Houndstooth Travel Pet Car Seat
Will my dog fit?
Designed for small dogs and cats. The enclosed shape is what makes it work — your pet should be able to curl up in it comfortably, not stand in it like a crate.
| Suits | Not suitable for |
|---|---|
| Small breeds — Chihuahua, Pomeranian, Yorkie, Shih Tzu, Mini Dachshund, Maltese | Medium and large breeds — anything Cocker Spaniel size and up |
| Cats | Two pets sharing — it's a single |
| Car front seat, back seat, or at home as a bed | Boot or cargo area — it's designed to sit on a seat |
Measure your pet curled up, nose to tail, and compare against the dimensions on the listing images. A pet that has to straighten out to fit won't settle in it.
Using it safely in the car
This is a travel bed, not a crash-tested restraint. It gives your pet a defined, cushioned space so they settle instead of roaming the car — which is the real everyday safety problem. Use it alongside a restraint, not instead of one.
| Do | Don't |
|---|---|
| Clip your pet's harness to a seatbelt tether | Rely on the bed alone to hold them in a sudden stop |
| Let them sit in it at home first so it smells familiar | Introduce it for the first time on a long drive |
| Check your local road rules on pets in front seats | Place it in front of an active passenger airbag |
Care: the cushion is removable and washable — which you will be glad of.
A dog with nowhere to sit will find somewhere.
Usually your lap, at a roundabout. The problem with taking a small dog in the car isn't the dog — it's that a car seat is a wide flat slope with nothing to brace against, so they never settle. Give them an enclosed space with sides and they lie down in it within a couple of minutes.

The Pattern Is Doing Real Work Here
Most pet travel gear looks like pet travel gear — nylon, clips, a logo. This is houndstooth on durable fabric, which is the difference between something you leave in the car permanently and something you put away because it looks wrong in the house.
The interior is plush and cushioned with raised sides, so there's something to lean into on corners. And the cushion lifts out to go in the wash, which matters more than any other feature on a product a dog is going to live in.

What You're Getting
- One travel pet bed in your chosen colour — Pink, Black, Khaki, or Apricot
- Houndstooth design on high-quality durable fabric
- Enclosed, cushioned interior with raised sides
- Removable, washable cushion
- For small dogs and cats — car seat or home use
- Use alongside a harness and seatbelt tether
Free tracked shipping to your door. Easy 30-day returns.
Shipping Info
Processing
Orders are packed and dispatched within 1–2 business days of payment.
Delivery times
- USA — 5–9 business days
- Domestic — 4–7 business days
- UK & Europe — 7–14 business days
- Everywhere else — 10–18 business days
Tracking
Every order ships with end-to-end tracking. You’ll get a tracking link by email the moment your parcel leaves the warehouse.
Money Back Guarantee
If a piece doesn’t feel right in your home, get in touch within 30 days of delivery. We’ll arrange a refund or exchange — whichever you prefer.
No essays required. No restocking fees. Just a quick email to support@loftandstone.com and we’ll take it from there.
Fewer than 1% of customers ever need to use this, but the option’s always there — because home should feel like home.