What size crate should I get?

[alou]

My 10 month old CC has outgrown his
36 x 24 x 26 crate. Somehow he grew to 110 lbs. Almost threw out my back picking him up! The little that I’ve seen on this forum suggests most of you get the XXL crate sized
54 x 36.5 x 44.75. Is that correct? I think it will be too big for him even when he’s full grown. But the next size down seems like it will be a smidge too small at
48 x 30 x 32.5. What size crates do u guys use?

 

[TylerDurden]

I‘d personally go with the largest (54). That‘s what we use for our EM. You‘d probably regret finding out that the 48in version is too small when he‘s full grown. When you use it for house training early on, it probably shouldn‘t be too big. However, as adults, a little too big is better than too small. I underestimated the size of the largest one a bit. It takes up some soace wherever you put it (just to keep in mind).

 

[glen]

Iv got the xxl crates x3. Yes they take space up but they can move around and stretch out, they also travel in them when we go away camping. Yes we have to have an xxl vehicle lol

 

[sjdavenport]

My 100lb male corso (he's tall but really lean) has a 48in crate that was his puppy crate. We use it for brief stays (eating, kongs, etc), but it's too small for me to actually feel comfortable leaving him in. So we got the 54in (xxl) for my female this go round. It's definitely a bit oversized, but I like it because she has plenty of room for bedding, a water bucket, and to knock around a treat ball. Here's a pic to get a better idea of the size. She's about 90lbs here. It's way taller than needed, but I like the width and length.

 

[Jarena]

We bought the 48inch crate, when Lettie was a puppy, thinking we would buy that one and never have to buy another. We were wrong. We ended up buying the $100 54 inch crate from chewy and it’s much better. It does take up a lot of space but Lettie is much more comfortable in it.

 

[alou]

Ok. XXL it is! Thanks for the help guys and gals. Now I just have to take the tongue lashing from my wife when I tell her there’s going to be a rather large eyesore in our game room.

 

[BlackShadowCaneCorso]

We have various sizes from puppy to what feels like a small condo that my kids play in. For most of our dogs they don't use more than the back 24 inches as they curl up to sleep so as long as they can stand up comfortably, turn around without issue and fit in water and food dishes on the gate I don't worry about it being huge.

 

[alou]

We have various sizes from puppy to what feels like a small condo that my kids play in. For most of our dogs they don't use more than the back 24 inches as they curl up to sleep so as long as they can stand up comfortably, turn around without issue and fit in water and food dishes on the gate I don't worry about it being huge.

That’s what I’ve always been told. Dogs don’t need the space that humans prefer. Smaller “dens” are comforting to them. The one I have currently is 24” long and he fits inside when he’s curled up. Looks a bit claustrophobic to me though. But since it’s only 36” tall he’s hunched over when he stands. I didn’t really think it was too much of an issue because when he’s in there, he’s almost always laying down, not standing.

 

[BlackShadowCaneCorso]

That’s what I’ve always been told. Dogs don’t need the space that humans prefer. Smaller “dens” are comforting to them. The one I have currently is 24” long and he fits inside when he’s curled up. Looks a bit claustrophobic to me though. But since it’s only 36” tall he’s hunched over when he stands. I didn’t really think it was too much of an issue because when he’s in there, he’s almost always laying down, not standing.

Mine never stretch out in a crate, even when in the huge wire crates. They curl up in a ball at the back and wait for me to open the doors but mine are used to being in crates while out at shows or me at work when not out in their pens so they don't get stressed or worked up about it.

 

[alou]

Mine never stretch out in a crate, even when in the huge wire crates. They curl up in a ball at the back and wait for me to open the doors but mine are used to being in crates while out at shows or me at work when not out in their pens so they don't get stressed or worked up about it.

I see. Mine lies on his side and usually does so diagonally to maximize available space. He rarely curls up in or out of the crate.

 

[Smokeycat]

I see. Mine lies on his side and usually does so diagonally to maximize available space. He rarely curls up in or out of the crate.

That's like Kryten. He is almost always stretched out as much as he can when sleeping. The only place where he is close to being curled up is on the couch and I think that is because he just lies down but sticks in place rather than sliding like he does on the floor.

 

[DennasMom]

54" XXL for sure.
Yes, it takes up half the living room (at least it did at our house), but that's better than having to clean up de-stuffed pillows from the bedroom! (that's what Denna was good at...). She spent any time home alone in the crate from age 8-14 months. Before & After that, she's always been an angel.

It was a very happy day when we were able to take the crate down and put it back in storage!