WHAT SIZE DOG CRATE DO I NEED?

Dog crates should be big enough for your puppy or dog to stand up, turn around, and lie down with a water bowl.

• Height of Dog Crates – The ideal size should allow your dog to stand up without having to duck his head.

• Width & Length of Dog Crates – The crate should be wide enough so your dog can lie on her side and stretch out, and long enough for her to lie down fully stretched out without having to curl up.

To determine the right size for your dog, please check the chart below.

Important Note #1 for Puppy Owners:

The chart below assumes a fully-grown adult dog. If you have a puppy, you have 2 choices: 1) Get a dog crate that fits the current size of your puppy, with the understanding that as your dog increases in size, you will need to purchase a larger and more appropriate-sized dog crate; or 2) purchase a dog crate that your puppy will eventually grow into. If you choose this second option, you will need to shrink the space down for your puppy by placing some boxes or some kind of divider panels in the back of the dog crate. If you give him too much room, he is likely to use one side of the dog crate to sleep, and the other side as a bathroom.

Important Note #2 for Puppy Owners:

Because of its Rhino-wicker material, Designer Dog Crates are not recommended for puppies in their “teething” or “chewing stage” (which is usually up to 6 months of age), nor for dogs with chronic chewing problems.]

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