Room for your dog and everything travelling with them
Taxi for a large dog
at Paris CDG Airport
German shepherd and a 121 × 82 × 90 cm crate? Compare XL, XXL and XXXL sizes across brands, then see how a large crate stays assembled in our van alongside your luggage.
01 · On arrival
Large dog at CDG: terminal or cargo?
After a passenger flight, the meeting is arranged around your arrival terminal and when the dog is returned to you. If your companion is shipped as cargo, we need the address of the facility releasing the dog and someone authorised to complete the handover. The meeting points and timing differ. We confirm the location and any loading help when you enquire.
We choose the vehicle for your dog, crate model and all your luggage. Send a photo of the crate label and tell us whether it must stay assembled on the road journey. See our pet taxi airport transfers for transfers at Paris CDG and the other airports.
Arriving with the owner
Send the flight, terminal, arrival time, destination, crate and luggage details before arranging pickup.
Cargo handover
Provide the exact cargo address and the person authorised to collect the dog; the driver joins after the agreed release.
For Cergy, Pontoise or northern Île-de-France, also see our Val-d’Oise pet taxi page.
02 · Space on board
Which vehicle for your large dog and crate?
For a private hire ride with a large dog, enter passengers, dogs, crates and all luggage. The preselected example shows a large dog with a large assembled crate and suitcases: the calculator suggests a Van. If two very large crates must both stay assembled, select “2 VANS”. We then confirm the actual load.
A starting point for your journey
A Van may suit you
A Van can carry the large assembled crate, passengers and luggage according to the available space. We check each crate model and the load before confirming.
Crate sizes to discuss
Crate LCrate XLCrate XXLCrate XXXLA large crate can stay assembled in a Van’s boot. Send its model and all luggage details.
The question we hear most often“Will my 121 × 82 × 90 cm crate really fit without taking it apart?”
Large assembled crate in the Van: which sizes?
For a CDG transfer with a large dog, an XL, XXL or XXXL crate can stay assembled in the Van’s boot. The 121 × 82 × 90 cm crate given for this German shepherd also fits assembled. The table below lists models and outside dimensions; a photo of the label avoids hand-measurement errors.
- One large assembled crateThe listed sizes, up to the XXXL example, can stay assembled in the Van’s boot. We check passenger and luggage space.
- Large crate + another animalThe large crate stays assembled in the Van. If a second crate needs dismantling, its animal travels at a passenger’s feet or on a seat, secured with a suitable belt, on a throw or blanket.
- 2 very large cratesTwo very large crates that must remain assembled call for “2 VANS” in the fare calculator.
Passengers, checked suitcases, cabin luggage, bags and backpacks all take space. We plan the load with you before confirming one or two Vans.
Inside the van’s boot
Two crate sizes in our van
These views help you picture one assembled crate on board. For a CDG Van carrying a giant crate and luggage, we also check the seating layout and all suitcases.
A 121 × 82 × 90 cm crate can stay assembled in a Van. The Sky Kennel Giant/700 at 122 × 81 × 89 cm and an XXXL crate around 122 × 82 × 97 cm fit as well. These are examples of different models: check your crate’s exact reference, passengers and luggage.
Another common question“I have two dogs, two crates and suitcases. Can the largest stay assembled?”
Find your crate size by model
These outside dimensions (length × width × height) spare you from measuring the crate by hand. Check the brand and model on its label, or send us a photo. XL, XXL and XXXL labels vary by maker: an XXL may even be slightly shorter than another brand’s XL. Giant/700 is a Sky Kennel model name, not a universal XXL size. Wheels or accessories can also change the overall height.
