How to pick a most suitable dog crate?

Dogs are very active animals and they need plenty of space to move around. That’s why it’s important to have a dog crate that’s right for your pet. Before reading this article, make sure you already know the classification of dog crates and the type of your pet. (Below two articles)

Now it is time to decide which one to choose, we will also provide a handy chart to help you choose the right size crate for your pet. So whether you are looking for a metal dog crate, a plastic dog crate, a wooden dog crate, or any other type of dog crate, we have you covered.

Classification of Dog Cage Size

The size of a dog crate is often used to classify them into one or more categories. There are commonalities within these groups, but each individual item also has its own unique characteristics that make it special and perfect for use with your pet!

According to the previous article, most dog crates, its size is basically 18 inches to 54 inches, every 6 inches a grade.

The size of the mesh-type dog kennel is usually customizable, the height of the regular mesh is 1.5m, after adding the top the height is 1.8m and the width is 0.6m. You can choose different numbers of mesh to determine the footprint of your dog crate.

Chain-link mesh dog kennel, regular size as shown in the table below, can also be customized.

How to choose the type and size of a dog crate?

We have introduced 10 different kinds of dog crates, which basically have covered 90% of the world’s crate types, so how do we go about selecting the type and size of dog crates?

Choose the right kind of dog crate

1. Choose from the size of the dog

For larger dogs, choose a more sturdy dog crate with a larger footprint. For Example, large dog runs, large size heavy-duty dog crates, large size wooden dog crates. Medium-sized dogs, conventional dog crates are available. Smaller size dogs can choose a pet bag, small size dog crate.

2. Choose from the feeding environment

Indoor breeding, in addition to the large dog kennel, other types are basically suitable. If the breeding environment is mostly outdoor, you can choose heavy-duty dog cages, wooden dog cages, large dog cages, pet gazebos.

3. Choose from special uses

Car transport, is not suitable for heavy-duty dog crates, wooden dog crates, large dog crates, because these are particularly heavy. For air transport, it is best to choose the air box or pet bag, wooden dog crates can also be on the plane, but too bulky.

Choose the right size dog crate

First, measure the size of your dog. When measuring your dog for a wire crate, you’ll need to take three measurements: length, width, and height. To get the correct size, use the following guidelines:

• Length should be measured from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail. (In fact, this size determines the size of your dog crate.)
• Width should be measured at its widest point (usually shoulder blades).
• Height should be measured from floor to top of the head.

If you have a puppy or a small dog, you’ll want to go with a crate that’s one or two sizes larger than what the chart recommends. This will give them plenty of room to grow without having to upgrade to a larger crate later on. In the same situation, if you have a large dog, you’ll want to go with a crate that’s one or two sizes larger. This will give them plenty of room to stretch out and move around.

Now that you know how to measure your dog, it’s time to find the perfect-sized wire crate! Check out our selection below:

Small dogs in an 18-24 inch wire dog cage, medium dogs in a 24-30 inch wire dog cage, and intermediate dogs should be kept in a 30-36 inch wire dog cage, large dogs should be kept in a 42-48 inch wire dog cage, super large dogs should be kept in a 48-54 inch wire dog cage. The height of the dog cage should not be too high or the dog may suffocate. In general, the diameter of the dog cage should be greater than the height.

Dog Cage Size Universal Inquiry Table

Now that you have a better understanding of the many different dog crate types, it is time to choose which one will work best for your pet! The following table can help.