMT
I would agree with Mark, also check head height when door closed as greyhounds are not great at ducking. I think it is far safer to have a dog as big as a greyhound in an enclosed boot. If they slipped off the rear seat they could hurt themselves, and they are a bit awkward with their long legs. Looking at the Amazon link I would definitely not consider it. We had to change car ( despite it being 4x4)when our dog got older as he could no longer jump in, so it is a good idea to get them used to being lifted if you can, but 32 kg of greyhound can be quite hard to lift. To be honest a 4x4 or estate is ideal.
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Post by sallym on Oct 25, 2017 9:07:29 GMT
Thank you both for your insights, much appreciated :-).
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Post by lilliput on Nov 1, 2017 19:38:19 GMT
Hi Sally, We use a car dog hammock on our back seats, they are pretty secure as they totally cover the foot well and cocoon the dog (the one on your link doesn't look right as doesn't cover the foot well). You could also use a doggie seat belt too with a hammock. We put a duvet in to make it comfier. When we first got lily I kept one end of the hammock open and sat on the backseat with lily. As soon as she was confident and had learnt 'lay down' she travels very happily on her own in the hammock. Best thing about the hammocks is you can use in any car with a backseat! Lily's travelled in estate car boots too but she couldn't see out the windows very well when lying down and really wasn't happy, she enjoys seeing where were going on journeys! Horses for courses I guess. Good luck joining the greyhound club, they're the sweetest dogs ever! X
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Post by sallym on Nov 8, 2017 16:03:04 GMT
Thanks for your reply. The hammock idea was what I was thinking of for the back seats (see picture 2 on my Amazon link), so I'm glad to know you've had success with that option :-)
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