Hi guys, new poster here. Placed an order for an 09 MC a week ago and 2 days after, switched it to a Clubbie(non S). Slated to arrive in 3rd week of Oct. Anyways, one issue that I have had with my cars has been my Siberian Husky. She's not big by any means(40lbs full grown) but the hair shedding is horrible. So, in a bid to fix this issue for the new car, I've decided to make a custom dog crate.

The car will be driven by only 1 person(myself) with the occasional 1 passenger(and I mean OCCASIONAL). Mainly it will be me and the dog. Some have recommended a tough cover seat from Orvis(kinda looks like a hammock) for the back seat but the flying long hair is just gonna get everywhere. The crate would be the only way to contain it. My plan is to make a frame with lightweight metal(probably aluminum) and sewing canvas material around. The design would be easily flattened down for convenience. However, before I start, does anyone have some place that makes dog crates specifically to fit the Clubman?

 

Just curious... Are you planning on getting leather or cloth?

I have a Pembroke Welsh Corgi who is an incredibly heavy shedder and I've got a rubber brush-like thing that I use on the cloth seats of my husband's truck after she has been in it. It wouldn't work on leather (and her nails would scratch leather anyway.)

I've used Dr. Foster and Smith for many dog supplies: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/shop.cfm?c=3307

I personally wouldn't transport my dog in a cage (although many do.) I feel she's more safe and comfortable in a harness that attaches to the seatbelt. But that's just me. I also put down a microfleece blanket underneath her because the microfleece seems to attract her shedding fur and holds on to it.

Good luck.

 

I have been using a soft dog crate for about a year now. I have a Irish Setter so I know about the fur and nose marks on the windows. It works just fine. I really like how it is foldable for storage. I was looking for the one I bought from Target for about 25.00$. I cannot find it though. Here are some that might work though.
http://www.nextag.com/soft-sided-dog-crate/search-html

 

Napria: Getting the leatherette. Had leather in my current car and although it is easier to clean when she gets muddy feet, you're right on the scratches. I've tried a lint roller and the furminator on my cloth upholstery car and it doesn't get it all. I usually have to use my fingers and run past the upholstery multiple times to get most of it out. Not to mention the nooks and crannies the hair gets into-such a pain. >.<

scotman: I was looking at the soft sided crates. However, many of them seem to be squared proportioned fronts. In other words, the one side is squared so it is usually too high or too narrow(how bad does the crate slide side to side if it's narrower than the sides?). I failed to take dimensions of the back with the seats down so not sure what to look for with premade crates. Was thinking of making the custom crate as wide as the car, as high as the entrance(so it all fits snug).

 

Crating a dog while transporting them is not safe. If you're in an accident, your dog is more likely to get injured in a crate, than in a safety harness. I have known many breeders who transport dogs to and from shows and they prefer harnesses over crates because the dogs sustain fewer injuries while in a harness when they get into accidents.

I know I'm starting to sound like a commercial, but I really recommend the Ruff Rider "Roadie" harness because they are the only safety harness that are sold in North America that are actually crash tested.

I have pics of my dog modeling this harness in my gallery if you're interested. My dog is a 90 pound Lab, and he rides in the back of my coupe in this harness. I suppose that does give me one advantage over your situation in that my dog is black... and so is my interior. Huskies tend to be mostly white... I don't know what to recommend to keep the hair from getting everywhere, but please, please... use a harness.

 

someone here sells mats for minis for dogs. check the vendor area. they are very nice and you can get the colour you want also.

 

There are a couple of OEM options:

Rear Seat Cover:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=143942



Boot Space Cover:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/r55-clubman-talk-2008/131132-liner-for-mini-clubman.html
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=6018

 

you can try here too http://www.poochstyle.com/