Different crates, same prices? Help picking one

s14roller · 03-20-2011, 03:20 PM

Dear all - I may be expecting a female GSD from my breeder in a few weeks and am starting thinking about what supplies to order.

For the crate, I'll be going with a 42in but need some help with which brand to buy...

The three I am debating between are (and all similarly priced):

Midwest life stages 2 door

Petco brand premium 2 door

Precision 2 door

Is there one that is preferred over the other?

Thanks!

jakeandrenee · 03-20-2011, 03:50 PM

I'd go with Midwest.

Lucy Dog · 03-20-2011, 03:54 PM

No input on the brand... but you may want to think about going with the 48" instead of the 42".

I initially had a 42" crate with Lucy (24" and about 70+ pounds) and she started to get a little crammed in that, so i had to buy a 48" which fits her much better.

jakeandrenee · 03-20-2011, 03:57 PM

Oh, yes I agree with Paul on size. 48" may be better in the long run.

clearcreekranch · 03-20-2011, 03:59 PM

I also agree with the 48". We started with a 36 then went to a 42 and now, Wolf has a 48. We still use the 42 at training, but at home, he is much more comfortable in the 48. I'm saving the 36 for the next puppy. LOL And I would certainly get the one with the divider if you are getting a puppy.

Lucy Dog · 03-20-2011, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jakeandrenee

Oh, yes I agree with Paul on size. 48" may be better in the long run.

Just make sure to get that divider that comes with a lot of crates and put it to use. You can always make more room as the puppy grows.

s14roller · 03-20-2011, 04:28 PM

Hmm - all of them come with dividers. It seemed like all the searches before stated that 42in would be best for a female?

Lucy Dog · 03-20-2011, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by s14roller

Hmm - all of them come with dividers. It seemed like all the searches before stated that 42in would be best for a female?

Lucy's on the larger end of the breed standard scale for a female and she fits very nicely in her 48" crate. Not too big and not too small... just right. She was definitely a little crammed in her 42".

With the divider, you can always make the 48" smaller. You can't make a 42" bigger.

From my personal experience, if you have the room for it, go with the 48".

Lucy Dog · 03-20-2011, 04:48 PM

To put things in perspective... this is my 70+ pound female in her 48" crate.

s14roller · 03-20-2011, 06:48 PM

Thanks for your posts, Paul.

I'll have to give the 48 strong consideration. The crate will go in the living room, so space shouldn't be an issue.

03-20-2011, 03:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
s14roller Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 262	Different crates, same prices? Help picking one Dear all - I may be expecting a female GSD from my breeder in a few weeks and am starting thinking about what supplies to order. For the crate, I'll be going with a 42in but need some help with which brand to buy... The three I am debating between are (and all similarly priced): Midwest life stages 2 door Petco brand premium 2 door Precision 2 door Is there one that is preferred over the other? Thanks!

03-20-2011, 03:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
jakeandrenee Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Huntsville Alabama Posts: 3,103	I'd go with Midwest. __________________ Renee' Jake 2/12/10 CGC TDI

03-20-2011, 03:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lucy Dog Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,180	No input on the brand... but you may want to think about going with the 48" instead of the 42". I initially had a 42" crate with Lucy (24" and about 70+ pounds) and she started to get a little crammed in that, so i had to buy a 48" which fits her much better. __________________ Paul

03-20-2011, 03:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
jakeandrenee Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Huntsville Alabama Posts: 3,103	Oh, yes I agree with Paul on size. 48" may be better in the long run. __________________ Renee' Jake 2/12/10 CGC TDI

03-20-2011, 04:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
Lucy Dog Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,180	To put things in perspective... this is my 70+ pound female in her 48" crate. __________________ Paul

03-20-2011, 03:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
clearcreekranch Master Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Friendswood, Texas Posts: 856	I also agree with the 48". We started with a 36 then went to a 42 and now, Wolf has a 48. We still use the 42 at training, but at home, he is much more comfortable in the 48. I'm saving the 36 for the next puppy. LOL And I would certainly get the one with the divider if you are getting a puppy.

03-20-2011, 04:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
s14roller Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 262	Hmm - all of them come with dividers. It seemed like all the searches before stated that 42in would be best for a female?

03-20-2011, 06:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
s14roller Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 262	Thanks for your posts, Paul. I'll have to give the 48 strong consideration. The crate will go in the living room, so space shouldn't be an issue.

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