Dogs are wonderful travel companions and today, more than ever, people are bringing their four-legged family member with them to travel. It is safest to bring your dog in the cabin with you - here are 5 dog breeds that can travel under the seat in front of you.

What size dog fits under an airplane seat?

If you are thinking of brining your dog on the plane with you, your pooch will need to be able to fit in a pet carrier under the seat in front of you, and stay there the whole time. Fido won’t be able to come out and cuddle on your lap for the plane trip. This means your furry friend will need to be comfortable in small spaces and have enough room to move around for the duration of the flight.

Every airline has different requirements, and dimensions may vary, so make sure you do your research on which carrier will fit under the seat for your flight. Most airlines also have a limited number of pets in cabin, and it is wise to call ahead, or check the airline website to see their requirements for travel.

If you are looking for a furry companion to travel with you, below are 5 dog breeds you can take in the airplane cabin with you.

Chihuahua

One of the smallest dog breeds, these fun loving pups are great travel companions due to their small stature and big personality! They love being with their humans and are intelligent fast learners, Make sure to crate train this pup and you both will be ready to fly on board

Height: 15–25 cm (6–10 in)

Weight: 1.5 – 3 kg (3.3 – 6.6 lbs

Havanese

The Havanese is an easy-going, fun loving family dog. They have a gentle personality and will feel right at home under the seat in front of you. Sir Pipppington recommends a soft sided carrier with a mesh top so your furry companion knows you are traveling together. This will reduce any separation anxiety that might arise.

Height: 23 cm (9 in)

Weight: 4.5 – 7.3 kg (9.9 – 16 lbs)

Maltese

The Maltese is a fun, lively companion that is very outgoing and people oriented. Easily trainable and intelligent this bodes well for pet parents to travel with their furry companion. If you start early on crate training, travel shouldn’t be an issue for your little buddy.

Height: 21 – 23 cm (8.4 – 10 in)

Weight: 3 – 4 kg (6.6 – 8.8 lbs)

Bichon Frise

Bichon Frise’s are friendly pups. Intelligent, easy to train and easy-going the Bichon Frise is a great travel companion. They are a good height and weight to fit in a carrier under the seat and their friendly manner helps ensure they won’t be spooked by any loud plane noises.

Height: 23–28 cm (9 – 11 in)

Weight: 3 – 7 kg (6.6 – 15.4 lbs)

Toy Poodle

The toy poodle is a happy, friendly, people pleasing travel companion. Known as highly intelligent, natural born clowns, the toy poodle will be right at home with you on a plane. Starting crate training early with a soft sided crate for travel will make your trip enjoyable for both you and your travel buddy!

Height: 23 – 25 cm (9 – 10 in)

Weight: 3 – 6.5 kg (5 – 10.4 lbs)