Best Dog Crate

This crate is a wonderfully versatile and beautiful addition to your home. You can use it as an end table, or disassemble it for a functional wooden gate. It is suitable for most dogs, with the exception of serious chewers.

Feature Highlights:

• Wooden crate easily converts into a gate.
• Easy for pet owners to assemble.
• Comes with a removable plastic tray for the bottom.
• Gate also features a door.

This product is great for most pets, however, it is not suitable for escape artists. The best choice for this product would be smaller breeds or dogs who are not destructive, as the top lifts off so you can use the product as a gate as well.

With an otherwise sturdy build, this crate does not invite chewers like soft-sided crates do. It is a great choice for small and medium-sized dogs, and fits well into the household. When it is not in use as a crate, you can use it as a gate to keep your pet secure or confined to one portion of the house.  Recommended for: Pomeranians, Beagles, Maltese, Cats, and more.

When your dog can barrel through regular wire crates, this is the choice for you. This is the best choice in a wire crate before you must make the jump to expensive steel hunting cages.

Feature Highlights:

• Comes with divider panel and plastic pan to place in the bottom.
• Double latching door keeps even the best escape artists inside.
• Heavy-gauge steel wire is durable and stands up to destructive dogs.

This product has some of the thickest gauge wire in the standard “wire crate” market. It provides a sturdy place to keep your dog confined safely while you are gone.

The crate also comes with two doors, making it much easier to access. Each door has two latches to prevent potential escapes. When it is not in use, you can also fold it and store it out of the way. Recommended for: Pitbulls, Labrador Retrievers, Huskies, German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, and more.

This crate is the standard cousin of our “Sturdiest Dog Crate.” It is made with standard gauge wire to keep all but the most troublemaking dogs contained. It is a great value choice for most dogs, even those who chew.

Feature Highlights:

• Comes in seven different sizes to best fit your dog.
• Also features a divider so your dog can grow into their crate.
• Easy assembly with no tools needed to set up.

This is a great choice for a new puppy or mildly destructive dog. It isn’t Alcatraz, but it will do the job for the majority of dogs. If your dog is extremely destructive, see the “Sturdiest Dog Crate” section above.

With this product, you have an affordable option in a variety of different sizes. It is incredibly easy to just fold and store this crate when you are not using it. Recommended for: Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Poodles, German Shepherds, and more.

Just because you have a small breed dog doesn’t mean you get to slack on their care. Many small breeds can be quite destructive little devils! This wire crate will keep them safely contained.

Feature Highlights:

• Comes with convenient carrying handle for easy travel.
• Double doors make accessing the crate easy.
• Comes with a divider panel and wheels.

This crate is a great choice for small breed dogs or cats! With the free divider panel, you can also choose a larger size and let your dog “graduate” into it.

Not only is this product versatile and easy to use, but it is also incredibly affordable. Your small breed has a wide variety of size options, and all purchases come with option wheels to easily move the crate from room to room. Recommended for: Yorkies, Maltese, Shih-Tzus, Toy Poodles, Chihuahuas, and even Cats!

If your dog isn’t a chewer, soft-sided crates are one of the best choices. They have no sharp edges to scratch your floor or tear your car seats, and they are lightweight and easy to collapse. This product is a great choice for suitable dogs.

Feature Highlights:

• Lightweight and easy to fold.
• Steel tube design is sturdy and maintains its form.
• Fabric cover is washable for easy cleaning.

This crate is a great choice for travel or small dogs who don’t chew extensively. Its soft sides and lightweight design make it easy to move from place to place and bring along with you while traveling. When your dog isn’t inside, it is easy to break down and store away.

If your dog happens to make a mess in the crate, you can easily remove the cover and wash it. The sides of the crate use soft mesh to give your dog easy visibility around it and allow for more ventilation. Recommended for: Shih-Tzus, Shetland Sheepdogs, Yorkies, Dachshunds, and even Cats.