I should have been more clear, hahaa. Our dog was not the sole reason. We do have 2 and they go with us everywhere, that being said. We used to travel for weeks from the East coast out here to the West. Now we live here and don't need to be gone for 5 or 6 weeks at a time. So we wanted a smaller one to go more often for less time. Sounds funny that we only did it for the dog. Silly me... she was a big factor but not the only one. And we don't kennel them either, plus too, I can drive this one much easier than the DP. Whew, I am long winded now. Sorry all. thanks for the comments. :)