| Model / size | Dimensions | In an AnimalCab van |
|---|---|---|
| Sky Kennel 36″ Large | 91 × 64 × 69 cm | Yes, assembled |
| Sky Kennel 40″ XL | 102 × 69 × 76 cm | Yes, assembled |
| XXL crate (another brand, example) | approx. 100 × 70 × 75 cm | Yes, assembled |
| Ferplast Atlas 70 Professional | 101 × 68,5 × 75,5 cm | Yes, assembled |
| Sky Kennel 48″ Giant / 700 · model name | 122 × 81 × 89 cmGerman shepherd enquiry: 121 × 82 × 90 cm | Yes, assembled |
| XXXL crate (example) Confirm the exact model | approx. 122 × 82 × 97 cmListed inside: approx. 114 × 74 × 87 cm; weight approx. 19 kg | Yes, assembledWheels and accessories may change the height. |
Each size shown can stay assembled in a Van. Sky Kennel and Atlas 70 dimensions are indicative; XXL and XXXL vary by brand. A dismantled crate still uses space. Two very large crates that must remain assembled call for two Vans; include passengers and all luggage too.
Which dogs?“My dog is a Cane Corso or a Great Dane: what size crate should I plan for?”
Large dog breeds and crate-size guides
For a Labrador or German Shepherd, a crate around 100 × 70 × 80 cm can be a starting guide. Very large dogs may need the 48-inch or larger models listed above. These outside measurements are indicative: breed alone cannot determine a flight crate. Check the exact model and the space your dog needs.
Large and XXL crates: which dogs?
Depending on their individual build: German Shepherd (especially large males), very large Belgian Tervuren, Cane Corso, Dogue de Bordeaux, Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, Husky, Labrador and Alaskan Malamute. A Great Dane, Saint Bernard or Newfoundland may need a crate larger still.
What does “48 inches” mean?
It describes a length of about 122 cm, not a standard width or height. Some 48-inch crates, including folding models, measure roughly 121–123 × 74–77 × 80–81 cm; that does not mean an airline will accept them. The 48-inch Sky Kennel Giant / 700 shown above is wider and taller: approximately 122 × 81 × 89 cm.
Large 48-inch models are often associated with dogs around 41–50 kg, sometimes up to about 55 kg depending on the maker. That is not a sizing rule: for a flight, the dog must be able to stand, turn and lie naturally in the crate, and the airline must accept the model and route. For our Van, send the exact crate reference and list the other animals, passengers and luggage.
The preflight question“If my crate fits the van and says IATA, will my airline accept it?”
IATA sets the framework; each airline decides for its flight
The IATA Live Animals Regulations, including Container Requirement 1 for dogs and cats, cover space for the animal, construction and ventilation. Your dog must be able to stand, turn around and lie naturally. IATA does not certify brands or models: an “IATA” label does not guarantee acceptance. For the flight, confirm useful inside space, the model’s outside dimensions, dog + crate weight, aircraft and route with the airline.
| Airline | Published rule | For 121 × 82 × 90 cm |
|---|---|---|
| Air France | Hold: dog + crate up to 75 kg; rigid crate meeting the airline’s conditions. Confirm the size for your flight. | Ask about the exact crate |
| KLM | 122 × 81 × 89 cm and 75 kg including the animal; 102 × 69 × 76 cm on some European Boeing 737 and Embraer flights. | 82 cm wide and 90 cm high exceed the published maximum |
| Lufthansa | Its hold reservation form indicates up to 125 × 75 × 85 cm and asks for the exact dimensions. | 82 cm wide and 90 cm high exceed the limit |
| Iberia | Hold: pet + crate up to 45 kg with prior authorisation; Air Nostrum limits the crate to 83 × 65 × 56 cm. | Giant/700 too large for Air Nostrum; check weight and Iberia flight |
| Air Canada | Hold: 292 cm total (length + width + height), 45 kg including the animal; flight restrictions apply. | 121 + 82 + 90 = 293 cm: ask for a measurement check |
Limits vary by aircraft, connections and cargo service. The customer example at 121 × 82 × 90 cm exceeds the cited KLM and Lufthansa limits on paper; its 293 cm total also exceeds Air Canada’s published 292 cm. The XXXL example at 122 × 82 × 97 cm is taller still: fitting in our Van does not mean it will be accepted on a flight. Ask the operating airline for written confirmation using the crate’s exact model.
