The 10 Safest and Happiest Dog Crates for Every Breed

Is it collapsible for travel? Check. Is it simple to clean? Check. Is it safe and comfortable for your four-legged friend? Check. This sleek crate is available in small and medium sizes (ash, gray, and charcoal color variants). It’s one of the best foldable dog crates on the market, collapsing for storage in seconds and garnering 4.7 stars and over 1,500 reviews from satisfied customers. Its dual-door design (regular front and garage-style side doors) makes it ideal for training. There’s also a ceiling hatch where you can easily distribute snacks and belly rubs.

What We Love:

• It has a double-door design.
• The ceiling hatch is great for quick connections.
• It’s collapsible.

Keep In Mind:

• It may not be ideal for larger dogs.
• It’s expensive.

Trainers advise not putting a puppy in a full-size crate if you’ve recently welcomed a new puppy into the household since this may impair your house training efforts—essentially, the puppy has enough area to do its business in a corner far away from where it can decide to rest. You also don’t want to buy a new crate for your developing puppy every few months. A crate divider was the solution. This allows you to allow the crate’s internal volume to expand along with your dog.

The Life Stages Single Door Folding Crate is an outstanding choice. Its simple wire design is available in various sizes, starting as little as 22 inches and going up to 48 inches. It includes a durable divider panel to keep your pup secure in an appropriate-sized enclosure. The crate also includes a pan stop to hold it in place and a plastic tray that makes it easy to clean up spills.

What We Love:

• It has a divider panel.
• It’s easy to clean.
• There is a wide range of size options.

Keep In Mind:

• Assembly can be tricky.
• It’s heavy.

A large kennel for your dog to stand up, lie down, and stretch out is ideal. We like the Frisco Plastic Dog Kennel since it works well for home and travel use. Although the plastic walls can make the interior darker, many dogs prefer the more den-like environment to a exposed wire mesh crate. If in doubt, consult your trainer or veterinarian about the best type of crate setting for your breed. You may even add a blanket or a small dog bed to make it cozier. The door has a tight latch and splits apart in the middle, making two stackable sections if you want to store it.

The Frisco comes in five sizes, and a useful chart on the product page to help you figure out which one you’ll need. With 4.5 stars from over 600 reviews, it’s evident that puppy owners adore it.

What We Love:

• It has a cozy feel.
• It’s easy to store.
• It offers five size options.

Keep In Mind:

• Sizing can be tricky to figure out.
• Chewers may be able to destroy it.

Border Collies and other medium-sized dog breeds will perform well in a product like the New World Folding Metal Dog Crate, which comes in 30- and 36-inch sizes (as well as a few additional dimensions ranging from 24 to 48 inches). You can also select between one- and two-door models, giving you more options for where to place the crate in your home.

Overall, this dog crate is easy and simple, with a robust yet rather “open” wire structure. A pan stop holds a plastic pan in place, and each door has a heavy-duty latch. It folds flat for straightforward storage or transportation, and users claim it’s simple to put together and comfortable for their dogs. This choice has a 4.5-star rating from users.

What We Love:

• It has different door options.
• It’s easy to clean.
• It can fold flat when not in use.

Keep In Mind:

• Not every dog loves an open-air design.
• There is no latch to keep it folded once it’s collapsed.

Only some require a crate like this. However, beefier boys and girls—larger and stronger breeds—require a more durable crate that can withstand greater abuse. For example, some dogs with a lot of jaw power may use a lightweight crate to pull the door off the hinges if left alone for too long, which can result in harm. That means a heavy-duty metal crate, like this one from Luckup, is preferable because it’s more difficult for dogs to chew through or otherwise attempt to escape.

This dog crate in the style of a house is 48 inches long, making it excellent for large dogs like Golden Retrievers, Rottweilers, and Huskies. It has an anti-escape lock and wheels to simplify moving around the house. Its 4.5-star rating is a solid recommendation from hundreds of dog owners.

What We Love:

• It’s incredibly sturdy.
• An anti-escape lock foils canine Houdinis.
• It has wheels for easy transportation.

Keep In Mind:

• It’s pricey.
• It takes up a lot of room.

Extra-big dog breeds, like Great Danes, will require a large enclosure, such as the MidWest Homes XXL Giant Dog Crate. This huge dog crate is 54 inches long and 45 inches tall, and it’s made of durable metal with drop-pin construction for added security. Single- and double-door variants are available, with three latches on each door to keep your dog from escaping. It has withstood the test, receiving 4.5 ratings from over 8,000 people.

What We Love:

• It’s made from durable metal.
• Three door latches help minimize the risk of escapes.
• There are two door options.

Keep In Mind:

• It’s massive.
• It can be tricky to assemble.

Many dogs prefer to sleep in covered crates because it creates a warm, den-like environment where they may sleep soundly. The MidWest iCrate Starter Kit includes everything you need to make your dog feel at home in their new space, including a fitted cover, fleece dog bed, partition panel, and two internal wall-attached bowls. The kit comes in crate sizes ranging from 22 to 48 inches. And customers adore it—the crate has a near-perfect 4.8-star rating.

What We Love:

• It comes with plenty of accessorizes.
• It has a wide range of sizes.
• There is a secured water and food bowl.

Keep In Mind:

• Consider the water and food bowl holder when figuring out sizing.
• The bed isn’t waterproof.

Be skeptical of any dog crate that promises to be “dog-proof.” There isn’t, in general; given their strength and intellect, some dogs are inherently exceptional escape artists. Even still, even the most skilled canine magicians would have a difficult time escaping the G1 Kennel. It’s double-walled, has a reinforced aluminum frame, and has backup and safety latches. As a result, it’s quite durable. It also has sturdy bearing handles and a drainage system for easy cleanup. It is available in small, medium, intermediate, and big sizes. This crate has a 4.9-star rating based on over 3,000 reviews.

What We Love:

• It’s incredibly sturdy.
• It’s easy to clean.
• Backup safety latches help keep your pooch secure.

Keep In Mind:

• It’s really expensive.
• The kennel doesn’t disassemble easily.

Plastic dog crates are only sometimes the best choice, especially if larger breeds spend much time in them at home. However, there are a few noticeable advantages to plastic dog crates, including the fact that they are lighter and frequently meet the International Air Transport Association’s specifications for travel. The Petmate Vari Dog Kennel is a popular plastic crate because of its heavy-duty structure and superior ventilation (it has a solid 4-star average customer rating). It is available in five sizes, ranging from extra-small (19 inches long) to extra-large (40 inches long). And, when not in use, the container may be easily disassembled by simply unscrewing wing-nuts.

What We Love:

• It’s lightweight.
• It has generous height clearance.
• It’s easy to clean.

Keep In Mind:

• Chewers may be able to work through this.
• Scratches easily.

Plastic and wire boxes aren’t the most aesthetically beautiful pieces of decor to add to your home, so if you’re looking for a dog crate that appears more like a piece of furniture than a kennel, this handcrafted hardwood dog crate from Fable is a good option. Youit is useful as an end table in your home.

You can select between small and medium sizes and a white or acrylic gate. When not in use, the door may be put above the crate (much like a garage door), allowing your dog to come and leave as they want. This is a beautiful crate for dogs who use their crate as a go-to relaxing zone, and it should be placed somewhere in the home where people spend a lot of time.

What We Love:

• This crate doubles as furniture.
• It’s sturdy.
• It creates a den-like feeling while still allowing you to see in.

Keep In Mind:

• It’s pricey.
• It’s not for large dogs.