We got this carrier for our new Weimaraner puppy so she can go with us walking and hunting. We all love it. It is very versatile and the quality is excellent. We love the solid bottom so the puppy does not get squeezed. The puppy is very comfortable in it and often just sleeps until we let her out. We just took her on a 3 hour birdhunt using the carrier as a backpack with her in it. We all had an excellent time!!!