Three CDG travel situations
Arriving at the terminal with your large dog
After a flight, a taxi for a large dog at Paris CDG Airport needs room for more than your companion: the airline crate, passengers and suitcases travel too. Give us your flight number, the terminal advised by your airline, your destination and arrival time. We agree on an exact meeting point after your dog has been released and you have completed the arrival formalities. The driver cannot collect a dog from an airline-only area on your behalf.
For a large dog transfer, send the breed, weight and crate brand or a photo of its label. A large crate can stay assembled in a Van’s boot. If another bulky crate needs dismantling, its animal travels at a passenger’s feet or on a seat with a suitable safety belt and a throw or blanket, according to the agreed arrangement. Count checked suitcases, cabin luggage, bags and backpacks too.
Our dog-friendly taxi then plans the loading with you: the dog on a lead, luggage counted and a suitable space prepared in the vehicle. An airline’s crate rules and the road arrangement serve different purposes. Check your airline’s own conditions before flying, including its crate and document requirements.
Tip: Photograph each crate label and show us the crate beside all your luggage. We can check the arrangement without relying on an approximate hand measurement.
Collecting a dog from cargo: a different meeting point
A dog shipped as cargo is not collected at the same place as a dog returned to its owner after a passenger flight. For a taxi for a large dog at Paris CDG Airport in this situation, give us the exact cargo facility address, shipment or flight number, the person authorised to complete the formalities, and the confirmed release window. The passenger terminal number alone is not enough.
Your large dog transfer begins once the handover can take place. Clearance and release times can vary, so we agree on a realistic pickup time and waiting terms before booking. If the dog travels without you, provide the contact details of the person handing it over and the person receiving it, as well as any instructions to keep the crate closed.
Our dog-friendly driver can help load the crate and luggage as agreed. Send its brand and model, or a photo of its label, plus its approximate weight. A large assembled crate calls for a Van; if two very large crates must both stay assembled, choose “2 VANS”. We confirm the vehicle before the journey.
Tip: Ask the cargo handler to confirm the precise handover location and possible release time before arranging the driver’s meeting time.
Continuing from CDG to another city
A taxi for a large dog at Paris CDG Airport can take you onward to Paris, the surrounding region or another city. After a long flight, keep a lead, water and your dog’s familiar essentials within easy reach. For a distant destination, tell us about the breaks your companion usually needs and how they cope with road travel.
For a dog-friendly transfer to Rouen, Orléans, Tours or elsewhere in France, we plan the route and stops with you. Your dog remains on a lead outside the vehicle and travels in the arrangement agreed for the journey. Vehicles are disinfected, protective covers and fresh water are provided, and suitable breaks are planned around the route.
Before confirming your dog taxi, we check the space for an assembled or dismantled crate, passengers and every suitcase. A fixed price is given for the agreed route and services. Mention a detour, substantial wait after the dog is released or return journey so the quote reflects your actual plans.
Tip: Keep a lead and some water accessible even when the crate and suitcases are loaded at the back of the vehicle.
Room planned for a large companion
Our dog taxi welcomes dogs of all sizes. Vehicles are disinfected and have protective covers, with fresh water on board. We plan the dog’s space and crate around the dimensions provided, passengers and luggage. The fixed price for the agreed journey and services is supplied before booking.
03 · After the flight
From CDG to Paris or further with a large dog
With a private driver, you can travel directly to your address after arrival. We plan the journey from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport around the passengers, crate and suitcases. If a crate is dismantled after the flight, its animal travels, with your agreement, at a passenger’s feet or on a seat with a suitable safety belt and a throw or blanket.
For a longer trip, tell us about the breaks you would like after the flight. Water is available on board and suitable stops are planned for the dog and route. Our long-distance service explains how to plan the onward journey.
