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#1 of 4 Hatchback Space by denverdriver1 Nov 07, 2008 (8:49 am)
Our family is in the market for a new car and the Prius is on our short list. One consideration that we have is whether or not the family dog that weighs 50 pounds could ride comfortably in the hatchback space? Thank you in advance for your input. Replies to this message: tomm (Nov 07, 2008 5:23 pm) railroadjames (Nov 07, 2008 8:23 pm)
#2 of 4 Re: Hatchback Space [denverdriver1] by tomm Nov 07, 2008 (5:23 pm)
Replying to: denverdriver1 (Nov 07, 2008 8:49 am) I fit my fold-up golf cart, BIG shoe bag, and full set of golf clubs (hats on top) - there is plenty of room in the Prius - BEHIND the back seats. Only issue for the dog is safety ..
#3 of 4 Re: Hatchback Space [denverdriver1] by railroadjames Nov 07, 2008 (8:23 pm)
Replying to: denverdriver1 (Nov 07, 2008 8:49 am) If I may add my 2 cent's worth, I'd like to point out that I have 2 dogs (1-65 lbs & 1-100 lbs). When riding with the dogs we usually put both Rr seat backrests down but when one other occupant is necessary we put down the wider passenger side down for the dogs. As to using the back only for a 50 lb dog, remember it gets pretty hot in the back with direct sunlight. I really recommend one side down though. P.S. I also recommend an old twin fitted sheet for coverage and protection from dirty dogs with both Rr seats down. It fits really well. Try it.
#4 of 4 Dog travel by pf_flyer HOST Nov 08, 2008 (5:58 am)
Our black lab never travels in our hatchback unless he's in his dog crate. If it's just one or two of us travelling with him, I slide the crate in the back seat. If it's all three of us, the split fold down seat does the job.   But I'd never transport a dog that wasn't in a crate. Better for the dog, better for the car interior.

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