Hello!  I've been a doggie backpacker for many years (first with huskies and malamutes, now with my rottie) and wanted to see if anyone else out there is into this sport?  I started camping with my rottie when he was about 8 mos old but didn't put any weight into his pack until he was 2yrs old.  He's a natural!  He LOVES packing, hiking, and camping...he even has his own dog-sized window in my tent . 

Let me know if you're out there so we can swap stories and advice.

Melissa