kutsyy

I am thinking about getting a Panamera so I was wondering if anyone is using back hatchback area (with back seats up) to carry a dog. Is there a crate which would fit there or do you just put a dog there?

Thanks,

Vadim

awryexperiment

Probably not a good idea for car or canine. I would only take my dogs in the p-car in an emergency where my other vehicles are unavailable. Even then, I would throw a blanket in the front or rear seat rather than putting them in the way-back.

kip1

Rarely happens, but have a waterproof cover in the back that has loops for hanging on seat, available almost in any dog shop. It comes handy if needing to transport something on the seats also. Also dog has its own seatbelt connected to the cars belt to prevent it from hitting anyone else in the car in case of an accident, also prevents the dog from changing place. 100% safety for the car seats for many years now.

drjsuh

Unless you have a very small dog, I don't think that the back hatchback area of a Panamera is appropriate for a dog given the low roofline/lack of height i n the back area. Also, the opening is much higher then most traditional hatchbacks, so it would be tough for a dog to jump into the back without a ramp or human help. I have a larger dog (70 lb mastiff mix) and take her with me everywhere in both my Panamera and C4, but never put her in the back as there is no possible way that she would fit. I got a dog hammock and doggie bed for the rear seat and she loves it. The doggie hair everywhere in a new porsche was a bit painful at first, but you will get used to it!

DRJMK

I have 2 Bernese mountain dogs that will ride on occasion and was wondering the same!

kutsyy

Thanks everyone, I guess for rides with both of my kids and a dog, we will continue to use my wife's SUV.

drjsuh

Love bernese mountain dogs! They definitely would not be happy in the trunk of a panamera. Here is a pic of Issa in the Panamera. Sorry for the poor iPhone pic and poor lighting, but took this quickly when my co-worker on the east coast wanted evidence that I actually allowed my puppy to sit in the new porsche with me. I have to say that the funny looks, laughs, and photos that folks take when rolling around town with the pup in the porsche is quite entertaining!

DRJMK

Cute! I meant in the back seat!

dochusar

Personally, I would not transport my canines in any Porsche except in an emergency. I would place them in the backseat and taking appropriate precautions for protecting the rear seat and all of the controls by a cover. I have other vehicles in which I transport my dogs which were designed to carry animals more effectively.

BuddyP

We own 2 wire fox terriers and carry them in the back seat of our 2012 S all the time. They are crated. We put a thick blanket down to protect the seats and center console. The crates go over the blanket. We use bunji cords to support the crates by wrapping them through the crate handle and the head rests. This works fine for us, and the dogs seem to like traveling safely and in style.

I doubt there is enough room in the back area except for a tiny dog. It's never a good idea to allow a dog to be loose in any car. That isn't safe for the dog or the driver.

Terrence

Very cool. Can you post a pic of your setup? I need to set something up for my dogs.

Thanks.