Crate size?

Amanda · 08-06-2008, 06:53 PM

What is the size (dimension-wise) of the crate that you use?

The one we're buying tonight for Athena is going to be 42"L X 28"W X 30"H.

**dobermansrule** · 08-06-2008, 07:04 PM

wire crate? taht one should be fine for full grown. Plan on using a divider to make it temporarily smaller for the puppy as she grows. If you let her have that full size crate, it might encourage her to pee/poop in it since she would have so much room to do the business in one spot and move over to another to be away from it.

dobes4me · 08-06-2008, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dobermansrule

Plan on using a divider to make it temporarily smaller for the puppy as she grows.

The crate we have came with a divider and you can just move it to whatever size you want as the dog grows. It's called Life Stages by Midwest. I also like it because it has 2 doors, one on the side and one in front.

Amanda · 08-06-2008, 07:12 PM

Yeah, it comes with a divider. I was just wondering if this is the size that most people use.

**dobermansrule** · 08-06-2008, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Amanda

Yeah, it comes with a divider. I was just wondering if this is the size that most people use.

Yes

Actually we use a Furrari plastic airline style crate as Quincy's primary household crate. It's maybe a little smaller than your dimensions - it's the Furrari Xlarge. I have a wire crate your size in my SUV for his royal highness to ride in comfort in.

Amanda · 08-06-2008, 07:22 PM

His royal highness, LOLOLOL.

Dobejazz · 08-06-2008, 07:42 PM

I got Caspers crate at Petco I've never heard of the brand and can't find the same model/color on line anywhere but I really like it

Its a Marchioro Clipper 7 42 x 30 x 31

it's a Vari style crate with wire windows, wheels and a handle (not that I'll ever use those features)

**Burns** · 08-06-2008, 09:39 PM

Red has the Vari Kennel Ultra Extra Large - 40"L x 27"W x 30"H.

gracieface · 08-06-2008, 10:08 PM

that is the size of wire crate I use, I get the precision ones with a front door and a side door, gives more options when putting it up. In the van though I use large vari kennels, can't get 2 wires up in the van side by side.
I had a buyer with a large crate that didn't have a divider, she used a milk crate in one end to make it "smaller" for the pup. Mind you this lady is a vet, so she was right on the ball from day one- what a great owner to have!

Amanda · 08-06-2008, 11:07 PM

We just bought this iCrate from PetSmart. The 42" model.

Anyone else use iCrate?

Midwest iCrate