This carrier always gets a lot of compliments. Comfortable petite friendly pet sling. Ralphie is a 15 pound Shih Tzu. The wider non-adjustable strap is comfortable. I would say 15 pounds is about the maximum this carrier can hold. I'm 5' 2.5" and 115 pounds. Dog wearing sling gift idea LTKbaby LTKHoliday LTKGiftGuide