[Liesje]

My favorite crate and the one I bring to ALL shows/seminars/trials is actually one of my heavier ones, but the lighter the crate, the crappier the wire gauge. I've seen GSD-sized wire crates with such poor gauge that my cats could bend it and get out. I bought a small, collapsible dolly from Ikea for $2.50 and use it to roll in my flattened wire crate, my camp chair, and whatever else I have (sometimes a canopy if it's an outdoor event).

I use the Precision Pet Suitcase crate and it's the easiest to setup but also very sturdy, I can stand on it. I have a crate cover that is black on one side and beige on the other, so indoors I generally have the black facing out incase I spill food or something on it, but outdoors I have the black facing in and the beige facing out to keep the dog cool. I even haul this crate and cover down on the beach when I take Nikon to the dog beach. I pull back the sides facing away from the sun and sometimes make his crate mat damp.