Kristin B
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=8056010
I'm looking to purchase a wire crate instead of a plastic Pet Porter type because my dog likes to break the doors on them. I was instructed that wire crates are less restricting, and much sturdier.
I am purchasing from Wal-Mart because that's the only local store that carries decently priced crates, and I'm not prepared to pay shipping on a kennel that is going to cost a fortune to ship to Alaska.
How large of a dog would you say a kennel this size would hold? It's 36x24x27
They show a larger dog in the kennel, but the 36 inches seems small, a bit misleading I guess? And they don't sell an extra large (not sure why)...
Thoughts?
American Pit Bull Terrier
36Lx24Wx27H are the correct measurements, and he is certainly not 3 feet long and I haven't ever measured his height.
Answer
Here are the typical sizes and recommendations:
Varikennel #100 21"x16"x15"H,
Actual CrateWeight: 7 Lb
Cats, Toy Poodles, Yorkshire Terriers, Chihuahuas, Shih Tzus
Varikennel #200 27"x20"x19"H
Actual Crate Weight: 15 Lb
Beagles, Shelties, Min. Poodles, Cockers, Lhasa Apsos
Varikennel #300 32"x22"x23"H
Actual Crate Weight: 18 Lb
Springers, Border Collies, Bull Dogs
Varikennel #400 36"x24"x26"H
Actual Crate Weight: 23 Lb
Boxers, Dalmatians, Collies, Airdales, Setters, Aust. Shepherds, Dobermans
Varikennel #500 40"x27"x30"H
Actual Crate Weight: 27 Lb
Afghans, Retrievers, Pointers, Shepherds, Rottweilers
Varikennel #700 48"x32"x35"H
Actual Crate Weight: 44 Lb
Irish Wolfhounds, Newfoundlands, St. Bernards, Mastiffs, Greyhounds
Here are the typical sizes and recommendations:
Varikennel #100 21"x16"x15"H,
Actual CrateWeight: 7 Lb
Cats, Toy Poodles, Yorkshire Terriers, Chihuahuas, Shih Tzus
Varikennel #200 27"x20"x19"H
Actual Crate Weight: 15 Lb
Beagles, Shelties, Min. Poodles, Cockers, Lhasa Apsos
Varikennel #300 32"x22"x23"H
Actual Crate Weight: 18 Lb
Springers, Border Collies, Bull Dogs
Varikennel #400 36"x24"x26"H
Actual Crate Weight: 23 Lb
Boxers, Dalmatians, Collies, Airdales, Setters, Aust. Shepherds, Dobermans
Varikennel #500 40"x27"x30"H
Actual Crate Weight: 27 Lb
Afghans, Retrievers, Pointers, Shepherds, Rottweilers
Varikennel #700 48"x32"x35"H
Actual Crate Weight: 44 Lb
Irish Wolfhounds, Newfoundlands, St. Bernards, Mastiffs, Greyhounds
Would it be safe to take a dog on a long road trip in a car? Maybe 700 miles each way in winter?
Jacks036
Answer
Road trips are great with dogs as long as the dog doesn't mind riding in the car. If your dog gets carsick, give it one Dramamine a half hour or hour before the trip. If you have a smaller breed dog then give it half, or even a quarter, depending on it's size. Make sure that the dog has access to water and chew toys, I use Kong balls with treats or peanut butter inside. Also, a blanket, throw, or even the dog's bed sometimes encourages it to stay in the same spot. If you have an active dog, or one that will be all over the car, put it in a crate or if you have an SUV get one of those bars that goes from the seat to the roof and keeps dogs in the very back. Make sure you stop ever few hours to let the dog stretch it's legs and go potty. DO NOT leave a dog outside in freezing cold weather, even in the car, for more than a half hour, UNLESS it is a long-haired breed, like a Husky or Malamute, AND it has blankets to help keep it warm. GENERALLY make plans to keep the dog with you overnight. MAKE SURE that your dog has a collar ON, that won't slip off, and that a tag with your contact info and the dog's name is securely attached to the collar. HAVE A GREAT TRIP!!!
Road trips are great with dogs as long as the dog doesn't mind riding in the car. If your dog gets carsick, give it one Dramamine a half hour or hour before the trip. If you have a smaller breed dog then give it half, or even a quarter, depending on it's size. Make sure that the dog has access to water and chew toys, I use Kong balls with treats or peanut butter inside. Also, a blanket, throw, or even the dog's bed sometimes encourages it to stay in the same spot. If you have an active dog, or one that will be all over the car, put it in a crate or if you have an SUV get one of those bars that goes from the seat to the roof and keeps dogs in the very back. Make sure you stop ever few hours to let the dog stretch it's legs and go potty. DO NOT leave a dog outside in freezing cold weather, even in the car, for more than a half hour, UNLESS it is a long-haired breed, like a Husky or Malamute, AND it has blankets to help keep it warm. GENERALLY make plans to keep the dog with you overnight. MAKE SURE that your dog has a collar ON, that won't slip off, and that a tag with your contact info and the dog's name is securely attached to the collar. HAVE A GREAT TRIP!!!
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