Crate size ???

Anthony8858 · 10-16-2011, 11:08 AM

Kira will be needing a larger crate soon. Her crate basically is head to tail when she sleeps.

Her parents were roughly 75 and 85 lbs, so we expect Kira to be pretty much the same.

We're not sure if we need a 36 inch or a 42 inch.

The corner that holds her crate, is better suited for the 36.

What size crate do you have for what size dog?

**jocoyn** · 10-16-2011, 11:14 AM

My dogs have a 42 inch for the house crate - seems to be fine for up to about 80lbs.
They can travel in a 36 and be ok. Mine are 50-75lbs.

**JakodaCD OA** · 10-16-2011, 04:22 PM

42

do you have Ocean State Job Lot near you?? I got a nice 42 inch from there for 65$ and has DOUBLE doors a bonus in my book

Lucy Dog · 10-16-2011, 05:02 PM

48 inch with the divider. It gives more head room as they grow. Definitely go with the 48... 36 is going to be way too small and 42 might get a little crammed.

doggiedad · 10-16-2011, 05:37 PM

my pup was in a crate that could fit
a Great Dane. he was fine in it. the only
time he soiled it was when he was sick
and that was more my fault because i didn't
get him out in time. i didn't like my pup
being crated for long periods of time without
being let out. my neighbor came in every 2 hours
to let my pup out.

**jocoyn** · 10-16-2011, 06:36 PM

May not need the divider. I brought home Beau almost 3 weeks ago and not one accident and he is already in a 42 inch crate.........I would get 48 if the dog was going to be crated most of the day but if just at night or when needed, I think it is overkill.

zyppi · 10-16-2011, 07:19 PM

best is the 48", but 42 will do.

nothing smaller or you'll find yourself buying yet another crate.

I swear by the 'life stages' crates.

they are also great for babysitting

Anastasia · 10-16-2011, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zyppi

best is the 48", but 42 will do.

nothing smaller or you'll find yourself buying yet another crate.

I swear by the 'life stages' crates.

they are also great for babysitting

OK
Anne, thats just adorable!

Geeheim · 10-16-2011, 08:07 PM

I have two 48" crates and one 42". Both work great but, I prefer the larger one. My GSD's are 50 - 95 lbs.

If you are trying to decide between the 36" or the 42". I would go with the 42".

PaddyD · 10-16-2011, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JakodaCD OA

42

do you have Ocean State Job Lot near you?? I got a nice 42 inch from there for 65$ and has DOUBLE doors a bonus in my book

I did the exact same thing.
My dog is 25.5 inches and (nearly) 70 pounds and it is plenty big enough.
48" if the dog is going to be an oversized shepherd.

10-16-2011, 11:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
Anthony8858 Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,312	Crate size ??? Kira will be needing a larger crate soon. Her crate basically is head to tail when she sleeps. Her parents were roughly 75 and 85 lbs, so we expect Kira to be pretty much the same. We're not sure if we need a 36 inch or a 42 inch. The corner that holds her crate, is better suited for the 36. What size crate do you have for what size dog?

10-16-2011, 11:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
jocoyn Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 8,040	My dogs have a 42 inch for the house crate - seems to be fine for up to about 80lbs. They can travel in a 36 and be ok. Mine are 50-75lbs. __________________ Nancy www.scsarda.org Grim (Grimmy Bear) & Beau (Bo-dee man) Waiting at the Bridge: Cyra, Toby, Rainbow, Linus, Oscar, Arlo & Waggles

10-16-2011, 04:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
JakodaCD OA Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: Old Lyme, CT USA Posts: 14,237	42 do you have Ocean State Job Lot near you?? I got a nice 42 inch from there for 65$ and has DOUBLE doors a bonus in my book __________________ Diane Danger Danger vom Kleinen Hain aka Masi "Angel" Jakoda's Bewitchen Sami CD OA OAJ OAC NGC OJC RS-O GS-N JS-O TT HIC CGC "Angel" Steinwald's Four x Four CGC HIC TT Harmonyhill's Hy Jynx NA NAJ NAC NJC RS-N JS-N HIC Jakoda's Jagged Edge

10-16-2011, 05:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lucy Dog Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,180	48 inch with the divider. It gives more head room as they grow. Definitely go with the 48... 36 is going to be way too small and 42 might get a little crammed. __________________ Paul

10-16-2011, 05:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
doggiedad Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jenkintown,Pa. Posts: 9,846	my pup was in a crate that could fit a Great Dane. he was fine in it. the only time he soiled it was when he was sick and that was more my fault because i didn't get him out in time. i didn't like my pup being crated for long periods of time without being let out. my neighbor came in every 2 hours to let my pup out. __________________ "Life Without A Dog Is A Life Unfulfilled"

10-16-2011, 06:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
jocoyn Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 8,040	May not need the divider. I brought home Beau almost 3 weeks ago and not one accident and he is already in a 42 inch crate.........I would get 48 if the dog was going to be crated most of the day but if just at night or when needed, I think it is overkill. __________________ Nancy www.scsarda.org Grim (Grimmy Bear) & Beau (Bo-dee man) Waiting at the Bridge: Cyra, Toby, Rainbow, Linus, Oscar, Arlo & Waggles

10-16-2011, 07:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
zyppi Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Back home to Louisiana! Posts: 4,943	best is the 48", but 42 will do. nothing smaller or you'll find yourself buying yet another crate. I swear by the 'life stages' crates. they are also great for babysitting __________________ Anne Nothing is as simple as it seems or as complicated as we make it~ Attitude is everything -- Pick a good one! Sofie AKA Ussina vom Haus Brezel Jack von Jagenstadt Tatty - Burmese bad cat

10-16-2011, 08:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
Geeheim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Arkansas Posts: 344	I have two 48" crates and one 42". Both work great but, I prefer the larger one. My GSD's are 50 - 95 lbs. If you are trying to decide between the 36" or the 42". I would go with the 42". __________________ -Tegan vom Heinolf German Shepherds VH FB page

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