I developed this years ago while showing in obedience. Stated plainly, it goes:
For example:
Sally has entered her 20 pound Sheltie in 4 obedience trials in Perry, Georgia Her friend, Cindy has entered her 10 pound MinPin in the obedience trials as well. They will all be travelling in the same vehicle, and staying in the same motel room.
For the first dog, 20 lbs x 5 = 100 pounds total of equipment.
For the second dog, 10 lbs x 5 = 50 pounds.
The total weight of dog equipment (excluding dogs) is 150 pounds.
Sally and Cindy's equipment = 20 + 20 = 40
Therefore, the grand total in pounds of equipment needed for two women and two small dogs to attend an obedience trial is 180 pounds.
Note that this does NOT, however, include the weight or mass of the two passengers or the dogs.
By using these estimates, it is relatively easy to decide what kind of vehicle to drive to the show site. This ficticious scenario is based on a trip I took with a friend to the 4-day Peach Blossom Cluster shows in 1994. For some unknow reason, we packed all this equipment into a small, 2-door Nissan Sentra sedan.
The weight of equipment needed for any dog show is always equal to the weight of the dog times 5. If you are taking more than one dog, you must calculate this equipment by the same formula. Equipment for each human travelling in the party is calculated at 10 pounds for men, 20 pounds for women.
For example:
Sally has entered her 20 pound Sheltie in 4 obedience trials in Perry, Georgia Her friend, Cindy has entered her 10 pound MinPin in the obedience trials as well. They will all be travelling in the same vehicle, and staying in the same motel room.
For the first dog, 20 lbs x 5 = 100 pounds total of equipment.
For the second dog, 10 lbs x 5 = 50 pounds.
The total weight of dog equipment (excluding dogs) is 150 pounds.
Sally and Cindy's equipment = 20 + 20 = 40
Therefore, the grand total in pounds of equipment needed for two women and two small dogs to attend an obedience trial is 180 pounds.
Note that this does NOT, however, include the weight or mass of the two passengers or the dogs.
By using these estimates, it is relatively easy to decide what kind of vehicle to drive to the show site. This ficticious scenario is based on a trip I took with a friend to the 4-day Peach Blossom Cluster shows in 1994. For some unknow reason, we packed all this equipment into a small, 2-door Nissan Sentra sedan.
I agree with Ann about the weights being conservative!! Heck I brought 3 dogs with me to the show last weekend and ended up taking all but 2 seats (one for me driving and my mom the passenger) out...And add to the fact the Tuesday before said show I threw my back out from hauling an AC unit and than lifting and hauling all the gear since my mom is unable I was about ready to die Sunday night.....Thank god next show im traveling light! Just one dog!! Whew!!!!!!!!!!
