Pet Travel & Carriers

Pet travel has moved from a seasonal category to a year-round one as more owners take dogs and cats on everyday trips rather than leaving them behind. This category lists 50 wholesale travel SKUs across 155 variants: foldable soft-sided carriers, ventilated backpack carriers, car seat covers and protectors, ventilated backpack carriers, portable water bottles and travel storage bags.

What sells and why

Car seat covers and hammocks are the volume drivers — they solve a mess problem owners already have, so the purchase needs no education. Carriers and backpacks are the considered purchase: buyers compare ventilation, weight limit and airline compatibility before committing. Travel bowls are the classic add-on that lifts basket value.

Category facts

• 50 products, 155 variants — size and colour runs across carrier and cover lines
• MSRP range $11.69 – $134.99, with large carriers and mobility aids at the upper end
• Minimum order from 4 pcs — the lowest entry point on the site, up to 96 pcs on factory runs
• Case packs 1 – 24 units, ideal for testing the category without a large commitment

Merchandising note

Travel sells best when it is merchandised as a trip, not a product list — group a carrier, a seat cover and a travel bowl together and the shopper builds the kit themselves. Because minimums start at 4 pieces, this is the cheapest category on the site to test.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum order for wholesale pet carriers?

Minimums start at 4 pieces, the lowest entry point across the catalogue, rising to 96 pieces on factory-direct production runs.

Are these carriers airline approved?

Soft-sided carriers are built to under-seat dimensions with mesh ventilation on multiple panels. Airline rules vary by carrier, so check the specific size against the airline’s published limit before travel.

What is the difference between a car seat cover and a hammock?

A seat cover protects the seat surface only; a hammock anchors to both front and rear headrests to create a sling that also stops the dog reaching the footwell. Hammocks carry a higher ticket and are the usual upgrade.

How should a store start a travel range?

Start with seat covers — they solve an existing problem and need no education. Add carriers and backpacks once footfall justifies a considered-purchase zone, and keep travel bowls at the counter as an add-on.

Can small orders be mixed across travel SKUs?

Yes. With case packs as low as 1–24 units, a mixed opening order across covers, carriers and bowls is the normal way to test the category.

Related guides

Pet travel and outdoor wholesale · Shipping costs and landed cost · Wholesale dog products guide.

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