Choosing a Dog Box
need to make. First you need to select a dog box that will work with your vehicle. Make sure to have the make/model/year
handy when you talk to the dog box dealer or to match the exterior size dimensions of the dog box to the internal
measurements you take on your truck, SUV or Mini-Van. Next size the dog box interior dimensions for your dogs breed
height and weight and the expected outcome after growth of a puppy. You will want to have room for the dog inside the compartment
consistent with comfort for longer travel which may include air flow venting to insure optimal temperature for your
dog during transport. Storage is another big consideration. Storage is nice to have for hunting accessories, for example
shotgun shells, leashes, collars, waterfowl calls, first aid kits, etc. If you can afford a little extra its worth it.
The rugged and welded construction of a diamond tread aluminum dog box provides you with maximum safety and durability
to with stand harsh conditions. Not all dog boxes are created equally and you want to make sure you get one with these key features:
light-weight construction
welded constrcution
sufficient room for your dogs breed/height/weight
rugged diamond tread aluminum
lockable commercial grade slam latch doors
carrying handles
Front, Side and/or Rear Slide Air Vents or winter slides or removable storm door cover
Storage Top or Bottom drawer
Fan (Optional)
Pads (Optional)
Awnings (Optional)
Finally, The resale value of your investment will most likely not decline. The prices of aluminum is increasing and it seems likely that
used dog box will retain significant value in the event you want to trade up or out.
Related Aritlces
Field Cocker Madness
The brace of pointers was stunning, and they were locked up on the edge of one of the thickest patches of greenbriar I'd ever seen. The tangle was so dense it resembled unfurled rolls of concertina wire. A little cocker named Rip didn't care, for when he was cut loose, he snaked his way through that mess with more moves than a belly dancer. I'd I couldn't see him, but to know where he was I just needed to see which section of greenbriar was shaking. When the dog locked on his target, a covey of wild quail exploded. They believed if they held their ground they'd never have to leave. How wrong they were.
Girls, Guns, and Gun Dogs!
Growing up in the south one gains an appreciation for late fall/early springtime bobwhite quail hunting behind a brace of pointers about as much as anything can be appreciated. The landscape here is dotted with private plantations, public shooting preserves, and small family farms that hold the elusive Gentleman-Bob...opportunities abound. In fact, I cut my gun dog teeth, as it were, training pointing breeds and stumbling around bottom lands I could access hunting quail. It would be some years before I switched my focus over to retrieving breeds entering the world of professional training and trial competition.
