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AngieW · 03-15-2013, 08:57 PM

Kylie is still in her original crate. The length and width are fine. She takes up just half of the floor space when she sleeps in it.

The problem is that she is getting too tall for it. Her back is at 26" and the crate is 27" high.

I don't want to get an enormous crate, but I do want her next crate to be the last one I get.

She is 8 months old and 54 pounds. The vet still estimates that she will hit a maximum of 60 pounds.

What height of crate should I get for her?
This is her current crate:

Amazon.com: Midwest Life Stages Single-Door Folding Metal Dog Crate, 42 Inches by 28 Inches by 31 Inches: Pet Supplies

dimensions are 36" long x 24" wide x 27" high.

She is only in her crate to sleep at night now. When we need to leave during the day, she stays outside. There is nearly always somebody at home, so she is left in the backyard for 3-4 hours just 1-2x/week.

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AngieW Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 107	crate size? Kylie is still in her original crate. The length and width are fine. She takes up just half of the floor space when she sleeps in it. The problem is that she is getting too tall for it. Her back is at 26" and the crate is 27" high. I don't want to get an enormous crate, but I do want her next crate to be the last one I get. She is 8 months old and 54 pounds. The vet still estimates that she will hit a maximum of 60 pounds. What height of crate should I get for her? This is her current crate: Amazon.com: Midwest Life Stages Single-Door Folding Metal Dog Crate, 42 Inches by 28 Inches by 31 Inches: Pet Supplies Amazon.com: Midwest Life Stages Single-Door Folding Metal Dog Crate, 42 Inches by 28 Inches by 31 Inches: Pet Supplies dimensions are 36" long x 24" wide x 27" high. She is only in her crate to sleep at night now. When we need to leave during the day, she stays outside. There is nearly always somebody at home, so she is left in the backyard for 3-4 hours just 1-2x/week.