J4 wrote:
I'm looking to get a dog and one of the prerequisites is that it be
small enough to be able to ride on my kayak. I currently own a CD
Storm, but have a QCC Q700X on the way. I do a lot of kayak camping so
I'm usually pretty loaded with gear.
Can anyone suggest a maximum weight limit when choosing a dog?


here is my dog, tobey. He weighs in at 25lbs, is managable, and has
gone for trips as long as 3 hours.

http://www.seakayakflorida.com/Trips...obey/tobey.htm

craig

www.seakayakflorida.com

On 5 Aug 2005 13:26:06 -0700, "Craig Fugate"
wrote:

J4 wrote:
I'm looking to get a dog and one of the prerequisites is that it be
small enough to be able to ride on my kayak. I currently own a CD
Storm, but have a QCC Q700X on the way. I do a lot of kayak camping so
I'm usually pretty loaded with gear.
Can anyone suggest a maximum weight limit when choosing a dog?


here is my dog, tobey. He weighs in at 25lbs, is managable, and has
gone for trips as long as 3 hours.

http://www.seakayakflorida.com/Trips...obey/tobey.htm

craig

www.seakayakflorida.com


My cockpit seems a bit smaller than yours. I was thinking something
along the lines of this.

http://www.hask.org/Trips/ToledoBend...s/Image17.html


I'm thinking maybe 40-45 pounds tops.


J4

On 5-Aug-2005, J4 wrote:

I'm thinking maybe 40-45 pounds tops.

That kind of weight on your kayak deck will negatively affect
you trim. You'd have to carry some dead weight in the other
end to balance it out. As well, having that weight on top
of the kayak will reduce the stability.

I can tell you that the size, weight and breed of a dog will
be a lot less important than its temperment and personality.
Some dogs will sit still for a ride; others will always be
jumping onto the water and trying to get back on.

I know folks that have no problem with their dog in a canoe
and others that have nothing but problems and leave the dog
at home. Expect to have to train your dog to behave on the
kayak.

Mike