04 · Fare examples
Sample Van fares
These six journeys from the AnimalCab fare list give a guide to Van prices. Follow the arrow: Paris → CDG is not a CDG → Paris fare. For an arrival with a large dog, crate and luggage, we confirm a quote for the actual load.
| Your journey | VanSubject to the load |
|---|---|
| Paris → Paris CDG AirportAirport · to CDG | €130 |
| Paris → Gare de Lyon stationTrain station | €80 |
| Paris → ParisWithin Paris | €80 |
| Rouen → ParisLong distance | €522 |
| Orléans → ParisLong distance | €461 |
| Tours → ParisLong distance | €902 |
Amounts from the AnimalCab fare list supplied in September 2026, for the routes shown. No large-dog surcharge or reverse-direction price is inferred from this table. Exact addresses, date, time, crate, luggage, waiting and options are checked before a fare is confirmed.
05 · Before booking
Your large-dog CDG questions
These questions are anonymous paraphrases of enquiries AnimalCab receives repeatedly: the concern is often the crate size, then room for a second crate, passengers and suitcases.
Can my large dog travel outside its crate after the flight?
Yes, with the owner’s agreement: at a passenger’s feet or on a seat, secured with a suitable belt and a throw or blanket. The empty crate may then travel dismantled if the load requires it. If your dog must remain in its crate, tell us before booking.
Will my 121 × 82 × 90 cm crate fit assembled in the van?
Yes. A crate of this size can travel assembled in the boot of one of our Vans, as the photos show. The smaller models in our table and the XXXL example at 122 × 82 × 97 cm can too. We check passengers and all luggage before confirming.
Will an XL crate and my luggage fit?
Yes. A Sky Kennel 40″ XL at about 102 × 69 × 76 cm can remain assembled in a Van. Give us the model name, passenger count, checked and cabin suitcases, bags and backpacks so we can plan the remaining space.
Can one large crate stay assembled and a second travel dismantled?
Yes. The large crate may stay assembled in the Van while the second crate’s panels travel dismantled. With your agreement, the second animal rides at a passenger’s feet or on a seat, secured with a suitable belt and protected by a throw or blanket. Count luggage and passenger seats too.
We have two very large crates. Do we need two Vans?
Yes, if two very large crates must both stay assembled. Select “2 VANS” in the fare calculator and include passengers, checked and cabin suitcases, bags and backpacks. If one crate can be dismantled, we plan for its animal to ride at a passenger’s feet or on a secured, protected seat.
Does an IATA-labelled crate work on every airline?
No. IATA sets container and animal-space requirements but does not certify brands or models. Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Iberia and Air Canada each have their own size, weight and flight limits. Confirm your specific crate with the operating airline for every flight; fitting in our van does not mean an airline will accept it.
How do I arrange a taxi at Roissy-CDG with my dog and a large crate?
For an arrival with the owner, we agree on a meeting point for the flight and terminal after the dog has been released and arrival formalities are complete. For an animal shipped as cargo, the pickup takes place at the precise cargo facility address under its handover arrangements. These are different journeys.
Can my dog travel without a passenger?
Yes. The Pet taxi category may suit a dog travelling alone. Tell us who is authorised to hand over and receive the dog, their contact details, the exact address and any transport instructions. A large assembled crate can require a different configuration, which we check before booking.
Does every large dog need a muzzle?
Size alone does not mean every dog must wear a muzzle. Tell us the breed and any rules applying to your dog, particularly if it is legally categorised, along with its behaviour and usual travel routine. We agree on the pickup conditions before the journey.
How much is a taxi for a large dog from CDG?
The price depends on the destination, time, vehicle, passengers, luggage, crate and agreed services. The table shows examples for other routes in the direction indicated, including Paris to CDG: it is not a CDG to Paris price. Send your details for a confirmed fare before booking.
06 · Your enquiry
Plan your large-dog taxi at CDG
To book a private driver for a large dog at CDG, send the date, time, flight number and terminal, or the exact cargo facility address. Add your destination, passenger count and every item of luggage: checked suitcases, cabin bags and backpacks. For each animal, give the breed, weight, special needs, crate brand and model, and whether it must stay crated on the road. We check the load and confirm the fare before booking.
- Arrival: flight and terminal, or cargo address and handover arrangements.
- Animals and crates: each model or label photo; which crates must stay assembled?
- Load: passengers, checked suitcases, cabin bags and backpacks.
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