Choosing the best large dog crate for your beloved furry friend is a must. You want your dog to be safe and protected at all times. Quality, reliability and durability are must haves when selecting a dog crate. Below are 5 of the many crates available and each has its own unique features and design that may suit your needs.

Let’s Find the Best Large Dog Crate!

Single Door
Midwest iCrate Single-Door Pet Crate

This is the first of three Midwest crates that will be discussed within this article. This particular crate, as the name indicates, has one door which has a slide bolt latch. The door is located on an end and is available is a number of sizes ranging up to 48 x 30 x 33 inches. This is a metal framed crate that has an Electro-Coat finish which includes an ABS pan that is easy to clean. The iCrate includes a divider panel and is easy to set up or dismantle.

Double Door
Midwest Life Stages Double-Door Folding Metal Dog Crate

The Life Stages is the second large dog crate we’ll review from Midwest. The 2 doors on this crate are located on an end and on a side of which both have slide bolt latches. Many of the features found in the iCrate are offered with the Life Stages such as the sizes available and the Electro-Coat finish. However, the gauge of the metal mesh on the Life Stages is thicker (7, 8, 9,11 and 12) than that found in the iCrate line (10, 11 and 12).

Triple Door
Midwest Ultima Pro Series Dog Crate

This is the third option of the Midwest line that will be discussed and this line is priced a little higher than the first two, however, there are more beneficial features to this dog crate. Again several sizes are available, although the large dog crate size for this option measures 43 x 28.5 x 31.5 which is slightly smaller than the other two lines. There are 3 doors, all removable, which makes gaining access to the inside super easy. One door is located on an end, the second door on a side and the third is located on the top of the crate. When in use, the rubber feet protect your floors and it’s easy to fold and store.

Soft Dog Crate
Firstrax N2-36 NOZTONOZ Sof-Krate Indoor/Outdoor Pet Home

For a change in materials, the N2-36 Sof-Krate is made of a super heavy-duty, water-resistant mesh fabric and steel tubes for the frame. The mesh fabric is soft to protect your home and the interior of your car when traveling. It’s easy to set up and well-ventilated for indoor and outdoor use. There are 3 doors (front, side and the top) which provide access at almost any placement of the crate. The doors open/close with a durable zipper and can stay rolled up with a straps. Cleaning is a breeze, you can either wash it out with the hose or remove the mesh material from the frame and throw it into the washing machine and launder as you would other garments.

Large Dog Kennel
Petmate Vari Kennel Ultra Fashion, XLarge

This large dog crate (40 x 27 x 30) is constructed from a heavy duty plastic which is 25% recycled materials. The lower half is solid while the upper half has durable windows on the sides and in the rear which provide necessary ventilation. The single door is a sturdy metal mesh that can be locked. This unique dog crate is both USDA and IATA approved.

Having a dog crate makes training easier, provides safety and offers a comfortable place for your dog to sleep. Whether the large dog crate has one door or three, made of metal or plastic you will know that your beloved pooch will be protected at home and while traveling.