Wholesale Dog & Cat Carriers and Travel Bags

How to specify wholesale pet carriers before you request a quote

A pet carrier specification is driven by the animal it has to hold, not by the fabric swatch. Fix the target weight range, the internal length, width and height, and the opening layout first - those decisions determine the frame, the base board and the reinforcement pattern behind every load-bearing seam. Buyers who send only a reference photo usually go through two extra quotation rounds before the price stabilises.

Airline-oriented models need one more decision up front. Cabin allowances differ by airline and by route, so name the airlines you are designing for and treat their published dimensions as a design brief rather than a certification. Our airline pet carrier sourcing guide explains how to turn that variability into a sampling brief before anything is printed on packaging.

Materials and construction options

MOQ, custom orders and new structures

The standard MOQ is 300 pcs per style per color. Colors do not combine: two colors of the same style at 150 pcs each do not reach 300. There is no separate pilot or trial-order tier and no unit-price premium. Orders under 300 pcs can sometimes be accepted and are discussed case by case, for example a high-value or complex custom item. No quantity below 300 pcs is published. New structures and custom designs are possible. Unbranded ready stock is not sold.

Standard production and new-structure orders start at 300 pcs per style per color. A new structure is developed through paid samples before bulk production. Dimensions, expansion panels, materials, hardware and retail packaging are reviewed for feasibility and quoted for the actual project.

For repeat or volume orders, agree material availability, inspection, packing and shipment schedules in the quotation. See the first-order policy and volume programs.

Expandable airline-style carrier development

Compare the A6698 top-expandable carrier and A6690 travel-carrier reference, then use the OEM carrier development brief to define closed and expanded dimensions, zipper layout, base support and target airline requirements. The approved sample determines the final configuration; cabin acceptance must be checked for the intended route.

Wholesale dog carriers vs wholesale cat carriers

Buyers usually arrive asking for either wholesale dog carriers or wholesale cat carriers, and the two briefs diverge earlier than most specifications admit. A dog programme is driven by weight: the target range decides the base board, the strap anchoring and the stitch reinforcement, and above roughly 7 kg the carry system moves from a shoulder strap to a backpack or a wheeled base. A cat programme is driven by escape resistance and ventilation instead - self-locking zippers, a safety tether, mesh area on at least two sides, and an opening the animal cannot widen from inside. The shells look interchangeable in a catalogue photo; the reinforcement pattern behind them is not.

If you are sourcing both in one order, say so at the quotation stage. Dog and cat models can share fabric, hardware, Pantone colours and packaging, which is where the cost actually comes down - not by merging two structures into one tool. Browse the carrier styles above, or start from a specific structure: airline-style carriers, expandable cat backpacks or wheeled carriers.

What "bulk" means here

Bulk dog carriers and bulk cat carriers are quoted against the same terms as any other style: 300 pcs per style per color. Colors do not combine: two colors of the same style at 150 pcs each do not reach 300. There is no separate pilot or trial-order tier and no unit-price premium. There is no separate bulk price list. What larger quantities change is the share of fixed costs - logo tooling, Pantone matching and retail packaging set-up are spread over more units, so the unit price falls with volume rather than with a label on the order.

MOQ, samples and lead time

Standard MOQ is 300 pcs per style per color. Samples take 3-7 days for an existing style or 7-10 working days for a new structure and bulk production runs 15-30 days for light customization or 20-45 working days for heavy customization after sample approval. Logo application (embroidery, silk screen, heat transfer, woven label), Pantone colour matching, custom sizing and retail packaging are all quoted at that same MOQ - see the OEM/ODM service workflow for how the sample stage is structured, or send your specification through the inquiry form to get a quotation within one business day.

Pet carrier sourcing FAQ

What is the minimum order quantity for a custom pet carrier?

The standard MOQ is 300 pcs per style per color. Colors do not combine: two colors of the same style at 150 pcs each do not reach 300. There is no separate pilot or trial-order tier and no unit-price premium. Orders under 300 pcs can sometimes be accepted and are discussed case by case, for example a high-value or complex custom item. No quantity below 300 pcs is published. New structures and custom designs are possible. Unbranded ready stock is not sold.

How long does a pet carrier sample take?

3-7 days for an existing-style sample or 7-10 working days for a new-structure sample once the specification, materials and logo files are confirmed. Bulk production then runs 15-30 days for light customization or 20-45 working days for heavy customization after the sample is approved in writing.

Can you match a competitor's carrier that I send you?

We can develop to a reference sample for construction, fit and finish, but the buyer is responsible for confirming that the design does not infringe a third party's design right, patent or trademark in the destination market.

Which certifications does the factory hold?

Factory audits: amfori BSCI and SGS. Quality management: ISO 9001. Material compliance: REACH documentation is supplied by our fabric mills; CA Prop 65 and other market-specific tests are arranged per order with third-party labs.

Do you supply wholesale cat carriers and dog carriers to small retailers?

Yes. Standard orders and new structures start at 300 pcs per style per color. Colors do not combine: two colors of the same style at 150 pcs each do not reach 300. There is no separate pilot or trial-order tier and no unit-price premium. Orders under 300 pcs can sometimes be accepted and are discussed case by case, for example a high-value or complex custom item. No quantity below 300 pcs is published. New structures and custom designs are possible. Unbranded ready stock is not sold.

Can I order bulk dog carriers in mixed sizes?

Yes, as long as each size-colour combination reaches 300 pcs on its own. A small, medium and large version of one design in one colour is three combinations of 300 pcs. Split shipments to several warehouses are arranged at the quotation stage.

Are your pet carriers sold from stock or made to order?

Made to order, from the same factory floor. Every style on this page can be produced as shown with your branding, or adapted in size, materials, ventilation and hardware. We do not hold finished stock; each order is manufactured after written sample approval.

Which wholesale pet carrier styles do retailers ask you to quote most often?

Soft-sided airline-style carriers, expandable cat carriers and mesh or bubble-window backpacks are the categories retail buyers most often bring to us. Send your channel and target retail price and we will shortlist reference styles from this range.