jroot Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 In the future (next 6 months) I plan on purchasing a Golden Retriever and just was curious what dog owners think about having a dog with a coupe? Things to consider:I'd be getting a female golden retriever - which weigh about 55-65lbs usually.The dog probably would only go on short trips (no more than 30min) and I'd rarely be going on long trips (which would be max 1 hour). Or is this just crazy, I should get a sedan (which I think is pretty much the same as my coupe but just 4 doors) or a wagon...Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfishing3 Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 well, truely your dog should always be cagged in a car. now if thats not going to happen i know my big lab loved being loose in the back of my wagon. letting them hang out the window is dangerous to them. Bugs in the eyes etc.and to go even further its been to hot to keep a dog in a car anyway.mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM850R Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 My dog loves the back seat of my R. Never had him in a coupe before but Im sure he would sit there just fine in the front seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesoam Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 i'de say its time for a wagon there bud... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nogoat Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 my pooch (75lb yellow lab)sits shotgun on the way to the dog park (15-20). If i was going any long i'd rather have a wagon and put him in the back.My friend has a 140lbs English Mastiff and he rides i thinkin the back of her Chevy Cav. Coupe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostjunkie Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 i'de say its time for a wagon there bud...with dark ass window tint ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 When I drive my greyhound around, she lays down in the back seat. You can't really lay down in the coupe because it has the hump in the middle. There's no option for the dog to laydown so I'd highly recommend getting a sedan. but maybe on the off chance that you get a dog that prefers sitting to laying down- hold on to the coupe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jroot Posted July 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 For those of you who do put them in the rear of your wagons, might it be a little dangerous if you get rear-ended? I'd probably feel more comfortable if it were in the rear seats if I had a wagon. I can see how putting them in the rear is good, lots of space but in the event of a rear-end accident I'm not sure how good that would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMK33 Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Time for a wagonMy dog loves it in the back, I just put the dog nets up and hes very safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volvomachine Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 i have a Lab/Husky mix and that dog does not even begin to touch my wagon...she sheds like a mother so i dont think her sheding and my black suade interior will mix very well...i think that your coupe will be sufficient, personally i think the dog doesnt car what car its in as long as it can flap its tongue in the breeze. but if you do wish to take the dog with you while someone else is in the car then you might want to think of the sedan or wagon so you have the ability to let the dog roam free in the back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 You don't NEED a wagon. I just lay a towel or blanket in the backseat and my dog lays right down. My mom used to have a 240 DL back in the day and she used to put the dogs in the back of the wagon. She then got a V70 and decided it was better to keep the dogs in the backseat within her reach in case of an emergency. If you're not into wagons, a sedan will suffice. But then again, your coupe might too. Only time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S70 R Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 just get a blaket in the back seat and you'll have to clean your windows alot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastboy Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 My female golden hates the car.... only dog I know that does.....we usually keep her in the backseat of the wagons with a blanket, Ben the massive golden likes the rear cargo area.With only 1 dog the backseat should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 My dog fits in the glove compartment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin390 Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 My dog fits in the glove compartment.poor doggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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