Heavy duty - quality kennels

Ron Short · 03-31-2011, 04:40 PM

Looking for a 42"-48" for my boy that is sturdy... not looking to spend a fortune on some of those awesome all aluminum ones just want some nice quality.

The ones I looked at Petsmart, Petco and others seem kinda wimpy...

selzer · 03-31-2011, 04:56 PM

I got mine at WalMart. They work good for me. Much better than the icrate from midwest that cost twice as much.

**jocoyn** · 03-31-2011, 05:03 PM

I take my folding kennes and zip tie them with a LOT of ties. Seems to improve rigidity.

Syaoransbear · 03-31-2011, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocoyn

I take my folding kennes and zip tie them with a LOT of ties. Seems to improve rigidity.

I have a midwest one and I still had to do this to it. I also use metal leash clips to keep the door closed. It doesn't really matter what kind you get, a determined german shepherd is just going to dismantle it anyway if it isn't zip-tied

Ron Short · 03-31-2011, 05:16 PM

There are several series of the midwest... anyone have the ultima pro?

selzer · 03-31-2011, 05:22 PM

l used the zip-ties with the midwest. I do not need them with the WalMart crates. I use a metal clip with the midwest, I do not need them with the WalMart crate.

Odd that you can get a crappy crate from WalMart for 69$ or a great crate from a dog product manufacturer for 120+ and the crappy crate is the one you do not need to reinforce and clip shut.

No, I do not have the ultimate pro -- I will never buy anything with the midwest name on it. I think they are overpriced and junky from my personal experience.

selzer · 03-31-2011, 05:33 PM

Here ya go, proof is in the picture:

WalMart crate is a 48 with a full grown male in it, no tie wraps, no clips.

Midwest crate has said male's female puppy in it, and needs tons of reinforcement. For a PUPPY! That is a 42 inch. I use 42s for girls and generally 48 for boys. Unless I have no boys, then girls go into the 48. The 48 is a drop pin, the other 42s I have are not, but I do not need tie wraps or clips with them either.

The pup could actually lean on the door and the latch is so short that it would bow the door out and unlatch. Without the tie wraps the whole front of the crate just collapses outward. Unreal. I do not think it is good enough for them to suggest I buy a more expensive model -- they make certain lines so crappy that they cannot contain a dog??? Makes you want to buy the more expensive model.

Ron Short · 03-31-2011, 05:41 PM

anyone have a weblink to the walmart kennels??

THANKS!!

selzer · 03-31-2011, 05:54 PM

This is the one I use for my girls, petmate 42x28x31.
pet home training wire kennel | Petmate

I do not know what the brand name is on the big drop pin kennels. I bought them at WalMart years ago, they have a 36 inch height which I like for dogs.

onyx'girl · 03-31-2011, 06:04 PM

If the dog is trying to break out, then I would worry more about their teeth,etc than the crate quality. I have a Precision and a New World(by Petmate) wire, the New World is much sturdier, but the dogs don't try to escape.

03-31-2011, 04:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ron Short Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 28	Heavy duty - quality kennels Looking for a 42"-48" for my boy that is sturdy... not looking to spend a fortune on some of those awesome all aluminum ones just want some nice quality. The ones I looked at Petsmart, Petco and others seem kinda wimpy...

03-31-2011, 04:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
selzer Crowned Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denmark, Ohio Posts: 17,499	I got mine at WalMart. They work good for me. Much better than the icrate from midwest that cost twice as much. __________________ RIP Arwen, CD RN CGC RIP Whitney, RN CGC Jenna, RN CGC Babs, CD RA CGC Herding Instinct Certificate Heidi, RA CGC Tori, RN CGC SG3 Odessa, SchH1, Kkl1, AD Ninja, RN CGC Milla, RN CGC Joy, Star Puppy, RN CGC Dolly & Bear

03-31-2011, 05:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
jocoyn Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 8,045	I take my folding kennes and zip tie them with a LOT of ties. Seems to improve rigidity. __________________ Nancy www.scsarda.org Grim (Grimmy Bear) & Beau (Bo-dee man) Waiting at the Bridge: Cyra, Toby, Rainbow, Linus, Oscar, Arlo & Waggles

03-31-2011, 05:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
selzer Crowned Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denmark, Ohio Posts: 17,499	l used the zip-ties with the midwest. I do not need them with the WalMart crates. I use a metal clip with the midwest, I do not need them with the WalMart crate. Odd that you can get a crappy crate from WalMart for 69$ or a great crate from a dog product manufacturer for 120+ and the crappy crate is the one you do not need to reinforce and clip shut. No, I do not have the ultimate pro -- I will never buy anything with the midwest name on it. I think they are overpriced and junky from my personal experience. __________________ RIP Arwen, CD RN CGC RIP Whitney, RN CGC Jenna, RN CGC Babs, CD RA CGC Herding Instinct Certificate Heidi, RA CGC Tori, RN CGC SG3 Odessa, SchH1, Kkl1, AD Ninja, RN CGC Milla, RN CGC Joy, Star Puppy, RN CGC Dolly & Bear

03-31-2011, 05:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
selzer Crowned Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denmark, Ohio Posts: 17,499	Here ya go, proof is in the picture: WalMart crate is a 48 with a full grown male in it, no tie wraps, no clips. Midwest crate has said male's female puppy in it, and needs tons of reinforcement. For a PUPPY! That is a 42 inch. I use 42s for girls and generally 48 for boys. Unless I have no boys, then girls go into the 48. The 48 is a drop pin, the other 42s I have are not, but I do not need tie wraps or clips with them either. The pup could actually lean on the door and the latch is so short that it would bow the door out and unlatch. Without the tie wraps the whole front of the crate just collapses outward. Unreal. I do not think it is good enough for them to suggest I buy a more expensive model -- they make certain lines so crappy that they cannot contain a dog??? Makes you want to buy the more expensive model. __________________ RIP Arwen, CD RN CGC RIP Whitney, RN CGC Jenna, RN CGC Babs, CD RA CGC Herding Instinct Certificate Heidi, RA CGC Tori, RN CGC SG3 Odessa, SchH1, Kkl1, AD Ninja, RN CGC Milla, RN CGC Joy, Star Puppy, RN CGC Dolly & Bear Last edited by selzer; 03-31-2011 at 05:37 PM.

03-31-2011, 05:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ron Short Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 28	There are several series of the midwest... anyone have the ultima pro?

03-31-2011, 05:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ron Short Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 28	anyone have a weblink to the walmart kennels?? THANKS!!

03-31-2011, 05:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
selzer Crowned Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denmark, Ohio Posts: 17,499	This is the one I use for my girls, petmate 42x28x31. pet home training wire kennel \| Petmate I do not know what the brand name is on the big drop pin kennels. I bought them at WalMart years ago, they have a 36 inch height which I like for dogs. __________________ RIP Arwen, CD RN CGC RIP Whitney, RN CGC Jenna, RN CGC Babs, CD RA CGC Herding Instinct Certificate Heidi, RA CGC Tori, RN CGC SG3 Odessa, SchH1, Kkl1, AD Ninja, RN CGC Milla, RN CGC Joy, Star Puppy, RN CGC Dolly & Bear

03-31-2011, 06:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 17,605	If the dog is trying to break out, then I would worry more about their teeth,etc than the crate quality. I have a Precision and a New World(by Petmate) wire, the New World is much sturdier, but the dogs don't try to escape. __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Gideon v Wildhaus aka Karlo

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